Have you thought about a career in treating chronic pain and sports injuries?

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

With a qualification in sports massage and neuromuscular physical therapy you can set up your own private practice, work within an established clinic, work with football teams, athletes, or become the resident therapist in one of the growing number of health clubs and personal training centres that are becoming so popular nationwide.

Learn Irish with Conradh na Gaeilge

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

Ar mhaith leat feabhas a chur ar do chuid Gaeilge? Tosóidh ranganna in Áras na nGael ón 18 Meán Fómhair. Cuirfear ranganna ar fáil ag an mbunleibhéal, meánleibhéal agus ardleibhéal. Déan teagmháil le clárú agus rang oiriúnach duit féin a aimsiú.

Open day at the French Institute

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

The French Institute Galway will hold an open day on Saturday September 9 from 11am to 4pm at the historic Bridge Mills. Its director Brigitte Demay O’Carroll and her staff of qualified native teachers will be in attendance to answer your questions. Free assessment tests can be taken on the day.

‘My son has progressed from a lower D grade to a level A grade’

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

When this primary school student enrolled with First Class Learning he was struggling at maths and was not confident in his abilities. An individualised programme was devised to suit his needs and, working for just 10 minutes a day, after 18 months work, this student had progressed from a lower D to an A level grade. His confidence was restored and he was ready to tackle maths concepts that were new to him.

Dream big and you will get to where you need to be

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

Have you always dreamed of a career working with children, but are not sure what path to follow? Current Portobello Institute student Frankie Cullen is about to start her third year in the BA (hons) in early childhood studies, but starting out a few years ago when she was doing her Leaving Certificate, she was not sure how to go about achieving her dream.

Learn Irish Sign Language in class or online with Sign Language Courses

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

Sign Language Courses celebrates the Deaf community and is pleased that Irish Sign Language or ISL is well on its way through the Seanad political stages (achieved three of five) toward achieving formal recognition. This will put the language on equal footing with Irish and English and will have legal and formal positive effects on how information is disseminated, circulated, and on how accessible formal and informal technologies such as television will be experienced, with increased number of programmes subtitled and interpreted by sign language. Services and social life in general will become more accessible. The organisation encourages the non-deaf community to participate with the Deaf community so that they may experience its culture and appreciate ISL.

Galway Grinds Academy offers the most affordable grinds in Ireland

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

Galway Grinds Academy is a specialised Irish, French, and English grinds school providing weekly Saturday tuition for students from second to sixth year, from as little as €10 per grind at its city centre location at 45 Dominick Street. In the newly refurbished academy, state of the art technology is used to enhance the key concepts in each lesson. Students can avail of grinds in the challenging subject areas of Irish, French, and English.

Small class numbers, comprehensive revision notes, one-on-one support, and a developmental approach to all three languages make Galway Grinds Academy unique. All students receive course outlines detailing what will be covered in the 33 week comprehensive programme, including A graded sample answers. The academy operates a pay-as-you-go system which alleviates financial pressure on parents and families.

Galway Rural Development brings Learning for Life roadshow countywide

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

The Galway Rural Development SICAP team launch the autumn Learning for Life Roadshow this week with details of workshops on CV preparation and interview skills as well as an interesting line-up of information on apprenticeships, job opportunities, and free training courses available throughout County Galway. Members of the public are welcome to this free event, in particular people who are currently at home or not in the workforce.

Short evening courses at NUI Galway

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

The Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development at NUI Galway offers a series of 8-week, non-accredited courses in a number of different subject areas including Archaeology, Writing, World Cinema, History, Art History, Languages, Health & Well Being, Literature & Poetry, Philosophy, Science, News Media, Ancient Greece and Rome, Genealogy and many others.

Learn to jive and waltz with renowned dancer Niall Doorhy

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Have you ever wanted to dance but do not know where to start? Are you tired of going to weddings or country music events and not being able to dance? Well worry no more because County Galway native Niall Doorhy is back with a four-week jive and waltz course in County Galway, starting in Corrandulla Hall on Friday September 15 from 8pm to 9.30pm.

If you want to learn how to jive, Niall Doorhy is the man for you.

Excitement all round at annual Kumon awards

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Excitement was palpable at the Menlo Park Hotel at the annual Kumon Galway City West Awards ceremony where families from every continent, and those native to Galway, convened. Deputy Mayor Cllr Mike Cubbard presented the awards.

A stepping stone to a career in counselling and psychotherapy at ICPPD

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

This 60-hour certificate course is an introduction to holistic counselling and psychotherapy and is a foundation-level counselling and psychotherapy course with a difference. The course is highly interactive and combines personal development, counselling skills, and an introduction to some of the main theoretical approaches in counselling, and concludes with a mindfulness workshop. This course is delivered in ICPPD Athlone and in Galway, on Tuesday/Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 10pm, commencing end of October.

A career in sports massage therapy

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

The Institute of Massage & Sports Therapy has been providing the highest level of training in sports massage for almost 20 years.

Galway Grinds Academy offers the most affordable grinds in Ireland

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Galway Grinds Academy is a specialised Irish, French, and English grinds school providing weekly Saturday tuition for students from second to sixth year, from as little as €10 per grind at its city centre location at 45 Dominick Street. In the newly refurbished academy, state of the art technology is used to enhance the key concepts in each lesson. Students can avail of grinds in the challenging subject areas of Irish, French, and English.

Career guidance is vital for success

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Congratulations, you are going to college. Whether or not you got the course you wanted, it is essential that you make the most of this next exciting chapter.

John Conneely English Classes now enrolling

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

For 28 years John Conneely English Classes has been an important part of students’ lives in Co Galway and Co Clare, helping them to maximise their grades in both the Leaving and Junior Certificate examinations.

Gort Education and Training Centre September courses

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

The Gort Education and Training centre is now enroling for part-time BTEI (Back to Education Initiative) courses this September, offering a wide range of QQI accredited courses in creative media production, radio production, and film-making from its media department as well as community care, childcare, upholstery, art and painting, horticulture, and computers.

Trading Faces Stage School

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Taking part in a Trading Faces workshop can help boost your child’s confidence in a safe and fun environment. Claire Power, who has been a drama teacher for more than 19 years, outlines the benefits in personal development for your child.

Exceptional performing arts training from PASG

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Performing Arts School Galway offers students exceptional training in dance, drama, musical theatre, singing, ballet, and much more.

Learn to parent creatively

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

An innovative parenting course which will be held in the city in September will examine issues such as limits and boundaries, childhood anxiety, tantrums, and sibling rivalry.

The seven week course, which begins at Westside Resource Centre on Tuesday September 12 from 6.45pm to 9pm, is entitled Family – the Creative Container. It is presented by Pernet, a lay organisation underpinned by the values of the Little Sisters of the Assumption.

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