Arrive and jive

Thu, Nov 01, 2018

Tom Jive is teaching beginner four week jive courses in The Ardilaun hotel, Taylor’s Hill, Galway, this November. This is a wonderful opportunity to improve your dancing skills for the next social event or wedding you attend.

When it comes to education, what you already know really matters

Thu, Nov 01, 2018

EQUAL Ireland has a new offering of a part time BA degree in business, enterprise, and community development (accredited by AIT). A Galway and Westmeath information session will be held in the Maldron Hotel, Sandy Road, Galway, on Saturday November 17 from 9.30 am to 12.30pm.

NUI Galway announces comprehensive Open Day programme

Thu, Oct 04, 2018

NUI Galway has announced the full programme of events for its next CAO Open Day tomorrow Friday October 5 and Saturday October 6. Open Days are an excellent opportunity for prospective students, parents and families to explore NUI Galway’s courses, facilities and university life.

On-the-job TV production training with Gréasán na Meán Skillnet

Thu, Oct 04, 2018

Acadamh Ros na Rún is an exciting new training initiative, giving successful applicants a unique opportunity to develop their skills and train in a live set environment on TG4’s longest running drama series.

GMIT offers free course in food innovation and entrepreneurship

Thu, Oct 04, 2018

High profile entrepreneurs to deliver part-time course at the Galway campus

Galway Rural Development offers a wide range of courses in County Galway

Thu, Oct 04, 2018

Galway Rural Development (GRD) still has a number of courses being run throughout the county this autumn.

Cregal Art to host two free demonstrations this October

Thu, Oct 04, 2018

The team welcomes Lesley Price to Cregal Art to host a free card making demonstration on Saturday October 6 from 10am to 4pm. There will be lots of tips and techniques to update your card making skills

GRETB Training Centre showcased its range of professional courses at open day

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

The GRETB Training Centre, Mervue Business Park, Galway, held its open day on Wednesday September 5 to showcase the vast range of courses available at the facility. There was a big turn out on the day and the response from the visitors to the centre was very positive.

Young students excel at Kumon awards

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

Three young students achieved the highest Kumon academic awards as gold medallist English completers at the Kumon Galway City West awards ceremony.

Accountancy course at Western Management Centre

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

The ACCA diploma in accountancy and business course is now starting in the Western Management Centre. Classes take place over two evenings per week from September 2018 to May 2019. In that time, participants can gain an international qualification, plus it offers a pathway into further studies with students having the opportunity to transfer into the ACCA professional route.

ACCA is the leading accountancy educational body in the world and the diploma is part of its suite of awards. No previous academic or accountancy qualifications are required to study for this course, however some basic understanding of accountancy plus some experience of working with accounts is an advantage.

Further your career at Galway Community College

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

The further education college in Galway Community College offers QQI Level 5 and 6 courses commencing in September. There are limited places available in sport, business, motor technology, graphic design, and in the performance department. To apply and register, visit www.galwaycc.ie, call into the college, or phone 091 755464.

Cregal Art autumn art classes

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

Cregal Art will host a variety of art classes, workshops, and demonstrations this autumn to cater for both adults and children.

Music lessons in Moycullen

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

Maoin Cheoil na Gaillimhe launched a proposal for a Galway School of Music last year in the hope of generating momentum in the light of the city’s growth as a cultural centre, but also because the spotlight will focus squarely on Galway for 2020, when the city will become the first capital of culture not to have a school of music.

Learn set dancing in Renmore

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

Renmore Set Dancing Classes take place in Lakeview School, Renmore (just up from the g Hotel), every Tuesday night. The classes are a great evening's fun and are good for the body, mind, and soul.

GMIT to host third annual Green Campus open day next week

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

GMIT’s Green Campus committee will host the institute's annual green open day at the Dublin Road (Galway) campus on Monday.

Saturday first aid training course at Western Management Centre

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

Western Management Centre has now added a first aid course to its training schedule which will run over three Saturdays in October.

Cost of third level education for parents and students revealed

Thu, Sep 13, 2018

The reality of the cost of third level education becomes all too real for parents and students at this time of year. New research by the Irish League of Credit Unions has found that nine in ten parents help to fund their child’s college education. On average, they contribute €584 per month during the college year. Almost half of these parents say they are forced to cut spending on clothing and goods for other children in the family in an effort to cope with costs.

Sol y Luna School of Spanish for primary and secondary students and adults

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

Sol y Luna Language School in Galway has been serving students’ needs for the past number of years and the testimonials from both parents and students speak for how successful it is.

Spanish is the third most spoken language worldwide, and is gathering momentum in its popularity and importance as a foreign language option in secondary education. Past students have also enrolled with a view to gaining competence in practical Spanish skills for foreign holidays.

Mr Math — understand, believe, and achieve

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

Mr Math offers extensive tuition classes for Leaving and Junior Cert students with a focus on examination based revision. With more than 25 years' experience, Eamonn Conroy (St Enda's Secondary School, Galway) teaches maths to all levels in a clear, structured, and accessible way.

Bodhran Magic: a brilliant course for the New Year

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

Rhythm is in all of us, and the New Year is the perfect time to start learning a new instrument. If you have always wanted to play music then the bodhran is the perfect instrument to get going on. The new Bodhran Magic adult group courses are registering now and starting very soon in the city centre.

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