Christmas has arrived early — revision courses only €50 

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

Galway Grinds Academy is now enrolling for its upcoming popular Christmas intensive revision courses for Junior and Leaving Certificate students. There are a total of 14 courses from which to choose. 

Entrance interview preparation course for the primary teaching master’s programme

Thu, Nov 12, 2015

Áras na nGael will run an intensive Irish oral preparatory course for the entrance interview to the primary teaching master’s programme.

Christmas has arrived early — revision courses only €50 

Thu, Nov 12, 2015

Galway Grinds Academy is now enrolling for its upcoming popular Christmas intensive revision courses for Junior and Leaving Certificate students. There are a total of 14 courses from which to choose. 

Enhance your CV with a payroll qualification

Thu, Nov 12, 2015

In today’s economic climate many businesses require additional office skills from prospective employees. A working knowledge of the Irish payroll system is an excellent skill to add to your CV.

A quality education for your son at St Mary’s College

Thu, Nov 12, 2015

St Mary’s College which opened its doors in Galway in 1912 is now 103 years old.  It has a long tradition of the highest quality education and facilities within Galway city. It boasts the finest sports facilities and offers a large range of subject choices for your son.

Learn valuable life saving and health and safety skills

Thu, Nov 12, 2015

HR Connections offers a range of first aid and other health and safety courses which can be customised to suit any industry, as well as programmes for transition year and PLC students and courses for the public.

How to get your toddler to eat more vegetables

Thu, Nov 12, 2015

It can be a daily struggle trying to get your toddler to eat vegetables, and for some a nightmare. Do you know that your toddler (age one to three years) needs up to four portions fruit and veg a day (one portion is one banana, or 2tbsp cooked veg). 

Enrolment for Coláiste Néifinn Athenry 

Thu, Nov 12, 2015

Coláiste Néifinn is an established Irish college in Athenry, Glenamaddy, and Castlebar. The college caters for the learning of the Irish Language for 12 to 18 year olds.

Coláiste Néifinn Athenry enjoyed another very successful year with students from Loughrea, Athenry, Claregalway, Oranmore, and many other places. Students got the chance to sharpen their linguistic skills during the course. Coláiste Néifinn Athenry introduced ‘A Dianchúrsa Gaeilge’ on the 2015 course, covering poetry, prose, essays, and grammar, based on requests/feedback from parents for senior students. This is an option that has already proven popular on the Glenamaddy course. This allows more contact time with teachers for the preparation of the Leaving Certificate course. Places are offered on a first come, first served, basis. 

Overcoming childhood learning  difficulties in weeks, not years

Thu, Nov 12, 2015

Welcome to the November 2015 issue about our brain, how it works, and what affects its function. Having had someone close to me with pretty severe learning difficulties, I embarked on that road of help and interventions. We tried everything, with little success, until we came across validated tried and tested online solution programmes, and we have never looked back.

Christmas has arrived early – revision courses only €50 

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Galway Grinds Academy is now enrolling for its popular Christmas Intensive Revision Courses for Junior and Leaving Certificate students. There is a total of 14 courses from which to choose. 

What makes Galway Grinds Academy’s courses different is the attention to detail. Unlike other courses that provide a one-day overview, the academy dedicates one full day of seven hours tuition to particular aspects of the State Examinations, which results in greater understanding of the subject area.

Are you interested in care work but need a FETAC qualification?   

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

The private home care sector in Ireland remains a strong growth sector for jobs. An aging population coupled with new regulations means care workers now require a FETAC qualification.

Enhance your CV with a payroll qualification

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

In today’s economic climate many businesses require additional office skills from prospective employees. A working knowledge of the Irish payroll system is an excellent skill to add to one's CV.

Learn to make your own Christmas cards at Cregal Art

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Explore your creative side at the upcoming card making demonstration at Cregal Art. During the ‘How to Create Your Own Cards’ demonstration, DoCraft expert Cliona Larkin will provide you with tips that will inspire you to create your own cards at an affordable price.

The demonstration is something that can be enjoyed by everyone, and is a great way to learn how to convey your message in a creative and heartfelt way, whatever the occasion may be. Don’t miss out this festive season to learn how to make your Christmas cards with a difference which will be treasured by those who receive them.

Being happy to read can transform a student’s school years

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

An early dislike to reading by a child can so easily be glossed over, either as a personality trait, maybe by always being seen as a busy child, or simply, as a parent, you never had a great love of reading or words yourself when at school – or even now. And so the dislike can first be dismissed, and later ignored, the consequences of which can lead to later distress and regret. 

Upskill with a computerised accounts (Sage 50) award 

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

In recent times many businesses are relying on debt and credit control to maintain cash flow. A working knowledge of a computerised accounts system, such as Sage, will prove beneficial in achieving this task and will also transfer as an employable skill.

INCADDS would like to open ADHD minds to mindfulness

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

ADHD is a behavioural disorder associated with cognitive impairments and brain alterations, both structural and functional. Increased rates of co-morbid psychiatric symptoms and secondary impairments such as work or relationship difficulties are commonly reported in ADHD. Cognitive deficits in executive functioning, including attention, working memory, and inhibition have been widely noted, as have difficulties in arousal, motivation, and emotional regulation (self-regulation impairments).

Upskill with a computerised accounts (Sage 50) award

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

In recent times many businesses are relying on debt and credit control to maintain cash flow in their businesses. A working knowledge of a computerised accounts system, such as Sage, will prove beneficial in achieving this task and will also transfer as an employable skill.

Four-day certified life and business coaching blueprint

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Would you like to become a highly paid expert creating the life, career, and business that you love? Consultants and business professionals across Ireland are now realising this dream as they add a nationally recognised coaching skillset to their CV. 

Open days for Galway Community College secondary school

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Galway Community College has been meeting the educational needs of the city’s Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate students for more than 45 years. The college is continually improving its facilities to serve the needs of all learners.

Are you looking for employment as a carer but need a FETAC course? 

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

The healthcare sector in Ireland has witnessed significant changes in the past 10 years. Increased regulation now means carers and healthcare workers are required to obtain FETAC/QQI accredited courses to work in the care sector.

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