Exceptional facilities at SALI Childcare

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

SALI Childcare Service Ltd is a quality and affordable pre and afterschool service located in the grounds of the Mercy Primary School, St Francis Street, Galway. It is open from 8.15am to 6pm and caters for children from two and a half to 12 years of age.

GPA Solutions offers a range of QQI Level 5 business courses

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

GPA Solutions is offering a range of QQI Level 5 business awards catering for learners wishing to advance their business skills or for those who simply wish to gain an introduction in payroll or bookkeeping procedures.

Would you like a career in instrumentation?

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

GRETB Training Centre is now recruiting for a basic instrumentation course starting in May 2016.

The GRETB Training Centre will run a 10 week full-time day course in basic instrumentation, commencing next month.

Galway coach makes ‘transition’ at Merlin College

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

Coláiste Mhuirlinne/ Merlin College, Doughiska, has announced the details of its transition year programme which begins in the school for the first time in September 2016. The school has also announced the appointment of John David Kearney as TY co-ordinator at Merlin College; Mr Kearney has also just recently been given the role as Galway U21 hurling coach.

New summer acting courses for all levels

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

Summertime is a time for leaving the daily grind behind and doing things you enjoy. With Irish summers being generally underwhelming, to say the least, why not consider taking a drama class to brighten things up?

What are the benefits of public speaking for adults?

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

There are significant benefits for your career — and your business.

Travel the world in 2016

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

Teaching English as a foreign language, or TEFL, is a popular choice among graduates who want to go travelling or people wishing to change career.

"The most recognised TEFL qualification in the world is the University of Cambridge CELTA," says IH Galway director Mary Grennan. "It’s been in existence since 1962 when it was designed by the founder of International House, John Haycraft, so there’s a lot of history and intellectual knowledge there. Unlike other TEFL courses, CELTA tutors are highly qualified teacher trainers and each course is externally assessed by a nominated Cambridge assessor, who comes to the centre to assess each course we run. This makes the CELTA a highly reliable qualification that schools and universities worldwide can trust. For this reason, 87 per cent of the English language teaching positions advertised around the world request the CELTA qualification – and no other one."

Thousands on dental waiting lists with 'further delays on the cards'

Tue, Apr 26, 2016

More than 3,000 children are waiting for orthodontic appointments in the West, while almost 1,000 have been on a waiting list for two years or more. Now a Galway TD has claimed "further delays are on the cards" due to staffing issues at University Hospital Galway.

Suzanne Jackson Launches Eyre Cocktail Bar

Mon, Apr 25, 2016

Over 200 people attended the official launch of Eyre Cocktail Bar with blogger and creator of the SueSueMe brand Suzanne Jackson on Friday night. The global digital influencer also unveiled SoSipMe her signature cocktail which appears on our new cocktail menu – it’s a blend of vodka, crème de menthe and kiwi liquer and crushed ice.

Joe Healy strolls home in IFA race

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

It has never happened before that an IFA President was elected on the first count, but such was Joe Healy’s landslide victory that he exceeded the quota, taking more than 14,000 votes, a whopping 50 per cent of the electorate. It really was a stunning victory and it was obvious the Athenry dairy farmer’s message had resonated right across the country.

‘There are two sides to every fish: the good, buttery part, and the bone’

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

Writer Joshua Ferris, who reads at Cúirt this Saturday, has been variously described as "one of America’s sharpest observers of 21st century life" (Daily Express), a "Virgil of the disaffected" (LA Times) and "a gifted satirist very much in touch with the fear and paranoia that undercuts US society" (The Irish Times).

Academic asks for Galway to take survey on unionist attitudes in the Republic

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

The commemorations of, and interest in, the centenary of the 1916 Rising have shown how the Irish public remain both proud of, and fascinated by, this key event in the struggle for independence.

Primary Medical Cert 'discriminates against' the blind says Rabbitte

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

Eligibility for the Primary Medical Cert must be extended to the blind, and those with certain medical conditions which prevent them from driving, so as not to leave such people "reliant on the goodwill of family and friends".

Galway group scoop top prize at the Irish Youth Music Awards

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

Galway was announced as the overall winner at the Irish Youth Music Awards on Saturday. The group of young people from Youth Work Ireland Galway was represented by local band JANAJ, who gave an energetic performance in the Aviva Stadium at the national final of the competition.

Table quiz in aid of MADRA at Crowe’s Bar tonight

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

Crowe’s Bar in Bohermore will provide the venue for a table quiz for Galway-based dog rescue charity MADRA tonight Thursday, April 21, from 8pm.

Galway Community Pride Committee AGM

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

Galway Community Pride Committee are holding their AGM in the Bank of Ireland, Mainguard Street on Monday April 25 at 7pm.

Galway Golf Club to host tea day

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

On Wednesday next, April 27, Galway Golf Club will host a Tea Day for Western Alzheimer’s. This is an exciting venture for the golf club as last year over €8,000 was raised on the morning. It is hoped that that much needed funds for this charity will be raised again. Western Alzheimer’s provide a complete service of care to families affected by Alzheimer’s disease in the Western Region.

Clare Quinn raises the roof at Carnegie Hall

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

Easter Sunday was a massive day of celebration in many parts of the World to commemorate the 1916 Rising and will no doubt be a memorable day for many Irish people both home and abroad. But while all the Celebrations were taking place in Ireland, a 15-year-old Galway girl from Renmore – Clare Celine Quinn stole the hearts of an audience in New York in Carnegie Hall with a performance described by the organising committee as “stunning” and “astonishing”. Clare was awarded a First Place and Judge’s Distinction in the prestigious American Protégé International Music Talent Competition. As the winner, Clare was asked to perform “Parla Piu Piano” (The Love Theme from the Godfather). Such was the impact and power of her performance, the audience all rose to applaud young Clare for several minutes before she left the stage to shouts of “bravo”. After the event, Clare said “it was such a thrill to perform in the wonderful iconic Musical Venue and something she will always treasure”

New indoor tennis courts for Ballinasloe

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

by Tamara Cleary
Following lengthy discussions with Galway Council and having considered a number of possible sites, Ballinasloe Tennis Club is delighted to announce that they will be establishing their new home in a central location, above the running track at Brackernagh.

City council agrees to display 1916 Proclamation in public buildings

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

The Galway City Council has agreed to display copies of the 1916 Proclamation in all its public buildings as part of its commemoration of the Easter Rising.

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