How do I decide what I want to do after my Leaving Cert?

Thu, Nov 05, 2026

Selecting the correct career progression option following your Leaving Cert or at any other stage in life is a major challenge for any of us. For the majority of those reflecting on this dilemma today, the ultimate answer will be found in receiving and accepting a CAO offer in late August 2027.

Pathways 2026: Your next step starts here

Thu, Nov 05, 2026

Choosing what to do after school is one of the biggest decisions you will have made so far. Whether you have your heart set on a particular course, have a few options in mind, or genuinely have no idea yet, the choice can feel overwhelming. That is exactly why events like Pathways matter.

Meet the students: Discovering life at University of Galway

Thu, Nov 05, 2026

Choosing a university course is an exciting step, but it can also be a little daunting when there are so many options to explore. At University of Galway, students have the opportunity to discover their interests, develop new skills and become part of a welcoming and vibrant campus community.

Ardán and the National Talent Academy for Film and TV support emerging screen industry creatives

Thu, Nov 05, 2026

Based in Galway city, and working in the west of Ireland and beyond, Ardán fosters screen talent in the AV industry; those who want to build a career in film, TV, games, or animation.

GRETB: Empowering people for life

Thu, Nov 05, 2026

Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) is the largest provider of Further Education and Training (FET) in the West of Ireland, with 37 FET centres across both counties.

RCSI - Ireland's largest medical school

Thu, Nov 05, 2026

Are you thinking about a career in healthcare or science?

Maynooth University - A modern student experience grounded in historic academic tradition

Thu, Nov 05, 2026

Maynooth University is located in the heart of Ireland’s first university town.

The CAO playing pitch in 2027

Thu, Nov 05, 2026

With the numbers of students in sixth year increasing year on year and application numbers to the CAO at almost 96,000 in 2026, what is the situation as individuals seek a place in an undergraduate course in one of Ireland’s third-level institutions?

Atlantic Technological University (ATU): Shaping futures through opportunity

Thu, Nov 05, 2026

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is one of Ireland’s most dynamic and connected universities, serving 31,000 students across nine campuses in Donegal, Sligo, Galway and Mayo. As a multi-campus technological university, ATU combines academic excellence with industry engagement, applied learning and regional impact, providing students with opportunities to succeed in an increasingly competitive and evolving world.

Discover postgraduate study opportunities at University of Galway

Thu, Nov 05, 2026

University of Galway is inviting prospective postgraduate students to explore the next step in their academic or professional journey at its upcoming Postgraduate Open Evening on Tuesday, 10 November.

Register for beginner bodhrán course now

Thu, Nov 05, 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.

Why college open days matter

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

BY JAMIE CONLON
With the CAO deadline creeping closer and Leaving Cert pressure building, it's tempting to treat college open days as optional. But for students facing one of the biggest decisions of their lives so far, an open day is one of the most valuable days they can spend.

Key tips for revamped HPAT

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

For Leaving Cert students hoping to study medicine, February means one thing: the HPAT.

Ireland’s low school-leaving rate is concealing student disengagement, research finds

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

Ireland’s low early school-leaving rate is concealing the real figures of student disengagement, according to researchers at the Learnovate Centre in Trinity College Dublin.

Galway and Roscommon ETB explore education from Ballinskelligs to Brussels

Wed, Oct 21, 2026

Galway and Roscommon Education & Training Board (ETB) joined over 200 delegates at a major education conference held in Tralee to explore the relationship between Ireland’s education and training sector and the European Union.

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.

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