Skills to compete - CompTIA Network with online tutor support and workshops course with GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Build your career in network administration with a 10-week online course starting on February 21. This online self-directed course will have one online workshop per week through a learning platform with a tutor. The tutor will provide online support for the other three and a half days.

Clonberne Central School and Kilroe National School named county winners in Someone Like Me national art competition

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Clonberne Central School and Kilroe National School are celebrating being named junior and senior county winners respectively in the prestigious national art competition, Someone Like Me. They will join more than 40 other schools to compete for the much sought-after national title at an online national awards ceremony to be held on Thursday February 3.

Start your TV and Film Production career with TG4 and Atlantic Academy course

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

TG4 has launched a 14-week intensive television and film training and skills-based programme. This practical programme, delivered by Atlantic Academy, in association with Gréasán na Meán Skillnet and the National Talent Academy Film & TV Crew Hub, will showcase practical and creative skills and will equip participants with the ability and appetite for an exciting career in the rapidly growing Irish TV and Film sector and will include a four-week work placement.

Why people choose to bet on sport online

Wed, Feb 02, 2022

For the average sports fan, as well as following their clubs’ fortunes in the new season and keeping tabs on any international fixtures which are taking place during a specific weekend, the option to place a few wagers on sports events is an attractive proposition.

How Galway lost the Clifden railway

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

It is probable that if the coastal route had been chosen for the Clifden railway, rather than the Oughterard/ Maam Cross way, the line would still be viable today. The idea of the so-called ‘Balfour lines’, proposed by an enlightened chief secretary for Ireland, Arthur J Balfour, and given the go-ahead in the 1889 Light Railways (Ireland) Act, was to give far-flung towns and communities access to bigger markets, and to grasp the benefits of employment and opportunities.

Soccer in Salthill

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

The game of soccer in Salthill really began with Christy Gilbert. He formed a club in the early 1940s called Salthill Crusaders and they played for several years with some success. Some of the players associated with the club were Harry Lupton, Donal Murray, Frank Lydon, Arthur Stephens, Brendan Collins, Tommy Stephens, Billy and Leo Shaw, and Donie Kelleher.

The role of Pilates in keeping your back fit and healthy

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

I understand that the thought of doing any type of exercise at all when you are in some form of pain might seem a little scary and worrying. You don’t want to run the risk of making it any worse in case it turns into an injury and puts you out even longer. But I would like to put your mind at ease and let you know that just because your back is causing you issues right now, you don’t have to keep yourself stranded on the sofa until you wake up one day to find it has magically disappeared.

New research reveals link between weight loss groups like Slimming World and increased ‘mental toughness’

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

A new study has revealed that that people who are supported to lose weight in a group environment such as Slimming World not only lose more weight, but can also increase their ‘mental toughness’ compared to those who go it alone.

Lose up to two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

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.

Your last interaction of the day

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

The time you spend with your spouse right before you drift off to sleep is arguably the most important interaction you will have all day.

Spring acting classes with Anam Productions

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

Anam Productions (formerly Galway Actors Workshop) has announced in-person, face-to-face, spring acting courses for beginners and improvers.

Cavan Institute – college focused, work ready

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

Cavan Institute continues to go from strength to strength offering more than 70 post Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses to students from all over Ireland.

Trevi Fountain the holiday attraction with the best luck, survey shows

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

BY DECLAN VARLEY
The Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy stands as the most popular location to visit for good fortune this year with a popularity score of 9.5 out of 10 - 90% higher than the average of 5 out of 10.

Book your long-awaited holiday with Fahy Travel

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

As Ireland opens up again, so does the world. Fahy Travel is the one-stop agent to help you plan the perfect family holiday.

New personal and professional development course for young people seeks applicants

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

DEEP, an exciting new course for 18 to 24-year-olds, aimed at improving personal and professional development, is being offered by GRETB in County Galway.

O’Brien’s Bridge

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

The Parliamentary Gazetteer of Ireland was published in 1845 and stated that, “The old, or west bridge, over the main current of the Galway River, was built in 1342; and till the erection of the new bridge [the Salmon Weir Bridge, built 1819] was the only passage from the eastern districts of the county to the great peninsulated district of Iar-Connaught. In 1558, a gate and tower were erected at its west end; and afterwards, another gate and tower were erected in its centre; but these were long ago entirely demolished. About 42 years ago, the bridge was thoroughly repaired on its north side, and was pronounced by architects to be strong; but it soon experienced the effects of the neglect which are so generally apparent in the town; and in consequence of dilapidated parapets, narrow carriage-way and the utter want of side-pavements and of lights, it was, a few years ago, a rather hazardous means of crossing a deep and impetuous river on a dark night.”

‘I met Mary Hynes at the cross of Kiltartan - and fell in love with her there and then…’

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

One of the attractions for WB Yeats, when he was considering buying the old Norman tower at Ballylee, was that the surrounding countryside echoed with stories of Antoine Ó Raifteiraí (1799-1835), the blind minstrel, who frequented the south Galway area.

Get college ready with St Anthony’s & Claddagh & St Jarlath’s Credit Unions

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

With St Anthony’s & Claddagh and St Jarlath’s Credit Unions' new student current account you will have instant access to your money with a globally accepted Mastercard® debit card, a mobile app, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Fitbit Pay, and best of all, there is free day-to-day banking for students. You also get access to Priceless® Cities, a programme available exclusively to Mastercard cardholders, which provides access to unforgettable experiences in the cities where you live and travel.

UCD — a University for All

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

UCD continues to rank in the top 1% World-wide of higher education institutions. Since 2017 UCD is No1 in Ireland for Graduate Employability. It is one of Europe's leading research-intensive universities and ranked No 1 in the US News & World Report's Best Global University Rankings 2020.

Studying English and Media Studies in NUI Galway

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

The BA in English and Media Studies in NUI Galway is an engaging arts degree that provides students with an enlightening approach to the study of literature and culture. This course consists of the study of both Media Studies and traditional English Literature offerings.

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