Preparing for the Leaving Cert

Mon, May 29, 2023

Two weeks to the Exams.
For Leaving Cert students, school days are now over, and the stark reality of sitting English Paper 1 at 9.30am in two weeks’ time is staring you in the face.

GIY aims to deliver GROW At School programme in primary schools across Connacht

Thu, May 25, 2023

The not-for-profit social enterprise Grow It Yourself (GIY) is aiming to raise €1 million in order to deliver the food education and mental health programme GROW At School in primary schools across the country for the academic year 2023/24.

Schools mark National Confidence Day

Thu, May 25, 2023

Positivity, empowerment, encouragement and hope will be the focus in schools today (Thursday), when children will get to celebrate National Confidence Day in classrooms across the country.

A host of Irish celebrities have come together to participate in an inspirational and motivational half hour show, produced by STARCAMP with Gala Retail for the children of Ireland, with contributions from An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, Alisha Weir (Matilda in the movie by the same name), Rory’s Stories and Cillian O’Connor, an Irish favourite in this year’s Britain’s Got Talent.

Don’t give up on your dream career

Thu, May 18, 2023

Every year, many Leaving Cert students are upset because they did not secure a place on their preferred course, causing many to feel they have to give up on their dream career. There are alternative ways to obtain a place in courses such as medicine, physiotherapy, dentistry, veterinary, speech and language therapy (SLT) as well as occupational therapy (OT). It is very important to do the research.

Progressive professional equestrian qualifications at GCC in Galway city

Thu, May 18, 2023

Galway Community College, Wellpark, is continuing to offer the QQI Level 5 and the QQI Level 6 advanced horsemanship courses. This course is aimed at meeting the needs of the equine industry both nationally and internationally, through studying a variety of specialised modules and participating in practical experience to equip learners to progress within the equine industry.

On successful completion of the QQI Level 6 in Horsemanship learners are qualified to attain the Young Trained Farmers Award (Green Cert).

Coláiste Chiaráin girls claim U14 Connacht championship with resounding success

Thu, May 18, 2023

Coláiste Chiaráin girls claimed U14 Connacht championship with a resounding success over St Joseph's Charlestown in Bekan.

GTI to host HeadstART pop-up end of year art exhibition by art portfolio preparation students

Thu, May 11, 2023

Galway Technical Institute presents the artists and designers of the future in their 2023 pop-up end of year student art exhibition. As the name HeadstART suggests, students from the Art Portfolio Preparation QQI Level 5 programme have a great head start on graduating from the programme at GTI, where they are equipped with the skills and art and design understanding that supports them in successfully progressing to a range of further education or third level opportunities.

The exhibition’s opening reception will take place at GTI from 6.30pm on Thursday, May 18 and GTI will welcome ATU contemporary art lecturer and artist, Katharine West, as guest speaker to formally open this year’s show. This pop-up exhibition will be on view to the public until 11am on Friday, May 19.

How to best cope with stress coming up to exams

Thu, May 11, 2023

A huge part of academic life for students is exams, and with them comes stress and the desire to do well. Students react in a number of ways when they are stressed – they become anxious, lack sleep (or sleep too much), they can become nervous, lose their appetite, and have difficulty concentrating. In order for every student to work to their full potential for the best outcomes, it is essential that exam stress is managed appropriately. Let’s look at a few strategies that may help as the exams approach.

Mental health charity launches free support groups for the Leaving Cert

Thu, May 11, 2023

Turn2Me, a national mental health charity, is offering free online support groups, starting this week and running until the end of June, for students and parents feeling stressed about the Leaving Cert.

GRETB Beauty Therapy College to hold open day in Tuam

Thu, May 04, 2023

Are you interested in a career as a beauty therapist? GRETB Beauty Therapy College Tuam, H54 XN28, will host an open day on Friday May 5 between 10am and 12.30pm.

Don’t give up on your dream career

Thu, May 04, 2023

Don’t give up on your dream career

Thu, May 04, 2023

New online Security Studies course starting soon

Thu, May 04, 2023

A new online Security Studies course being launched by GRETB Training Centre presents a great opportunity to take your private security industry qualifications to the next level.

Summer courses at the French Institute for adults, teenagers and children

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Would you like to make the most of the long summer days while learning, refreshing or practising your French?

Study business and accounting at Galway Community College Further Education

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Earning a qualification in business will allow you to learn skills that can be used in all careers. Galway Community College offers QQI accredited courses in business and accounting at both Level 5 and 6. There are many opportunities arising from this vocational area, one of which to study to become an accountant which can open many doors into employment and higher education in Ireland and abroad.

Group bodhrán classes

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

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 but don’t know how to take your playing to the next level, now is the time. The hugely popular Bodhrán Magic adult group beginner courses are registering now and starting very soon in the city centre at a school venue with very easy and free parking. Simply park at the door and go in and play.

Music opportunities for current and future generations is striking a major chord in Galway

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Imagine if every child and young person in Ireland could grow up as part of a community where they could experience inclusion, creativity, diversity and empowerment through music.

Learn more about PLC courses

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Post Leaving Cert courses (PLCs) are specialised courses designed to equip students with practical industry specific skills. PLCs are usually one to two-year module based programmes provided by schools and further education colleges nationwide. Some PLCs offer a placement (work experience) in the specific industry relating to the course.

It is free to apply to any PLCs and students can apply to as many courses as they wish. However it costs €40/€50 to accept a place. PLCs are available in many towns where there is no university, thus allowing students to remain in their locality while obtaining a Level 5 or Level 6 PLC qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). For many students who feel they are too young or not ready to attend university immediately, PLCs are a great way to test out modules which they have never studied or to learn new skills, increasing their employability. For example, there is pre-university law (Level 5) PLC available in Ballina, a pre-university engineering (Level 5) PLC available in Westport and a pre-nursing PLC (Level 5) in Castlebar. With more than 1,900 PLC courses nationwide, there really is something for everyone.