Top competition for Galway Oyster and Seafood Festival events this weekend

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

The Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival takes place this weekend on Nimmo’s Pier from tomorrow September 23rd to 25th. Among the feature events are the World Championship Oyster Opening competition which this year will see an unprecedented 20 international champions vie with each other for the title.

Portiuncula Hospital’s radiology department shortlisted for major award

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

A Ballinasloe hospital’s radiology department is the only such facility outside Dublin to have been shortlisted for a prestigious award.

My Calendar puts the fun into fundraising for schools

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

Now that children are back in school, it is time for the Parents Associations and Committees to get active on behalf of their schools. Many things are always on the agenda but without the finance it is difficult to plan ahead, so how do we fundraise?

Take part in the Run for Sunshine and remember Baboró’s Teenagh

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

Family, friends and colleagues of the late Teenagh Cunningham are inviting the public to take part in the ‘Run for Sunshine’ on this Sunday, September 25 at 12 noon in aid of The Oesophageal Cancer Fund and Baboró International Arts Festival for Children.

Moving on up the charts….why we are all winners

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

Back in the day when we’d hang around the telly on a Thursday night to watch Top of the Pops, we’d keep an eye on our favourite artists and hope that they’d made a move into the Top Ten, and even to the top of the charts. And you’d never hope that your fave artists would get to No 1 ‘cos that meant that everyone liked them and they weren’t ‘your artists’ anymore.

Galway resident shortlisted for prestigious short story award

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

A UK native, who is living in Galway, has made the shortlist for the BBC National Short Story Award. Morning, Noon and Night by Claire-Louise Bennett was selected along with four other stories from a whopping 478 entries.

Starting a solid and successful Leaving Certificate 2017 year

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

Summer results
Whatever the story, each Leaving Certificate student will benefit from a clear analysis of his/her year, and results of the year gone by, and the putting in place of a personal structure and a goal for the year ahead. September through October is a good time to do all this.

Learn set dancing in Renmore

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

Renmore Set Dancing Classes take place in Lakeview School, Renmore (just up from the g Hotel), every Tuesday night. The classes are a great evening's fun and are good for the body, mind, and soul.

The motto at the classes is: "Learn a little, laugh a lot, limp home!"

Teaching you to teach - The International School of Make-up Artistry

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

Would you like to become an ITEC lecturer? Contact The International School of Make-up Artistry for all information on their one-year part-time teaching course.

Partial scholarships now available at Stageschool Galway

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

StageSchool Galway, one of Ireland’s leading part time theatre centres, has a limited number of partial scholarships available offering 25 per cent off tuition fees for one year in its afternoon school from 2pm to 5pm. (terms and conditions apply*).

Upskill for the medical device industry with Innopharma

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

Innopharma College of Applied Sciences' free Springboard-funded courses are designed with you in mind. Specifically designed for those who are unemployed, Innopharma courses upskill and equip people from diverse backgrounds with the knowledge and skills necessary to stand out and make an impact when searching and applying for jobs in the pharma/medical device and general manufacturing areas.

GPA Solutions delivering quality QQI accredited courses in Castlebar this autumn

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

GPA Solutions have been delivering QQI business awards in Mayo since 2004. Since opening their training centre in Castlebar earlier this year, they have continued to roll out QQI accredited courses to successful learners. This autumn sees the start of two courses, their successful four day Payroll Skills award and Sage 50 Bookkeeping award. Both courses are ideal for those wishing to gain an introduction to payroll and bookkeeping, or alternatively those wishing to upskill with their existing knowledge.

Learn digital marketing with Irish Times Training

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

For those looking to build their skills this autumn, the digital marketing diploma from Irish Times Training provides a savvy option. Delivered between 6pm and 9pm, each Thursday for 12 weeks, students will learn all the best practices of building and driving a business online.

NUI Galway student society to host public lecture on pseudoscience in psychology

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

Students from the NUI Galway’s Psi Chi Honour Society in psychology will host a public lecture by Professor Brian Hughes on pseudoscience in psychology next week. The lecture, entitled ‘"Trust Me, I’m a Psychologist” (Said No One Ever): Distinguishing Good Behavioural Science from Bad’, will take place on Thursday September 29 at 7pm.

Mercy Primary — educating Galway children for 175 years

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

Mercy Primary is the ‘school around the corner’, situated on the corner of St Francis Street. Mercy Primary has been educating families of Galway city for almost 175 years. The school is a place where every person is a valued member of a happy, vibrant, learning community. It provides a warm, nurturing, environment for all children. It is a safe and happy school.

Irish classes with Conradh na Gaeilge

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

Would you like to learn Irish or to brush up on your cúpla focal? Classes will begin in Áras na nGael on September 12 at beginner, intermediate, and higher levels. Contact Conradh na Gaeilge to register for a class that suits your ability.

Do you want to become a qualified transport manager?

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

If you want to pursue a career in transport, unlock your potential, and gain a recognised qualification then you need a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Transport Management. This certificate, which is awarded by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, qualifies you as a transport manager and also entitles you to set up a haulage or bus passenger business.

Manual handling and people handling and moving courses

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

Most people have a minor back problem at one time or another. Symptoms develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or injury. Back problems and injuries often occur during sports or recreational activities, work-related tasks, or home projects.

Cycle a public bike and win your own bike on Thursday

Tue, Sep 20, 2016

As part of the celebrations across European cities for “In Town Without My Car” (or “Car Free”) Day on Thursday, September 22 2016, Galway City Council will set up dedicated traffic-free space and a cycle hub in the city centre, and will run a City Cycle at 1.30pm.

EU Aid Package might fund €1200 flat payment per dairy farmer

Fri, Sep 16, 2016

The President of ICMSA has warned against any complacency that the dairy crisis is over. John Comer said that what he called “the back patting” that followed a one cent per litre increase for July milk now needs to stop and the sector must move decisively towards price ranges above the cost of production.

Noting that the EU Dairy Package was finalised and agreed last Thursday in Brussels, Mr Comer noted that the biggest single issue facing dairy farmers this year is income and, in this regard, Ireland’s allocation of the EU aid package will translate to approximately €11.1 million which ICMSA wants the Irish government to 100% match.

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