Calasanctius College welcomes French students and teachers

Thu, May 14, 2026

Calasanctius College in Oranmore recently welcomed students and teachers from Lycée des Graves in Gradignan, Bordeaux to the school last month.

Minister Naughton visits Connemara school with European Ambassador

Thu, May 14, 2026

Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton visited Scoil Mhuire in Maigh Cuilinn last Thursday, May 7.

University of Galway hosts Drama, Film and Theatre studies Leaving Cert students

Thu, May 14, 2026

University of Galway hosted an exploration day to support the first students to study the new Leaving Certificate subject Drama, Film and Theatre studies.

Domain registry warns board members over cyber risk

Thu, May 14, 2026

Board members whose companies fail to meet new EU cybersecurity requirements face fines and potential disqualification, Ireland’s national domain registry has warned.

Galway’s Green Earth Organics marks 20 years in business with new Sustainability Festival

Thu, May 14, 2026

Galway’s Green Earth Organics, a business that has been deeply rooted in sustainability since its inception in May 2006 - when it made its first organic vegetable box deliveries - has marked its 20th birthday by announcing a new Sustainability Festival featuring thought leaders from the interconnected areas of food, health, nature and the environment.

GRETB and ATU: Building local pathways to Honours Degrees

Thu, May 07, 2026

Choosing the right path to a career in nursing or technology just got a lot easier for students in Galway and Roscommon.

An exam survival guide for Leaving/Junior Cert students and parents

Thu, May 07, 2026

It’s normal for examination students to feel stressed coming up to the written papers. Here are some simple tips that can help you to dial down the anxiety levels.

ATU and GRETB launch Tertiary Degree Programme in Software and Technology

Thu, May 07, 2026

ATU, in partnership with Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) has launched a new Tertiary Education degree at Galway Technical Institute, the BSc (Hons) in Software and Technology. The BSc (Hons) in Software and Technology is a tertiary education programme whereby the learner spends one-year in the ETB setting and completes years two, three and four at ATU.

UNFOLD – GTI’s end-of-year student art exhibition

Thu, May 07, 2026

Galway Technical Institute proudly presents UNFOLD, an exhibition showcasing the work of the 2025–26 QQI Level 5 Art students.

New Tertiary Bachelor’s Degrees available in Galway for 2026/2027 academic year – no points needed 

Thu, May 07, 2026

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, has announced details of 32 new Tertiary Bachelor’s Degree routes that will be open to applications for the upcoming academic year 2026/2027.

Salerno Student Council visit Áras an Uachtaráin

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

It's been a busy few weeks for the Salerno Student Council.

New report on female tech students launched

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton TD has launched a research report into CodePlus, a computing education outreach programme for female students.

Sports scholarships at the University of Galway

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

The University of Galway is offering sports scholarships to students who have performed at a high level in sport recognised by a national sports governing body and the Sports Council.

Locals invited to share stories and shape climate responses

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Galway’s coastline is changing, and the people who live closest to it are seeing the effects every day.

From Salthill to Silverstrand and Barna, residents are seeing shifting sands, stronger storms, and coastal places that look different each season. These local observations are essential to shaping meaningful climate responses.

ATU student teachers collaborate on international AI in education programme

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Student teachers from Atlantic Technological University (ATU) recently participated in an Erasmus+ programme focused on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, hosted by Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen, the Netherlands.

Explore courses, campuses and student life at ATU Galway Open Day

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) will welcome prospective students to its Galway City Open Day on Saturday, April 18, from 10am to 1pm, across its Dublin Road and Wellpark Road campuses.

The Open Day offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the wide range of undergraduate programmes, facilities and student supports available at ATU Galway, while meeting lecturers, students and professional services staff in person.

GRETB hosts Celebration of the Arts

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) hosted its annual Celebration of the Arts at Galway Community College on Friday, March 20, bringing together students, staff and guests to celebrate creativity across the region.

Funding for over 40 ATU courses announced

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has announced Springboard+ funding for over 40 courses starting from September this year.

Why Montessori Education matters more than ever

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Owner & Early Years Educator, Coole Montessori, Gort

MG launches Europe's first semi-solid-state battery

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Solid-state batteries have long been viewed as the pinnacle of the electric vehicle technology, with claims that a full charge can be achieved in around nine minutes.

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