Taking a step back to take a step forward

Thu, Sep 03, 2026

For the majority of students across Ireland, your college course choice is made within the whirlwind of the Leaving Cert. A concoction of exam pressure, CAO deadlines, points calculators, and career ambitions swirl around the teenage brain as students attempt to forge their way through the third-level minefield.

Learn French with The French Institute Galway

Thu, Sep 03, 2026

Elodie and her team of native teachers are back to the Institute with new great classes to make you discover, love and progress in the French language and its culture.

Adults can enrol at any level, onsite or online, morning or evening. Whether you need French to travel or work, speak with your in-laws or as a new hobby, these group classes are designed to help you improve your conversational French while enjoying yourself.

Irish classes at Áras na nGael

Thu, Sep 03, 2026

Are you interested in improving your Irish? A new term of Irish language classes will start in Áras na nGael on Dominick Street on the week beginning September 21.

There are a wide range of classes to choose from: classes for complete beginners, refreshers courses for those who are a bit rusty, and intermediate classes for those who would like to progress to the next level.

Beyond CAO points: Your pathway to a nursing degree starts with GRETB

Thu, Sep 03, 2026

Through a dynamic partnership between Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) and Atlantic Technological University (ATU), new Tertiary Degree pathways are reshaping higher education.

Leaving cert stats reveal decrease in H1s awarded

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

A record number of students sat the Leaving Cert exams this year but the impact of grade deflation continues to be felt.

GTI – Exciting Further Education courses this autumn

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

We live at a time when planning for the future poses greater challenges than ever. People today must be ready to face many career shifts over their working lives.

Galway Technical Institute is dedicated to developing in its students the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for a future in these challenging times. All GTI courses are designed to be of immediate and practical use in the workplace or as a pathway to further study and higher education.

Explore your future after the Leaving Cert at GCC

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Congratulations to all Leaving Certificate students receiving their results. Whether your results met your expectations or not, this is just the beginning of many possible pathways towards your future career.

GCC launches new part-time adult education courses

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Galway Community College has announced the launch of its new part-time Adult Education programme, beginning this September 2026.

Take up bridge - The Rolls Royce of card games

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Now that the final whistle has blown in Croke Park and the Brendan Martin is in the safe hands of the 'Galway Girls', it’s time to get out and take up a new hobby. Why not take up bridge?

Bridge is the Rolls Royce of card games, offering the suspense of poker and the excitement of athletic sports in a social setting. It is enjoyed by millions of people all over the world due to its unending variety.

CAO offers just dropped, so what next?

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Last week thousands of students across the nation received their Leaving Certificate results. Just yesterday, Round One CAO offers were released. For every student who got the course they wanted, there was another checking their account and feeling disappointed.

Home4Home – The answer to Ireland’s student accommodation crisis?

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Every summer, thousands of Irish families face the same challenge: finding affordable accommodation for students heading to college. What should be an exciting milestone often becomes a source of stress, uncertainty, and significant financial pressure. With student rents continuing to rise across Ireland’s major university cities, many families are now spending €8,000 to €10,000 a year – or even more – simply to secure a room.

GCC accepting full-time secretarial course applicants

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Galway Community College of Further Education is now accepting applications for its highly successful one-year, full-time Legal and Medical Secretarial Course, commencing in September 2026.

Could your spare room help an ATU student?

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Homeowners across Galway are being encouraged to consider making a spare room available to an Atlantic Technological University (ATU) student through StudentPad.

How to actually make the most of TY

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Transition Year can get a bad rap. Just ask around and you'll hear it dismissed as 'the doss year'. But for students who actually use it to their benefit, TY can be one of the most formative years of secondary school.

School’s over – what next?

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Whether you’re going into your final year of school in 2027 or you’ve just finished your Leaving Certificate this year, you may be wondering what your employment or further education options are. There are many career paths you can take and when it comes to picking a college, apprenticeship, training, or work options, it can feel very daunting to take that first step.

Why disclosure training matters – Gráinne Kelehan, Education & Training Manager

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

If someone told you they had experienced sexual violence, would you know how to respond?

A safer and simpler way for ATU students to find accommodation

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Preparing to study at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is an exciting milestone, particularly for students moving to Galway for the first time. Finding the right accommodation is an important part of that journey, and ATU is helping students search with greater ease and confidence.

Start your future with GRETB

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

If you would like to update your skills, change career, prepare for employment or simply return to education then why not pop into the Open Day at GRETB’s Further Education and Training Centre on the Tuam Road on Thursday, August 27 from 9.30am to 2.30pm.

With courses in Art, Craft and Design; Business Administration; Payroll; Microsoft Office Specialist; Podcast Production; Sound Production; Film Editing; Content Creation; Conversational Irish; Container Gardening; Hotel Reception; Barista Skills; Culinary Skills; Healthcare Support; Special Needs Assisting; Introduction to Care; Employment Skills plus two new short courses, Personal Finance and Introduction to Fitness, there is something for everyone starting at GRETB this September.

GCC accepting full-time secretarial course applicants

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Galway Community College of Further Education is now accepting applications for its highly successful one-year, full-time Legal and Medical Secretarial Course, commencing in September 2026.

Money tips for parents as kids prep for college life

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

With Leaving Certificate results and CAO offers just around the corner, the countdown to Freshers’ Week for new third-level students is on.

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