Jobs Expo is returning to Galway!

Tue, Sep 03, 2019

Jobs Expo Galway will be held in the Wilson Lynch Building at the Galway Races, Ballybrit on Saturday 21st September 2019 (10am-4pm).

Colour You Can Count On

Mon, Sep 02, 2019

time of year as a beginning – of toasty fires, autumn spiced cookies and blazing coloured leaves. But it’s very hard letting go of summer for another whole year, so to ease the transition into autumn proper, the clever gardener will have a few tricks up his or her sleeve to keep things looking cheerful outside until it’s time to close the curtains and retreat inside.

People of the Tribes: Meet Emma.

Mon, Sep 02, 2019

My name is Emma Healy. I’m 19 years old and I am delighted to be representing Galway in the Miss Ireland Final 2019 this September. I have just finished my first year in Hairdressing and Barbering and am currently working in Dunnes Stores, Briarhill. I enjoy styling hair and makeup and I would love to start my own beauty business in the future. I also enjoy going to the gym and listening to music. I am the eldest in my family; I have one brother who is 16 and two sisters who are 3 and 5.

Indulge at The g Hotel

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

Watching trends in the accommodation sector in Ireland is always interesting. Recently we have seen a number of high profile four and five star hotels engage in multi-million euro refurbishment programmes, essential work if we are to compete with the rest of the world. However, there are still many establishments that have been short on the maintenance and refurbishment front for a number of years. As prices rise again customers are not always seeing an equal increase in standards. While hotels undoubtedly benefit from investment, as salubrious as these premises may become, they will ultimately fail to impress unless the standards of staff, service, and food matches and complements the surroundings.

One hotel that understands this more than any other is the exemplary g Hotel. Although the location on a busy road as you enter the city may not seem very promising at first, the originality of the interior, famously designed by internationally renowned milliner Phillip Treacy, more than makes amends. There is a view down Lough Atalia towards Galway Bay from the front of the hotel, and it is within pleasant strolling distance of Eyre Square on a fine day. The g succeeded in transcending the drawbacks of its location and has matured into not only a landmark, but one of the best loved hotels in the west of Ireland to boot.

Seven Galway businesses shortlisted for food and hospitality awards

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

From five star hotels and cosy cafés to the country’s finest chefs and street food trucks, the shortlist for the Georgina Campbell 2020 Irish Food & Hospitality Awards in association with AIB was announced this week.

Seven Galway businesses are among those shortlisted for these prestigious awards — The Ardilaun Hotel, Galway; Inis Meáin Restaurant and Suites, Aran Islands; Killary Lodge and The Misunderstood Heron, Leenane; Quay House and Blue Quay, Clifden; Sheridan's Wine Bar, Galway; Tartare, Galway; and Wa Café, Galway.

Galway restaurants honoured at Food and Wine Awards

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

Michelin starred Aniar has been named the Best Restaurant in Connacht at the Food and Wine Awards, announced at the weekend.

Autumn at The French Institute

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

Parlez-vous Français? Take up, improve, or practise your French this autumn. The French Institute Galway offers a full range of classes for children (from age four), secondary school students, and adults, both daytime and evenings, starting the week of September 9.

The institute, established in Galway city for the past 35 years, is renowned for its excellent results among its Leaving Cert and Junior Cert students in particular. Secondary school students are guided and helped through their acquisition of French, both oral and written, with special emphasis on continuous assessment, projects, and exam skills.

GMIT marks twenty-fifth anniversary of BA (Hons) in religious studies

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

GMIT’s acclaimed degree course in religious studies is approaching its 25th anniversary and begins its next cycle next month (September). Bringing a fresh eye and an open approach to the study of religion, the course sets out to create a space for those whose engagement with religion is thoughtful and exploratory.

Graduate success is a prerogative at the International School of Make-up Artistry

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

Katie Robinson has managed the International School of Make-up Artistry for the past 14 years now and has always been proud of the accomplishments of the school's graduates in the industry.

Music school gears up for tenth anniversary

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Maoin Cheoil na Gaillimhe. Over the past decade the school has grown from simple beginnings to a substantial music education provider in the city. It has already trained almost 20 new teachers for the city with professional diplomas, and another 200 primary school teachers have been certified in new and exciting ways to work with students.

The school currently operates from its base in the Presentation National School and in its satellite school Scoil Mhuire in Moycullen. Between them there are more than 20 staff providing 400 budding young musicians with instrumental lessons, and almost 1,200 more on its Colourstrings outreach programme, teaching music in primary schools. This year, with the help of funding from the Lifes2Good Foundation the school is planning to build a multi-campus platform that will see lessons rolled out right across the city, for children on both sides of the Corrib, from September 2020.

Registration morning at Croí na Gaillimhe

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

Croí na Gaillimhe will holds its biannual registration morning on Tuesday September 10 from 10am to 12 noon. Information on this resource centre's many classes, clubs, and groups will be available on the day.

Places available on all further education courses in GCC

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

School leavers and mature students who are considering Galway Community College as their further education destination in September 2019 can apply and register online now on all QQI accredited courses. GCC's courses offer a mix of practical and portfolio work and work experience. They are designed as a step towards skilled employment or progression to higher education institutes. There are no CAO points required for further education courses, and after completion you can apply for more than 1,200 CAO courses that will accept a QQI award for progression purposes.

A career in sports massage therapy

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

The Institute of Massage & Sports Therapy has been providing the highest level of training in sports massage for more than 20 years.

GRETB Training Centre celebrates fifty years

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

GRETB Training Centre marks its 50th anniversary in 2019. It has been at the heart of training apprentices and trainees in the west of Ireland since 1969.

Get fit and happy with The Kingfisher Fitness Club

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

We all know that exercise is good for us on a physical level ensuring we all stay fit and healthy. But did you know that exercise can also make you a happier person?

No need to wait for cross border healthcare

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

Are you over 50 and waiting for hospital treatment or surgery? There is no need to wait. You could receive treatment in Belfast at Kingsbridge Private Hospital under the EU Cross Border Directive.

The HSE operates a Cross Border Healthcare Directive entitling patients requiring surgery or treatment in the Republic of Ireland to avail of faster treatment across the border in Northern Ireland or any other EU state. Brexit will not affect this directive.

Wake up with make-up

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

Uniforms, lunches, gym bags, pick ups, drop offs — the list of things to think and stress about at this time of year goes on and on. Don't let how you look doing these things be another one for the list.

Dance and movement courses for over fifties in Galway

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

Do you like to dance in a group? To challenge yourself at your own pace? To express your creative side and learn new steps and movements? If this is you, go along and join Patrica Glynn at one of her upcoming courses.

Alleviating neck and shoulder pain by professional manipulation and acupuncture

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

Neck and shoulder pains are common complaints. Some people experience only neck pain or only shoulder pain, while others experience pain in both areas. Other associated symptoms can be headaches, numbness, tingling, poor sleep patterns, or more severe symptoms such as anxiety or depression.

Symptoms vary from person to person. While some lead relatively normal lives, others are unable to work and limited in their capabilities, which can particularly disrupt their quality of life.

The Ardilaun Leisure Club to celebrate twenty years today with members’ appreciation day

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

Located in a quiet suburb in leafy Taylor’s Hill with plenty of free parking, The Ardilaun Leisure Club as part of its 20 year celebration is hosting a barbecue for its members' appreciation day event today (Friday).

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