Plan now for your dream honeymoon

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

September is the best month for honeymoon bookings. Flights and most accommodations are now on sale for the full season ahead.

The cost of a honeymoon is a major expense on top of your wedding, and you want to ensure that you get the best advice and value possible.

Get ready for the magic of Winterval

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Preparations are already under way for the annual Winterval festival in Waterford, which has been named the European City of Christmas for this year.

The virus that will not go away

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

You wake up one morning feeling hot and tired. You blame the weather, overdoing it at work, and staying up too late. You somehow get through the day but by evening you are beginning to wilt. By now, you have a full blown fever and feel exhausted.

Online course gives insight into marketing fundamentals

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has launched a new free online programme, titled An Introduction to Marketing, which is ideal for secondary school students, those wishing to upskill, and entrepreneurs seeking guidance into promoting their business.

St Nicholas’ Parochial School

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

This Church of Ireland school is situated in Waterside beside the courthouse and the Town Hall, The earliest existing school records date back to 1901 to the Model School which was situated on Upper Newcastle Road. It had opened in 1852 with 400 pupils, many of whom were Catholics. This proved too much for the then Catholic bishop who set out to make way for explicitly Catholic education in Galway. He invited the Mercy Sisters and the Patrician Brothers to set up schools here and made it a ‘reserved sin’ for Catholic parents to send their children to the Model School. This resulted in 199 pupls withdrawing and meant the end of multi-denominational education in the city.

Croí na Gaillimhe Resource Centre fights social isolation and promotes lifelong learning

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Croí na Gaillimhe is a vital community centre, offering older adults and people in general a range of programmes designed to combat isolation and promote lifelong learning.

At the heart of the centre's efforts are its lunch and social clubs, which provide not just meals, but crucial opportunities for seniors to connect with others, breaking the cycle of loneliness.

New course enroling for carers of people with dementia

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is currently recruiting participants for its Insights into Dementia courses around the country. The organisation offers both online and in-person courses, designed with family carers in mind.

Back to school with the French Institute Galway

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Start the autumn season by joining a French class at the French Institute, Galway's very own French school, located in the historic Bridge Mills. The friendly staff members are all fully qualified, very experienced, and native, thus ensuring all students are immersed in an authentic linguistic and cultural experience.

The institute offers courses for adults, divided into four levels: beginners, improvers, intermediate and advanced. The classes will be either in the morning or the evening, online or on site. They can be a good preparation for your next travel.

Irish classes at Áras na nGael

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Are you interested in improving your Irish? The autumn term of Irish language classes will start in Áras na nGael on September 17 and 18. The classes are tailored to best meet the students’ needs.

Educational pathways: Explore GCC's varied course offerings

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Galway Community College (GCC) Further Education offers a diverse range of courses tailored to equip students with the skills and knowledge required for successful careers in various fields. The extensive selection of courses across multiple disciplines is closely aligned with industry needs and the pathways they create for further education and employment.

Reducing diabetic related amputations

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Did you know that Ireland is currently one of the top spenders in the world on complications related to diabetes? It is estimated that between eight and 10 per cent of our overall healthcare expenditure is spent on diabetic complications such as hospitalisation, surgical interventions and long-term wound dressings, etc. Even more concerning is that while other EU countries are successfully reducing the number of diabetes-related amputations by introducing hyperbaric oxygenation (HBOT), Ireland isn't keeping pace.

One of the biggest challenges for people with diabetes is dealing with non-healing wounds, especially foot ulcers. HBOT can significantly speed up healing by boosting oxygen supply to the affected area. In fact, European studies show that HBOT can improve the healing of diabetic foot ulcers by up to 75 per cent in some cases. The combined antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits following sessions of HBOT create an optimal healing environment.

The importance of early intervention for children with learning difficulties

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

The beginning of a new school year is an exciting time for many children. However, for children who face learning difficulties, this time of year can present a unique set of challenges that may overshadow that excitement.

The benefits of tai chi

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Do you know someone who needs help with stress, anxiety, sleep, or has back pain or arthritis?

Unlock hidden potential and discover a world of fun, fitness, and friendship with Galway Community Circus

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Galway Community Circus offers a wide range of classes tailored to all ages and abilities across Galway’s Westside, east side, and Tuam. Classes begin on September 23, 2024.

The buzz is building for oxy-powder digestive formula

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

The launch of Oxy-Powder Digestive Formula at Patrick Murphy’s Herbal Clinic open day is just around the corner, and the excitement is growing. Scheduled for August 31 at the Clayton Hotel in Galway, this event is your chance to explore a product that’s already making a difference in people’s lives.

Build a career in pre-hospital and emergency care

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Lifeline Ambulance Service Education (LASE) is a specialised educational body delivering education in the prehospital environment. As Lifeline is a fully operational ambulance service it offers students a holistic approach to their development with the educational syllabus as only one element of the journey. The other elements are in relation to personnel development and knowledge of the system required to ensure that the patient gets an appropriate response and the safe treatment they need.

LASE is the leading provider of the emergency medical technician course in Ireland with over 16 years’ experience delivering the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council National Qualification in Emergency Medical Technology (NQEMT) course to members of the public and private organisations.

Mental Health Commission launches toolkit for young people accessing CAMHS

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

The Mental Health Commission (MHC) has published a toolkit to support and empower young people accessing child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) in Ireland.

The rise of the 'ageless fifties' phenomenon

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Renowned Irish skin expert Eavanna Breen offered her professional insights in response to a recent viral Daily Mail article highlighting the ‘ageless’ appearances of celebrities in their fifties like Jo Whiley, Shania Twain, and Kate Beckinsale. Breen delves into the factors contributing to their youthful looks, emphasising the importance of advanced skincare, healthy lifestyle choices, non-invasive cosmetic procedures, and a positive mindset.

Advanced skincare: the foundation of ageless beauty

Coláiste an Eachréidh, Athenry celebrates outstanding Leaving Cert results

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Coláiste an Eachréidh is brimming with pride as students have achieved remarkable results in this year’s Leaving Certificate examinations. Over 40 per cent of students received more than 500 points, placing them among the top-performing students in the country. Among them, Theo Mac an Ghearr achieved the top marks of 625 points.

Step into a rewarding career as a beauty therapist

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

This September, GRETB's Beauty Therapist Traineeship will be starting in Tuam, offering you the chance to turn your passion into a professional qualification.

This course has been running very successfully in Tuam since 1998. Over the years the course has evolved and changed based on the needs of the sector. A very sizeable number of past students are working in salons all over Ireland and abroad and many have opened their own salons and are running very successful businesses. A number of past students have also won prestigious national awards.

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