* Meeting Must Haves

Hello Dolls,

So I was contacted by Meetings Booker, a startup website. 

As part of this post, it will be all about what your essentials should be when at work or attending meetings all day.

At times it can be so hard to keep up with our day to day life and personal life, but it is important to keep organised so you are at your highest game!!

My top 5 essentials are....

5. Concealer

Concealer is a huge must in my bag at any given day. Its perfect for those touch ups and brightening the under eyes-esp if it is a light shade. Also for those nasty breakouts. I always carry this around. 

4. Diary/Stationary

If anyone is like me...I make alot of notes, lists etc you name it i do it..I can be kinda mad when comes to being organised so I do not forget anything. So something that contains a diary, notes, lists is perfect..:) Also one that looks cute..(Just sayin, I am a girl) I do feel this will be the be all and end all or holy bible to alot of professional women and a real investment.

3. Heels

If like me you prefer your comfort, low and comfy shoes are always a must, BUT..if it comes to a presentation or meeting you want to look your best and also look professional. Carrying a pair of low heels with you is a great way to just switch when you need to. A game changer in some peoples eyes!! 

2. A pocket mirror

It might be crazy at work so a trip to the ladies to top up maybe a long walk and making you late. But a quick fix of the hair and check of the lippie is needed. Carrying a little mirror so you can check yourself at your desk is perfect. 

1. The Bag

To me its the essential.. It will carry all your bits and bobs- your makeup, ipad, phones, change of clothes, heels, organisational bits and bobs and diary. Big enough to carry the kitchen sink. Think mary poppins endless bag. The one piece you cannot go to the office or meetings without!!

I really hope these essentials will get you through your work meetings and week.. 

As it is Monday tomorrow...have a wonderful week!! 

Please let me know if this was helpful, or if you have any comments.

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Review: L`Oreal Infallible Stay Fresh 24hr Foundation

Hello Dolls,

I thought I better get some makeup posts up soon! Its been a little mixed and serious lately! But I do hope you like the variety!

So the past week I have been trying the L'Oreal Infallible Stay Fresh 24hr Foundation in Porcelain. 

Being honest, at the start I did not like this foundation! Reason being the brush I was using. I had tried the Blank Canvas F20 brush and the Real Techniques Buffing brush and both just made the foundation move about and not actually sit on the skin, it looked messy!

So about to give up I tried my Crown Stippling brush and fell in love! It is the perfect combo for me and works so well. 

*Tip: If you have a foundation that just does not work for you, test out different brushes, sponges or your finger tips to apply to see if it the tools you are using rather than the foundation itself*

The formula itself is liquid and isn't watery at all. The coverage is medium-full, you can defiantly build it up to full coverage. I am pale naturally so getting the right shade for me without looking totally dark is hard, but this is very close and I do not need to blend it all the way down my neck like most "Light" shades. The finish itself is not dewy on me but more satin, which I love. I do set it with powder and I find it lasts all day without budging. For €13.99, I do find it well worth the money. A little goes a long way so if you are looking for a nice light weight medium-full coverage foundation, I would recommend it. This is perfect also for anyone with Dry-Normal skin.  

To The Test!!!....

Before:

Above are my before photos, as you can see my skin has decided to have a mad breakout, so I have spots and alot of redness. In saying that, it really put this foundation to the test!!!

After:

And the after...Please excuse the photos...Early morning!! ha!!

The coverage is good and it really covered the majority of the spots and kept the redness away. I only used a little concealer which was great, over all it really helped me look presentable and took the horrible look away from my breakout. I do realise my face and body look different in the photos, but I assure you it isn't the case in real life.

I use the Botanics Radiance balm under my foundation and I really find it helps me look more awake and bright. 

I would love to hear what you all thought? Will you buy it? Have you tried it? Have you tried the matte version? Let me know!

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Snap Chat.. People I follow

Hello Dolls.

I was so hoping to get up a review on a new foundation. But I am sick right now..:( Because of this, it sparked a post...I know its been done, but I thought I would share the lovelies I follow incase you are looking for new people to snap with! :)

Snap Chat has been my go to the last day, being bed ridden with stomach pains, is not fun, but I do enjoy the stories...longer the better please! 

