Personal development courses at ICPPD, Athlone and Galway

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

The International College for Personal and Professional Development, ICPPD, is offering a 10-week personal development programme commencing soon in Athlone and Galway. This popular personal development course, which takes place one evening a week from 7pm to 10pm, is aimed at participants who are seeking to better understand themselves.

It’s never too late to learn — beginner bodhran courses  

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Most households around the country have an old bodhran lying around in a closet somewhere or hanging on a wall. However, most of the people in possession of a bodhran do not know how to play it. Well that is all about to change with Funky Drums Bodhran courses running in the city centre. 

Autumn Irish classes with Conradh na Gaeilge

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Whether you are a parent looking to help your children with their Irish homework, a retiree hoping to practise your cúpla focal in your free time, or simply someone with an interest in Irish, Conradh na Gaeilge has a course for everyone looking to improve their Irish language skills in the classroom and beyond this September.

Irish oral preparation at Conradh na Gaeilge

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Do you want to do well in your oral Irish examination as Gaeilge? Are you looking for an opportunity to practise your Irish in a fun environment? Conradh na Gaeilge has commenced registration for its Leaving Certificate Irish preparation course.

City Comhaltas branch launches Trad for Teens session

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Traditional Irish music is alive and well in Galway’s Salthill Knocknacarra Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann branch. So much so that the branch, in addition to its music classes, is taking a proactive approach to the development of musicianship in its younger members.

Speech and drama skills for life

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

The gift of language has long been considered one of the greatest we have. When used to its full potential, language can unlock a wonderful world of literature and art, and can also enable us to communicate and share this world with others. 

Part-time BTEI courses  at Headford Adult Learning Centre 

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Headford Adult Learning Centre, Main Street, Headford, is now enrolling for courses to suit those who wish to return to education on a part-time basis. These courses are also ideal for people who have other commitments and wish to study part-time. 

Free diploma course in multimedia at GRETB in Gort

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

The Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board is offering a diploma in multimedia this September at its media centre in Gort, Co Galway.

Autumn courses at Galway Actors Workshop

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

It’s that time of year again, with the crisp busyness of autumn in the air and you are back to your routine, trying to decide on the most enjoyable ways of passing your free time as the days get shorter and gloomier.

Learn mindfulness and self compassion

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Dr Rick Hanson, an eminent neuropsychologist, in his book entitled Hardwiring the Brain for Happiness, states that mindfulness training that enhances our abilities to stay with our present moment experience, with an open attitude of acceptance, is in itself not enough. He says that the evolved brain has a negativity bias that makes it like Velcro for bad experience. Therefore we need to build onto our mindfulness training inner strengths from positive mental states, such as compassion and gratitude. Experiential training in developing these positive mental states enables us to meet three of our essential needs, for safety, satisfaction, and connection.  

Are you interested in a career in sports therapy? 

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

The Institute of Massage & Sports Therapy offers internationally recognised courses in all aspects of sports massage, sports injuries, and physical therapy. It has been running courses from its Limerick and Galway venues for more than 17 years and has recently opened venues in Kilkenny and Tralee.

Learn to paint with Aileen Moran

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Have you ever longed to be able to paint or draw? Aileen Moran (nee Dunleavy) will start a new 10-week course of art classes from the week of September 21. 

GTI part time education and training 

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Autumn is here and with the new season comes a settling back into a more regular routine. This is the time of year when our thoughts turn to upskilling and many of us consider new study programmes that will enhance our lives – both in terms of job/career skills and personal development.

Better Bridge classes

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Bridge is said to be the Rolls Royce of card games, offering the suspense of poker and the excitement of athletic sports in a social setting. It is enjoyed by millions of people all over the world due to its unending variety. It is the most stimulating, most intriguing, most fascinating, and most challenging of all card games. Each deal has some quality of strangeness providing enjoyment, laughter, and sheer entertainment.

New mindfulness course starts next week

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

The next eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction course will run in the Salthill Hotel on Tuesday evenings from September 15.  

Learn payroll with GPA Solutions

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

GPA Solutions is delivering its successful QQI level 5 and 6 payroll awards this autumn. These awards will provide learners with a working knowledge of the Irish payroll system and provide a valuable qualification to add to your CV.

Learn sean-nós dancing with Conradh na Gaeilge

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Monday September 28 will see the return of Conradh na Gaeilge's popular sean-nós dancing classes under the expert and patient tuition of Conamara sean-nós dancer Pádraig Ó hOibicín.

For anyone who has not already been hooked on sean-nós, it is an ad-hoc style of solo Irish dancing popular in Conamara. Sean-nós is rapidly catching on again; it is individual, very stylish, and great to watch or to learn a few steps.

Ireland should take up to 10,000 Syrian refugees - Healy-Eames

Tue, Sep 08, 2015

Ireland should be prepared to take in 10,000 Syrian refugees, with each parish in the State being willing to accommodate five families each, according to Independent Galway West Senator Fidelma Healy-Eames.

Jobs boost as Deloitte establishes Galway office with thirty new posts

Thu, Sep 03, 2015

Galway’s financial services sector got a boost this morning (Thursday) with the announcement by Deloitte that it is establishing a Galway office, with the creation of 30 positions.

'Poetry can illuminate people’s lives'

Thu, Sep 03, 2015

Among the attractions of the upcoming Clifden Arts Festival is the launch of the latest poetry collection by Moya Cannon, entitled Keats Lives and published by Carcanet Press. It is also something of a homecoming, as Moya was a long longtime stalwart of Galway’s literary scene.

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