Should I attend college 'Open Days'?
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
What every prospective student should ask themselves is 'why should I go to an open day”?
Read more ...The importance of clubs and societies in college
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
Starting college can be nerve-racking. Going into a new environment where you know no one, living with people you don’t know and potentially moving to a new county miles away from your home can all be a bit much to take in. One of the most essential parts of first year is finding your community, friends who help you adjust and share memories with, and what better way to find those friends than by meeting them in a club or society.
Read more ...The misconceptions of college life
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
Starting college can be one of the most exciting times of your life. For some it may be the first time moving out of your family home and moving to a new city, and for others it means having to commute hours to get from the countryside into the city for a 9am lecture. College is a time for you to explore new opportunities, meet new people and learn things about yourself you never knew. However, there are a number of misconceptions that students starting college will have in their head about the experience.
Read more ...Why you should go on Erasmus
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
University of Galway has taken part in the Erasmus Programme since its inception in 1987. Thousands of students have benefited from the opportunity to study in another European country as part of their degree. Erasmus presents a unique opportunity to students, allowing you to experience the best of both worlds - to study something of interest to you while also being able to travel.
Read more ...Forge your future at Galway Community College of Further Education
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
Galway Community College of Further Education (GCC) offers full-time courses in a wide variety of career areas designed for entry to skilled employment, in preparation for starting an apprenticeship, or for progression to further and higher education.
Read more ...Tertiary degrees provide new pathway towards success
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
Revolutionising the process of obtaining a degree at third level, the 'Tertiary Education Programme' has effectively opened a new pathway for prospective students, one which does not focus on Leaving Cert points.
Read more ...From driving trucks to a 'fulfilling and rewarding' role in An Garda Síochána
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
It’s a long way from driving articulated dumper trucks and tippers, but ultimately, it was the career progression opportunities that attracted me to An Garda Síochána.
Read more ...Start with TUS: your path to a bright future
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
Choosing the right university is one of the biggest decisions for students and their families.
At the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), they believe in a personal approach to education, where every student is known by name, not by number.
Read more ...Key dates for 2025 Leaving Cert students and CAO applicants
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
November 6, 2024: CAO application process opens for those seeking places in universities and other colleges in 2025.
January 20, 2025 (5pm): Closing date for the CAO early-bird online applications. A fee of €30 applies before this date and increases after that date to €45, until February 1st.
Read more ...ATU graduates win top awards at Science Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Conference 2024
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
Two of the four top prizes in the 2024 Science Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Network Conference went to Atlantic Technological University (ATU) graduands Sharon Devine from Caherlistrane, County Galway and Jackie Kirk from Bishop O’Donnell Road, Galway city.
Read more ...Learn Kairos for personal and professional development
Thu, Oct 31, 2024
Maureen Maloney-Faherty will offer an introductory one-day workshop on Kairos Therapy on November 9. A professional two year training will begin in February 2025.
There has been a lot of unrest and adjustments in the world over the last few years. Kairos Therapy has helped many people to be able to hold their own power in spite of this. If you would like to experience this therapy to see if you would like to help people clear their pain and get in touch with more positive feelings, then this might be what you have been looking for.
Read more ...ATU graduates win top awards at Science Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Conference 2024
Thu, Oct 31, 2024
Two of the four top prizes in the 2024 Science Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Network Conference went to Atlantic Technological University (ATU) graduands Sharon Devine from Caherlistrane, County Galway and Jackie Kirk from Bishop O’Donnell Road, Galway city.
Read more ...First National Further Education and Training Strategy for the Green Transition launched
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Patrick O’Donovan TD has this week launched Green Skills 2030, the first National Further Education and Training (FET) Strategy for the Green Transition.
The publication of the strategy marks an important milestone in setting out the direction for the Irish FET sector’s response to emerging green skills needs.
Read more ...ATU launches Ireland’s newest RIAI-accredited architecture programme
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
The Bachelor of Architecture at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) officially became Ireland's newest architecture programme, following the RIAI accreditation procedures and ratification by the RIAI council last week. This designation positions ATU as the sixth university in Ireland offering an RIAI-accredited qualification in architecture.
Read more ...Open day at St Nicholas’ Parochial School
Thu, Oct 17, 2024
St Nicholas’ Parochial School is holding an open day on Saturday October 19 from 11am to 2pm. On this day the principal, Ms Wendy Lynch, and staff look forward to welcoming you and giving you a tour of the school.
Read more ...Galway University Hospitals to host virtual careers evening
Thu, Oct 17, 2024
A group of health and social care professionals at Galway University Hospitals (GUH) will be holding a virtual careers evening for secondary school students on Wednesday, October 23 from 6pm.
Read more ...Coláiste Cholmcille, Indreabhán
Thu, Oct 17, 2024
Tá Coláiste Cholmcille ag glacadh le hiarratais ó scoláirí do rang na chéad bhliana don scoilbhliain seo chugainn, 2025-’26. Beidh Oíche Oscailte ag an scoil ar an 23/10/2024 agus tá eolas ar fáil ar shuíomh gréasáin na scoile, www.colaistecholmcille.ie. Tá an fhoirm iarratais ar fáil ar an suíomh nó is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh leis an scoil ag 091-593119 nó ag [email protected] chun pacáiste eolais a fháil.
Read more ...Open day at St Nicholas’ Parochial School
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
St Nicholas’ Parochial School is holding an open day on Saturday October 19 from 11am to 2pm. On this day the principal, Ms Wendy Lynch, and staff look forward to welcoming you and giving you a tour of the school.
Read more ...Teachtaireacht ó Choláiste Chroí Mhuire, an Spidéal
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
Is iad ár gcuid daltaí is fearr le cur síos a dhéanamh ar an scoil s’againne, mar sin, seo mar a fheiceann Coiste Cucci Gaeilge an scoil a bhfuil muid chomh bródúil aisti.
Is scoil bríomhar, spreagúil í Coláiste Chroí Mhuire atá lonnaithe i gceartlár Ghaeltacht Chonamara. Tá muid bródúil as an suíomh lan Ghaeilge atá againn anseo sa scoil agus tuigeann muid go bhfuil an t-ádh orainn pobal óg díograiseach de dhaltaí Gaeltachta a bheith againn. Tá féiniúlacht oidhreachta agus chultúrtha fíor speisíalta againn sa scoil agus sa gceantar agus tá súil againn leanúint ag spreagadh muinín, misneach agus bród I nglún óg na Gaeltachta faoi mar atá déanta againn le hos cionn 70 bliain.
Read more ...New deputy principal at Coláiste an Chreagáin
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
Coláiste an Chreagáin, Mountbellew has announced Georgina Martin as the new deputy principal. With a decade of experience as assistant principal at Roscommon Community College, Georgina is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment. She looks forward to collaborating with the dedicated team to nurture academic excellence and personal growth.
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