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).

The beauty of lifting weights at Me2UFitness

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

If you feel beautiful on the inside - comfortable in your own skin - you ooze confidence.

Corrib Travel top ten winter destinations

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

Now that the children are back to school, it is time to start planning some winter sun holidays. The advice from Corrib Travel is, as always, book as soon as possible.

Tips to stay healthy this autumn

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

It is fair to say that weather wise, August 2019 will not be remembered fondly. Rain, rain, and more rain seems to be the only forecast for the month and it seems September will not be getting any better.

ANCO, fifty years a-growing

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

The year 1967 saw a great change in Galway as the industrial estate was being developed as a result of the Government’s decision to designate Galway as a development location, a place which would be the commercial, financial, educational, health, social, and administrative centre of the region. The IDA was buying land and building factories in anticipation of attracting industry to the county. It is a measure of its success that within two years, on Monday November 10, 1969, ANCO (An Comhairle Oiliúna) opened a new training centre on the estate.

Aran people astounded by French habits

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

‘Them French are queer, I don’t understand them at all. They will give good money for snails and frogs. My young fellow got a bottle of cognac for a bucket full of snails.’

Brown Thomas Galway to launch Autumn Winter 2019 collections at Charity Fashion Luncheon

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

On Sunday 8th September, Brown Thomas Galway will launch the exciting new Autumn Winter 2019 collections with a fashion show luncheon in partnership with charities Croí, National Breast Cancer Research Institute and Rosabel’s Rooms. The event will take place in the beautiful five-star surroundings of Glenlo Abbey to raise vital funds for these charities.

People of the Tribes: Meet Michelle.

Tue, Aug 27, 2019

I'm a Leitrim lass living in Galway! It's my second home now and this city has always been good to me so I try to be good to it! I love having the Atlantic right beside me and take advantage of that every day be it hitting the prom or getting into the sea itself ( when I'm feeling brave! )

In Praise of the Raise

Tue, Aug 27, 2019

As the multi-tasking debate continues – does it make you an extra-productive, capable achiever or leave you a mindless, burnt-out wreck? – you have to admit that things that multi-task (objects as opposed to people) absolutely rock. A mobile phone moonlighting as a torch? Nifty. Storage that doubles as a seat? Don’t mind if I do. A spork? I haven’t personally had the pleasure, but I’m sure they’re extremely useful. Whether space is tight or it’s just appreciation of good design, we all like things that work hard for us.

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