The Salthill Social; casual dining at its finest!

Mon, Oct 23, 2017

Opened in March by proprietors Spencer and Sandra Lacey The Salthill Social is more than just another restaurant, it is part of the fabric of Salthill and wider Galway community.

Dress Up as a Super Hero for this year’s Junior Film Fleadh.

Fri, Nov 03, 2017

Friday 3rd of November 2017: The Junior Galway Film Fleadh has announced an exciting, engaging and inspiring programme of cinematic events for the young people of Galway for this November. One of the big themes of this year’s festival is Science and Cinema.

Fooling ourselves if we think our regional stadia are international standard

Thu, Nov 02, 2017

For the 1982 World Cup, Adidas introduced a ball named the Tango. It was the first major design change of a football in a decade. With its circular panels and adidas livery, it was thing of beauty. Myself and my teammates in our small team in Ballinrobe never got to kick one, but a trip to Galway to some place like the Great Outdoors meant we could see it in all its glory and we salivated over it.

Prepare for 2018 with a Sage 50 bookkeeping award

Thu, Nov 02, 2017

GPA Solutions is delivering its manual and computerised bookkeeping course to provide learners with good basic knowledge of manual bookkeeping and the practical knowledge of the workings of Sage 50 accounts.

Courses for all levels at the International School of Make-up Artistry

Thu, Nov 02, 2017

The International School of Make-up Artistry has been in business for more than 30 years, and boasts a 100 per cent success rate for all its students.

Safe Pass, manual handling, and health and safety courses at Western Management Centre

Thu, Nov 02, 2017

In order to work in some areas of industry employees must have specific qualifications. Western Management Centre offers a range of key health and safety courses that are mandatory for anyone wanting to work in a factory, nursing home, building site, warehouse, or as a special needs assistant (SNA).

Learn to jive and waltz with renowned dancer Niall Doorhy

Thu, Nov 02, 2017

Have you ever wanted to dance but do not know where to start? Are you tired of going to weddings or country music events and not being able to dance? Well worry no more because County Galway native Niall Doorhy is back with a four-week jive and waltz course in Galway city, starting in The Scouts Den, Renmore, on Sunday November 5 and with a choice of two classes — 7.30pm to 9pm or 9pm to 10.20pm.

If you want to learn how to jive, Niall Doorhy is the man for you.

Another treat for Galway with third Papa Rich

Thu, Nov 02, 2017

Ireland has gone street food crazy with plenty of quality operations in food trucks and stalls in the most unlikely places such as industrial estates and business parks as well as markets and events. From farmers looking for a new market for their produce to budding chefs and restaurateurs squeezed out by high rents, there are talented people involved and the food they offer is going down a treat. Standards are more than a match for the best permanent restaurants and the best of them soon graduate to bricks and mortar premises of their own with the advantage of a ready built following, so it looks as if this trend is here to stay.

ITAA issues advice for Irish tourists travelling to Catalonia

Thu, Nov 02, 2017

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has issued advice to Irish holidaymakers travelling to Catalonia in Spain following the action taken by Spanish prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, to impose direct rule on Catalonia after the region officially declared independence from Spain last week.

The move by the Spanish Government to sack Catalonian leaders and impose direct rule has sparked fear that there will be civil unrest and violence across Spain in the coming days and weeks and Irish tourists have been warned that it could affect them. Prime Minister Rajoy has called for an election in the region on December 21.

Tips for winter decorating

Wed, Nov 01, 2017

"Oh the weather outside is frightful," says Dean Martin, and as we enter November, it will only get colder, wetter, and darker.

Irish designer Joanne Hynes pops up for two weeks only in Dunnes Stores, Eyre Square!

Wed, Nov 01, 2017

Renowned fashion designer Joanne Hynes launches a two week pop up in Dunnes Stores, Eyre Square this Saturday. Joanne will unveil her latest collection with an exclusive event in the Galway store where customers can get the chance to meet the designer herself, enjoy a fashion presentation and shop!

Galway investments arm us for an uncertain future

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

As I write this, I am travelling on a bus through central Strasbourg in France, from where I have been working all of this week, observing the sessions of the European Parliament and talking to some of the people who will play a key role in the direction of the EU as it hurtles towards March 2019. The trip to the European Parliament is one I have made many times in the distant past. On those occasions, it was difficult to get past the enormity of the issues that faced the institutions. You would return from each trip unsure as to what exactly would exercise the mind.

Not so much on this occasion. The Parliament I visited this week is one that faces an uncertain future; it is one that is trying to conduct its business with an elephant sitting on its trunk in the corner of the room. Fraught with differing tensions, with some people eyeing new roles for themselves, there are also some who are literally casting lots for the cloaks of the British; and others who rightly fear the havoc that future British trade deals will wreak on the export trade for Ireland.

Annual GMIT lecture on Irish economy open to the public

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

Professor John Fitzgerald will be giving his annual lecture on the Irish economy to GMIT business students at the Galway (Dublin Road) campus on Wednesday next ( November 1).

Women in the west respond to EMPOWER entrepreneurship call as two programmes commence

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

Places are filling up on the EMPOWER programme, less than a month since its launch in the Connacht Hotel, Galway.

College supports for students with disability

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

It is that time of year when students start to consider their options before the central applications system opens in November. It may be particularly worrying for students with disabilities as they question their suitability for certain courses based on what they feel may be a restriction.

They may also feel they might be more successful in securing a college place if they hide their disability. This could not be further from the truth. The DARE programme, which stands for Disability Access Route Education, is one access scheme designed to assist school-leavers who may face some barriers to participating in higher level education.

Galway Community Further Education College launches Erasmus+

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

This year for the first time, Galway Community College will be sending students on an Erasmus+ programme. Eight students and two teachers will travel to Evora in Portugal at the end of October for three weeks to learn new skills and competencies, for the exchange of best practice in vocational education and for students to gain invaluable work experience.

Discover a rewarding career in make-up artistry

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

The International School of Make-up Artistry spans more than 25 years, specialising in make-up artistry courses, from beginners to advanced levels, and is constantly updating with cosmetic products and fashion trends. The college offers a variety of full time and part time options.

Mid term revision maths course

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

The school year is back in full swing and it is time to get serious about your exams. Students preparing for exams should think carefully about the benefits of a structured revision course.

Start a new and exciting career as a nail technician with Glam Gals Academy

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

Over the past few years, there has been a huge growth in the nail care and colour market. Interest in gel polish manicures continue to grow in popularity. Because of this, there are many opportunities available for professional, dedicated, qualified nail techicians, in the west of Ireland.

Many west of Ireland students choosing Dutch universities

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

There are currently more than 1,000 Irish students registered on degree programmes, taught through English, in Dutch universities, a number that has nearly doubled in recent years.

This phenomenon is radically changing the palette of third-level opportunities available to Irish students who can now access a wide range of programmes, at either undergraduate or postgraduate level, in institutions with a very high international reputation, at a cost lower than studying at home.