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The Irish Church Missions was the missionary wing of the Church of Ireland and England. They were a very rich organisation who felt it was imperative to convert Roman Catholics “from the errors of Popery”. Around the year 1850, they had two houses in Merchants Road and established a school in one of them (known as The Dover School) where a child might get an evening meal and a night’s lodging after attending a Bible class.

As the Department of Education releases its guidelines for the new Free School Books Scheme for primary and special schools, Bookselling Ireland welcomes their publication, and bookshops throughout the country are already working with local schools to in assisting them with the purchasing of schoolbooks for their pupils.

Mayo Senator Paddy Burke has called for a standard vetting form to be available to all who are required to be vetted for a particular position or role.

A number of Galway initiatives are among more then 40 projects set to benefit from over €6 million in government funding aimed at increasing and diversifying engagement with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).

Fianna Fáil Councillor, Frankie Keena, has lauded the work of the Autism Parents Athlone group following confirmation that an additional needs class will open in Athlone Community College on February 20.

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, a Department of Education recognised training institute, now in its 35th year of business, is a quality school with Cambridge Exams Centre recognition, EAQUALS, Quality English, ACELS/QQI, and FETAC accreditation. The school has just successfully completed reengagement and accreditation with Quality and Qualifications Ireland as a higher education provider.

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The commercial market throughout Galway city and the west of Ireland has proven to be resilient throughout an unprecedented 2022. After navigating through the Covid-19 pandemic, the unexpected conflict and war in Ukraine presented a new challenge to the market in early 2022. As a result, we have witnessed inflation rates nearing 10 per cent which has been felt throughout every industry, with property being no exception.

An inspirational evening was had at Galway Community College, Wellpark Road last Thursday as local young musicians taking part in Music Generation Programmes from local youth services such as Foróige picked up electric guitars, keyboards or microphones and drew in their audience. Another special treat came from TUSLA family services staff who strongly supported the young musicians of tomorrow onstage.

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton, alongside the National Transport Authority and Santa Claus, has announced that 108 schools will be included in the Safe Routes to School Programme.