I will get my foundation review up this weekend.:) So dont worry!!

Who Natalie MUA follows on Snap Chat.....

Snap Chat Name: laurasviews

Also known on Youtube as My Makeup Perspective. I did mention Laura in my last post of people who inspire me, so to find out why, add her! Her personality is just brilliant, she shares makeup, lifestyle, etc and totally shows that she is only human like the rest of us. She is a stunner and has gone on her own fitness journey in an inspiring way. I recommend following her, you wont regret it!

Image is from My Makeup Perspectives Facebook page

Snap Chat Name: facesbygrace23

Grace is also a Youtuber and Blogger. She daily vlogs on her snapchat. She shares her fitness and lifestyle along with beauty. I love her snapchat and am kinda addicted to it. She also shares her personal experiences good and bad. Love her and I know you will love her too. Add her!!

Image from FacesbyGrace23 Facebook Page

Snap Chat Name: fifilaroux13

Little Miss Roux Blog aka Fiona, is a Sligo Blogger. I love her and her style. She shares some really inspiring fashion looks and also her daily life. She has a beautiful little girl and her snaps are also something I have been addicted to. You really should check her out. :)

Image from Little Miss Roux Facebook Page

Snap Chat Name: monstermakeupxx

Dale is another Youtuber I adore. Her personality is just so warming and infectious. She is also apart of the beauty community, but she also shares her experiences too. Love this lady!!

Image from Monster Makeup Facebook

Snap Chat Name: thesonicscrew

I thought it only right I add one the lads I follow!! 

Sean is another Irish Youtuber. I am only a newbie to his channel, but I totally love it. His snaps are exactly how he comes across on his channel, totally hilarious and always up to divilment. He has a huge personality and I never fail to get a laugh from him. He deserves a follow! :)

Image from The Sonic Screw Twitter

Below are all the people I mentioned Blogs/Youtube/Social Media Accounts:

So you dont miss out !! :D

My Makeup Perspective:

Facebook

Twitter

My Makeup Perspective Youtube

My Health Perspective Youtube

Instagram: mymakeupperspective

Faces By Grace 23

Facebook

Twitter

Faces By Grace Youtube

Faces By Grace Blog

Instagram: facesbygrace23

Little Miss Roux

Facebook

Little Miss Roux Blog

instagram: little_miss_roux_blog

Monster Makeup

Facebook

Twitter

Monster Makeup xx Youtube

Instagram: monstermakeupxx

The Sonic Screw

Twitter

The Sonic Screw Youtube

Instagram: thesonicscrew

I hope you liked this kind of post, and that you check these guys out if you havent already!

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Life: Set Backs & What to do?

Hello!!!

How is your Monday going? Back to the beginning of the week! Don`t worry the weekend will be here soon!! :D

I had a think about what I would write today, lately, I dunno if it is the reason September marks a new beginning, regarding school, colleges all back, I think its also a start of a term and also before a new year begins, that got me thinking! 

Personally, this year has alot of bumps in the road and the odd pothole! Its been a weird one to say the least. But one I have begun to also rediscover myself and actually begun to look at myself and my choices differently. Maybe its because I will be 25 in December, all the decisions I have made, have lead me to here! So where they worth it? Where they what I accepted? Did I listen to myself? I could look into these things now and overthink everything I have done. But realistically, its not a good mind space to be in. I need to just start focusing on the rest of my life, and not moving backward, which I think we all do at a part of our lives. 

I will ask you to bear with me, I hope I make sense and more importantly I come across the right way!

We are all in charge of our own lives, every one of us. Yes we may have a mother, father, husband, wife, partner etc, but they cannot be the reason you live your life. You have to life it for you and what makes you happy. 

I cannot say what your set back is in life, it could be health, fitness, finance, relationships, work, a dream or all the above, but I will try and generalise this as much as I can. 

I am not going to preach or pretend I know what I am talking about, I am no way a professional, but taking some steps that for me are helpful, may in fact help you. And if it does, then great, and if not, then thank you for the time you spent to read this. 

