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Many people go to their first yoga classes expecting to do a bit of stretching and some relaxation. However, something more often happens, as they discover that the feeling they get in their body and the calmness of their mind was something they were looking for but did not realize it until they experienced it. Very soon after they catch the yoga bug.

Secondary schools from Athlone were formally recognised for their productive endeavours at the BT Young Scientist and Technology exhibition in the RDS Arena, Dublin, upon the formal announcement of results in the various project categories on Friday evening last.

Education workers held a regional rally at the Department of Education and Skills offices in Cornamaddy, Athlone, on Friday afternoon last as part of the first ever national strike by school secretaries.

Rhythm is in everyone, and with some proper guidance from a professional teacher you could really surprise yourself and be playing along to trad music in no time.

This is the time of the year for les bonnes résolutions. Start the new decade by joining a French class in the pleasant environment of the French Institute, Galway's very own French school, located in the Bridge Mills. The friendly staff are fully qualified, very experienced, and native, thus ensuring all students are immersed in an authentic linguistic and cultural experience.

JENNIFER CUNNINGHAM, the acclaimed Galway artist will host a new term of arts classes and workshops for January.

Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has confirmed that pupils in 13 DEIS schools in Mayo are set to benefit from free books thanks to additional government funding of €1 million to reduce the cost of books in DEIS schools.

Over 50 stands, including third-level and post-leaving certificate colleges, apprenticeship providers, employers and career service providers, have been confirmed for this Saturday’s (January 11) Mayo Careers Fair / Aonach Gairme Mhaigh Eo 2020 in GMIT, Castlebar.

The Centre for Pain Research at NUI Galway is seeking parents with a young child (from ages 2.5 to 6 years old) to take part in a short study about their child’s “everyday pains” (such as little bumps, scrapes, and cuts that happen around the home).

Only 61 members of the Travelling community have been enrolled in third level education since 2017, according to a report commissioned by the Department of Education. The number has increased from 41 in 2016.