Learn physics, the science behind technology

Fri, Mar 08, 2013

This new physics course uses an engaging hands-on method for teaching physics to develop the student’s basic understanding of the subject. The student can then use this knowledge to sit the higher level Leaving Certificate physics exam. The course is designed to help students work in teams to explore how the world works by creating experiments to test their ideas.

Unprecedented demand from companies wishing to recruit at GMIT tourism fair

Fri, Mar 08, 2013

For the first time ever, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) has to operate a waiting list for companies wishing to recruit students for jobs and work placements at GMIT’s annual Tourism and Hospitality Careers Fair, taking place on Wednesday, March 13 from 1.30pm to 4.30pm.

Irish and craic galore for less at Coláiste na n-Oileán

Fri, Mar 08, 2013

Located in the heart of the true Connemara Gaeltacht in Ceantar na nOileán, Coláiste na nOileán promises plenty of ceoil agus craic this summer. Established more than 50 years ago, Coláiste na nOileán is one of the longest-running Irish colleges.

Recession busting Irish summer course for only €570

Fri, Mar 08, 2013

Tá Coláiste Cholumba ag rith cúrsaí Gaeilge ar an gCeathrú Rua ar feadh caoga bliain. Le dhá bhliain anuas tá muid ag rith cúrsaí speisialta coicíse chun an seans a thabhairt do gach duine taithí a fháil ar ár dteanga dúchais i gceartlár na Gaeltachta.

Fri, Mar 01, 2013

Charlestown Library
This year’s Seactain na Gaeilge will begin on March 4. The events at the library get started with oiche ceol agus craic le Joe agus a chairde on March 8. On March 9 there will be a puppet show at the art centre starting at 12 noon. The book club will be held on March 12 at 8.30pm and it will be a meeting with a difference as everyone will be using a cupla focal to discuss their books.

Community Diary

Fri, Feb 15, 2013

Over 65s Friendship Group
Over 65s in Castlebar are invited to join the Over 65s Friendship Group hosted by Castlebar Order of Malta.

Community Diary

Fri, Feb 08, 2013

Meeting on bank debt
Clare Cullinane of Debtoptions Ireland will hold an information talk on Tuesday February 12 at 8pm in the Wyatt Hotel, Westport.

Pilgrimage

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

A seven day spiritual, cultural and historical pilgrimage to Poland and Prague takes place from August 18 to 25 with Fr Karl Burns as spiritual director.

Astronomy festival

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

‘Ireland: The Final Frontier’ is the theme of the 10th Connaught Astronomy Festival being held at the Westwood House Hotel, Galway on February 2 starting at 9.45am.

Croí table quiz

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

The annual fundraising table quiz in aid of Croí will take place on Thursday January 31 at 9pm in the Loft Bar, Ballina.

Aware Ballina

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Aware’s Ballina support group has re-opened. The group is for anyone who experiences depression or anxiety. It is a safe, non-judgemental space for people to give and receive support to each other, and to explore coping skills to help with depression.