Leaving Certificate results and CAO offers 2009

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

The results
Results are personal to each student. Each student had his/her own personal goal and dream, some with specific courses and colleges in mind, so using the days between results and CAO offers can help to put things into perspective, particularly should students believe they may not achieve their chosen course. But neither can any student rush to judgement — so the waiting for actual CAO offers is equally essential. Student privacy is also important, so it does help if parents and relations and neighbours allow for this.

PLC courses at the Presentation

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

The Presentation Secondary School, Galway, has provided post Leaving Certificate courses since the 1990s. It has built up a strong tradition in equipping its students with skills, particularly in its information technology and business courses.

Expand your horizons with the Irish College of Hairdressing

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Hairdressing is a mix of passion and expertise. For most hairdressers working in the industry, achieving their qualification is an ambition they held right through school and sometimes as they pursued other careers before finding their natural roots in the industry. The Irish College of Hairdressing, based in Galway city, is the leading international college of hairdressing in Ireland, offering the world recognised City & Guilds qualifications in hairdressing and barbering. More than 75 per cent of students attending the college have achieved a distinction making it the number one choice for those who wish to achieve the very best from their hairdressing training.

New and unique study and tuition centre for Galway

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

This academic year sees the opening of a new and modern study and tutorial centre in the heart of Galway. The centre is run by The Galway City Education Company and is aptly named Galway City Ed.

A beautiful new career

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

The Georgina Price College of Beauty Therapy, Galway, is currently enrolling for its comprehensive autumn schedule of classes.

PLC courses at the Presentation

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Mercy College, Galway, is situated in Newtownsmith, just minutes from the city centre. It offers FETAC level 5 awards in tourism and travel studies, business studies, business and insurance studies, and childcare studies.

Get the edge with Moycullen Study Centre

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Moycullen Study Centre is housed in a newly renovated building conveniently located in Moycullen village. The study centre provides supervised study facilities in a bright, spacious environment.

Schoolwear value at The Schoolwear Centre

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

When shopping for school uniforms parents need to be assured that they are getting the best of quality at the very best prices. This is indeed what parents can expect from The Schoolwear Centre in Liosban, Galway, and at Chapel Lane, Tuam. The Schoolwear Centre specialises in schoolwear and the staff are dedicated to assisting every customer in the friendliest manner. Staff know it can be stressful shopping when parents have a few children, so the store is completely child friendly and of course there is free parking right outside the door, making shopping ultra convenient.

Make school lunches more enticing

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

It will soon be time to think about school lunches again. Nutritionist Nuala Collins has a few tips to help make them more exciting and enticing for picky youngsters.

• Get kids involved in choosing and making their own school lunches from the first day of school term. Nuala says, “Any child from second class in primary school and upwards can join in — if they can dress Barbie or play XBox games, they have the dexterity needed to make a sandwich or fill a roll or wrap.”

Mór Oil Galway Summer Rally 2009 launched

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Top motorsport cars, teams, and enthusiasts are expected to roll into town and burn rubber during the Mór Oil Galway Summer Rally 2009 which was officially launched at the Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry, last Friday, August 7.

Tag rugby blitz to benefit two local charities

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

A charity Tag rugby blitz to be held at the end of the month will benefit two local charities.

Coeliac cookery

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

The Western branch of the Coeliac Society of Ireland will hold a cookery demonstration on Tuesday August 18 at 7pm at the Clybaun Hotel, Knocknacarra.

Garda appeal for crash witnesses

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Last week’s issue featured a story entitled ‘Mystery surrounds fatal bank holiday crash’ which included a garda appeal for witnesses into the road accident that claimed the life of 25-year-old Saffron Richie.

It was stated that the front seat passenger had been the deceased woman’s older sister Elisa. It should have read that the passenger was the older sister Angela Richie and that Elisa is Saffron’s twin. Saffron had also lived in Tulsk, Roscommon. The Galway Advertiser is happy to clarify this point.

Step it out for Croi

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

What better way to get your heart pumping than a walk through the spectacular Clare Hills among the beautiful flora and fauna of the Burren?

A new winner for this year’s Streets of Galway

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Former title holder, Galway’s Gerry Ryan, had to settle for second in this year’s Streets of Galway 8k Road Race which took place on Saturday evening.

NUIG SU to host information evening on grants

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

NUI Galway students’ union will host an information session on higher education maintenance grants in the city next week.

The evening, which is organised in conjunction with GMIT students’ union and the Union of Students in Ireland, aims to reduce the confusion faced by incoming students when applying for the maintenance grant.

Special maths exam offers Leaving

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Students who achieve the points for undergraduate engineering degree courses at NUI Galway but do not have the maths requirement have a second chance, thanks to a special annual maths examination being offered by the university on Wednesday August 19.

It has provided this facility for more than 20 years to help applicants who did not achieve the required grade C3 or better in higher level mathematics. Students who took lower level maths in the Leaving Certificate may also apply for the exam. Students who pass it will be deemed to have satisfied the maths requirement and if they have the necessary points, will receive an additional CAO offer at Round 2.

Nolan Sisters come back to take in west of Ireland show

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

COLEEN, BERNIE, Linda and Maureen are back on their first tour together in 25 years The Nolans ‘In The Mood again tour’will come to the Royal Theatre in Castlebar on November 9.

Crowe confirms junction changes

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Councillor Mike Crowe has this week confirmed that a number of changes are to be introduced at the Moneenageisha Junction in order for it to run more smoothly. Crowe, who is Chairperson of the Transportation Committee, stated:

City charity members oversee construction of community centre in Africa

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Four members of the Galway based Malawi charity, Zikomo, headed to central Africa on Sunday for two weeks to oversee the final construction stages of its second community resource centre. The trip is the second so far this year.

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