University of Galway Students' Union launch Practical Training for Students

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

University of Galway Students' Union launched their Life Skills courses for the 2024/25 academic year on Tuesday September 3.

Irish classes at Áras na nGael

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Are you interested in improving your Irish? The autumn term of Irish language classes will start in Áras na nGael on September 17 and 18. The classes are tailored to best meet the students’ needs.

Learn to garden, grow food or help the environment in Galway Community College of Further Education

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Galway Community College of Further Education (GCCFE) offers an exciting and long-established QQI Level 5 Horticulture course under the helm of Seán O’Loughlin.

Learn the thrilling game of Bridge this autumn

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Now that the final whistle has blown in Croke Park and the Olympics are over, it’s time to get out and take up a new hobby, such as Bridge.

Bridge is the Rolls-Royce of card games, offering the suspense of poker and the excitement of athletic sports in a social setting. It is enjoyed by millions of people all over the world due to its unending variety. It is the most stimulating, most intriguing, most fascinating and most challenging of all card games. Each deal has some quality of strangeness, providing enjoyment, laughter and sheer entertainment.

New amalgamated Scoil Íosa opens in Oranmore

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

The Oranmore community is abuzz with excitement as the new amalgamated primary school, Scoil Íosa, officially opened its doors last Thursday, August 29, marking the beginning of a new chapter in local education.

Expert dancing tuition for little ones at the McBride & Fahy School of Irish Dance

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

The McBride & Fahy School of Irish Dance was founded by Margaret McBride ADCRG and is renowned for its excellence in Irish dance. The school has produced numerous champions and nurtures a deep appreciation for Irish culture. Known for its competitive success and commitment to tradition, the school offers a supportive environment where dancers of all ages and levels can thrive.

Online course gives insight into marketing fundamentals

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has launched a new free online programme, titled An Introduction to Marketing, which is ideal for secondary school students, those wishing to upskill, and entrepreneurs seeking guidance into promoting their business.

Croí na Gaillimhe Resource Centre fights social isolation and promotes lifelong learning

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Croí na Gaillimhe is a vital community centre, offering older adults and people in general a range of programmes designed to combat isolation and promote lifelong learning.

At the heart of the centre's efforts are its lunch and social clubs, which provide not just meals, but crucial opportunities for seniors to connect with others, breaking the cycle of loneliness.

Back to school with the French Institute Galway

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Start the autumn season by joining a French class at the French Institute, Galway's very own French school, located in the historic Bridge Mills. The friendly staff members are all fully qualified, very experienced, and native, thus ensuring all students are immersed in an authentic linguistic and cultural experience.

Irish classes at Áras na nGael

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Are you interested in improving your Irish? The autumn term of Irish language classes will start in Áras na nGael on September 17 and 18. The classes are tailored to best meet the students’ needs.

Educational pathways: Explore GCC's varied course offerings

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Galway Community College (GCC) Further Education offers a diverse range of courses tailored to equip students with the skills and knowledge required for successful careers in various fields. The extensive selection of courses across multiple disciplines is closely aligned with industry needs and the pathways they create for further education and employment.

For those looking to progress to higher education, GCC's courses often serve as stepping stones, designed to help students achieve the necessary points to gain entry into university or improve employment prospects with necessary qualifications. This pathway is beneficial for students who may not have achieved their desired results in the traditional Leaving Certificate exams or an opportunity to sample new vocational areas. There are no CAO points required to apply, you can convert your results from the course, up to 390 points (more for science courses) to apply for more than 1,200 CAO courses, that will accept a QQI award for progression to universities in Galway and nationwide.

The importance of early intervention for children with learning difficulties

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

The beginning of a new school year is an exciting time for many children. However, for children who face learning difficulties, this time of year can present a unique set of challenges that may overshadow that excitement.

Unlock hidden potential and discover a world of fun, fitness, and friendship with Galway Community Circus

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Galway Community Circus offers a wide range of classes tailored to all ages and abilities across Galway’s Westside, east side, and Tuam. Classes begin on September 23, 2024.

Build a career in pre-hospital and emergency care

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Lifeline Ambulance Service Education (LASE) is a specialised educational body delivering education in the prehospital environment. As Lifeline is a fully operational ambulance service it offers students a holistic approach to their development with the educational syllabus as only one element of the journey. The other elements are in relation to personnel development and knowledge of the system required to ensure that the patient gets an appropriate response and the safe treatment they need.

LASE is the leading provider of the emergency medical technician course in Ireland with over 16 years’ experience delivering the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council National Qualification in Emergency Medical Technology (NQEMT) course to members of the public and private organisations.

Coláiste an Eachréidh, Athenry celebrates outstanding Leaving Cert results

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Coláiste an Eachréidh is brimming with pride as students have achieved remarkable results in this year’s Leaving Certificate examinations. Over 40 per cent of students received more than 500 points, placing them among the top-performing students in the country. Among them, Theo Mac an Ghearr achieved the top marks of 625 points.

Step into a rewarding career as a beauty therapist

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

This September, GRETB's Beauty Therapist Traineeship will be starting in Tuam, offering you the chance to turn your passion into a professional qualification.

This course has been running very successfully in Tuam since 1998. Over the years the course has evolved and changed based on the needs of the sector. A very sizeable number of past students are working in salons all over Ireland and abroad and many have opened their own salons and are running very successful businesses. A number of past students have also won prestigious national awards.

CPR awards for five Galway schools

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

A number of Galway schools are beginning the new academic year with an Irish Heart Foundation award for training their students in the lifesaving skill of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Learn the thrilling game of Bridge this autumn

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Now that the final whistle has blown in Croke Park and the Olympics are over, it’s time to get out and take up a new hobby, such as Bridge.

Bridge is the Rolls-Royce of card games, offering the suspense of poker and the excitement of athletic sports in a social setting. It is enjoyed by millions of people all over the world due to its unending variety. It is the most stimulating, most intriguing, most fascinating and most challenging of all card games. Each deal has some quality of strangeness, providing enjoyment, laughter and sheer entertainment.

Galway primary school teachers reminded to register for the Blue Star Programme

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Primary school teachers in Galway are being invited this week to register for the Blue Star Programme. In its 14th year, the award-winning programme teaches children about the European Union. To date, more than 1,200 schools and an estimated 200,000 pupils have completed the programme, with 18 schools in Galway participating last year.

Accessing alternative routes into higher education

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

As the Leaving Certificate results are released, many students across Ireland feel a familiar tension. The pressure is intense, as these results often seem like the be-all and end-all, determining future success.

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