GMIT Dept of Building and Civil Engineering offers new postgrad programmes

Thu, Oct 07, 2021

GMIT School of Engineering is offering two new postgraduate programmes for employees in the Built Environment sector who wish to upskill and receive a qualification in the broad areas of the Irish Building Regulations and Leadership in the Circular Economy.

Places available on retail pharmacy course in GCC

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

The QQI Level 5 retail pharmacy assistant course at Galway Community College Further Education will equip learners with the relevant knowledge and experience to work as a pharmacy counter assistant or pursue a pharmacy technician qualification in the future. From dispensing over-the-counter medications, and helping clients choose medical aids and appliances, to demonstrating and selling products, this course will also focus on a range of health related subjects relevant to employment as a pharmacy assistant.

NUI Galway Students’ Union launch Walktober Step Challenge

Mon, Sep 27, 2021

NUI Galway Students’ Union this morning launched the Walktober Step Challenge to encourage staff and students to walk and build up to 10,000 steps per day by the end of October.

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre to hold open day on September 28

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, Galway's oldest language school and a Department of Education recognised training institute, now in its 34th year of business, will hold an open day on September 28. The centre welcomes anyone interested in studying with it to drop by, where the team will have information on the foreign language programme, TEFL courses, and English language classes.

The school is Ireland's first provider of QQI TESOL TEFL courses (Level 7 award). Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre offers the most number of TEFL courses per year. The centre offers a Department of Education QQI Level 7 award in TEFL, and has links to more than 120 Irish schools recruiting teachers.

Galway Executive Skillnet launches autumn training schedule

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Galway Executive Skillnet (GES) has launched its autumn training schedule with some exciting new programmes to help businesses emerge “from survival to growth” post-Covid.

Achieve an internationally recognised computer qualification

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

GRETB Training Centre is now offering a fully funded International Computer Driving Licence course (ICDL).

Pharmacy retail counter assistant course with GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

A pharmacy retail counter assistant course, that is exempt from course fees, will be starting soon at the GRETB Training Centre in Mervue, Galway.

New dog grooming course launches at GTI

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Galway Technical Institute is the largest and longest established college of further education in the west of Ireland, catering for up to 2,000 students annually both full and part-time.

Galway Community College Further Education introduces new QQI early learning and care professional programme

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Galway’s largest provider of early years courses, Galway Community College is introducing the new QQI early learning and care professional award which is a milestone for the early years sector.

GRETB announces third year of media production assistant traineeship in association with Screen Skills Ireland

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Following a hugely successful first two years of the media production assistant traineeship, Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) has announced a third year of the course.

Learn from the best at Hession School of Dance

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Hession School of Dance is a leading Irish dance school in Galway established in 1963 by Celine Hession. The school is now under the direction of her daughter, Gemma Carney.

Ms Carney and her team are committed to passing on their passion for Irish culture, music, and dance to the next generation. The school offers both recreational and competitive classes - culminating in the annual spectacle in the Town Hall Theatre.

Galway Executive Skillnet launches autumn training schedule

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Galway Executive Skillnet’s (GES) autumn training schedule was launched last week by adventurer Karen Weekes at Galway Rowing Club. Kinvara-based Ms Weekes is planning to be the first Irish woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean as part of her #SHECANDO2021 campaign.

Maoin Cheoil na Gaillimhe to hold open day this weekend

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Maoin Cheoil na Gaillimhe, a vibrant music school in the heart of Galway city, is welcoming new students to its programmes this academic year. After 18 months of teaching online, the music school is relaunching all of its programmess in person throughout the academic year.

Gain a new perspective with art classes

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Aine Doherty runs painting classes in Oughterard, Killannin, and Galway city. Her approach to teaching is simple and relaxed, and she welcomes everyone from complete beginners who have never held a paintbrush, to competent artists who use the facility as a comfortable setting to develop their creativity and improve their painting skills. As an artist herself, Ms Doherty is familiar with the painting process and has developed a programme which nurtures students' own intuition and sensibility.

I-Career can help young people navigate education and career planning

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

I-Career, based in Oranmore, Galway, is now in its 12th year in business. The company specialises in career planning for young people between the ages of 13 and 25 who are challenged by education and career planning decisions.

A career in treating chronic pain and sports injuries

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

With a qualification in sports massage and neuromuscular therapy from the National Training Centre (NTC) 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.

Get moving again with Genevieve Ryan School of Dance

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

It has been a crazy year. Our children have spent so much time inside, with group activities on hold and school through a screen, and it is safe to say children, teens, and young adults could all use a fun dose of physical activity. It is time to get moving.

Open day Fridays this September in Galway Community College Further Education

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you will make, so why not call in to Galway Community College during its open day Fridays this September and get the information you need to make it correctly.

GMIT interns receive permanent job offers from groundbreaking remote Globalization Partners programme

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Galway-located Globalization Partners simplifies global remote team building by making it fast and easy for companies to hire anyone, anywhere within minutes via its global employment platform, so it was thrilled to announce the successful completion of its first-ever 13-week internship programme in which the interns were part of the software development team.

Students celebrated at annual Kumon awards

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Native Irish oak saplings from Coolattin Forest, donated by Berna Hayden, added an ecological flavour to the sixth annual awards ceremony at Kumon Galway City West on Sunday. Students collected their saplings and their academic awards at an open air, restrictions compliant event, at the Galway Greyhound Stadium.

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