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October 7 2004

Galway Advertiser
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The Eyre Square Centre has everything for the modern male shopper
One shop which exemplifies the shopping needs of the modern man is Aurora situated downstairs near Shaney Mac's Newsagents. The jewellers stocks a selection of men's jewellery and accessories specially chosen to suit everyone's taste and pocket. Especially popular at the moment are a number of items in sterling silver including classic style cuff links and chains. Boots are all the rage at Barretts Footwear this autumn with Barretts own brand boots in beige, brown, and black proving to be both popular and affordable. The shop, which focuses heavily on leather and suede footwear, also stocks boots from brands such as Caterpillar and Wrangler as well as a large selection of formal and casual shoes for all ages and sizes. No visit to the Eyre Square Centre would be complete without a trip to Penneys. This autumn it is stocking a large supply of men's shirt and tie sets and fashion shirts at very reasonable prices. As the wet weather takes hold heavier clothes are beginning to return to the shelves and Penneys has a selection of shower proof rain jackets, suede and duffel coats, Puffa jackets, as well as fleeces, jumpers, and cardigans in all colours and sizes. If you are looking for one last chance to use your summer clothes then why not pay a visit to First Choice Travelshop which offers excellent deals in everything from car ferries to cruise holidays. There is also a large selection of sporting getaways in stock including a limited number of places for Saturday's crunch tie with the French in Paris, a fantastic four day trip to Rome for Ireland's six nations clash in February, as well as the best of premiership, champions league, grand prix, and golfing action. First Choice also specialises in honeymoons, ski trips, cruises, and trips to Lapland to visit Santa in the run up to Christmas. If you are planning to make a trip then The Bag Shop should be your next port of call to sample its full range of travel bags. It has everything that the modern businessman could want with a selection of Travel Pro business cases, including a lap top case on wheels, a suit protection bag on wheels, and the full range of travel accessories. September is one of the busiest times of the year for musicians to release new material and Zhivago on the top floor of the centre has something to suit everybody's taste with a great selection of CDs, DVDs, videos, and books. There are a number of great in store offers running at the moment including the three for 30 deal on selected CDs and DVDs as well as some fantastic books at very reasonable prices. Of course all work and no play makes Jack a very dull boy and Feet Athlete has everything that the budding sportsman needs. Aside from its specially tailored running shoes, the shop stocks everything from football boots to shin pad, studs, and even referees whistles. Located on the ground floor just inside the Eyre Square entrance, the shop will also be of great interest to rugby fans as it is the sole agent for Galwegians this year and aside from shirts, togs, and socks it will also have polo shirts and jackets in store the next couple of weeks. If you are the sporty or adventurous type then Freedom is the place for you with a full range of casual clothes for surfers, with names such as Quicksilver, Billabong, Rip Curl, Animal, and Bench all proving popular. Located on the first floor Freedom also stocks shoes and a full range of accessories including wallets, belts, boxer shorts, hats, and back packs. An essential stop for all those who are graduating in the next couple of weeks must surely be Ryan M.A.N located on the second level opposite Zhivago. It offers a large selection of designer suits from Remus, Douglas, Van Gils, and Kartel at prices starting from just 225. Ryan M.A.N also stocks a large range of casual shirts and jeans from labels such as Wrangler, Levi, and Ben Sherman as well as the Dutch made Elimior shirts which are exclusive to Ryan M.A.N in Galway. Flanagan's Footwear stocks a large selection of formal men's footwear for every occasion. Names such as Totter, John White, Romabh Wallace and Paobula are all proving very popular at the moment in a selection of colours and styles. Greenes footwear, located on the second level, stocks a large range of men's shoes while its sister store G2 located on the bottom floor has a more youthful focus with men's runners in leather and Nubuck proving very popular. If present shopping is your mission then Candleworks is the place for you. Get in your partner's good books with a scented candle or any of its other romantic gifts. Also good for presents is Cotton On where you can get a personalised message embroidered on anything from bathrobes to bath towels. Avanti carries a large range of casual men's clothing with labels such as Fred Perry, Sonneti, and Firetrap. The shop, located on the second floor beside Zhivago, has just received its autumn/winter stock with green and brown promising to be the colours of the season. Of course there is so much more to do at the Eyre Square Centre than just shop. Why not get your hair cut at the Square Barbers or have a second key made for your special someone at Armour Locksmiths. With all the culinary options available in the centre including the Kylemore Cafe, Sails Cafe, La Croissanterie, and Peaches and Cream you definitely won't go hungry. The Eyre Square Centre opens Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 9am to 6.30pm with late opening on Thursday and Friday until 9pm, while on Sundays and bank holidays it opens from 12 noon to 6pm. Next Week - what has the Eyre Square Centre got to offer for children in the run up Halloween?

Shopping, it was once the sole preserve of the female and something that many men avoided like the plague. Times are changing however and men in their droves are discovering the excitement and joy of shopping.

Ryan M.A.N has excellent offers on designer suits.

Pick up a bargain CD or DVD at Zhivago.

The Bag Shop has everything the modern businessman needs to travel in style.

Surfs up at Freedom.

Get in your partner's good books with a gift from Candleworks. Flanagan's Footwear stocks the best of formal shoes