Claregalway Educate Together NS is county winner in Someone Like Me national art competition

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

Claregalway Educate Together National School has been named Junior and Senior County Winner of the prestigious national art competition, Someone Like Me. The achievement secures the school a place at the national awards ceremony to be held at Dublin City Hall on Tuesday January 28, where they will join 50 other schools to compete for the much sought-after national senior and junior titles.

A New Year: the perfect time to enhance your education and skills

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

The beginning of a new year is a time of optimism, resolutions, and fresh starts. It is the ideal moment to reflect on your personal and professional aspirations and to consider enrolling in a course that can help you achieve them. Whether you’re aiming to advance in your career, pivot to a new field, or simply pursue a passion, the start of the year offers unique motivation to take action.

University of Galway to hold information event for mature students and adult learners

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

University of Galway’s Access Centre is hosting its annual information evening this month, focusing on the needs of mature students and adult learners who may be considering full-time or part-time studies.

Galway academic appointed head of Department of Language and Literacy at Mary Immaculate College

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

Dr Neasa Ní Chuaig has been appointed as the new head of the Department of Language and Literacy Education at Mary Immaculate College (MIC), bringing a wealth of experience to her new role.

University of Galway announces 2024 Tarpey scholarship awardees

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

University of Galway has announced the 2024 Tarpey Scholarship recipients - Mental Health Nursing student Meghan Murphy and Medicine student Rayna Cox.

Olympian launches search to find Ireland’s Fittest School

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

One of Ireland’s best-known Olympians, sprinter David Gillick has once again joined forces with Fyffes in a quest to find Ireland’s Fittest School 2025.

First cohort of Level 8 HR management degrees conferred at ATU

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

The first cohort of students on the new Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Human Resource Management in Atlantic Technological University (ATU) were conferred with their awards at the recent annual ceremonies.

Irish classes at Áras na nGael

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

Are you interested in improving your Irish? A new term of Irish language classes will start in Áras na nGael on Domnick Street on the 17th/18th January. The classes are tailored to best meet the students’ needs.

There is a wide range of classes to choose from: classes for complete beginners, refreshers courses for those who are a bit rusty, and intermediate classes for those who would like to progress to the next level. Further opportunities to learn and improve as well as to socialise as Gaeilge will be provided.

Headford students win prestigious EirGrid Cleaner Climate Grand Award at SciFest National Finals

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

Two students from Presentation College in Headford, Galway have been awarded EirGrid’s Cleaner Climate Grand Award at the SciFest National Finals in Dublin.

Irish Classes at Áras na nGael

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

Are you interested in improving your Irish? A new term of Irish language classes will start in Áras na nGael on Domnick Street on the 17th/18th January. The classes are tailored to best meet the students’ needs.

There is a wide range of classes to choose from: classes for complete beginners, refreshers courses for those who are a bit rusty, and intermediate classes for those who would like to progress to the next level. Further opportunities to learn and improve as well as to socialise as Gaeilge will be provided.

Careers in Agriculture

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

In 2023, more than €18.28 billion worth of Irish agricultural goods were exported to over 180 countries worldwide. According to the 2020 census, the Irish agricultural Industry employs over 278,600 people, both directly and indirectly in various sectors such as farming, horticulture, forestry, tourism, sustainability, manufacturing, research and many more.

Liberty IT and Galway City Museum announce new educational partnership

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

Liberty IT and Galway City Museum have announced the launch of a new educational partnership pilot to support STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) learning for young people with the creation of a new digital skills initiative.

ENLIGHT European University alliance supports 12 projects at University of Galway

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

Twelve teaching, learning and research collaboration projects at University of Galway are to be supported by the European University Alliance - ENLIGHT and the Higher Education Authority (HEA).

ATU invites TY students to partake in Poetry Pillar Competition 2025

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is inviting Transition Year students across Connacht to participate in its 2025 Poetry Pillar Competition.

ATU completes conferring ceremonies with more than 5,000 graduates this year

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

Atlantic Technological University completed its 2024 graduations last week, celebrating the achievements of more than 5,000 graduates in ceremonies in Donegal, Galway, Sligo, Mayo and Connemara. The ceremonies have brought together students, families and faculty to honour the hard work and dedication of graduates across a wide range of disciplines, from undergraduate certificates to doctoral degrees.

Launch of part-time courses in Galway Community College for January 2025

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Galway Community College of Further Education offers more than 40 part-time evening programmes. These courses cover many disciplines and currently cater for approximately 600 learners annually. There is a wide range of relevant accredited and general interest programmes available every September and January. All courses are classroom based and taught by highly professional tutors who are masters in their field.

University of Galway invites you to 'Find your Masters' at upcoming open evening

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

A must for prospective postgraduate students interested in learning more about their options for further study, University of Galway's upcoming 'Find your Masters' open evening will take place on Tuesday, November 12, from 4pm to 6pm in the Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn.

Group bodhrán classes

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Everybody has rhythm, and there is no better time than now to take up a new challenge and learn a new instrument. If you have always wanted to play music but don’t know where to start, or you are already playing but don’t know how to take your playing to the next level, now is the time.

Choosing the right path for you

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

As thousands of young Irish people embark on their transition from secondary school to college, they’re met with new academic, social, and financial realities. This milestone, long marked as a rite of passage, brings both excitement and challenges for Ireland's next generation, who are navigating a higher education landscape shaped by rapidly changing job markets, high living costs, and increased academic pressures.

How do I go about deciding what I want to do once I finish my Leaving Cert?

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Leaving Cert students have never had a wider choice of options.

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