Mini Media Meets... JD Chauffeurs Galway
JD Chauffeurs Galway is the chauffeuring company of choice for local people and tourists alike. Our fleet is at your service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to get you where you want to go.
Jarlath and Derek Tell me about yourselves?
Well to start off we are both retired Gardai who have seen that there is an opening for providing a reliable, professional and individually tailored service designed around your requirements. Our executive service has been built on our reputation and we are committed to deliver a high quality and reliable door to door service that exceeds your expectations.
Telll us more about JD Chauffeurs Galway
JD Chauffeurs Galway is the chauffeuring company of choice for local people and tourists alike. Our fleet is at your service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to get you where you want to go.
The executive fleet consists of modern executive cars fitted with satellite navigation, air conditioning, 4G Wi-Fi and a clean and comfortable interior. Let us take the strain away from your travel arrangements. Our reputation has been built on understanding our customers’ needs and ensuring that we deliver above and beyond.
Where are you based & what services do you offer?
JD Chauffeurs Galway are based in Galway, Ireland and offer Chauffeur Driven Private Hire and Corporate Services to a range of existing corporate and private clients offering a bespoke and affordable executive travel option.
We offer corporate airport transfer to and from all airports in Ireland. With intelligence flight monitoring at our finger tips for all Irish Airports, waiting times will be kept to a minimum. We will monitor your flight time arrival so if your flight is delayed or the flight arrives early, you can be assured when you arrive your chauffeur will be in the arrivals hall waiting for you.
We have vast experience providing wedding cars and you will receive the full benefit in the level of care and attentiveness on the day itself with superb cars of the highest standard. For your special day we offer luxury second to none, let us pamper you on your big day.
No event is too small for JD Chauffeurs Galway. We cater for:
- Corporate Travel
- Golf Trips
- Airport Transfers
- Weddings
- Tours of Connemara, The Cliffs of Moher, & The West of Ireland
- A Night on the town
- Birthdays, and much more
How do people get in touch?
CALL US NOW ON
+353 862651641
+353 834667770
EMAIL US NOW: jdchauffeursgalway@gmail.com
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Mini Media Meets... UltraPure Laboratories
ULTRAPURE Laboratories is a family business based in the West of Ireland. Our commitment to quality is born out of a dream to deliver the purest skincare products to enhance and protect your skin. It is a promise offered from our family to yours.
Tell us about UltraPure Laboratories
ULTRAPURE Laboratories is a family business based in the West of Ireland. Our commitment to quality is born out of a dream to deliver the purest skincare products to enhance and protect your skin. It is a promise offered from our family to yours.
We are continually refining our processes to ensure the power and purity of our carefully selected range. We choose the purest of ingredients, scientifically proven to deliver real, lasting skincare benefits. We are passionate about what we do; testing and retesting our products to deliver purity that does not cost the earth.
Where can we find your products?
ULTRAPURE Laboratories have been pioneering advances in clinically proven products for generations. Our ULTRAPURE skincare brand, available exclusively in Irish pharmacies, includes pristine mineral salts, toners, gels and essential oils. We insist on the highest standards in our ingredient selection, formulation and manufacturing. Our mission is to deliver a skincare range so pure it is trusted by our consumers and recommended by pharmacies.
Share some of your product range with us...
Our pure, natural Sweet Almond Oil is a wonderful massage oil and moisturiser.
We have a fabulous range of essential oils.
ULTRAPURE Laboratories Coconut Oil is an edible oil extracted from the kernel of mature coconuts.
Epsom Salts is a great way to aid the body in a natural process of soothing and relaxing after sports, athletics or simply a busy day.
Choose UltraPure Laboratories Rose Water & Witch Hazel
I love your newest product Certified Organic Rosehip Oil, tell us all about it...
Ultrapure Laboratories certified organic Rose Hip Oil - The oil is made by cold-press extraction methods which separates the oil from the hips and seeds. Rose Hip Oil has several benefits:
- Rosehip oil contains essential fatty acids and is a perfect skin hydration tool. Massage 2-3 drops on your face to rehydrate dry and damaged skin. It also acts as a barrier to lock in the moisture for the skin.
- It can be used along with a regular moisturizer.
- It gives a natural glow to the skin when it is used on a regular basis.
- Rose Hip Oil helps to smooth fine lines and wrinkles, acne and acne scarring.
- Rosehip oil can be used on stretch marks, burns, sunburn and scars to help heal the skin.
- The oil is also great for eczema and psoriasis.
- It can also be used to treat dry hair and dandruff.
Our Rosehip oil is proving very popular and we can't wait for everyone to try it.
““Firstly, to explain, rose hip is a cold pressed oil full of protective fatty acids and antioxidants that are renowned for cell regeneration. It can be used on dry and sensitive skin, wrinkles, scars, acne and sun damage.””
