Gardening has scientifically been proven to be good for body, mind and soil! Many people have been focusing on their gardens during coronavirus lockdowns, as restrictions have meant most people are spending more time at home. An upside of this is that recent garden studies have gotten the go-ahead to research what exactly gardening does […]
With many of us staying at home due to the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, it’s the perfect time to get out in the garden. Gardening during this phase is good for the body, the mind and the soil, (Sorry! we couldn’t help ourselves). If you want to get out and get some fresh air around your […]
This article appeared in Connacht Tribune on May 13 2021 By Dara Bradley A charitable Galway employer has rewarded staff with a generous pay-rise – by bumping up their weekly wages to a Living Wage because ‘it’s the right thing to do’. Most workers at McD’s, a garden and home store, in Loughrea and […]
Have you ever thought about growing your own onions from scratch? Perhaps some spring, shallot, pickled or red? Onions are one of those rare vegetables that are very easy to become self-sufficient with, even if you don’t have a huge amount of space. A decent sized raised bed filled with a few sets, for example, […]
How to grow seeds for beginners Seed sowing is a basic horticultural skill, yet few things give as much pleasure as raising plants. With just a little bit of care many flowers, trees, and vegetables are easy to grow from seed. Often, very minimal equipment is needed and all you really need to do is […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BUYING YOUR DOG A BED. Dogs spend an incredible amount of their life asleep; around 70% in fact! It is vital therefore that they have the bed that fits them best. Dog beds are as unique as dogs themselves, with an incredible range in softness, material, function, and size. […]
This year we all need a lift and I’d like to play my part. This stunning large nativity set. is perfect for churches, town centres or any community. The tallest statues stand at 1 metre tall. The level of attention to detail on these is fantastic. McD’s would like to spread a little Christmas cheer […]
McD’s have been wowing shoppers every year with our amazing Christmas displays and incredible value. With our headquarters in Loughrea, we also have a permanent new home in Galway City in the Galway Crystal Building on the Old Dublin Road. It’s a must visit location if you are wanting to brighten your home for […]
I would like to thank you all for your support over the last few months as we have all had to adjust to this pandemic. McD’s had huge plans in place for this year but like everybody else, plans and the year 2020 proved incompatible. With lockdown approaching in mid March we had initially decided […]
For over 10 years people have been flocking to McD’s Garden Centre in Loughrea to get the very best range for garden, home and much much more. This weekend McD’s are proud to announce the opening of our brand new Garden Centre in Galway City. It is located in the iconic Galway Crystal Building. […]