Creating a life, well its not easy. We where put here for a purpose right? Well what is that? We dont know, because how I see it is.... the world is moving on day after day, and in that time we are evolving each time. So to say what we will do will be decided on the challenges and decisions we choose and also how we react and are molded as we grow up.  We are influenced from a young age from our enviorments whether is a profession, finance, sport, something catches our eye and we position ourselves into that role, a role that gives us a sub identity. something that makes us a somebody in someone elses mind. Something that when a person goes, you know "Natalie Keane?" 

- "Emmm I`m not sure"....

- "You know the makeup artist/blogger?"

-"Ahh yes, now I do"

Being unrecognizable by our name, and the fact of not making a lasting impression from who we are is something to think about. We have to have a label or an attachment to be recognized.  

What if we redefine that? Why should our personal experiences, jobs, relationships define and relate to who we are as a person? 

Should be not be recognizable for who we are.

For me, I think we all need to look at what we are doing...Are we happy? If yes, then what can I do to help other to make their lives better, or is there a goal that I can reach that is higher, what can I do to challenge myself? 

And if no! Well there is so many opportunities out there that are open to us all. We just have to knock on the right doors!

If you hate your job, look at what you can do to leave it and do something you love, it may mean extra hours of experience somewhere with your job, or going part time in courses or just applying and applying for the dream job you want. 

If its health, then go and see your GP.

Fitness, go and look at your diet, see a Person Trainer,

If its a relationship, weigh up if you are truly in the best position and if not have a plan for before and after and look and see what you really want.

I think sitting down with a pen and paper and listing your goals and aims are important. We all have to make our own names a brand as such. Promote who we are as people, not what we are categorized into. Luckily, we are in the era of entrepreneurs and go getters and its the time of change, being who we want to be, and not what society expects us to be, Those so called "dead end" jobs of creativity and mindfulness are a huge part of our society as its the new age for new things and beginnings and individuality. 

9/10 of us will fall at our first, second or tenth hurdles, and yes make us question..."am i doing the right thing!" But in your heart if you can see it and are working harder then ever to get there, then there is no reason you shouldn't. The right time will come, but every hurdle is a lesson and each lesson will make you appreciate and also realise what you did to get there, so coming down from the top will be harder and even though you can be pushed, you wont fall, as you have gotten up so many times that you will know how to deal with it.

So what do you do now to get started or either back up on your feet?

Heres is what I would do and suggest:

1. Evaluate your life... Are you happy? Is there a dream you want to do? Travel? Have a family? College?  

2. Sit down and write what you want in your life?

3. Research..look at your options and the avenues you can go? 

4. Talk to people.. Talk to people who have the experience and knowledge to get to where they are and where they have been or are doing?

5. Starting today, work towards your main aim/dream/goal

6. Put it somewhere as a reminder everyday, what you are getting up for.

7. Accept.. things may not work out 1st/2nd time, but trying and working harder and harder is key, knowing this before you start is key.

8. Chat to family/friends.. share concerns, dreams, goals, these people will be your support and will no doubt be there for you and will encourage you when you have one of those days or feel like giving up.

9. Take inspiration... if its a story from someone, life experiences, a song, a book or quotes. this will motivate you

10. Never change for anyone! be who you want to be and allow yourself to grow. But be grateful. Dont let anyone tell you, that you cant. Especially yourself. Anything is possible. Reaching and being out there is something that you will never regret. Putting positive life and actions will only come back to us and in turn rotate a good steady life for us.. LESS REGRET!!

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I hope you liked this. And some of you may find this boring or just something that was pointless. But for the most of you, I do hope this helps or gave you something to think about. 

If you have any thoughts on this, I would love to hear about it. 

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People Who Inspire Me....August 2015!!

