St Nicholas' Parochial School to host Open Day

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

St Nicholas’ Parochial School is holding an Open Day on Friday, October 16 from 11am to 1pm. On this day the Principal, Ms Wendy Lynch, and staff look forward to welcoming you and giving you a tour of the school.

St Nicholas’ Parochial School is a co-educational, child-centred school with a long tradition of serving the youth of Galway. It is centrally located at Waterside in Woodquay, beside the Town Hall Theatre, and near to the University of Galway, and University Hospital Galway.

Gain a globally recognised TEFL qualification at University of Galway

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

The University of Galway’s English Language Centre is delighted to launch a new part-time Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) course, offering students the opportunity to gain a professional teaching qualification.

ATU joins top five per cent of universities worldwide

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has been recognised among the top five per cent of higher education institutions globally following its first-ever inclusion in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026.

Merlin College bowls over students with cricket’s arrival

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Merlin College has proudly introduced cricket as a mainstay extracurricular activity, responding to the growing number of students who wished to participate in the sport while also reflecting the school’s deeply inclusive ethos.

Coláiste Éinde - Supporting students to reach their potential

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Located on Threadneedle Road in Salthill, Coláiste Éinde is a co-educational voluntary secondary school with a proud tradition of nurturing talent and ambition for almost a century.

Encouraging young people to reach their potential -St Joseph’s College, The Bish

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Founded by the Patrician Brothers in 1862 at the request of the Bishop of Galway, St Joseph’s Patrician College has continued to serve the people of Galway for 164 years.

Galway Rape Crisis Centre primary school’s programme

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

A new programme helping primary school children develop an understanding of consent, boundaries, empathy, and respectful relationships has been successfully piloted in several local schools.

Developed collaboratively by the GRCC Education and Clinical teams, the programme is aimed at fifth and sixth class pupils and is aligned with the Stay Safe and Children First programmes.

Encouraging young people to reach their potential -St Joseph’s College, The Bish

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Founded by the Patrician Brothers in 1862 at the request of the Bishop of Galway, St Joseph’s Patrician College has continued to serve the people of Galway for 164 years.

Study tips for new university students

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Nobody hands you a manual for how to study at university. Primary and secondary school all followed the same structure; homework diaries, teachers chasing and harrying you, end-of-year exam study guides. College assumes you'll figure it out yourself.

Cineálta, Misneach agus Meas - Coláiste Muire Máthair

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Coláiste Muire Máthair is situated on over 20 acres of verdant grassland in the heart of Galway city. They are a proud academic institution, producing some of the highest Leaving Certificate results in the county, as well as some of the highest performing sports and science teams in the country.

Helping your child feel more confident at secondary school

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Starting secondary school is a big step for any young person. There are new routines, more homework, greater expectations and so much more to organise. For students with dyslexia or other additional learning needs, this transition can feel particularly overwhelming.

Could studying abroad be the best decision you ever make?

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

The idea of studying abroad can sit somewhere between an exciting dream and a daunting leap. Leaving home, adjusting to a new culture, and meeting new people can be a lot to take on. Yet those who make the move often describe it as one of their most rewarding experiences.

Student voices: Why I chose University of Galway for my undergraduate degree

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Choosing a university is a big decision, so who better to tell you what it’s really like than the students who are living it? From discovering new passions to making lifelong friends, hear from these students about why they chose University of Galway.

Making the most of your college experience

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Over the past couple of weeks, students from across the country have embarked on the next step of their academic adventure. But the college experience extends far beyond the classroom.

Calasanctius College: A place to learn, belong and thrive

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Choosing a secondary school is one of the first big decisions in a young person’s educational journey. For families considering their options this year, Calasanctius College in Oranmore offers a school community where academic ambition, personal development and a strong sense of belonging go hand-in-hand.

Dominican College Open Evening

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Since 1858, Dominican College, Taylor’s Hill has been proud to provide high-quality education to the girls of Galway. Building on this long tradition, Dominican College warmly invites prospective students and their parents to the school's Open Evening on Thursday, September 24 at 7pm, for students seeking a place in first year in September 2027.

Discover Spanish in Galway with The Spanish Institute

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

The Spanish Institute, based at The Bridge Mills in the heart of Galway city, is welcoming new students for its new term of Spanish courses, with classes available for children, teenagers and adults of all levels.

Taking a step back to take a step forward

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

For the majority of students across Ireland, your college course choice is made within the whirlwind of the Leaving Cert. A concoction of exam pressure, CAO deadlines, points calculators, and career ambitions swirl around the teenage brain as students attempt to forge their way through the third-level minefield.

Register for beginner bodhrán course now

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

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 bodhrán but don’t know how to take your playing to the next level, now is the time.

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre gains Quality Education Award

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre is delighted to announce it has become one of the first language schools in Ireland, and only language school in Galway, to gain the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI TrustEd brand.

TrustEd Ireland is a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI statutory quality mark, part of a suite of legislative measures designed to protect international learners. The new mark is awarded to higher education and English language education providers who have demonstrated that they meet national standards to ensure a quality experience for international learners from pre-enrolment through to the completion of their programme of education and training.?

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