“My new favourite skincare product has to be Ultrapure Laboratories certified organic Rosehip Oil. This product is a recent addition to the Ultrapure Laboratories family. ”
You also contract manufacture skin care products for leading retailers, tell us more
Our expertise in delivering high quality products has attracted the attention of leading retailers. Our high standards and quality products can be found in many of Ireland’s favourite retailers’ own brand ranges. ULTRAPURE Laboratories are ISO and GMP certified by the National Standards of Ireland.
We can produce and package your own brand of cosmetic and skincare products to your specification. You can trust us to reformulate an existing product or create a whole new one. We will only use products and processes that satisfy stringent EU regulations and can provide the stability and preservative testing along with the required pack-claim substantiation.
All products are manufactured under GMP and ISO conditions. We have the capacity to manufacture all types of cosmetic products and packaging to your standard. From tubs and jars to pump-top bottles; we can produce your range, your way.
Please contact sales@ultrapurelabs.ie today to discuss your product and packaging needs.
How can people get in touch?
Our Address is:
Ultrapure Laboratories, Shraheen, Foxford, Co. Mayo
Please feel free to call anytime!
Drop us a line & we’ll get back to you!
Just send a fax whenever you wish!
+353 (0) 96 70 377
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Website: www.ultrapurelabs.ie
Mini Media Meets...Dolores Andrew Gavin, CEO Irish Health Hour
After almost 20 years working in law where I qualified as a Legal Executive and held a Diploma in Legal Studies I embarked on a new journey into health and wellness. This was partly due to economic circumstances and partly due to my new role as Mum!!
Tell me about your own background?
After almost 20 years working in law where I qualified as a Legal Executive and held a Diploma in Legal Studies I embarked on a new journey into health and wellness. This was partly due to economic circumstances and partly due to my new role as Mum!!
I had always had an interest in natural health and wellness and have spent the last 8 years re training. My studies have included Master Practitioner in Energy Medicine including Emotional Freedom Technique, Reiki Master, Empowerment Coach, Soul Care Practitioner, Soul Mentoring, Emotional Intelligence, Aromatherapy and a few more!!! I am also an Author of two children’s bi-lingual books and associated emotional intelligence website www.themythicfairy.com.
Tell us a little bit about IrishHealthHour
IrishHealthHour is a national and international interactive health and wellness community. It is a place where all things health and wellness are discussed and shared and, where people can come to promote what they do.
I have always enjoyed networking and organising events and during my time involved in Junior Chamber Galway in the ‘90s I chaired many projects including the Tourist Guide twice! I was also Chapter President of Junior Chamber Galway in 1998. So I combined a lot of the older skills I had under my belt with the newer ones I was learning and brought together a community for networking in the health and wellness field.
I also founded the Global Emotional Health Summit, a week long on line Summit where 18 experts from all over the world took part in a series of interviews on all things emotional and mental health. It was a huge success and I had over 300 subscribers from all corners of the globe logging on to hear the calls throughout the course of the week.
I also had many members from the IrishHealthHour community chatting all things health and wellness in a special “fireside chat” series which aired over December and early January.
Here is the speaker line up .. Cant wait to share with you January 16th -21st Free to subscribe https://t.co/fYpUo9xhBD
— Dolores Andrew Gavin (@emotionalsummit) January 7, 2017
How is IrishHealthHour an interactive platform?
It is interactive in that there is a hashtag hour every Saturday morning from 11 – 12 am GMT #irishhealthhour. On this hashtag hour people can network with others in any area of health and wellness.
There is a chance to be a guest on the hashtag hour (part of the paid community plan) where you get to promote what you do and be available on the hour to interact with people. Your company get a weeks promotion before the hour across all platforms Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Google+
The topics included in the health and wellness community are varied and people can benefit from learning something new, whether it be a mindset skill or a recipe for a healthy soup or vegan bread!
It is always “open mic” too though on the hour for all things health and wellness and you are welcome to shout out what it is you do even if you are not the guest! It is like networking in a friendly environment, except you are tweeting!!!
Do you have to be in the health and wellness business to take part?
Yes, if you are promoting your work it has to be health and wellness related. BUT if you are looking for a recipe, a yoga practitioner, a bottle of essential oil, a fitness expert or a reflexologist then you can come along and ask a question to find who or what you are looking for.
In that way you have a chance to possibly chat or should I say “tweet” with the practitioner you may end up working with. It is a great way for people to know whether or not they will resonate with people too. Business does take place on the hour! We also discuss community issues with guests who have an expertise in a particular area.
Does it cost to join the hashtag hour?
