FROM little acorns mighty oaks will grow, that is according to the adage, and the growth of Mountbellew’s Holy Rosary College (HRC) from less than 50 students, when the school was founded in 1965, to over 550 students today, is just one example of its phenomenal success. Academically the award for the schools students just [...]
Aries (Mar21/Apr20)Something you witness could stir up some painful memories that might keep you awake at night. Mercury will turn retrograde in your sign later in the week. This isn’t a time to expect too much from yourself or others. Being sensible and taking a totally realistic view of life will help you get more [...]
This season The Beauty Suite in Tuam introduces its most advanced treatment yet – the CACI ultimate facial. This effective non-surgical treatment aims to redefine facial contours, plump out deep lines and wrinkles, as well as tackle a range of skin imperfections such as pigmentation, acne and cellulite. The CACI facial boasts such profound results [...]
IF you’re looking for a foundation that is light-weight, gives a natural result and is nourishing for your skin, then try the new innovation from Clarins – Skin Illusion with Mineral and Plants Extracts. The mineral and plant trace elements help give a radiant effect and help keep the skin hydrated. The foundation has the [...]
THE trend for luxury fabrics styled for comfortable wear continues into spring and summer with anything from silk and chiffon blouses to soft silk dresses and tunics. This is a look that can’t be overdone and a little definitely goes a long way. Mix more luxurious fabrics with denim or linen to tone things down. [...]
FEEDING animals is one of the biggest responsibilities that we humans have towards creatures under our care. Wild animals can choose their own diet, whereas pet or captive animals are forced to eat whatever humans decide to offer. Unfortunately, humans often get it wrong, and animals often develop dietary problems directly caused by human error. [...]
AN Easter themed cookery demonstration using gluten-free products will take place in Galway on April 4. The event is hosted by the Western Branch of the Coeliac Society of Ireland and is aimed at coeliacs, their family and friends. The demonstration is sponsored by Glutafin and recipes and gluten free goodie bags will be provided. [...]
GORTA, Ireland’s longest established overseas development agency, has launched Soup for Life, which takes place over National Soup Week, running from April 8 to 15. Soup for Life encourages people across Galway to organise a fun event where they can share cooking tips and their favourite soup with family and friends or colleagues at work [...]
APPARENTLY Galway’s lips are not quite as loved up as others across the country. According to a study conducted by A.Vogel herbal remedies, Galway suffered from more outbreaks of the cold sore virus in 2010 than a number of other counties. Galway ranked 12th with more cold sore outbreaks than 14 other counties. Offaly claimed [...]
A PRACTICAL step-by-step guide for those recovering from alcohol addiction, written by consultant addiction psychiatrist Dr Conor Farren, has been launched. Overcoming Alcohol Misuse – a 28-Day Guide is based on the author’s experience as an addiction psychiatrist and on the best and most up-to-date treatment research. Dr Farren estimates that he has seen upwards [...]
