Students excel in maths and English with Kumon

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

Kumon is a unique method of learning maths and English designed to nurture each child’s ability to think and learn for themselves. By studying these programmes students develop their ability to self-learn and gain confidence as they progress through the programmes.

Pharmacy retail counter assistant course with GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

A pharmacy retail counter assistant course that is exempt from course fees will start on September 26 at GRETB Training Centre in Mervue, Galway.

This pharmacy retail counter assistant course will give you extensive knowledge of over the counter (OTC) medicines, which is essential in a job like this, as well as patient counselling skills, knowing when to refer to the pharmacist, and how to interact with customers in a retail setting. This course has been running for 20 years and GRETB regularly provides staff to pharmacies in both full and part time positions as well as progression to further roles and training.

Are you interested in upskilling or reskilling to a university level standard but are time-poor? Micro-credentials may be for you

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Micro-credentials (MicroCreds), an exciting new project at the University of Galway, was born out of a HEA funded human capital initiative, identifing gaps for future needs of the workforce.

Galway bodhrán classes

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Everybody has rhythm, and there i never a better time than September 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 in a school venue with very easy and free parking. Simply park at the door and go in and play.

Students recognised for their achievements at Kumon awards

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Balloons, banners, and blue lighting in the Menlo Park Hotel set the scene for the Kumon Galway City West Awards Ceremony 2022. The Mayor of Galway City Clodagh Higgins welcomed the Kumon families gathered together and spoke of the hope for the future engendered by students who commit to daily study in maths, English, or both, in order to develop their full potential.

Galway schools invited to compete for ‘Ireland’s Fittest’ title

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

For the second year in a row, a call has gone out to schools in Galway and around the country from Irish Olympians, sprinter Phil Healy and athlete David Gillick, who have joined forces with Fyffes in a quest to find Ireland’s Fittest School.

Learn Spanish at The Spanish Institute

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

The Spanish Institute is starting a new term of courses and activities for students on September 19. The new term will offer a varietrses is available on the institute’s website www.spanishinstitute.ie and on its Facebook page.

The Spanish Institute has been running for the last eight years and has become the centre of the Spanish language and Hispanic culture in Galway. Along with language courses, this new term the school will offer a variety of Hispanic cultural events such as tapas nights, movies, conversation classes, and pronunciation labs.

ATU Galway science laboratories achieve international sustainability certification

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

The ATU Galway City campus has been awarded My Green Lab certification in recognition of work by staff and students in making all teaching science laboratories on campus more sustainable. My Green Lab certification is an international gold standard for best practice in laboratory sustainability which is recognised in the United Nations’ Race to Zero campaign as a key achievement in working towards a zero-carbon future.

Craft Butchers Team Ireland make California dreamin’ a reality

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Craft Butchers Team Ireland take to the sky today to defend their 2018 World Butchers Challenge Champion title in Sacramento, California.

Open Day Friday this September in Galway Community College Further Education

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Join GCC in the college for its ‘Open Day Fridays’ this September. Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you will make so why not call in and get the information you need to do it correctly.

Learn your stagecraft at Anam Productions

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

This autumn Anam Productions have courses for aspiring actors at all levels - whether you are a beginner, would like to get some on-stage experience, or want to hone your performance skills to a fine art.

Learn Spanish, onsite and online at The Spanish Institute

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

The Spanish Institute is starting a new term of courses and activities for their students. The Autumn term will start on September 19 and will offer a variety of Spanish group classes to all levels, including preparation for Leaving Cert Exams, as well as private classes. All the classes can be taken either onsite or online.

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway-Mayo hosts Virtual Careers Fair

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway-Mayo will hold its Virtual Careers Fair on Monday, 3 October 2022, from 11am to 3pm. The platform will enable students and graduates to interact with a large number of employers and is a key event in the university’s academic calendar.

One step to start on a career in counselling — Galway City Counselling

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

I remember on that first day of the introductory course...fear, excitement and as our tutor started to speak about ideas in Counselling. I felt such resonance, and knew in that moment that I had started on an adventure of a lifetime, and now over 20 years later I reflect on the journey, and am thrilled to be a therapist, supervisor and trainer. I still feel the fear and the excitement as I step into the unknown with every client...what a privilege to walk with someone as they step forward into another way.

Galway bodhrán classes — beginner and improver courses now registering

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Everybody has rhythm! And there is never a better time than September 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 then now is the time.

Get back in touch with your Irish

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Why not learn a new skill or even just to get back into the swing of it? Áras na nGael is offering Irish language classes this Autumn. Fluent and looking to improve your grammar? Looking to get back in touch with your Irish from school?

Yeats College class jubilant after results

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

The Yeats College class of 2022 were jubilant as they received their long-awaited Leaving Certificate results on Friday. Results achieved by students in this year’s examinations were truly phenomenal, with over 62% of students achieving 500 points or higher this year. Indeed 45% of its students achieved over 550 points. A magnificent 19% of students scored over 600 points, which is an amazing achievement.

Learn French with the French Institute Galway

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Start the Autumn season by joining a French class at the French Institute, Galway`s very own French school, located in the historic Bridge Mills. The friendly staff members are all fully qualified, very experienced, and native; thus ensuring all students are immersed in an authentic linguistic and cultural experience. The new term is starting on September 12.

They hold courses for adults, with four levels: Beginners, Improvers, Intermediate and Advanced. The classes will be either in the morning or the evening. They can be a good preparation for your next travel.

ICDL - Digital Skills for employability and productivity

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

GRETB Training Centre are offering a fully funded International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) course. This full-time online course starts October 3 2022 for a duration of 20 weeks which includes four weeks’ work placement.

Learn hands-on payroll and bookkeeping skills

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

GRETB Training Centre are offering a fully funded Manual & Computerised Payroll & Bookkeeping course. This full-time in-centre course starts 26 th September 2022 for a duration of 20 weeks which includes four weeks’ work placement.

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