Learn to go online for €20

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

The Learning Institute, Galway, has been successful in securing funding from the Irish Computer Society, and as a result the institute is now offering a range of computer courses for beginners for just €20.

Prepare for the Irish oral with Conradh na Gaeilge

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Due to popular demand, Conradh na Gaeilge has added an extra class to its Leaving Certificate Irish oral preparation course.

A career in make-up artistry is waiting

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

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

Computer courses for beginners and ECDL

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Bronagh Kenny Computer Training is taking bookings for the new season of courses. Two popular courses are scheduled — a beginners’ course for adults with little or no computer skills, and the ECDL course for more skilled computer users.

Know your career competition – annual survey points the way

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

The Institute of Project Management has for the past nine years conducted an annual survey of project managers across five major geographic centres in Ireland.

Upskill with SAGE Line 50 award

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

In recent times many businesses are relying on debt and credit control to maintain cash flow in their businesses. A working knowledge of a computerised accounts system such as Sage will prove beneficial in achieving this task and will also transfer as an employable skill.

Games development courses in Galway

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

For those with a passion for games, a creative flair, and technical aptitude, Pulse College Galway is now offering full-time and part-time training courses in games development. The college will hold an open evening at 6.30pm in GCI, Salthill, on Wednesday February 12, giving those who attend a chance to get a flavour what the course has in store.

Gaeltacht courses in Coláiste Cholumba in An Cheathrú Rua

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Coláiste Cholumba is located in An Cheathrú Rua in the heart of the Connemara Gaeltacht and provides a base for students to further their appreciation and knowledge of not only the Irish language but also of Ireland’s rich historical culture. Courses are graded and cater for primary students, pre-Junior Cert and pre-Leaving Cert, with special tuition on oral examinations.

Learn Irish for less at Coláiste na nOileán

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Located in the heart of the Connemara Gaeltacht, Coláiste na nOileán is one of the longest-running Irish colleges.

Become a certified transport manager

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

If you want to pursue a career in transport, unlock your potential and gain a recognised qualification, then you should consider a certificate of professional competence (CPC) in transport management.

NUI Galway postgraduate open day to highlight career opportunities

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

NUI Galway will host its spring postgraduate open day on Tuesday February 11, from 12 noon to 4pm in the Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn. The open day will showcase some 400 of NUI Galway’s full-time and part-time postgraduate programmes, including taught and research masters, as well as doctoral research options.

Get to the top of the class with Galway School of Maths

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Galway School of Maths is a grinds school centrally located in Galway city that specialises in providing mathematics tuition to second level students at very competitive rates.

Mindfulness — what is it, and what are the effects?

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Perhaps to begin with a definition is best. Mindfulness is knowing what is happening while it is happening, with a non-judgmental attitude, indeed an open curious attitude. So what does this mean for you? With so many demands of modern living, we often follow habitual patterns. We repeat again and again the same old reactions to life events, particularly when our buttons are pushed. This usually leads to the same old unsatisfactory outcomes. As Tony Robbins once said, “Do what you always do, and you will get what you always get.” To enhance our own wellbeing, and respond to life’s challenges in a new way, it is helpful to train our own minds to become more aware of, and to weaken, our habitual patterns.

Consequently mindfulness training can be described as going to the gym for your mind, and involves moving into the now, into the present moment. What about the effects? In fact most of us would regard the effects as benefits. These, according to the American Psychological Association, are reduced stress, less worry and rumination, improved relationships, less emotional reactivity, increased concentration and insight, and more mental flexibility.

GMIT students mourn the tragic loss of Sara and Dace

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

The funerals of the two young GMIT students who were killed in a fire in a student residence in Belgium will take place in the coming days as family, classmates, friends, and staff of the technical institute mourn the tragic loss together in Galway.

Sending Ballinasloe patients to ‘creaking’ city psychiatric unit ‘defies logic’

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

Political pressure must be put on the HSE West to review its decision that all new mental health patients from Ballinasloe must now attend the psychiatric unit at University Hospital Galway, a former vice chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum insists.

Latest Garda Report shows city crime down ten per cent

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

Crime in the city last year was down 10 per cent with a total of 6,707 incidents detected, according to the latest Garda Report presented to members of the Galway City Joint Policing Committee.

City Council issues flood warning

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

Areas of Galway city could once again be under water as there is a risk of further flooding during exceptionally high tides from today until Tuesday.

CCTV needed for Bowling Green, says Nolan

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

by Martina Nee

Galway Food Festival information meeting

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

In advance of the 2014 Galway Food Festival, an information meeting to plan and prepare for the event, takes place in the Galway City Museum this Tuesday at 6pm.

Discover the universe at Galway Astronomy Festival this weekend

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

City of Stars is the theme for this year’s Galway Astronomy Festival, which will take place in the Westwood Hotel on Saturday. The festival — now the biggest annual gathering of amateur astronomers in the country — will feature talks by some of top names in astronomy from the US, UK, and Ireland, as well as exhibitions, workshops, trade stands, and a trip to the NUI Galway observatory timed to coincide with the new moon.

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