Council await news from OPW on south Galway flood relief works
Thu, Sep 22, 2016
Galway County Council is still awaiting a response from the Office of Public Works regarding an application for funding for proposed works in South Galway to try to alleviate the area’s flooding issues.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
The radiology department at Portiuncula University Hospital has been shortlisted for the 2016 MEDRAY Award.
Read more ...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?
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
We like league tables, we love to know where we’re sitting. Whether it’s your ticket at the tax office, or your place in the queue for the NCT, or waiting for a pizza in Papa Johns, we all like to know where we sit and where we stand.
Read more ...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.
Celebrating its 11th year, the BBC award is one of the most prestigious for a single short story, with the winning author receiving £15,000, the runner-up £3,000, and three further shortlisted authors £500 each.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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*).
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Injuries frequently occur when you use your back muscles in activities that you do not do very often, such as lifting a heavy object or during a care related task such as moving a person.
Read more ...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.
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