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Studyclix, Ireland’s most popular teaching and learning tool, is calling on the government to better resource essential career guidance after a nationwide Studyclix survey of 1,300 sixth-year students revealed that many are failing to get sufficient one-on-one time with their guidance counsellor. Four-in-ten say they are unsure whether their Central Applications Office (CAO) choices are right for them.

Recently retired, after 23 years in a number of Galway schools as a guidance counsellor, Patricia O’Flaherty spoke with the Galway Advertiser about the importance of making a good first impression, what employers need to work on, and what the “real killer” for employees is.

Labour is committed to building a health service that prioritises robust mental health supports and services, says Councillor Helen Ogbu, Labour Party General Election candidate.

The number of Irish students applying to the UK to study third level courses has increased dramatically in recent years, which some say has been attributed to the lack of student accommodation here in Ireland. Many UK universities guarantee first year students accommodation which can be a huge worry for many first year university students.

Imagine you are 50-years-old. You have a successful career, a loving family, and a beautiful home. You have a good circle of friends and interesting hobbies. On the outside, it looks as if you have it all.

After the last few years with covid and lockdowns, it has become apparent that more and more young people are requiring medium to longer term counselling due to the complexity of the issues or challenges they are facing in their lives.

Law can be studied in most universities in Ireland including University of Galway, Galway ATU, Athlone TUS. University of Galway offers a Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL), Law and Business, Law Criminology and Justice as well as a BA in Law which is offered through general Arts. Athlone TUS offers a bachelor’s in law and a Bachelor of Business and law. All of these courses provide a comprehensive basis in the core law subjects such as Company law, Criminal law, Constitutional law, law of contract, Property law, Tort and European law. These are the subjects that are required to sit the solicitor and bar exams. Many of these University degree courses also offer a work placement or study abroad option which provides an enriching learning experience for the student while also making them more employable.

Week VI

We have all been to an Irish Pub somewhere in the world. Some are authentic—you could be in Castlebar or Bohola, others less so. La Gitane is a friendly bar in Bayeux that serves nice Guinness. Leaving there one evening last summer, I looked back to see a faded sign on the canopy above the door with the words ‘Irish Bar.’ I would never have guessed.

Patricia O’Flaherty -Guidance Counsellor