Apply now for GRETB's media production course

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Following a hugely successful first couple of years of the Media Production Assistant Traineeship, Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) and Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland (Screen lreland) has announced a fourth year of the course.

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Galway bodhrán classes

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Everybody has rhythm, and there is never a better time than September to take up a new challenge and learn a new instrument. If you have always wanted to play music but don’t know where to start, or you are already playing but don’t know how to take your playing to the next level, now is the time. The hugely popular Bodhrán Magic adult group beginner courses are registering now and starting very soon in the city centre in a school venue with very easy and free parking. Simply park at the door and go in and play.

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Merlin College to host open night

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

For the first time in three years, Merlin College will host an in-person open night for all sixth class students and their parents/guardians on Monday October 3 between 7.30pm and 9.30pm. The school, which is celebrating its 10th year in Doughiska, on the east of the city, will again give an opportunity to parents and their children to see all that the school has to offer.

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‘What we care most about is each individual child.’

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Kumon maths and English programmes are individually tailored, thus are suitable for students of all ages and abilities.

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Deadline looms for BT Young Scientist Technology Exhibition 2023

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

With just days to go until the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition project deadline, BT Ireland is encouraging students to get their project entries in to be part of Ireland’s biggest and brightest showcase for young STEM talent.

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Students excel in maths and English with Kumon

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

Kumon is a unique method of learning maths and English designed to nurture each child’s ability to think and learn for themselves. By studying these programmes students develop their ability to self-learn and gain confidence as they progress through the programmes.

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Pharmacy retail counter assistant course with GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

A pharmacy retail counter assistant course that is exempt from course fees will start on September 26 at GRETB Training Centre in Mervue, Galway.

This pharmacy retail counter assistant course will give you extensive knowledge of over the counter (OTC) medicines, which is essential in a job like this, as well as patient counselling skills, knowing when to refer to the pharmacist, and how to interact with customers in a retail setting. This course has been running for 20 years and GRETB regularly provides staff to pharmacies in both full and part time positions as well as progression to further roles and training.

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Are you interested in upskilling or reskilling to a university level standard but are time-poor? Micro-credentials may be for you

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Micro-credentials (MicroCreds), an exciting new project at the University of Galway, was born out of a HEA funded human capital initiative, identifing gaps for future needs of the workforce.

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Galway bodhrán classes

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Everybody has rhythm, and there i never a better time than September to take up a new challenge and learn a new instrument. If you have always wanted to play music but don’t know where to start, or you are already playing but don’t know how to take your playing to the next level, now is the time. The hugely popular Bodhrán Magic adult group beginner courses are registering now and starting very soon in the city centre in a school venue with very easy and free parking. Simply park at the door and go in and play.

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Students recognised for their achievements at Kumon awards

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Balloons, banners, and blue lighting in the Menlo Park Hotel set the scene for the Kumon Galway City West Awards Ceremony 2022. The Mayor of Galway City Clodagh Higgins welcomed the Kumon families gathered together and spoke of the hope for the future engendered by students who commit to daily study in maths, English, or both, in order to develop their full potential.

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Galway schools invited to compete for ‘Ireland’s Fittest’ title

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

For the second year in a row, a call has gone out to schools in Galway and around the country from Irish Olympians, sprinter Phil Healy and athlete David Gillick, who have joined forces with Fyffes in a quest to find Ireland’s Fittest School.

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Learn Spanish at The Spanish Institute

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

The Spanish Institute is starting a new term of courses and activities for students on September 19. The new term will offer a varietrses is available on the institute’s website www.spanishinstitute.ie and on its Facebook page.

The Spanish Institute has been running for the last eight years and has become the centre of the Spanish language and Hispanic culture in Galway. Along with language courses, this new term the school will offer a variety of Hispanic cultural events such as tapas nights, movies, conversation classes, and pronunciation labs.

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ATU Galway science laboratories achieve international sustainability certification

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

The ATU Galway City campus has been awarded My Green Lab certification in recognition of work by staff and students in making all teaching science laboratories on campus more sustainable. My Green Lab certification is an international gold standard for best practice in laboratory sustainability which is recognised in the United Nations’ Race to Zero campaign as a key achievement in working towards a zero-carbon future.

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Craft Butchers Team Ireland make California dreamin’ a reality

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Craft Butchers Team Ireland take to the sky today to defend their 2018 World Butchers Challenge Champion title in Sacramento, California.

The concept of the World Butchers' Challenge is to develop an environment where butchers strive to exceed current industry practice in the areas of general workmanship, meat cutting, displaying and the creative usage of beef, lamb and pork product. This is a huge recognition of their skills and talent in the area of craft butchery as well as the value of the National Craft Butchery apprenticeship developed by Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board.

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Open Day Friday this September in Galway Community College Further Education

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Join GCC in the college for its ‘Open Day Fridays’ this September. Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you will make so why not call in and get the information you need to do it correctly.

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Learn your stagecraft at Anam Productions

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

This autumn Anam Productions have courses for aspiring actors at all levels - whether you are a beginner, would like to get some on-stage experience, or want to hone your performance skills to a fine art.

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Learn Spanish, onsite and online at The Spanish Institute

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

The Spanish Institute is starting a new term of courses and activities for their students. The Autumn term will start on September 19 and will offer a variety of Spanish group classes to all levels, including preparation for Leaving Cert Exams, as well as private classes. All the classes can be taken either onsite or online.

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Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway-Mayo hosts Virtual Careers Fair

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway-Mayo will hold its Virtual Careers Fair on Monday, 3 October 2022, from 11am to 3pm. The platform will enable students and graduates to interact with a large number of employers and is a key event in the university’s academic calendar.

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One step to start on a career in counselling — Galway City Counselling

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

I remember on that first day of the introductory course...fear, excitement and as our tutor started to speak about ideas in Counselling. I felt such resonance, and knew in that moment that I had started on an adventure of a lifetime, and now over 20 years later I reflect on the journey, and am thrilled to be a therapist, supervisor and trainer. I still feel the fear and the excitement as I step into the unknown with every client...what a privilege to walk with someone as they step forward into another way.

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Galway bodhrán classes — beginner and improver courses now registering

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Everybody has rhythm! And there is never a better time than September to take up a new challenge and learn a new instrument! If you have always wanted to play music but don’t know where to start or you are already playing but don’t know how to take your playing to the next level then now is the time.

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