Plan your ‘I Do!’ at The Lodge at Ashford Castle Wedding Showcase

Mon, Sep 11, 2017

With a stunningly beautiful location, overlooking Lough Corrib in the pretty village of Cong, award-winning food and stylish interiors, The Lodge at Ashford Castle makes for a truly exceptional wedding venue.  At their wedding showcase on 8th of October 2017, The Lodge at Ashford Castle are inviting brides and grooms-to-be to take a closer look at how the hotel could make their dream day a reality and one lucky couple could even sail away with a dream honeymoon.

How To Plan A Great Themed Party

Mon, Sep 11, 2017

There’s nothing better than a themed party: it gives people a chance to celebrate things they’d never usually think of, to dress up, and you can have them for any occasion. They work especially well for hen parties! The downside? Themed parties take a lot of planning time and preparation – however, if you know what you’re doing, it can be a really fun process. Here's our advice for the perfect themed party:

Plan ahead to get your Garden Working

Mon, Sep 11, 2017

As another Irish summer (no irony intended!) draws to a close it’s time to take stock of the space outside your home and consider whether it’s pulling its weight and working for you. With a bit of luck you can continue to enjoy golden late summer afternoons outside for several weeks to come. Calm, dry, sunny weather at this time of year allows you to soak up a little more warmth from the sun before the dark days of winter.

Professional cookery course offers excellent career options

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

If you have an interest in food and would like to work with food now is the time to do it. There are currently up to 5,000 vacancies for qualified chefs in Ireland. The Irish International Hotel and Catering School can help to get you on the right track to start your career. It offers a full-time and part-time Level 5 QQI major award in professional cookery. Both programmes include a six-week work placement which in the majority of cases leads to a full time job or the opportunity to progress to the Level 6 programme.

The IIHCS has established itself over the last 10 years as one of the west’s premier providers of third level education, specialising in full time professional cookery and business administration at QQI Level 5 and 6 major awards. Each programme can be completed in one year and is accredited by QQI.

John Conneely English Classes now enrolling

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

For 28 years John Conneely English Classes has been an important part of students’ lives in Co Galway and Co Clare, helping them to maximise their grades in both the Leaving and Junior Certificate examinations.

Upskill at Georgina Price College of Beauty

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

The Georgina Price College of Beauty Therapy is currently enrolling for its autumn 2017 schedule of classes. The full time CIDESCO course will be commencing this September. The college now has limited availability on this very prestigious course and is currently taking appointments for interviews.

Bodhran Magic — a brilliant course

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

Rhythm is in all of us. All you need is the right inspiration to find it. If you have always wanted to play music but do not know where to start, or you are already playing but do not know how to take your playing to the next level, now is the time.

New Spanish classes starting soon at The Spanish Institute

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

The new term at The Spanish Institute starts on September 18 and will offer a variety of Spanish classes to all ages at a variety of levels, from beginner to advanced. The new schedule of classes is available on the institute’s Facebook page and website.

Bridge classes for beginners

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

Bridge is said to be the Rolls-Royce of card games, offering the suspense of poker and the excitement of athletic sports in a social setting. It is enjoyed by millions of people all over the world due to its unending variety. It is the most stimulating, most intriguing, most fascinating, and most challenging of all card games. Each deal has some quality of strangeness providing enjoyment, laughter, and sheer entertainment.

Do not waste those winter evenings

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

Now is the time to motivate yourself and start a course that will enhance your knowledge and add to your skillset. Enhance your career options, adapt to changes in the world of work, or simply get the old brain cells working again. Lifelong learning is very much a part of the world we live in today.

Are you looking for care work but need a QQI qualification?

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

The healthcare sector in Ireland has witnessed significant changes in the past 10 years, increased regulation now means carers and healthcare workers are required to obtain FETAC/QQI accredited courses to work in the care sector. HealthSET is an accredited healthcare training company in Galway and Ennis, run by nurses, which specialises in a range of QQI Level 5 healthcare courses.

Courses for all levels at the School of Make-up Artistry

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

The International School of Make-up Artistry spans more than 30 years, specialising in make-up artistry courses, from beginners to advanced levels, constantly updating with cosmetic products and fashion trends. The college offers a variety of full-time and part-time options.

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre wins Private Language Provider of the Year 2017

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, a Department of Education recognised training institute, now in its 30th year of business, is a quality school with Cambridge Exams Centre recognition, EAQUALS, Quality English, ACELS/QQI, and FETAC accreditation.

Opportunity for Galway businesses to avail of Skillnets funded management development and skills development courses

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

Galway Executive Skillnet provides subsidised training opportunities to local businesses which range from computer skills, including Solidworks 3D modelling, to management development. Course fees are greatly reduced with Skillnets funding. Upcoming courses include management development; training delivery and evaluation (formerly Train the Trainer); professional coaching skills; health and safety representative; warehouse/logistics skills; manual handling instructor; and CompTIA network and Solidworks essentials.

Speech and drama training — the key to natural self confidence

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

Speech and drama classes are rooted in encouraging students to develop a love of literature, poetry, and drama, and improving their standard of communication through the spoken word. The Garvey School of Speech and Drama works at developing students' self-confidence and a broad range of essential life skills that will support them in the future.

Registration morning at Croí na Gaillimhe

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

Croí na Gaillimhe will holds its biannual registration morning on Tuesday September 12 from 9.30am to 12.30pm.

Have you thought about a career in treating chronic pain and sports injuries?

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

With a qualification in sports massage and neuromuscular physical therapy you can set up your own private practice, work within an established clinic, work with football teams, athletes, or become the resident therapist in one of the growing number of health clubs and personal training centres that are becoming so popular nationwide.

Learn Irish with Conradh na Gaeilge

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

Ar mhaith leat feabhas a chur ar do chuid Gaeilge? Tosóidh ranganna in Áras na nGael ón 18 Meán Fómhair. Cuirfear ranganna ar fáil ag an mbunleibhéal, meánleibhéal agus ardleibhéal. Déan teagmháil le clárú agus rang oiriúnach duit féin a aimsiú.

Open day at the French Institute

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

The French Institute Galway will hold an open day on Saturday September 9 from 11am to 4pm at the historic Bridge Mills. Its director Brigitte Demay O’Carroll and her staff of qualified native teachers will be in attendance to answer your questions. Free assessment tests can be taken on the day.

‘My son has progressed from a lower D grade to a level A grade’

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

When this primary school student enrolled with First Class Learning he was struggling at maths and was not confident in his abilities. An individualised programme was devised to suit his needs and, working for just 10 minutes a day, after 18 months work, this student had progressed from a lower D to an A level grade. His confidence was restored and he was ready to tackle maths concepts that were new to him.

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