Hello There,

How is your Wednesday going? I thought I would do a post, that I have been meaning to write in the last few weeks. I dunno if its the weather, but I think we are all feeling a little blue and down, maybe its the lack of SUMMER!! But with this, I think its important to have people to gain some inspirations from, not live like them, but putting some of their will power and open mindness into our lives, allowing other things and people into our lives, which in turn opens up more doors. I think its important! If you look at Obama, and we say I want to president, yes it is possible, but do you have a goal in politics? Or is it the fame? What about stripping it back and looking at what the people you look up to does to work towards their goals, their work ethic, driven personality, how they deal with life tasks? Is their something in it? If you want to be a principle in a school or gain a high position in your job, is it possible, yes it is!!! No matter what it is. Its about having a dream and goal and actually saying to yourself, I did that for me and what makes you happy. We all have one life, why waste it in something that only pays our bills, yes they need to be paid, but if you want something so bad, you will do anything to get there, whether its life, experiences, health or work, but having a positive mindset and being open to all experiences and avenues is as important. Blocking yourself off from anything is not good, just because taking risks are not the  thing to do???... Set a new way of life that suits you...After all its you living it no one else.!! 

With that the 3 people I have mentioned, did not ask me to write about them, these are people, I daily/weekly follow for inspiration and to gain some knowledge etc.. These 3 people are just normal people, but are making an impact in alot of peoples lives, to get up and get moving not just in a health way but in a mindfull way and also in life!!! 

"Joanne Larby-aka The Makeup Fairy"

Anyone that knows me will know I do love Joanne. She is in my books a true lady! Joanne works her ass off (Literally!!) and has done to get to where she is. She has become a successful business woman- with being hard working, driven, enthusiastic but also humble. For that I admire. She connects with her followers always and with that connection it is something unique. Her brand does not take her away from the reader and viewers and she is always non hesitate to reply. I think such a connection is so important, because her content reflects that. She is putting up exactly what her followers want and to know your readers is important. I think some people forget that she is a regular person, yes she has an amazing job, but work and dedication got her there, she wasnt handed it, like most people in this life, we work to achieve our goals and she has certainly done that. She has shown this in her worth ethic, daily life and her health and fitness goals. With this, she shares when she is having not only a good day but also her bad days, and because of that it proves that yes she is very much human, we all feel, hurt, pain, sadness and I think people really need to realise that. Her achievement of her brand is not only award able but incredible, I am so excited for her book in November and I can imagine like always it will reach alot of people, as it will address all that her followers and readers love and enjoy about Joanne herself and her thoughts and opinions... 

I think if you are looking for someone who is very much in touch with her readers, talks about makeup, food, lifestyle, daily life, fitness and fashion then you need to follower her :D

The Makeup Fairy Blog

The Makeup Fairy Facebook

The Makeup Fairy Twitter

The Makeup Fairy Youtube

The Makeup Fairy Instagram

Snap Chat: themakeupfairy

Image: from The Makeup Fairy Facebook Page

" Pat Divilly"

I have been following Pat for a good while now, and if you dont know who he is, well he an author, speaker and health and wellness coach. Why did I pick Pat as my 3 inspirational people?...SIMPLE! He had a dream and he has worked hard and from the bottom to get to where he is now. Something I think everyone could take a little bit from. He keeps challenging and setting goals and bucket lists for himself and each time is working hard to achieve and experience them. He is not letting his life pass working in a job he hates for the sake of it, but creating a happy, healthy life. He is not only a great coach in fitness and health, not a great motivator regarding life goals and mindfull-ness. Right now I am taking his tips and breaking them down like he has said into 2 a week, something that is not only manageable but also do-able if you put your mind to it. Doing this regarding your health and lifestyle can also be applied to your daily life and goals. Setting any realistic goal can be gained if you put your mind to it. But being healthy and sound I think is so important for your well being and will aid your mentality and all these are synced and with Pat, you can get the sense of wanting to achieve and help people get that balance in life. Not only has he got 2 great books and 3rd on the way, based on Paleo lifestlyle, diet and recipes but he is also doing a seminar, which is more motivational and a workshop to help you get a kick start in your own life to where you actually want to be and out of the rut and to just "BE YOUR OWN HERO"!! Something we all should be in life. He also has alot of online webinars, hangouts on Youtube and Facebook Mentions all that are full of great information and something that will see you to get up and do something if not in your fitness but also motivate you in you life! 