No not at all. IrishHealthHour has lots of free resources. One of these is the hashtag hour which happens every Saturday as I mentioned from 11 – 12 am GMT. There is also an informative blog on the web site and listings of workshops all over Ireland or farther afield.
Are these the ones Iarliath loves? Oh they look gorgeous defo making them tomorrow. @organicseaweed1 https://t.co/WnbODj3OO3
— @irishhealthhour (@irishhealthhour) January 21, 2017
Tell me about the subscription web site www.irishhealthhour.com
There is the paid part of IrishHealtHour which you can become a member off, should you wish to.
The web site www.irishhealthhour.com offers a host of services including:
You can have a blog done on your health and wellness product or service;
This may include a site visit if required,
A Zoom interview where you can explain all about what you do. This will then be on www.irishhealthhour.com and you can embed it on your website too.
A chance to be guest on the hashtag hour.
Social media coverage
Advertising your events/workshop/product
Health and wellness campaigns
and much more!
Pricing is very affordable and you can check out details below:
Where can people find you
The web site is www.irishhealthhour.com
You can also follow on:
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Mini Media Meets...Suzie Mahony Designs
When you visit Suzie Mahony Designs you get so much more than ‘just a hat’. I provides a one stop shop for all your style and accessory needs for your special occasion. I am one of Ireland’s leading Milliners with several awards spanning a career of nearly 15 years.
Tell us a little bit about Suzie Mahony Designs
When you visit Suzie Mahony Designs you get so much more than ‘just a hat’. I provides a one stop shop for all your style and accessory needs for your special occasion. As one of Ireland’s leading Milliners with several awards spanning a career of nearly 15 years, I create and design bespoke hats and headpieces for ladies throughout Ireland and further afield for family weddings and race meetings such as Ascot or Cheltenham.
I have worked with many high profile clients including designing a hat which was presented to the First Lady Michelle Obama in 2014 by Mr Henry Healy (Barrack Obama’s cousin) for St Patricks Day. Clients have adorned my creations to Garden Parties at Buckingham Palace and my ‘Butterfly’ Silk Collection of Hats was showcased at London Fashion Week in association with the Princes Trust. Mothers of the Bride/Groom visit my studio by appointment where I style the complete look for them, creating the perfect hat or headpiece for their wedding.
HOUSE OF IKONS-LONDON FASHION- WEEK- 2015. My ‘Butterfly’ Silk Collection of Hats was showcased at London Fashion Week in association with the Princes Trust.
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Wow, you have an amazing studio, tell us about what you offer?
My studio is beside our home and it has been purposely adapted over the years for my Millinery business. I see my clients on a 1-2-1 basis by appointment where I go through the whole style of my client for her special occasion.
I give advice and tips on every aspect of her outfit from head to toe. With knowledge garnered from doing style events I have a wealth of experience to draw from to help my clients. The hat is the crowning glory and can bring the whole outfit together. It’s important the client is comfortable in the complete look including the hat and it’s my job to make that work.
Hats & Headpieces
The studio is full to the ceiling with fabulous hats and headpieces, all shapes and styles. I design for each season, focussing on new ways of working with different raw materials that inspire me. There is a perfect hat design to suit every lady and it’s important you are able to see what shapes and designs work for you.
My occasion accessory styling has been featured on Xpose TV3 showing ladies that a dress can look very different by choosing a variety of colours or shapes to accessorise it from jewellery, shoes, bag and hat.
Your 1-2-1 Appointment with me at my studio is a complete styling experience. I take you through your whole look for your wedding or special event. The overall look come seamlessly together with the design of my fabulous hats and headpieces.
With my 'Rainbow Occasion Shoes' available to order dyed to match for your event I can cater for all your requirements . My studio stocks a vast range of all accessories to choose from.
My work has been featured on many TV shows including nationwide, Ireland AM, X-pose, Fashion TV and Irish TV, press and fashion magazines including being featured in Vogue Magazine.
Jewellery
There is a wide range of jewellery available online at www.suziemahonydesigns.com. From costume neck pieces which can add great detail to a simple dress or classic pearl and silver selections which add a touch of sparkle without overpowering an outfit. I also make pearl and Swarovski crystal jewellery specifically for clients needs.
Handmade Beaded Collars
My handmade beaded collars are available exclusively at my studio or via my online store www.suziemahonydesigns.com. Offering a variety of colour combos and different precious gems and stones. I also make bespoke collars for clients to bring in the tones which they need for a personalised collar design.
You also stock the Rainbow Occasion Shoe Collection?
As a listed stockist I have the Rainbow shoe designs which I order in dyed to match for my clients. When dyeing the hat it makes perfect sense to match the shoe/bag if the look requires that, this ensures all your accessories are perfectly toned to match your outfit.
Suzie Mahony Designs has a strong association with Ladies Days at Race Meetings in Ireland, tell us a little more about that?
