Cavan Institute – What the students say

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Despite the challenges faced by students with the COVID 19 Pandemic, Cavan Institute remains one of the largest providers of PLC courses in Ireland.

They offer quality courses, state of the art facilities, with very high standards of teaching and learning and sporting achievements.

NUI Galway launches Designing Futures programme for next generation graduates

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

NUI Galway has launched a new educational programme that will prepare students to deal with the complexity and uncertainty of life and the future world of work.

Beginner group bodhran classes

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Rhythm is in all of us, and there has never been a better time to take up a new challenge and a new instrument than now. If you have always wanted to play music but do not know where to start, or you are already playing but do not know how to take your playing to the next level, now is the time. The next batch of Bodhran Magic adult group beginner courses is registering now and starting very soon in the city centre.

The bodhran is simply a brilliant instrument to play, is very accessible for all ages, and has become extremely popular now for very good reason. Run by professional Galway musician and educator Brian Ferguson, the courses provide proper tuition and a brilliant step by step learning system that keeps students motivated, inspired, and is just so enjoyable as you progress and learn to play along to tunes with confidence and clarity.

New course on colour at Aine's Art Studio

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

"The purest and most thoughtful minds are those which love colour the most" - John Ruskin.

GMIT maths lecturer publishes first empirical evidence-based report on Irish post primary students’ knowledge of algebra

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

An important new empirical evidence-based report on Irish post-primary students’ knowledge of algebra identifies strengths and weaknesses in their knowledge of the subject and proposes recommendations to address the weaknesses.

Spanish courses starting at The Spanish Institute

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

The spring term at The Spanish Institute will start the first week of February and will offer a variety of group classes to all levels, as well as one to one classes, both on site and online. The new schedule is now available on the institute’s website, www.spanishinstitute.ie, where students will be able to book their chosen course until January 29.

Irish language classes for all levels at Áras na nGael

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

If you are looking for a New Year’s resolution, why not learn Irish as a new skill, or get back into the swing of it. Áras na nGael is offering Irish language classes this spring. Whether you are fluent and looking to improve your grammar, want to get back in touch with your Irish from school, or are looking to start your Irish language journey from scratch, the Áras offers a wide range classes. From beginners' Irish to more advanced classes and everything in between, there is something for everyone.

Accountancy apprenticeship applications now open

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

An accountancy apprenticeship programme which allows students to work, earn, and learn, has been hailed by a Kilconly man, who has said students should consider every option available at third-level.

Happy New Year 2022 from the French Institute

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

This is the time of the year for ‘les bonnes résolutions’. Start this New Year by joining a French class in the pleasant environment of the French Institute, Galway's very own French school, located in the Bridge Mills. The friendly staff members are all fully qualified, very experienced, and native, ensuring all students are immersed in an authentic linguistic and cultural experience.

Spanish courses starting at the Spanish Institute

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

The spring term at the Spanish Institute will start the first week of February and will offer a variety of group classes to all levels, as well as one to one classes, both on site and online. The new schedule is now available on the institute’s website, www.spanishinstitute.ie, where students will be able to book their chosen course until January 29.

All the courses at The Spanish Institute are designed to be fun and interactive. The fully qualified and experienced teachers at the institute are all native Spanish speakers committed to finding the right course for each student and helping him/her to meet his/her individual language learning goals.

ASTI committed to externally assessed Leaving Cert 2022

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland has said it is committed to an externally assessed Leaving Certificate this year, in line with the students’ and teachers’ expectations.

Across all subjects, ASTI members are implementing the agreed curricular revisions designed to allow the established Leaving Certificate to proceed as outlined by Minister for Education Norma Foley and her Department. ASTI also notes new one-off arrangements for oral exams in Irish and modern foreign languages and the music practical exam for Leaving Certificate 2022.

Breathe healthy air in the classroom

Wed, Jan 12, 2022

The WINIX ZERO Pro is an extremely powerful and fully automatic air purifier that cleans your indoor air environment from allergies, fine dust (PM2.5), dust, mould spores, viruses, bacteria, VOCs and odours.

Seventeen new apprenticeship programmes planned for this year

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has announced 17 new apprenticeship programmes will be developed during 2022.

Happy New Year 2022 from the French Institute

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

This is the time of the year for ‘les bonnes résolutions’. Start this New Year by joining a French class in the pleasant environment of the French Institute, Galway's very own French school, located in the Bridge Mills. The friendly staff members are all fully qualified, very experienced, and native, ensuring all students are immersed in an authentic linguistic and cultural experience.

Drumadore Drum School

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

Drumadore is Ireland’s largest provider of group drumming lessons. The school wants children to have fun through drumming together and get all the benefits of friendship through music. Director of the school, Eimhin Cradock, is super passionate about what he does and uses all of his experience as a primary school teacher, Macnas drum director, and former Saw Doctor to bring drumming to as many people as possible.

Irish language classes for all levels at Áras na nGael

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

If you are looking for a New Year’s resolution, why not learn Irish as a new skill, or get back into the swing of it. Áras na nGael is offering Irish language classes this spring. Whether you are fluent and looking to improve your grammar, want to get back in touch with your Irish from school, or are looking to start your Irish language journey from scratch, the Áras offers a wide range classes. From beginners' Irish to more advanced classes and everything in between, there is something for everyone.

Classes will be starting on January 25 and 26 and online registration is open from January 11.

Why NUI Galway is the University of choice for 2022

Tue, Jan 04, 2022

It’s a time in our lives that many of us can relate to. Life after the Leaving Cert. When what feels like all the studying in the world is narrowly behind you and all of a sudden, you’re faced with one of the most important decisions of your life. As daunting as it can be, choosing where to study can become one of the most rewarding decisions you’ll ever make.

Deadline for discounted CAO applications looms

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

Students who apply to the CAO before January 20 can avail of a discounted application fee. With just three weeks to go before this deadline, it is worth looking at the other key dates and deadlines coming up in the application process.

Discounted application fees are available up to 5pm on Thursday January 20. The normal deadline for applications is 5pm on Tuesday February 1. However the CAO has been advising students to get their applications done early.

Review of special educational needs legislation to begin in January

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

Minister of State with responsibility for Special Education and Inclusion Josepha Madigan has announced the commencement of a full review of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004.

The EPSEN Act provides for the education of children aged under 18 years with special educational needs. The purpose of the review is to ensure that legislation on education for students with additional needs is up-to-date, fully operational, and reflective of the lived experiences of students and families.

Gold Cobra team from Scoil Bhríde Mercy Tuam win Junk Kouture audience award

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

A group of transition year students from Scoil Bhríde Mercy secondary school in Tuam have been named audience favourite at Junk Kouture in a public vote hosted by RTE. The winning team - Nia Lydon, Beibhinn Gleeson, and Katelyn Boyle - now in fifth year at Scoil Bhríde, facilitated by their art teacher Lisa Browne during transition year, fashioned hundreds of reused cable ties and broken phone charger leads to create a showstopping outfit called Gold Cobra.

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