Pat Divilly Facebook

Pat Divilly Website

Pat Divilly Twitter

Pat Divilly Instagram

Pat Divilly Google Plus

Pat Divilly Youtube

Image: Pat Divilly Facebook Page

"Laura aka My Makeup Perspective"

I really love this lady~ she is simply the most honest and down to earth girl! Her life changes lately have proven that mind power, willingness, drive, and sheer hard work can get you to your goals. Laura has simply made the right choice in a healthy lifestyle aka Proper Wholesome Food + Regular Exercise  to get to where she is! ("You look good girl" !!!)

Her dedication has shown that once you put your mind to something, have a goal insight and doing it for the right reasons "YOU" then it and anything is possible!

Not only her that but her personality is down right honest, no matter the topic and I love that, we need more people like that in my opinion!! If you follow her snapchat you will find that she will be true to herself, sad, angry, happy,funny etc....all true to the real person she is. She runs 3 Youtube channels also along her social media and they are all worth a watch! From Beauty to Vlogs to Health, she has it covered. I think if you want a normal girl who is determined and is true to herself and what she says, then follow her! GO!

My Makeup Perspective Instagram

My Makeup Perspective Facebook

My Makeup Perspective Twitter

My Makeup Perspective Youtube

My Health Perspective Youtube

Lauras Perspective

Snap Chat: laurasviews

Image: From My Makeup Perspective Facebook Page

I hope you all liked this kind of post. I sometimes feel we all need that extra kick or lift, and these 3 are people who are doing that in their own lives and I think taking that motivation and applying some sort of positive thoughts and actions to our lives is needed and wanted! We can all look at celebs but these are real people doing real things. This is proper reality and the one that we should be paying more attention to. We are all designed to be great it is how we choose to be great in our path in life. Living without regret is not an option for me, so creating a life that is worth living, no matter at what pace is better then not trying at all. I am applying this to not just one, but all aspects in life. A shift in the motion is something we all need in life and can only be for the good if we allow it!

Some motivation for your middle of the week!! 

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Galway Races 2015- What I wore!!

Hello Dolls,

I know its been two weeks since I have put anything up. I can make all the excuses in the world as to why, but mainly its because I lacked motivation. I needed to just take myself away from my laptop and getting posts up. But I am back with a full two pages of ideas, so progress will resume!! :D 

I would like to thank all of you who checked out my posts, regarding the pre Galway races. I got a great response which was amazing..:D

So as I know this is so late, I got a request for it, so I hope you dont mind. 

I attended the Galway Races on Ladies day with a great group of friends and had a great day to say the least. The outfit I wore was high street and comfortable. 


What I wore:

Head piece: Glitzi Bitz (Eyre Sq Shopping Centre) 
Insert Black Top: Pennys/Primark
Crochet White Top: Pennys/Primark
Black midi balloon skirt: New Look
Nude & Black Heels: Dunnes Stores
Nude & Black Clutch: Pennys/Primark

Makeup:

Face: Botanics Radience Balm, MAC Studio Sculpt NC15 mix with Maybelline Fit me 120.
Collection 2000 Concealer, MAC Invisible Powder, Sleek Contour Kit

Eyes: NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk, Naked Palette- Tease, Bootycall, MAC Mystery & Carbon,
Maybelline Falsies Drama Mascara, Catrice Chocowaves Kohl Liner.

Lips: Catrice Lip Liner in Lost in the Rose Wood & MAC Hug Me Lipstick

My tan was also Coco Brown 1hr tan. :D


I hope you liked this post, if you have any questions please let me know.

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Galway Races Ladies Day Guide, To-Do List: Part 5 "The Day & Where to go?"

Hello Dolls,

Day 1 of the Galway Races has started as I am writing this. (Small fist pump and woop!) 

So its exactly 3 days till the famous Ladies Day. 

This will be my last post on this series, I really hoped you liked this or got some ideas. 

In this post I wanted to share with you what the races will offer and some events and places to visit once you leave the racecourse. If your not from Galway it may give you some ideas to visit and whats on. 

