LimerickIndependent.com Lifestyle Feed http://www.limerickindependent.com Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:52:42 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.limerickindependent.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.limerickindependent.com LimerickIndependent.com Lifestyle Feed http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11195&Itemid=87 HE’S one of the most popular—and now most controversial—TDs Limerick has ever known, and thanks to YouTube and notorious Limerick-based satirists The Rubberbandits, Willie O’Dea is finding a whole new audience on-line. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:49:15 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11194&Itemid=87 LIMERICK gymnasium Curves has just introduced a great new way of making you feel good about yourself. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:48:54 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11193&Itemid=87 AS SEEN on a recent edition of TV3’s Xpose, Limerick business LaserSonix have a revolutionary new hair removal service which can remove ALL hair colours, including blonde, grey, and red. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:48:33 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11192&Itemid=87 HAILED as ‘liposuction without surgery’, ‘Ultrasound Body Contouring’ is a revolutionary treatment offered first right here in the Treaty City at the Otto Clinic. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:47:49 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11191&Itemid=87 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:47:32 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11190&Itemid=87 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:47:10 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11189&Itemid=87 Correctly fitted underwear is essential Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:46:40 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11098&Itemid=87 KELLOGG’S is urging local students to take part in ‘Fun Raise 4 Kids’, which will take place from April 26 to 30, in aid Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:02:59 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11097&Itemid=87 NEW research has shown that 62% of Munster mums read to their kids before they are one year old, while almost a fifth start reading to their child from birth. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:02:34 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11096&Itemid=87 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:02:17 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11095&Itemid=87 WOODIE’S DIY on the Ennis Road has partnered with Grow It Yourself Ireland in an effort to encourage gardeners in Limerick and around the country to ‘Grow It Yourself’. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:02:02 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11094&Itemid=87 THERE are just two more chances to attend volunteer recruitment sessions for the Special Olympics Ireland Games to be held in Limerick in only 98 days time. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:01:43 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11093&Itemid=87 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:01:23 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11092&Itemid=87 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:00:59 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11091&Itemid=87 Cancer survivors take to the runway Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:00:28 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11024&Itemid=87 THE ISPCC has urged Limerick parents, children and young people to be vigilant when using the Internet. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:27:10 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11023&Itemid=87 LIMERICK is struggling to stub out smoking, according to new research, which shows that 22% of local people disclosing that they are smokers. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:26:51 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11022&Itemid=87 NEW research has shown that probiotics can cut the duration of common infectious diseases in the elderly. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:26:32 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11021&Itemid=87 A NEW initiative, www.weigh2live.eu, is aiming to prove to Limerick ‘quitters’ that giving up smoking doesn’t have to be a weighty matter. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:26:15 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11020&Itemid=87 LIMERICK asthma sufferers can now use a new online information resource providing information about asthma and allergies. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:25:44 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11019&Itemid=87 THE Irish Heart Foundation is looking for participants for its walk along the Camino de Santiago this May. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:25:24 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11018&Itemid=87 A NEW competition is seeking “two thrill-seeking and fun loving multi-media adventurers” to experience a once in a lifetime trip around Europe this Spring. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:25:05 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11017&Itemid=87 Time to get in the ‘nude mood’ for the season ahead Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:24:29 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11016&Itemid=87 Huge success for Bunratty Manor Wedding Fair Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:23:48 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10965&Itemid=87 ALTHOUGH the internet has made major inroads into the art of retailing, there’s at least one area of the market where customers still prefer the personal touch of in-store shopping. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:39:17 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10964&Itemid=87 FRIENDS of the Elderly is seeking entries from Limerick amateur photographers for its third annual ‘Good Old Heads’ photographic exhibition, writes Claire Leo. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:38:58 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10963&Itemid=87 LIMERICK people are being encouraged to nominate their hairdresser for the title of ‘Ireland’s Favourite Hairdresser’. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:38:41 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10962&Itemid=87 THE Irish Heart Foundation is looking for participants for its walk along the Camino de Santiago this May. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:38:22 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10961&Itemid=87 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:38:03 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10960&Itemid=87 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:37:26 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10889&Itemid=87 LIMERICK women are being encouraged to run in this year’s Flora Women’s Mini Marathon as part of the ‘1 in 1,000’ fundraising event for sufferers of cystic fibrosis. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:12:23 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10888&Itemid=87 IRISH runner, Derval O’Rourke, is appealing to runners from Limerick to go the distance and give cancer a run for its money. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:11:58 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10887&Itemid=87 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:11:36 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10886&Itemid=87 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:10:43 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10885&Itemid=87 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:08:57 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10826&Itemid=87 A NEW survey has found that Limerick women consider themselves more overweight than the rest of Irish women. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:51:08 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10825&Itemid=87 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:50:49 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10824&Itemid=87 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:50:21 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10823&Itemid=87 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:49:55 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10744&Itemid=87 ‘PASS on the good news about regular smear testing’ was the central message at the launch of European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week earlier this week Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:24:18 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10743&Itemid=87 THE company, Airtricity, has launched a new fundraising drive for Ireland’s first children’s hospice and is asking Limerick people for their support. