What's new at Merlin College

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Hard luck to the U-15s boys' football team who lost their Connacht A semi final to Clarin College. An outstanding strike from Lee Lydon (Galway United) had put Merlin ahead going into the break. It was Clarin College who would have the better of the second half though, they equalised early in the second half and showed great determination to score a late winner on the day when the game seemed destined for extra time. This Merlin team showed unbelievable skill, strength and resilience on a cold wet day and the school could not be prouder of their achievements.

Merlin College would also like to wish Clarin College the best of luck in the Connacht A Final and beyond.

ATU student teachers exhibit art works for Galway Easter ceremonies

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

An exciting exhibition by student teachers from Atlantic Technological University's new Department of Creative Education will form a focal point for the Way of the Cross, an ecumenical ceremony which begins at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church at noon on Good Friday (March 29) and concludes at St Augustine's Church, Middle Street.

Organisations in Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim encouraged to apply for the Collaboration and Innovation Fund

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

Minister for the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, has announced the launch of a new Collaboration and Innovation Fund.

Sample island life with Inishbofin Summer School and its team of educators

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Inishbofin Summer School will this year run from July 1-5 when participants will explore the Magical Island of the White Cow with a team of great educators.

Established in 1984, the Inishbofin Summer School is Ireland's longest-running environmental school. The school, which is run by Galway Atlantaquaria continues to work with the multi-disciplined team, some of which this year includes marine biologists Sibéal Regan and David McCann, ecologist, and artist Gordan D'Arcy, zoologist and science communicator Catherine McCann, archaeologist John O' Halloran, local historian Tommy Burk and award-winning poet, songwriter and children's writer Catherine Ann Cullen.

Funding announced for micro-credentials courses

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has this week announced funding of €9.7 million to subsidise fees for 13,879 learners across 654 micro-credential courses.

Group bodhrán classes

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Everybody has rhythm, and there is no better time than now 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.

Free digital technology kit for every primary school in Ireland

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Last week saw the launch of a landmark educational research project that will see every primary school in Ireland receive a free Digital Technology kit.

Galway Community College of Further Education to hold open day next week

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Galway Community College of Further Education (GCC) will hold a further education open day on campus on Tuesday, March 5 from 9am to 4pm. This is an opportunity to visit the college in Wellpark, Galway city, to get the most accurate and up to date information about studying a further education course. Leaving Certificate students, school leavers, mature students, adults considering returning to education, teachers, and parents are invited to go along to GCC, the site of GRETB's College of the Future.

Qualify as an office administrator in one year

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Galway Community College's legal secretary, medical secretary and office administrator course is an extremely popular course due to its continued success rate, with 90 per cent of its graduates obtaining full-time and part-time employment in a legal practice, medical practice, hospital administration, public service and as office administrators in multinational companies within six months of graduating. The remainder of the students’ progress to higher education courses in ATU, University of Galway and apprenticeship programmes.

It is a full-time course qualifying with an Office Administration Award QQI Level 5, where you obtain the following skillsets: proficiency in the usage of software packages such as MS Office Suite, Olympus Audio Transcription, 50 wpm typing speed, and producing legal, medical and general documents in a range of commonly used business layouts and styles.

University of Galway invites prospective students to undergraduate open day

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

The University of Galway’s next on-campus undergraduate open day is taking place on Saturday March 9, from 9am to 3pm, providing prospective students, parents, guidance counsellors and teachers the opportunity to explore campus facilities, discover academic programmes, tour the picturesque campus and get an insight into student life.

St Pat's — a school of excellence

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

St Patrick’s Primary School, Lombard Street, Galway will host an open evening on Tuesday March 5 from 5pm until 7pm in the school hall. All are welcome. Come in, look around, soak up the atmosphere, have a chat with parents, children and staff and experience a ‘slice of life’ at St Pat's.

See the newly refurbished music, art, science and activity rooms. See the beautiful life size murals. Admire the ASD classrooms, the on-site pre-school with breakfast and afterschool club which runs from Monday to Friday, and the brightly coloured infant classrooms. Hear about the award winning garden, music recording studio, and many more new initiatives and classes on offer such as football, hurling, basketball and soccer as well as the extremely popular karate classes.

Kumon helps children reach their potential in maths and English

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Discover the potential of your child, help them develop study skills and endow them with a lifelong love of learning through Kumon.

Galway Roscommon ETB takes to the stage at annual education conference

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Sinéad Morgan, Director of Further Education and Training at Galway Roscommon ETB (GRETB) was a featured speaker at this year’s Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI) Further Education and Training conference which welcomed 250 delegates from across Ireland to Athlone last week. The title for this year’s conference was ‘Pathways – Pathways to FET, Pathways in FET, Pathways from FET’.

Group bodhrán classes

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Everybody has rhythm, and there is no better time than now 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.

GCC FE offers exciting Erasmus+ work placements abroad

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Galway Community College Further Education courses have a planned period of work placement, which is accredited under QQI. This placement is undertaken by all students — the college offers students in all departments the opportunity to avail of the Erasmus programme.

Study business and accounting at Galway Community College Further Education

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Earning a qualification in business will allow you to learn a skill that can be used in all careers. Galway Community College offers QQI accredited courses in business and accounting at both Level 5 and 6. There are many opportunities arising from this vocational area, one of which to study to become an accountant which can open many doors into employment and higher education in Ireland and abroad.

University stories feature in new RTÉ docuseries, 'My Uni Life'

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

The nine-part series was filmed over the course of academic year 2022/23, going behind the scenes in eight universities, as students and staff navigate the opportunities and challenges of life in higher education.

Start your New Year’s resolutions and learn Spanish at The Spanish Institute

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

The spring term at the Spanish Institute is just around the corner. A variety of courses are starting the week of the 19th of February for adults of all levels, from beginner to advanced. The new schedule of courses is available on the Institute’s website www.spanishinstitute.ie.

The Spanish Institute have exciting news! They are now offering homestays with one of their Spanish teachers in the beautiful and sunny city of Málaga. This includes one to one classes everyday and different activities to immerse in the Spanish language, culture and lifestyle.

Study your Masters, your way at ATU

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) invites you to take the next step in your learning journey and discover postgraduate opportunities available at the 'Your Masters, Your Way' Postgraduate Information event, scheduled for Thursday, 22nd of February, at the Galway City, Dublin Road campus. To register visit www.atu.ie/masters.

Learn Spanish at the Spanish Institute

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

The Spanish Institute is starting February 19, a new term of courses and activities for their students. The new term will offer a variety of Spanish classes to all levels, from beginner to advanced. The new schedule is now available on the institute’s website www.spanishinstitute.ie.

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