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.

Lack of space forces refuge to turn away 700 women and children

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

A city based domestic violence refuge was unable to accommodate almost 700 women and children seeking safety last year, due to a lack of space. These startling figures for Waterside House were revealed in COPE Galway’s annual report, published this week. It outlines that its domestic violence service supported more than 380 women and their 180 children in 2015.

Shine on — Galway Cathedral is lighting up the Galway skyline this winter

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

One of Ireland’s most iconic buildings, Galway Cathedral is lighting up this winter. Galway Cathedral is visited by thousands of people each year and the building is one of the most popular sights to be used on marketing and promotional material for Galway and the west.

Minister Harris announces a new programme involving NUI Galway to advance clinical research capability among doctors

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

A team of Irish clinical academics have secured one of seven major awards that have been made across the UK and Ireland by Wellcome*. The scheme, which will be known as Wellcome – HRB Irish Clinical Academic Training Programme, will support the intake of eight postgraduate trainee doctors per year for a five-year period, providing fully integrated clinical and research training up to consultant level.

Plenty of local events taking place for International Peace Day

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

International Peace Day takes place next Wednesday September 21 and a number of workshops and activities are on in Galway in its honour.

Wi-Fi coming to Galway Racecourse

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Galway Racecourse is heralding the arrival of Wi-Fi. The board of Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) has approved a scheme for the provision of Wi-Fi across all 26 Irish racecourses.

Student society collects 900 sleeping bags for the homeless at EP

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

NUI Galway’s Rover Society collected over 900 sleeping bags at Electric Picnic in Stradbally to donate to homeless services around Ireland.

Councillors praise Connacht's drive

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Galway County Council honoured Connacht Rugby as Pro12 champions with a civic reception at County Hall on Monday evening.

'Change starts with the people demanding reform'

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

One of the biggest TV hits, indeed phenomena, of the past year, was the Netflix documentary series Making a Murderer, about the trial of Wisconsin man Steven Avery, who had previously been freed from prison after DNA evidence proved he was innocent of a rape and attempted murder conviction for which he had served 18 years.

Joe Duffy to speak on childhood during Ireland's revolution

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Liveline's Joe Duffy will be in Galway this weekend to speak as part of a two day conference examining the history of children and childhood during and after the revolutionary period in Ireland.

Rural Galway declines - and no one is shouting stop

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

It only seems like yesterday that rural Ireland was standing up to the Dublin 4 diktat. Luke 'Ming' Flanagan was in the Dáil and the Turf Cutters and Contractors Association was waging a crusade which took rural areas by storm. Ming and Michael Fitzmaurice, backed by an able backroom team, were uniting people against the over-centralised Irish State and its masters in Brussels and Berlin.

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