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:23:57 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10742&Itemid=87 SAFEFOOD has launched a new free website, which aims to help people lose weight and put an end to ‘yo-yo’ dieting. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:23:37 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10741&Itemid=87 Aim high in the fashion stakes for 2010 IT’S AT times like this that I really love my job. I am in my element when I can research the latest fashions and then tell all my readers. I know it is still very cold, but we need something to brighten our spirits and forward plan. At least you can be thinking about what to buy and sussing out your existing wardrobe to see what you can upgrade. Spring Dress AFTER winter’s sharp shoulders, the latest sorbet delights are a breath of fresh air after all the snow and ice. Pastel colours work best in soft chiffon and lace to up the romance factor. Wear yours now with dark grey tights and faux fur jacket. Dress chiffon down with a brown leather belt. When wearing these dresses be careful with your accessories. Steer clear of black with bags and shoes in particular and opt for neutrals. Beige, tan , grey and khaki work best with this look. Wooden, wicker and cork... Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:23:17 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10740&Itemid=87 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:22:47 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10739&Itemid=87 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:21:44 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10656&Itemid=87 LIMERICK revellers will be given the chance to showcase their talent in the ‘Stars of our Bars’ competition, which begins at local pubs this month. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:26:44 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10655&Itemid=87 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:26:22 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10654&Itemid=87 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:25:44 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10653&Itemid=87 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:25:06 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10551&Itemid=87 OVER half of 20-something Munster women wish they were thinner but 89% say women of any size can be glamorous, according to new research. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:58:21 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10550&Itemid=87 NEW research has revealed that many Irish people will make New Year dieting resolutions and most will fail while an alarming 90% of Irish people surveyed are unaware of a significant health risk that could shorten their lives. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:56:14 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10549&Itemid=87 AN ONLINE fundraising initiative has been launched to encourage Limerick people to ‘Drop the Drink’ for the month of January to help sick children across Ireland. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:55:52 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10548&Itemid=87 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:54:53 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10547&Itemid=87 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:54:21 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10482&Itemid=87 THE Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has appealed for Limerick people not to give puppies as presents this Christmas, as the recession impacts on animal welfare. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:08:47 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10481&Itemid=87 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:08:02 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10480&Itemid=87 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:06:59 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10415&Itemid=87 A LEADING consultant at Temple Street Children's Hospital has offered Limerick parents advice on child safety in the home this Christmas. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:55:18 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10414&Itemid=87 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:53:42 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10413&Itemid=87 Stars in our eyes for Dave’s final fundraiser Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:53:08 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10412&Itemid=87 From classic chic, to out and out bling, and with a huge range of accessories available, the fashion conscious party-goer really is spoilt for choice this Christmas Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:52:23 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10344&Itemid=87 SAFEFOOD has issued comprehensive safety advice to ensure a safe and happy festive season. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:29:41 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10343&Itemid=87 A NEW website will help Limerick parents who are desperately seeking a Santa in the local area to visit with their children. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:29:15 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10342&Itemid=87 A WELL-known fitness expert has advised Limerick people on how best to avoid or get through a bout of the flu this winter. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:28:48 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10341&Itemid=87 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:28:17 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10340&Itemid=87 Temptations of the festive season can be a nightmare! Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:27:30 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10339&Itemid=87 Limerick all set for Christmas at the races… Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:25:55 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10338&Itemid=87 How to drop a dress size for Christmas Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:23:38 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10266&Itemid=87 NEW RESEARCH has shown that Munster is leading the way in savings with local savers “the most security conscious in Ireland”. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:25:59 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10265&Itemid=87 It‘s vital to get the correct fitting bra Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:25:39 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10264&Itemid=87 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:25:09 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10263&Itemid=87 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:24:32 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10180&Itemid=87 A NEW website has been launched to help young people and Limerick and beyond with mental health difficulties as the recession presents a “huge challenge”. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:35:43 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10179&Itemid=87 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:23:14 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10102&Itemid=87 LIMERICK men are being asked to make this month, ‘Movember’, by taking part in the effort to raise funds and the profile of Action Prostate Cancer. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:44:32 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10101&Itemid=87 ONE third of Irish women over 40 say they are now looking to date a younger man, but are no longer looking for just a quick fling to boost their confidence, according to a new survey. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:44:02 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10100&Itemid=87 RTÉ Lyric FM is calling for Limerick choirs to enter its ‘Choirs for Christmas Competition 2009’ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:43:08 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10099&Itemid=87 LIMERICK Slow Food and Region has congratulated local food producers on recently winning a prize at the Blas na hEireann National Irish Food Awards. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:42:07 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10098&Itemid=87 WELL-known west Limerick artist, Helena MacMahon, is currently exhibiting her latest works in the Limerick County Library in Dooradoyle. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:41:46 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10097&Itemid=87 LIMERICK is featured in a new ‘gourmet tour of Ireland’ as part of a new cookbook launched to raise money for The Irish Hospice Foundation. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:41:06 +0100