"The Galway Racecourse"

One advice I would give is get their as soon as possible, traffic will be mad the later you leave it. So plan your transport. To get into the racecourse it will cost €30 on Ladies Day itself. There will be such an atmosphere as soon as you get through the turnstiles. 

Obviously besides the racing the other main event will be the Best Dressed Lady.

This year the Best Dressed Lady event is sponsored for the first time by the Kilkenny Group.

Their is also two other awards for Best Hat & Best Irish. The judges will wander around the crowds and pick you out to be brought to the Kilkenny tent adjacent to the Champagne tent. Finalists will be picked by 2.30pm and the winning outfits will be announced by 3.30pm. Prizes will be given out before the 5th race. This years Celebrity Judge is Today Show`s Galway native Maura Derrane. 

The prize for the Best Dressed Lady will amount to a wopping €10,000. It includes:

A shopping spree with Kilkenny,

5* Luxury Break with Blue Book Ireland,

New wardrobe courtesy of Aideen Bodkin,

Irish jewellery by Maureen Lynch,

Bespoke trophy by Waterford Crystal,

€1,000 Haircare package from Peter Mark,

Cosmetic package at €1,000 from Lancome

(I really would not mind that prize.. ;) ..)

If you are looking for inspiration, last years winner 2014, Helen Murphy wore:

A mint Green skirt and White top from Coast,

Aisling Maher coloured pearl necklace and white disc embellished with brooches from Dunnes Stores. Plus a 1950`s vintage Walborg clutch and shoes from Nine West. 

picture from Galway races website

So what about the racing....what races will take place that day? Well here you go!!..

1.50: The Guinness Dublin Porter Beginners Steeplechase

2.20: The Guinness Novice Steeplechase

3.00: The Hop House 13 Handicap

3.40: The Arthur Guinness European Breeders Fund Corrib Fillies Stake

4.15: The Guinness Novice Hurdle

4.55: The Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap *The Big One the Day*

5.35: The Guinness 50th Anniversary Handicap

6.05: The Guinness West Indies Porter Flat Race

Best of luck to you all betting, remember their are independent bookmakers and tote bookmakers on the racecourse, so it worth a €1 or €2... :)

Another part of the races is the socialising. Who doesnt love the craic and bants? So where is the places to be or what has the Galway racecourse to offer?

On Course Restaurants & Bars:

Killanin Stand:

Ground Floor offers a take-away restaurant where you can get fast food, tea, coffee, minerals and a full bar

1st Floor their is a carvery based restaurant and bar.

2nd Floor is the PLATE HOSPITALITY SUITE, it caters the ultimate racing experience, being luxurious and great views. 

3rd Floor is the HURDLE HOSPITALITY SUITE, again luxurious setting and great views of the race track.

"Packages in Silver & Gold available for both the Plate & Hurdle Hospitality Suites."

Millennium Stand:

Ground Floor caters The Long Bar with hot food , tea and drinks

1st Floor has The Ballybritt Bar which only serves drinks

2nd Floor has The Aran Bar which caters hot food and drinks aswell as access to the balcony seating area. It also has The Kinvara Bar

3rd Floor has The Corrib Bar, which is also the top floor and is reserved for patron using reserved balcony area, it also served food and a variey of tapas. 

Also on the 3rd Floor is the Panoramic Restaurant which has a great view of the winning post.

"Packages available for the Panoramic Restaurant"

On the Ground!

The Carvery Restaurant:

Serving food an 2 hours before the races and 1 hour after. A great self service setting. Serving lunch, snacks, sandwiches, soup, desserts, teas and drinks.

Racers Fast Food Restaurant:

Range of fast food, located rear of stands

Champagne Tent:

I think a tent most ladies will be visiting.:) Located adjacent to the main tote building.

The Guinness Tent:

Located rear of the stands, the Guinness tent will serve the obvious creamy pints of Guinness and serving oysters and smoked salmon & brown bread.

The Budweiser Tent:

Located behind the main tote and adjacent the parade ring. I think it will be one for the lads.:)

Mayors Garden Area:

Located on the western part of the grounds and accessible to everyone. It houses a Big Screen, Food Outlets, Bar Area, Bookmakers ring & Champagne tent. Picnic area also so families. 

