CompTIA Network+ blended course starting soon in Galway

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

GRETB Training Centre is now offering a fully-funded, tutor-led CompTIA Network+ course. This blended course will include one in-person workshop in Galway city per week and daily online tutor support. It starts Monday, February 20, and will run over 20 weeks.

University of Galway's short courses series 2023 open for enrolment

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Have you one evening free per week? Are you interested in pursuing an area of study for your own personal motivation and development? The Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development at the University of Galway has launched its short courses series 2023. Commencing the week of February 6, courses are eight weeks in duration (online or classroom-based), and cost €145 each.

What’s it like to be a lifeguard in Ireland?

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Are you thinking about becoming a lifeguard and doing a lifeguard course with Atlantic Coast Lifeguards? Which course is right for you?

Learn to excel in piano with Irish Piano Academy

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Claire-Ann Ní Threasaigh is an experienced and qualified piano teacher who has been teaching piano to students of all ages for more than 20 years. She started studying classical piano at the age of seven in DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama, where she completed all ABRSM grades. She then completed her Bachelors Degree in music and English at National University of Ireland, Maynooth, graduating in 2001. Since then she has been teaching piano and theory in many schools throughout Dublin, Kildare, Cork, Limerick, London, and Mayo.

Intensive course in Irish grammar for Leaving Certificate

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

CruinnTeo provides an intensive three-week Irish grammar course, primarily for students entering fifth year or sixth year in September 2023. Classes will run daily at the University of Galway from 10am to 1pm and will be delivered to two class groups only, early booking is advised.

Turn your stress into energy with qigong and taichi

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

When we are stressed, our bodies, our minds, and our emotions suffer. We become fatigued, irritated, sick, and diseased. Practising the ancient Chinese movements of qigong and taichi calms our minds. When our minds are calm, our bodies and minds move into a relaxation mode and out of a survival or stressed mode.

Irish classes for all levels at Áras na nGael

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Do you want to learn a new language, or even just to get back into the swing of it? Áras na nGael is offering Irish language classes this spring.

Group bodhrán classes

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Everybody has rhythm, and there is no better time than the New Year 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 at a school venue with very easy and free parking. Simply park at the door and go in and play.

Lights up for new recruits at Blue Teapot

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Blue Teapot Theatre Company’s Performing Arts School is taking applications for September 2023. This is an opportunity for people with intellectual disabilities, who are aged 18 and over, to access formal training.

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre – TEFL training courses now returning for 2023

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, a Department of Education recognised training institute, now in its 35th year of business, is a quality school with Cambridge Exams Centre recognition, EAQUALS, Quality English, ACELS/QQI, and FETAC accreditation. The school has just successfully completed reengagement and accreditation with Quality and Qualifications Ireland as a higher education provider.

What’s it like to be a lifeguard in Ireland?

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Are you thinking about becoming a lifeguard and doing a lifeguard course with Atlantic Coast Lifeguards? Which course is right for you?

Future proof your career with a degree in digital accounting from ATU

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Atlantic Technological University's new honours degree in digital accounting is future proofed and a leader in this emerging area. The four-year Level 8 degree (including a work placement in year three) offers the best of both worlds – careers in accounting and in the rapidly growing digital business field.

University of Galway to host virtual MBA open evening today

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

University of Galway’s AMBA and AACSB accredited MBA programme, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, will host a virtual MBA open evening at 6pm today (Thursday). The open evening is a great opportunity to learn about the programme and to meet MBA faculty, students, and graduates.

Learn more about the University of Galway MBA at upcoming virtual open evening

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

University of Galway’s AMBA and AACSB accredited MBA programme, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, will host a virtual MBA open evening on January 19 at 6pm. The open evening is a great opportunity to learn about the programme and to meet MBA faculty, students, and graduates.

Yvonne Comer, former rugby international, CEO and co-founder at RugbySmarts, and National Businesswoman of the Year Winner STEM 2022, discusses what influenced her decision to undertake an MBA at University of Galway:

University of Galway to hold information event for mature students

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

Adult learners considering full-time or part-time studies for the 2023-24 academic year can learn more about their options at an information event being held at University of Galway next week.

Learn more about the University of Galway MBA programme

Thu, Dec 29, 2022

University of Galway’s AMBA and AACSB accredited MBA programme, currently celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, will host a virtual MBA open evening on January 19 at 6pm. The open evening is a great opportunity to learn about the programme and to meet MBA faculty, students, and graduates.

Recent MBA graduate Angela Onwukwe, CEO Nuvie Consulting, speaks of her experience on this prestigious programme: “My choice of University of Galway MBA was influenced by its accreditation and reviews and it turned out to be my best decision in 2020.

Oughterard pupils hold art exhibition

Thu, Dec 29, 2022

Scoil Muire Doireglinne recently held an exhibition at Oughterard Courthouse featuring pupils' artwork created as part of the Artist in the School Scheme.

Ukrainian Christmas Eve spider and the Christmas tree

Thu, Dec 29, 2022

You might have heard about the German pickle stories where adults hang a pickle in a Christmas tree and the first child that finds it gets an extra gift. Now if you thought that was unique and culturally different, then you ought to know that Ukrainians put spider webs in their Christmas trees.

Traditions of the Christmas Tree

Thu, Dec 29, 2022

Christmas Trees as they came to be now started around the late 1400s into the 1500s. In what’s now Germany (was the Holy Roman Empire then), the Paradise Tree had more decorations on it (sometimes communion wafers, cherries and later pastry decorations of stars, bells, angels, etc. were added) and it even got a new nickname the ‘Christbaum’ or ‘Christ Tree’.

Transition year, a good or bad idea?

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

You may find yourself torn on whether to do TY or not, and this is normal. Your school may have discussed the positives and negatives at face value but in the following article I hope to provide you with a more informed approach to the choice from numerous first-hand experiences.

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