Music opportunities for current and future generations is striking a major chord in Galway

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Imagine if every child and young person in Ireland could grow up as part of a community where they could experience inclusion, creativity, diversity and empowerment through music.

Learn more about PLC courses

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Post Leaving Cert courses (PLCs) are specialised courses designed to equip students with practical industry specific skills. PLCs are usually one to two-year module based programmes provided by schools and further education colleges nationwide. Some PLCs offer a placement (work experience) in the specific industry relating to the course.

It is free to apply to any PLCs and students can apply to as many courses as they wish. However it costs €40/€50 to accept a place. PLCs are available in many towns where there is no university, thus allowing students to remain in their locality while obtaining a Level 5 or Level 6 PLC qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). For many students who feel they are too young or not ready to attend university immediately, PLCs are a great way to test out modules which they have never studied or to learn new skills, increasing their employability. For example, there is pre-university law (Level 5) PLC available in Ballina, a pre-university engineering (Level 5) PLC available in Westport and a pre-nursing PLC (Level 5) in Castlebar. With more than 1,900 PLC courses nationwide, there really is something for everyone.

Irish classes for all levels at Áras na nGael

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Do you want to learn a new language, or even just to get back into the swing of it? Áras na nGael is offering Irish language classes this summer.

Ski season 2023/2024 now on sale

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Fahy Travel offers a great selection of snowboarding and skiing holidays across the best ski resorts worldwide.

Create your dream home with Cherrymore Kitchens and Bedrooms

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Are you building your dream home? Thinking of renovating? Don’t get stressed and frightened by all the current debate on price increases, materials shortages, and poor service – Cherrymore Kitchens and Bedrooms is here to save the day and help you get your project completed on time, on budget, and to a top quality finish.

HYDE Bar rolls out new drinks trolleys for customers

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

If you’re looking to elevate your next group outing, why not go all out at HYDE Bar? The upscale Galway venue is now offering sleek and elegant drinks trolleys for customers to book, making it the ideal accompaniment to a group gathering, hen party, or special occasion.

HYDE Bar’s drinks trolleys are the latest stylish offering from the chic city centre spot for those seeking to elevate their experience in the heart of Galway.

Prevent boring lunches with SuperSub’s Mighty Meatball

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Mamma’s meatballs never tasted as good as the newest feature in the SuperSubs menu at Supermacs, balancing delicious meatballs, Chipotle mayo and fresh veggies, it’s a great way to liven up your day.

Celebrate the best of Irish food at Dillisk on the Docks

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

The global consensus for some time now is that chefs across Ireland have been setting new standards in cooking, and nowhere is this more evident than at the Harbour Hotel in Galway city. The hotel’s bar and restaurant, Dillisk on the Docks, is part of this movement, pushing outstanding creativity in the kitchen.

Survey reveals links between cost-of-living crisis and healthy living

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

New research led by Slimming World, the UK and Ireland’s largest weight-loss organisation, has revealed that the cost-of-living crisis is making it more difficult to make healthy food choices.

Five ingredients have never tasted so delicious

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Elevate your mid-week pasta dinner with this simple yet luxurious recipe, starring M&S truffle soft cheese and best-in-season purple asparagus.

Perfect parties and events at The Arches Hotel, Claregalway

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

If you’re looking for somewhere to host your next party, family gathering or corporate event, The Arches Hotel in Claregalway might be well worth checking out. Owned and operated by the Dunleavy family, the team at the Arches are past masters at putting on a top show.

Daniela Magnetti opens new physical therapy clinic

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Daniela Magnetti, an experienced and CORU-registered physical therapist, has recently opened a new clinic in Galway city centre, just off Eyre Square. She has spent over a decade in private practice, providing personalised care to clients across Galway and Mayo. Daniela is originally from Galway and she takes great pride in treating the community she grew up in.

Research finds quality of life can be improved for Alzheimer’s patients

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

After 20 years of research into the role of nutrition for eye health, a team at Nutrition Research Centre Ireland (NRCI) has discovered an exciting link between nutrition for the eye and nutrition for the brain.

With an ageing population, it is estimated that around 150,000 adults in Ireland will experience symptoms of dementia by 2045. While there are many different types of dementia, defined as a deterioration in memory, thinking and behaviour, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form.

Heart health

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

The human heart is a muscle, about the size of your fist. Each day, your heart beats around 100,000 times. This continuously pumps five litres of blood around your body through a network of blood vessels, your circulatory system. This delivers oxygen and nutrients to all parts of your body to help your organs and muscles work properly. Your blood also carries away unwanted carbon dioxide and waste products.

Ireland’s Remedial Therapist of the Year lives in Galway

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Galway-based massage therapist Giada Labrecque has been named Ireland’s Remedial Therapist of the Year for 2023 in the Travel & Hospitality Awards.

Join System 10’s six-week programme and lose 14lb of body fat

Thu, Apr 20, 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.

Reduce and eliminate symptoms of long Covid

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

A growing number of people continue to experience long-term symptoms of Covid-19, known as long Covid. Symptoms include breathlessness, fatigue, brain fog and other immune system issues. Hyperbaric oxygenation has been identified as a positive treatment for long Covid, allowing people to regain their quality of life.

Hyperbaric oxygenation increases the amount of oxygen that enters the bloodstream and helps reduce inflammation and improve the body’s ability to heal itself. Studies have shown that hyperbaric oxygenation helps to reduce and eliminate symptoms associated with long Covid.

‘Ghosts should be laid peacefully to rest, and wrongs righted’

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Week VI
The alleged mastermind for the Maamtrasna murders was pointed out to Harrington. When he met this mysterious man he was coming out of one of his fields, bent under a big 'brath' of grass.

Aidan Heffernan, a sporting champion

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Aidan was one of 13 children born to John and Lena Heffernan who lived in 143 Bohermore. John was originally from Lower Salthill and worked in the ESB. Aiden went to school in St Patrick’s and later to Moneenageesha.

Transition year: is it a good idea?

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

by Euan Palmer,
TY Coláiste an Eachréidh, Athenry

TY Coláiste an Eachréidh, Athenry

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