Upskilling opportunities available from GRETB

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) has launched a number of highly funded business courses, which are available online to employers and employees to help upskill staff and provide relevant and valuable skills for todays workplace.

Apply now for all PLC courses at GCC

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

Galway Community College (GCC) is now taking applications for all its Level 5 and 6 QQI accredited further education courses. Applications for all courses can be completed on www.galwaycc.ie, where information about modules, course qualification, progression opportunities, and fees can be viewed. Each course page has the email address of the course coordinator, who can be contacted to get more specific information about your preferred area of study. All courses are full-time, usually four days in college with one day on work experience in local businesses and industry.

Galway restaurants honoured in Michelin awards

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

By Una Sinnott
Three Galway restaurants are among the recipients of the new Michelin Green Star award, which recognises leadership in sustainable gastronomy.

Bacon, eggs, and spinach pies — the ultimate comfort food

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

These bacon, eggs, and spinach pies are a really tasty breakfast dish. Add some crusty bread, or potato wedges and salad, for a great lunch or dinner.

Registration for The Big Grow 2021 is now open for primary school teachers in Galway

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

Schools may be closed, but innocent and GIY are calling on teachers to sign up for free food growing classroom kits to welcome children back when the doors are open again.

Five things to do to carry through real change and transformation

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

I see a lot of people who have great intentions throughout the year, start something with vigour, and then it fades out over time. However, we see other people who break through and succeed in making real change. Why is this? Why do some people have a breakthrough and others do not?

If you look at Operation Transformation or Biggest Loser there are key things that the winners follow that we can apply to have real change and transformation in our own health and fitness.

Progressive therapies for pain relief at the Crane Clinic

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

Acupuncture, which originated in China, has been scientifically proven to be very effective to relieve most types of pain and is now used in hospitals and specialised pain clinics in Europe, the USA, and Australia.

Essential physiotherapy service remains open to treat bladder and bowel incontinence

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

Aoife Ni Eochaidh, chartered physiotherapist, provides face to face, phone, and video call physiotherapy for pelvic floor muscle treatment for bladder and bowel incontinence from her clinic in Suite 14, Bon Secours Consultant Clinic in Renmore. She also treats sexual dysfunction, prolapse, post-natal pelvic conditions, and osteoporosis. People can choose to have their pelvic physiotherapy consultation by regular phone call, Zoom, WhatsApp, etc, or to attend in person. Patients can get a referral from their GP or self-refer.

Enhance your kitchen this new year with vibrant colour

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

The arrival of a new year can see us all hoping to add a little extra colour to our lives and what better place to start than in the kitchen.

Make your dream home a reality with Komandor

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

It is an exciting moment when you receive the plans and renders of your forever home. But you still have a journey ahead before you can finally turn the key and move in.

Household chores can burn staggering number of calories

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

If you are running a busy household you will know that a daily gym session can often drop to the bottom of the priority list.

G Conboy Electrical — open for business

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

G Conboy Electrical, a Galway institution, is remaining open during the current Level 5 restrictions and is offering a call out service to repair appliances. Its New Road location is open for business, providing a walk-in service for clients' home appliances, and has a large supply of spare parts including elements, pumps, motors, and belts. Manager Jacqui Conboy says the staff are looking forward to seeing their regular and new customers.

The university man, the Headford ambush, and the 'Day of Rage'

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

For most of December 1920, Thomas Hynes, quartermaster of the Galway IRA, was in Queen’s College Galway - today's NUIG - hiding from Crown forces, sleeping on top of bookshelves, and assisting in the making of grenades.

Irish language classes at Áras na nGael

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Are you looking to start the New Year with a new hobby? Why not start now and book your place on one of the Irish courses from Conradh na Gaeilge, and join a growing group of people, including Ryan Tubridy and Imelda May, in reclaiming your language.

Spring Irish language classes at Áras na nGael are tailored to your needs, with a course for complete beginners, a refresher course for those who are slightly rusty, and intermediate classes for those who would like to advance to the next level with their language learning.

Ciorcail comhrá on Zoom

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Conradh na Gaeilge's weekly ciorcal comhrá will start once again on Thursday January 28. The ciorcal comhrá is suitable for Irish language learners at every level. It is a relaxed environment for you to practice your cúpla focal in the evening time.

GOAL creates online education resource to enable global citizenship

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Irish humanitarian aid agency GOAL will today launch its Global Citizen’s Journey, an education resource supporting young people in Galway to learn about their role in making positive change for a sustainable future in their local and global communities.

Six tips for completing your CAO application

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

One of the most important tasks a Leaving Certificate student will need to do this month is complete the CAO application form. The closing date for CAO applications is February 1 at 5.15pm.

Creativity at the heart of course offerings at NUI Galway

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Galway is a city of the arts, with our unique culture and natural landscape creating the type of environment for the arts to flourish. Creativity is omnipresent in Galway, and at NUI Galway, creativity is embraced and championed in many different ways including in the undergraduate courses that are offered.

How to choose the right college courses

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

How do I pick the right list of course choices?
Selecting the correct college programme after leaving second level education is a major challenge for any student.

Personalised career coaching available through IWA's Ability Programme

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Irish Wheelchair Association’s Ability Programme is a free service supporting young adults with physical disabilities who want to improve their job-seeking and employability skills. The aim of the programme is to provide holistic, person-centred, coaching to enable a person to become an independent jobseeker or employee. The programme offers one-to-one support to help participants develop their own step-by-step career progression plan. It is open to people aged 18 to 29 years living anywhere in the Republic of Ireland.

A person-centred approach will be used to support each Ability Programme participant, with a detailed career progression plan developed to bring participants closer to the labour market. One-to-one career coaching, group training sessions, and confidence building will also be provided.

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