I sponsored the ‘Most Appropriately Dressed Lady’ competition on the Monday evening of the Galway Races for a number of years with my guest judge Mr Noel Cunningham TV3, we loved the event each year meeting people from all over and soaking up the unique Galway Races atmosphere.
I have worked with Marietta Doran for many years designing hats for her to attend race meetings throughout Ireland. The Best Dressed Ladies Days have grown and I have been fortunate to have had many clients win on several occasions nationwide.
Just this December I created the hat for Breda Butler who won best dressed at Limerick Races and earlier in 2016 I designed the fabulous red ‘Hepburn’ hat for Sarah Jane Moran who scooped Best Dressed at the Roscommon Races.
I love creating hats and working through the whole look for my clients for the races and it is a bonus if they are chosen or win a prize. I know how difficult it is when choosing a winner with so many contenders, having judged ‘best dressed’ myself at Galway and The Curragh Racecourse.
How can you help brides to be?
I explore through all aspects of what a Bride wants to achieve for her special day from working with the dress chosen, jewellery options that will suit, hair guidance on styles that bring out the best for your overall look, veils, shoes and the various designs for Bridal Headwear. I help brides through styling/designing the perfect headpiece to be worn on their special day.
You also set up Suzie Mahony Designs School of Millinery, tell us more.
With years of training and business experience creating hats and Millinery I set up my School of Millinery as a way of sharing my skill, passing on the art of Millinery the way I have developed it for myself. I have a timetable of tailor made workshops available which are held at my millinery workshop/studio. The range of workshops and courses will grow introducing many of the aspects to learn about Millinery.
Your Millinery Hen Parties sound so much fun. What a fantastic idea for a hen party, what does it involve?
The Hen Party Millinery Workshops are a 2.5 hour class in my Millinery Studio or a location of your choice. Hens are greeted with a glass of bubbly before learning how to create their own individual pieces to be worn at the wedding or something stylish for a fun day out at the races!!
You will all enjoy a headpiece/fascinator making class with Milliner Suzie Mahony, using specialist materials including straws, feathers, beading, lace and silks. The class caters from 5 participants upwards with dates subject to availability (including evenings and weekends).
You are a fully qualified trainer and passionate about education, tell us about this aspect of Suzie Mahony.
I facilitate Millinery Workshops with TY Students in schools around the country. I am a fully qualified Trainer and I am passionate about education. This workshop is specifically designed for the students to bring out the most creativity from them through the 2 hour workshop. I cater for groups of 20 and often do multiple workshops to accommodate larger TY classes in one day.
How can people get in touch with you?
Call Suzie on (086) 1948315 or email info@suziemahonydesigns.ie
I also love social media so you can like me on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter. I'd love to connect so get in touch.
Pop of Pink At Bellissimo Galway
On the 1st July International Award Winning hair and beauty salon Bellissimo Galway hosted a Pop of Pink at Bellissimo in aid of Breast Cancer Research.
On the 1st July International Award Winning hair and beauty salon Bellissimo Galway hosted a Pop of Pink at Bellissimo in aid of Breast Cancer Research. Providing a one-stop shop for all your hair and beauty needs Bellissimo also relaunched their new wig studio known as Wigs at… Bellissimo.
Wigs at… Bellissimo have been providing expert advice and discreet service to wig wearers in Galway and Ireland for over 14 years. They have extensive knowledge and expertise in fitting wigs and hair pieces. Their new wig studio will allow clients to experience their wig fitting in a private and spacious environment without interruption.
The morning kicked off to a great start with light refreshments sponsored by Little Pea Juices and the first 30 donations on the day received a Pop Of Pink Gift. There was also lots of amazing spot prizes up for grabs thanks to so many generous sponsors including 1st prize a stunning head piece by award winning milliner Suzie Mahony, Blacoe Jewellers, Cocoa Brown, The g Hotel, Eye Cinema, Tribeton, Cappagh Stores, The Connacht Hotel, Anthony Ryans, Stuff 4 Cakes and Treats & Trinkets .
Pampering was the order of the day... the team at Bellissimo treated everyone to a pop of pink nail polish, while others enjoyed an aroma touch hand massage by Dolores from Irish Health Hour. Chloe, Cheyenne & Emilie were on hand to entertain the little ones with some face painting.
Thank you so much to everyone that supported this worth cause, with €705 raised on the day going to Breast Cancer Research.
You can also catch up on more from this event on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram using the #PopOfPinkAtBellissimo
It was an absolute pleasure working with the Bellissimo Team on this wonderful event in aid of Breast Cancer Research.
L - R Mike O'Connor, Dympna Coyne, Pauline Conlisk & Brendan Murphy
Photo Credits: John Walsh Photography