Expert shares 10 budget-friendly decorating tips for renters

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

When you're renting a space, making it feel like home without breaking the bank might seem like a challenge, and with rent prices remaining high, budgeting for renters a high priority.

See the Northern Lights and much more in Iceland

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

If seeing the Northern lights is on your bucket list, winter is the best time of year to see them. The most convenient location with direct flights from Dublin is Iceland.

Leaving Certification results Coláiste an Eachréidh

Mon, Aug 28, 2023

1.  (Left to right) Culann Stevens, Adam Ó Cuinneagáin and Conor Mac Liam.

St Patrick’s National School

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

On January 15, 1827 two Patrician Brothers, Paul O’Connor and James Walsh, took up residence in Lombard Street and set up the Monastery School. The attendance on that first day was 300 boys, many of whom had little interest in learning because they were poor and hungry. So the Brothers set up The Poor Boy’s Breakfast Institute in May 1830. It continued seven days a week, 365 days a year for many years after the founders' time. The breakfast consisted of porridge with molasses or treacle, and during the Famine, they fed 1,000 boys every day. The ‘Old Mon’ became a vital cog in education in Galway.

Galway's new ballet school aims to make lessons accessible for everyone

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Ballet teacher Eilis Heneghan has been dancing since she was six years old, and her passion for ballet saw her qualify as an ISTD teacher during the pandemic. Now, she is bringing her love of ballet to children and teenagers in Galway through her dance school, Na hEalaí Damhsa.

Get ready for back to school with tips from Ireland’s top professional organisers

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

As the new school year beckons it can be hard to get back to a regular routine. The key is planning ahead.

Galway Childcare Committee launches newsletter

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Galway Childcare Committee is launching a new e-newsletter for parents and guardians. The newsletter will provide up to date information on the National Childcare Policy and Programmes, in addition to eligible childcare subsidies such as the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) and the Early Childhood Care and Education Scheme (ECCE). Information on local events and projects which may interest families, such as community garden events, library initiatives and beach school experiences, will also be provided.

Are you looking for a new job or a change in career? Maybe a Springboard course can help.

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Springboard courses are part of a fantastic Government initiative which offer free or heavily subsidised courses at certificate, degree and masters level, aimed at graduates, the unemployed, employed or those wanting to start their own business. Most of the Springboard courses are one year or less but there are some two year masters. Springboard courses are aligned with the National Framework Qualifications (NFQ) and are stackable, meaning that you can complete a certificate (Level 6) and or a postgraduate diploma (Level 7) and then progress onto a masters (Level 9). There are more than 250 Springboard courses being offered by universities across the country. These courses were designed to supply industry with specific areas of knowledge and expertise, particularly where there was a skills shortage. These areas include green skills, climate change, digital marketing, manufacturing, engineering and innovation.

Make the most of summer vegetables with a traybake

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

This traybake has every element of a flawless dinner, all baked to perfection in one roasting tin. Use new season Queens potato for the ultimate summer dish. Minimal washing up, maximum flavour – what’s not to love?

Improve your dining etiquette

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

When it comes to dining etiquette, there are a few golden rules we should all be aware of, and others we can keep up our sleeve for a more formal occasion. But as a society, have we forgotten the basics? According to Robert Bowe, Ashford Castle’s restaurant and wine mananger, being aware of proper dining etiquette can really add to the overall meal experience and even help people feel more comfortable in these types of social situations.

Hyperbaric Oxygenation: boosting immunity against recurring bacterial infections

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Recurring bacterial infections can significantly impact one's quality of life, leading to discomfort, weakened immunity, and a constant battle against persistent health issues. However, a promising solution has emerged in the form of hyperbaric oxygenation. This non-invasive treatment involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurised environment, which offers a range of benefits for both the immune system and overall well-being.

How to get the menopause and enjoy it

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Since its debut performance in early 2022, How to Get the Menopause and Enjoy It has become a runaway success – with 100 shows nationwide, entertaining more than 10,000 comedy fans, making it one of the most successful independent shows of recent years.

Baby swim and massage classes for baby and parent

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Baby swim classes are an ideal way to gently introduce babies to water, and have fun.

Lose two stone and keep it off

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

With total focus on fixing your metabolism, System 10 can help you transform your weight loss, energy, sleep, health and much more. A good metabolism is the foundation of everything you are. A good metabolism gets you burning more fat every hour, 24 hours a day. Nothing can beat it for results. It is your weight loss master switch.

Let Colourfence transform your garden this autumn

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

The holy grail of fencing is having a fence that will transform a garden for the better, but when it comes to maintenance, treating a timber fence can never be called fun.

Paint like a pro: how to paint your front door

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

As the focal point of your home’s exterior, your front door plays an important role in setting the tone for the rest of the property. Repainting your front door is a quick, easy and very doable way to instantly upgrade your home’s exterior. Read on to learn how to paint your front door.

New plan will see uptick in public service apprenticeships

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris and Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform Pascal Donohoe have this week launched the Public Service Apprenticeship Plan 2022-2025, which aims to grow the number of annual apprenticeship registrations across the public service, including local authorities, to 750 by 2025.

GRETB Training Centre launches new digital marketing course for retail

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

Are you interested in working in the dynamic and exciting, fast paced and ever-changing retail sector? GRETB Training Centre in Mervue, Galway has designed and is launching a new fully funded course in retail skills and digital marketing.

GTI launches new media production traineeship

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

Galway Technical Institute has announced the launch of its new media production assistant traineeship, based in the institute's Spiddal campus and commencing next month. This traineeship is for anyone with a real passion for film and TV, who hopes to build a career in the screen sector. The traineeship aims to produce the kind of technically and creatively multi-skilled individuals required in a rapidly developing industry.

Celebrate Heritage Week with a fresh take on classic Irish dishes

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

With National Heritage Week currently under way and running until August 20, people around Ireland are being encouraged to celebrate Irish culture and traditions. And what better way to celebrate Irish heritage than with comforting Irish food.

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