Specsavers Galway stores support Healthy Eye Awareness Week

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

During Healthy Eye Awareness Week, from January 16 to 22, Specsavers stores in Galway are raising awareness of the importance of regular eye tests in helping reduce preventable sight loss.

Sleep advice for older people from Better Bedding

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

Many people experience a change in their sleeping patterns as they age. They differ from the sleep of a younger person in the following ways: The older adult experiences numerous brief arousals in the night, and more daytime napping. There is less of a drop in body temperature during sleep for the elderly. They prefer earlier bedtimes and earlier wake-up.

Healthy weight loss with Care Cure Acupuncture

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

Successful long-term weight loss can be difficult to achieve. Many people have tried diets and later regained the weight they lost, plus some additional pounds.

A simple test could let you know if you have osteoporosis

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

Osteoporosis is a silent disease affecting one in two women and one in four men over the age of 50 in Ireland, although all age groups can be affected. Osteoporosis is preventable and treatable at all stages, therefore it is important to address your bone health especially if it is hereditary.

Get in shape with the Lose Fat Around the Middle programme

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

Are you ready to be your best self this year? Do you want to improve your health, shape up, and get your waist back?

New look gym at The Ardilaun Leisure Club

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

The Ardilaun Leisure Club is at the cutting edge of fitness; it provides a great array of classes carried out by a stellar team of personal trainers and strength and conditioning coaches in Taylor's Hill.

New Year’s sale continues at An Siopa Troscan, Moycullen

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

See the full range of quality Irish manufactured suites at An Siopa Troscan in Moycullen, where all suites can be made to order. The full range of styles covers everything from contemporary to traditional.

Great range of flooring at Lydon’s Carpets & Flooring

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

Why not start the New Year with a visit to Lydon's Carpets & Flooring, Moycullen, for one of the biggest selections of carpets, laminated, and wood flooring in Galway.

Fifty per cent discount and free drinks with Royal Caribbean and Cruise Worldwide

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

Are you thinking of a cruise this year? Then look no further… Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines has amazing offers for 2017 sailings. The company is offering a free all inclusive drinks package (European sailings only) plus a 50 per cent reduction for the second person in cabin and a 25 per cent reduction on the third and fourth people. Booking deposit is also reduced to €30pp.

HealthSET offers QQI Level 5 healthcare courses in Galway

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

The healthcare sector in Ireland has witnessed significant changes in the past 10 years. Increased regulation now means carers and healthcare workers are required to obtain QQI accredited courses to work in the care sector. HealthSET is a QQI accredited healthcare training company which specialises in QQI Level 5 healthcare courses for care workers.

Sean-nós dancing classes return to Club Áras na nGael

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

Monday January 30 will see the return of Club Áras na nGael’s popular sean-nós dancing classes, under the expert tuition of Connemara sean-nós dancer Pádraig Ó hOibicín.

Irish classes for adults at Conradh na Gaeilge

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

Register now for Conradh na Gaeilge’s Irish course for adults. Classes focus on conversational Irish and cater to all levels, and commence the week of Monday January 30.

New Spanish classes starting in February at the Spanish Institute

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

The new term at The Spanish Institute for adults, teenagers, and children starts on February 6 and will offer a variety of Spanish classes to all levels, from beginner to advanced. The new schedule of classes is available on the institute’s website www.spanishinstitute.ie and on its Facebook page Spanish Institute Galway.

Get the qualification you need for a career in make-up artistry

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

The International School of Make-up Artistry is currently taking enrolments for its full time and part time courses. For those who currently hold an ITEC qualification, the teacher training part time course may be of interest. This ITEC lecturing course qualifies you with an international qualification and you will be eligible to tutor in an ITEC registered college on successful completion.

CIPD award coaching and consulting

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

Once the domain of top athletes and sporting teams, coaching is one of the most practical ways to enable employees to give their best and to create organisations to which people want to belong. Ask the best leaders in any organisation how they learned to be successful, and you often hear the same answer, they had a good mentor.

Add to your skillset in 2017

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

Now is the time to motivate yourself and complete a course that will enhance your knowledge and add to your skillset. Enhance your career options, adapt to changes in the world of work, or simply get the old brain cells working again. Lifelong learning is very much a part of the world we live in today.

New academy for those interested in becoming nail technicians

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

The Martin Academy of Gel Nails over the past six months has been overwhelmed by the interest and response to its gel course in Galway.

Happy New Year from the French Institute

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

This is the time of the year for les bonnes résolutions. Start 2017 by joining a French class in the pleasant environment of the well-established 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.

Upskill in 2017 with a QQI award in payroll or bookkeeping

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

GPA Solutions is offering a range of QQI Level 5 business awards catering for learners wishing to advance their business skills or for those who simply wish to gain an introduction to payroll or computerised accounts.

This year sees the start of two courses, a manual and computerised payroll award and a manual and computerised bookkeeping award (QuickBooks).

Learn to paint with award winning Beechmount Art Studio

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

Beechmount Art Studio is going from strength to strength by expanding to offer classes in the new location of The Glassroom in Brazco Coffee Academy, Oranmore. The multi award winning Lackagh based art studio has grown considerably since it opened in August 2014 and now offers a wide and varied range of adult classes including oil, acrylic, drawing, and watercolour classes.

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