"The Afters!"

So you have won your money at the races. (well we do like to hope!). Where do you go from their. Galway itself, will be buzzing without a doubt. So no matter where you do their will be a great vibe and great reception. Here are just some of my picks!

The Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Galway:

The radisson is known as one the best party events during Race Week & it doesnt disappoint. 

Located on Lough Atalia (close to the bus stations) 

On Ladies Day the radisson offer food all day and evening some burgers and hotdogs on the terrace. So whether you want a restaurant or bar food or even sushi experience, it will cater for your needs. 

It also will hold some great entertainment: 

On the Veranda you will have dance hits from all the eras

Inis Mor Bar having "The 80s Band" with some classic hits

Terrace will have tunes early in the afternoon from resident DJ 2pm-4.30pm and Late night floorfillers from 9pm-Late

image from Radisson Galway Facebook

An Pucan:

Located on 11 Forster Street, Eyre Sq. Possibly the one the best bars for the fun and craic. An Pucan have opened a new Garden also with caters an Absolute bar. They also cater food from Breakfast till Dinner, so your before and after needs will be catered for. As for drinks, they have a the great whiskey, craft beers and a selection of cocktails. So everyone is catered for. One the newest and best outside garden bars, so if about #TheGarden.

Music will be available all week also.

image from An Pucan facebook

McGettigans:

Located on 9-11 Prospect Hill.

One the newest bars opened in Galway and one that is booming also. Food on race week will be served from 10am and some late bites till 1am. So no reason to go hungry. McGettigans are also running a social media competition with a €200 prize voucher for Brown Thomas. All you need to do is take a picture of your hat and upload and tag McGettigans. Using Instagram @mcgettiganspubs with hashtag #McGettigansGWY

Twitter @mcgettigansgwy with hash tag #McGettigansGWY

So well worth that photo!! 

Music will be every night and free entry. 

image from McGettigans facebook page

Seven Bar:

Located on 5-7 Bridge Street. Another new pub in the city. Seven have a great offer running for €20per person. 

A glass of champagne prior departure

Return luxury coach transfer to and from racecourse

Champagne and canapes on return to Seven after races. 

Music that day and night from The Good Hustle, Dj Gary and The Lock-Ins. 

Another great bar for the day.

image from seven bar facebook page

Hotel Meyrick:

Another even taken place in the Hotel Meyrick, which is located on Eyre Square. The Most Stylish Lady will take place which contains a prize  that totals €2,000. Judged by Irish model Rozanna Purcell, Mandy Maher and Mary Lee from Catwalk Modelling Agency.

The prize which is from Fallers Jewellery contains a package from Newbridge Silverware. 

Music, Champagne and Cocktails available aswell as a Brunch in the Gaslight Bar & Brasserie.

image meyrick hotel facebook page

Claregalway Hotel:

If you want to retreat away from the city,then head to claregalway. 

The most stylish lady competition will also take place here with amazing prizes worth €5,000.

Makeup Lesson from the School of Makeup Artistry

Diamond Pendent from Center Jewellers

Outfit of choice from Concepts Ladies Fashion Oranmore

Head Piece from Michael Mullins Millinery

Beauty Package from The Sanctuary Beauty Salon

His/Her membership of Core Fitness

Romantic Dinner for 2 at Claregalway Hotel

Guest Judge is non other then beauty blogger and makeup artist Joanne Larby aka The Makeup Fairy

image from joanne larby facebook 

I don`t know about you all, but i am excited. :)

Whatever you do, be safe and look after eachother!

DISCLAIMER:I would like to state, I was not sponsored or asked to do this post, all in this post is my own thoughts and opinions and info I gathered and places I picked myself. 

Enjoy Ladies day girls..

If you missed my other posts here they are again...

PART 1

PART 2

PART 3

PART 4

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Until next time...

P.s here are the links to everyone I mentioned:

Galway Races

Radisson Blu Facebook

An Pucan Facebook

McGettigans Galway Facebook

SEVEN Bar Facebook

Hotel Meyrick Facebook

The Makeup Fairy Facebook