Tertiary Degree Courses offer alternative route to higher education
Thu, Mar 26, 2026
With CAO applications increasing by 6.5 per cent this year, students are being encouraged to consider all available pathways into higher education and to have alternative options in place if their first choice does not work out. One option that is still not widely known among students is the tertiary degree programme, which is now available in locations across Ireland.
Read more ...Junior Cycle students presented special Gaeilge awards
Thu, Mar 26, 2026
University of Galway has presented Special Gaeilge Recognition Awards to students who achieved a distinction in Higher Level Irish in their Junior Cycle examination.
Read more ...Funding awarded for STEM through Irish at University of Galway
Thu, Mar 19, 2026
University of Galway has been awarded €268,000 by Taighde Éireann to lead a national initiative to advance STEM engagement through Irish.
Read more ...GRETB Open Day draws over 2,000 attendees
Thu, Mar 19, 2026
On Tuesday, March 10, the GRETB Open Day at the Galmont Hotel proved an outstanding success, bringing together more than 2,000 attendees including over 30 schools and over 60 stands for a dynamic celebration of learning, skills development and community partnership.
Read more ...Studying medicine and healthcare disciplines in Poland
Thu, Mar 12, 2026
While the Irish government has pledged a €28.5 million investment to deliver over 1,100 new healthcare places across key healthcare disciplines such as Medicine, Nursing, Allied Health, Social Care, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Radiography and Veterinary Medicine nationwide, it is not yet known how these extra places will affect demand for these courses.
Read more ...Jes students visit Lough Corrib Angling Federation Trout Hatchery
Thu, Mar 12, 2026
TY Students from Coláiste Iognaid returned to Lough Corrib Angling Federation Trout Hatchery in Oughterard to release their hatched out fry.
Read more ...Post Leaving certificate course options
Thu, Mar 05, 2026
Post Leaving Certificate courses are usually one-year programmes (mainly QQI Level 5 and 6) which are delivered by further education colleges all over Ireland. Some of the larger further education colleges in Galway include Galway Technical Institute, Galway Community College, Coláiste Mhuire, Ballygar and Glenamaddy Community School, which collectively provide a vast range of PLC courses.
Read more ...University of Galway announces two new scholarships
Thu, Mar 05, 2026
University of Galway has announced two new scholarships in collaboration with Davy, Ireland's leading provider of wealth management and investment banking services.
Read more ...Canney welcomes approval of new special classes for schools in Galway East
Thu, Mar 05, 2026
Minister Seán Canney has welcomed the approval of new special classes for schools in Galway East, with Gaelscoil Iarfhlatha Tuam and High Cross College, Tuam each approved for one new special class for the 2026/27 school year.
Read more ...Survey reveals student support for social media ban
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
A recent survey carried out by Studyclix has shown that there is significant support for a social media ban for under-16s.
Read more ...Discover your future at GCC Open Day
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
Galway Community College of Further Education (GCC) is preparing to welcome prospective students to its 2026 Open Day on March 3, at its Wellpark campus in Galway city.
Read more ...GRETB Further Education and Training Open Day
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
GRETB Further Education and Training Open Day is a friendly and welcoming event for anyone interested in learning. GRETB Further Education and Training supports over 25,000 learners at more than 40 centres across the region.
Whether you are leaving school, a parent, an adult wanting to learn new things or return to education, learn English (ESOL), looking for a job, looking to upskill, or an employer, this free event is for you. Join us on the day to discover how GRETB offers accessible, flexible and supportive learning opportunities in Galway and Roscommon.
Read more ...My Local Community: Father Griffin Road
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
Father Griffin Road is named after the martyred Irish priest, Father Michael Griffin, who was involved in the War of Independence. This area is known for a lively, charming road that stretches from the Fire Station down to the Maxol Garage in Lower Salthill.
Read more ...Inis Iron Meáin
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
The Inis Iron Meáin is an annual event on Inis Meáin, involving an exciting day full of running and socializing.
Read more ...Inis Meáin’s scenery and culture – Inspiring art for many
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
The Aran Islands consists of three beautiful islands – Inis Mór, Inis Meáin and Inis Oirr. These islands are full of culture, stories and art.
Read more ...Movie review: Wake Up Dead Man
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
2025 was a year for cinema worldwide. With the release of instant classics such as ‘Sinners’ and ‘Hamnet’, and the MCU providing setup for the eagerly awaited ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ with ‘The Fantastic Four’ and ‘Thunderbolts’, the cinemophiles have been well fed this year.
Read more ...The Story of Naomh Éanna on Inis Meáin
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
The Naomh Éanna was a cargo ship used as the primary mode of transport for the people of the Aran Islands from the summer of 1958 until its decommissioning in 1986.
Read more ...In opposition to opposition
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
The course of local politics has forced me and many others to look beyond the immediate horizon and towards the wider system. The term ‘opposition’ is a name given to elected members of parliament who are not in government, and should no longer be in use. As shocking as this sometimes feels, the ‘opposition’ side of a parliament’s job is not to oppose for opposition’s sake.
Read more ...The Silent Stone: Geography of the Middle Aran Island
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
Inis Meáin has lots of amazing geographical features, mostly thanks to its connection to the Burren landscape.
Read more ...JM Synge on Inis Meáin
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
Life on Inis Meáin has always been shaped by nature - located in the middle of the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland, it is the quietest of the islands.
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