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Located in the heart of the Connemara Gaeltacht, Coláiste na nOileán is one of the longest-running Irish colleges.

Coláiste Cholumba is located in An Cheathrú Rua in the heart of the Connemara Gaeltacht and provides a base for students to further their appreciation and knowledge of not only the Irish language but also of Ireland’s rich historical culture. Courses are graded and cater for primary students, pre-Junior Cert and pre-Leaving Cert, with special tuition on oral examinations.

Athlone councillor Aengus O’Rourke said he is concerned about the Government’s approach to reform of the Junior Cert. According to the town councillor Minister for Education Ruairí Quinn has cited cost as a major factor for abolishing independent State assessment.

A limited number of places remain on the Leaving and Junior Cert Christmas revision classes which will be held at the Galway Study Centre from Monday December 30 to Saturday January 4. Teachers will concentrate on key topical areas in each subject and there will be constant emphasis on exam techniques. All classes will be backed up by comprehensive study and revision notes. A wide choice of subjects and times is on offer.

Sinn Féin councillor Thérèse Ruane has voiced her serious concerns at downgrading of physical education in the school curriculum and has described plans to reduce the time allocated to physical education as a retrograde step which will have a serious negative impact on the health of young people and warns that any such moves must be stopped in their tracks.

Yeats College Galway has this week announced the return of its much sought after Irish language college. In its fourth year, Colaiste Yeats offers a two-week day course for Junior Certificate, Leaving Certificate, and primary school students.

The Learning Curve Institute will again deliver its highly popular Leaving Cert French and Spanish oral courses on in Mayo Education Centre, Castlebar during the Easter holidays.

The Galway Study Centre will be offering one week of intensive revision classes during the Christmas holiday period. Classes will start on Monday December 31, and apart from New Year’s Day, will continue until Saturday January 5.

Celebrate your Junior Certificate results in style without drink or drugs is the straight talking message to students and parents from a new group working to stop the harm and danger caused by alcohol to young people in Mayo every year.

Claremorris No Name Club is currently recruiting new members for the 2012 to 2013 year. Transition year and fifth year students are invited to apply for the position of host and hostess. Application forms will be distributed through school visits by adult leaders and past hosts and hostesses in the coming week. Interviews are to be held on Tuesday September 18.