Just passed my truck test first go, and honestly couldn't have done it without Gerard. He's sound…read moreout -- really easy to learn from, patient, and knows his stuff inside out. He explains things in a way that actually makes sense and gives you loads of confidence on the road. Gerard never made a big deal out of mistakes, just talked me through everything and kept the lessons relaxed but focused. Every session I walked away feeling more prepared. If you're thinking about doing your truck licence, go with Gerard. Absolute gent and a brilliant instructor. Cheers for all the help, Gerard!

I have placed two orders with Seavite this year through their website and on both occasions my…read moreexpections have been more than met. Delivery is super fast. A free gift was included on both orders. I mean a proper full sized product too, not samples. I thought this might have been just for my first order (I received a gift worth 14.50 EUR). But on the second order they included a product worth 20 EUR. P&P can be a bit pricey, but the free gift more than makes up for this. Also the Seavite products are great, I can notice a difference with my skin, especially my face.

I ordered the moisturizer, cleanser, and toner in hopes that my skin would respond well (I have…read morerosacea). Products took about a week to arrive, which isn't unreasonable since they were shipped from Ireland to the U.S. (Ohio). Packaged beautifully and included a beautiful shell as a gift. Sadly, the products smelled a bit funky to me and my face, within 2 days, was inflamed and broken out with postules. I contacted the company directly to inquire about returning the items. I didn't hear from them for 2 weeks. When I did hear from them, they gave an address, but no other information other than a few lines in an email that indicated that their products were specially formulated for sensitive skin and I shouldn't have reacted to them! It felt like they were brushing me off. Shipping from Ireland to the U.S. was $7.00 when I ordered the products. Shipping back would cost me $50! So now I am stuck with over $100 of product that I can't use. Companies who ship internationally need a solid return policy in place. It's my fault for not checking their return policy prior to purchasing from them, but I've never experienced this with a company. Now I have a "buyer beware" mentality for certain. I won't use this company again sadly. They have a beautiful website and beautifully packaged products, but their customer service needs to be a lot more solid and professional.

Souvenirs anyone? I'm more a fan of personal well thought out souvenirs, but sometimes a girl just…read moreneeds to bring some kitsch for the folks back home. Bring on the stereotypic shamrocks and lambs walking across roads! This place definitely brings it. There store is overwhelmingly big, with everything you'd need to fulfill your souvenir list. There's Celtic jewelry aplenty, knitwear, t-shirts, magnets, postcards, keychains and much much more. The prices are not jacked up like they would be in any busy city centre, so if you find yourself driving through this small town, then stop in and save yourself some dough. The proprietor was also super friendly, even helping us with VAT back forms.

Tulip is the most gorgeous, relatively new ladies boutique to open in Galway. It is tucked away in…read moreWoodquay, just a stones throw behind Eyers Square Galway. A lovely small, unique and quirky shop with a very personal service. Although it is small, it is packed with the most gorgeous unusual Italian quality clothes at really good prices. I bought a lovely jazzy brightly coloured top that goes so well with a number of skirts and trousers etc that I already had in my wardrobe, also a pair of black cropped light weight trousers trimmed at the pockets and leg ends, plus the a pair of the best fitting jeans I have ever owned! - all Italian designer makes, fabulous quality and very reasonably priced. So for something different for the summer season that suddenly seems to have arrived, pop into Tulip in Woodquay - you cant miss it as the outside of the shop is festooned with arty tulips - I would highly recommend it.