Galwegians remember relatives who fought in Great War

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

Cllr Terry O’Flaherty’s relative Bernard Laffey was the uncle of the late Bridie O’Flaherty, the former mayor of Galway city. Bernard was born in Clooncah, Woodlawn, and at the age of 20 was serving in the first battalion of the Irish Guards.

CAO releases short video guide online in advance of Round One offers

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

The Central Applications Office (CAO) has this week launched a useful online resource for CAO applicants who are anxiously awaiting Round One offers on Monday August 18.

Let yourself be led back into the light

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

I've lost just too many friends to suicide. People I worked with, people I went to school with, people I socialised with, people I've acted with and played football with. All unique. All different. They had varying professions and occupations, various loves and losses.

Let’s get to the point(s)

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

It is that time of year again, the much anticipated Leaving Certificate results have arrived and now the worry and impatience is building as students await the first round of offers. Students are under pressure to achieve CAO points, choose the right course, plan a career, and with that comes much uncertainty. The Learning Institute would like to reassure school leavers that your future does not have to be dependent on points. The Learning Institute makes the point that there are alternative routes to education and employment even if you do not get your first choice.

A career in payroll

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

Every week or every month the magic payslip arrives to replenish the funds of almost two million employees nationwide. It is the payroll person who makes sure that we all get paid, on time, and with the correct amount of deductions made from our gross pay.

Exercise Health Leisure and Aquatics — your first step in health and fitness

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

EHLA is an internationally recognised training provider of health related fitness courses. It delivers the highly acclaimed and established worldwide ITEC courses. The organisation has students working in Ireland, Australia, USA, Canada, and New Zealand. It is REPS accredited and mapped to the European framework of industry recognised qualifications. Its courses are aligned with SOLAS and are suitable for those choosing a career path in health and leisure, learning for personal interest, or upskilling.

Galway Community College continues to offer PLC courses in many exciting areas

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

Galway Community College continues to offer a wide variety of courses for school leavers and continuing professional development. There is a broad range of FETAC/QQI Level 5 and 6 courses on offer, with tutors constantly developing new modules and links to business.

A career in make-up artistry

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

The International School of Make-up Artistry has been in business for more than 25 years, specialising in make-up artistry courses, from beginner to advanced levels, and is constantly updating with cosmetic products and fashion trends.

Fast track your games career with Pulse College Galway

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

Pulse College, one of Ireland’s leading colleges in creative media education with more than 20 years’ experience, is launching its second year operating in Galway city. Specialising in games development, the college provides students with the highest standards in training and facilities available, offering both full and part-time courses.

Leaving and Junior Cert tuition at the Galway Study Centre

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

The Galway Study Centre at Mill Street, as part of its August summer programme, will be offering courses in Leaving Cert mathematics (algebra, differentiation, and trigonometry) and Leaving Cert English (paper 1) from next Monday, August 18. The centre has consistently provided an excellent learning experience to students for more than 30 years. A team of experienced and enthusiastic teachers maintain a superb teaching reputation and strive continually to help students achieve the best possible grades so they can reach their true academic potential.

Free English lesson and level test at The Learning Institute

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

The Learning Institute, Galway’s newest English language school, will hold an English school open day on Monday August 25. Everyone is welcome to go along and avail of a free English lesson and level test. Testing and free lessons will take place from 10am to 12 noon and from 1pm to 3pm.

Successful radio diploma course enters its sixth year

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

The Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board is offering its highly successful diploma in radio studio production again this October at its media centre in Gort. The City & Guilds diploma is a 40 week course which aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the radio industry either at home or abroad. The course is due to commence on October 20 next. It stands out among other courses in that participants are trained for industry, by industry professionals. Anyone interested should register for the course at the local employment services or Intreo office. Training allowances are available to eligible students.

Leaving Certificate results and CAO offers

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

The waiting is over and congratulations to all. And now another wait begins with CAO offers published on Monday August 18.

Learn psychotherapy and personal development with Castlebar Counselling and Therapy Centre

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

Castlebar Counselling and Therapy Centre is offering a foundation course in psychotherapy, counselling, and personal development commencing on October 7.

Breast cancer fundraising brunch in Loughrea

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

A fundraising brunch in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute will take place in Loughrea next week.

Standún Spiddal blazes a trail in Retail Excellence Awards again

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

Galway’s very own destination store Standún, located in Spiddal, has been shortlisted in the top 100 of the Retail Excellence Awards. The store now progresses to stage two of the awards which involves a formal store assessment which will determine if the store progresses to the top 50.

Willie Ruane - from fullback to Connacht CEO

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

New Connacht CEO Willie Ruane’s career might be steeped in making tough financial decisions necessary for his new role, but he is distinctly nostalgic when recalling his playing time with the province.

High Court injunction sought to stop water extraction in Connemara

Mon, Aug 11, 2014

A High Court injunction is being sought by Friends of the Irish Environment to force the cessation of water extraction from a lough in Connemara.

The injunction - taken under Section 160 of the Planning and Development Act - demands Marine Harvest remove the 3km long, 225mm pipeline, which is to abstract water from Loughaunare to Ardmore townlands. The move by FIE comes after the Galway County Council ruled that the development was unauthorised and that it required planning permission. Marine Harvest has applied for retention of the pipeline.

As islands get water shipments, Ó Cuív calls for quashing of charges

Thu, Aug 07, 2014

As the first shipment of emergency water supplies to Inis Meaín began yesterday a Galway West TD has called on the Government to quash water charges for islanders who have been subject to water shortages and rationing throughout the summer.

Describing the crisis on Inish Meáin and Inis Óirr as “completely unacceptable”, Fianna Fáil TD Éamon Ó Cuív called on the new Minister for Rural Development Ann Phelan and Minister for the Gaeltacht Joe McHugh to develop a co-ordinated policy which not only deals with the water shortages but also outlines a comprehensive charging plan for islanders.

Niall Farrell in solitary confinement in Limerick Prison

Thu, Aug 07, 2014

Controversial Galway peace activist Niall Farrell, currently serving a gaol term in Limerick Prison, is in solitary confinement and there are allegations he is being refused visits.

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