Turn your stress into energy with qigong and taichi

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

When we are stressed, our bodies, our minds, and our emotions suffer. We become fatigued, irritated, sick, and diseased. Practising the ancient Chinese movements of qigong and taichi calms our minds. When our minds are calm, our bodies and minds move into a relaxation mode and out of a survival or stressed mode.

Irish classes for all levels at Áras na nGael

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Do you want to learn a new language, or even just to get back into the swing of it? Áras na nGael is offering Irish language classes this spring.

Group bodhrán classes

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Everybody has rhythm, and there is no better time than the New Year 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. The hugely popular Bodhrán Magic adult group beginner courses are registering now and starting very soon in the city centre at a school venue with very easy and free parking. Simply park at the door and go in and play.

Lights up for new recruits at Blue Teapot

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Blue Teapot Theatre Company’s Performing Arts School is taking applications for September 2023. This is an opportunity for people with intellectual disabilities, who are aged 18 and over, to access formal training.

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre – TEFL training courses now returning for 2023

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, a Department of Education recognised training institute, now in its 35th year of business, is a quality school with Cambridge Exams Centre recognition, EAQUALS, Quality English, ACELS/QQI, and FETAC accreditation. The school has just successfully completed reengagement and accreditation with Quality and Qualifications Ireland as a higher education provider.

What’s it like to be a lifeguard in Ireland?

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Are you thinking about becoming a lifeguard and doing a lifeguard course with Atlantic Coast Lifeguards? Which course is right for you?

Future proof your career with a degree in digital accounting from ATU

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Atlantic Technological University's new honours degree in digital accounting is future proofed and a leader in this emerging area. The four-year Level 8 degree (including a work placement in year three) offers the best of both worlds – careers in accounting and in the rapidly growing digital business field.

Students can expect a strong focus on practical learning, work placement, and projects. Much of the learning will take place in specialised classrooms and laboratories. Applicants for this degree do not need to have studied accounting or business previously, nor do applicants need to have studied honours maths. Furthermore, there is no need to be a ‘techie’ or be into computing – there is no coding or software development involved - the course is concerned with using software products as tools for digital accounting.

University of Galway to host virtual MBA open evening today

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

University of Galway’s AMBA and AACSB accredited MBA programme, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, will host a virtual MBA open evening at 6pm today (Thursday). The open evening is a great opportunity to learn about the programme and to meet MBA faculty, students, and graduates.

Learn more about the University of Galway MBA at upcoming virtual open evening

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

University of Galway’s AMBA and AACSB accredited MBA programme, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, will host a virtual MBA open evening on January 19 at 6pm. The open evening is a great opportunity to learn about the programme and to meet MBA faculty, students, and graduates.

Yvonne Comer, former rugby international, CEO and co-founder at RugbySmarts, and National Businesswoman of the Year Winner STEM 2022, discusses what influenced her decision to undertake an MBA at University of Galway:

University of Galway to hold information event for mature students

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

Adult learners considering full-time or part-time studies for the 2023-24 academic year can learn more about their options at an information event being held at University of Galway next week.

Learn more about the University of Galway MBA programme

Thu, Dec 29, 2022

University of Galway’s AMBA and AACSB accredited MBA programme, currently celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, will host a virtual MBA open evening on January 19 at 6pm. The open evening is a great opportunity to learn about the programme and to meet MBA faculty, students, and graduates.

Recent MBA graduate Angela Onwukwe, CEO Nuvie Consulting, speaks of her experience on this prestigious programme: “My choice of University of Galway MBA was influenced by its accreditation and reviews and it turned out to be my best decision in 2020.

Oughterard pupils hold art exhibition

Thu, Dec 29, 2022

Scoil Muire Doireglinne recently held an exhibition at Oughterard Courthouse featuring pupils' artwork created as part of the Artist in the School Scheme.

Ukrainian Christmas Eve spider and the Christmas tree

Thu, Dec 29, 2022

You might have heard about the German pickle stories where adults hang a pickle in a Christmas tree and the first child that finds it gets an extra gift. Now if you thought that was unique and culturally different, then you ought to know that Ukrainians put spider webs in their Christmas trees.

Traditions of the Christmas Tree

Thu, Dec 29, 2022

Christmas Trees as they came to be now started around the late 1400s into the 1500s. In what’s now Germany (was the Holy Roman Empire then), the Paradise Tree had more decorations on it (sometimes communion wafers, cherries and later pastry decorations of stars, bells, angels, etc. were added) and it even got a new nickname the ‘Christbaum’ or ‘Christ Tree’.

The trees became very popular throughout the country from the mid 1840s, when reports of ‘the Royal tree’ were printed in newspapers. In 1848, a drawing of “The Queen’s Christmas tree at Windsor Castle” was published in the Illustrated London News. It showed Queen Victoria, her German Husband Prince Albert and their young children around a tree which was set-up on a table. The drawing was republished in Godey’s Lady’s Book, Philadelphia in December 1850 (but they removed the Queen’s crown and Prince Albert’s moustache to make it look ‘American’!).

Transition year, a good or bad idea?

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

You may find yourself torn on whether to do TY or not, and this is normal. Your school may have discussed the positives and negatives at face value but in the following article I hope to provide you with a more informed approach to the choice from numerous first-hand experiences.

More than 100 schools to be included in programme for young people cycling, walking, and wheeling to school

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton, alongside the National Transport Authority and Santa Claus, has announced that 108 schools will be included in the Safe Routes to School Programme.

HOW TO SUCCEED IN YOUR FIRST JOB (Eighth Article)

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

Colman Collins is the author of HOW TO SUCCEED IN YOUR FIRST JOB. Colman wrote this book to help recently qualified graduates to navigate their way successfully from the world of college to the world of work. The book is based on his forty years experience, initially as a HR Director with two blue chip multinationals including Nortel Networks here in Galway and more recently as the owner and CEO of Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group, which also has an offi ce in Galway.

HOW TO SUCCEED IN YOUR FIRST JOB (Seventh Article)

Tue, Dec 20, 2022

Colman Collins is the author of HOW TO SUCCEED IN YOUR FIRST JOB. Colman wrote this book to help recently qualified graduates to navigate their way successfully from the world of college to the world of work. The book is based on his forty years experience, initially as a HR Director with two blue chip multinationals including Nortel Networks here in Galway and more recently as the owner and CEO of Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group, which also has an office in Galway.

HOW TO SUCCEED IN YOUR FIRST JOB (Sixth Article)

Fri, Dec 16, 2022

Colman Collins is the author of HOW TO SUCCEED IN YOUR FIRST JOB. Colman wrote this book to help recently qualified graduates to navigate their way successfully from the world of college to the world of work. The book is based on his forty years experience, initially as a HR Director with two blue chip multinationals including Nortel Networks here in Galway and more recently as the owner and CEO of Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group, which also has an office in Galway.

HOW TO SUCCEED IN YOUR FIRST JOB - Fifth Article

Tue, Dec 13, 2022

Colman Collins is the author of HOW TO SUCCEED IN YOUR FIRST JOB. Colman wrote this book to help recently qualifi ed graduates to navigate their way successfully from the world of college to the world of work. The book is based on his forty years experience, initially as a HR Director with two blue chip multinationals including Nortel Networks here in Galway and more recently as the owner and CEO of Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group, which also has an office in Galway.

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