Galway City Yoga Festival next month

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

The Galway City Yoga Festival will take place in Knocknacarra Community Centre on September 10 from 9.30am to 6pm.

Water Babies autumn term

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Water Babies' autumn term of classes starts at the end of August. The term runs for 10 weeks with weekend and weekday classes held in Oranmore, Ballybrit, Salthill, Newcastle, Athenry, and Claregalway.

Water Babies is run by Jamie and Lisa Cobbe and currently teaches some 850 babies and toddlers every week in Galway, Mayo, Limerick, and Sligo.

Quality furniture at An Siopa Troscan, Moycullen

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

See the full range of quality Irish manufactured suites at Siopa Troscán, Moycullen, where all the suites can be made to order. The full range of styles covers everything from contemporary to traditional. Pictured is the Roisin suite now €1,949 (was €2,499).

Customers who require orthopaedic support are also catered for, with custom made orthopaedic chairs available. Siopa Troscán also offers a choice of density foams available on all suites. Suites can be customised to order by individual customers to meet their own requirements and all fillings and cushions are of the highest quality, fibre-filled, duck down, and meet all fire safety standards and regulations.

Ionad Cultúrtha an Phiarsaigh, Connemara – a very special place to visit this Heritage Week

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Ionad Cultúrtha an Phiarsaigh, Conamara, was one of the Government’s major capital projects at the centre of the Historical Reflection strand of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme. This new visitor centre on the site of Pearse’s Cottage was launched in November last year and it has been received exceptionally well by both tourists and the local community.

Azamara Club Cruises – small luxury cruise line

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Are you looking for a cruise but do not want the large ships? Azamara ships are not too big (you never feel lost). And they’re not too small. With a capacity of 686 guests each, the two mid-sized ships — Azamara Journey® and Azamara Quest® — are just right.

Stay longer. Experience more.

Bohermore pubs

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

This happy group of people were photographed in Doherty’s Pub in Bohermore in the 1960s. Those in the back row are, left to right: Kevin Molloy, Luke Doherty, Mrs Doherty, Jim Tierney, and Tom Turley. Second row: Kevin Doherty also known as ‘Doc’, John “Texas” McDonald, Tom Redmond, Joe McGuire, Frank Reilly, Frankie Reilly junior, Tommy Cahill, and Jimmy Nally. In front are Frank Cassidy, Water Lane (with the pint glass), Joe Fagan with the darts, and Jimmy Connolly.

The poet who went mad on Inishboffin

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

In 1959 the poet Richard Murphy renovated the black-sailed Ave Maria, a traditional Galway hooker, which he used to ferry visitors to Inishboffin, and for a day’s fishing. Over the years the poet, the boat and the magnificent landscape attracted a flotsam and jetsam of humanity, many of a literary kind.

Exam Helpline open to support Leaving Cert students

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Are you uncertain about your Leaving Cert results and what they mean for you? The Exam Helpline 2017, provided by the National Parents’ Council Post Primary (NPCpp) and sponsored by eir and the Irish Independent, is open offering confidential advice, information, and support to students receiving their results.

Young Scientist organisers call for an early approach to meet increasing demand for STEM graduates

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Organisers of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, have suggested that Ireland needs to take an early, more rounded, approach to fostering an interest in STEM with students. This comes as this year’s Leaving Cert results show an increase, under the new marking scheme, of student securing top level marks in STEM subjects such as physics, chemistry, biology, technical graphics, and maths.

Information, Education and Training Supports Expo in Claremorris

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

The Education and Training Working Group of the Mayo Local Community Development Committee are organising an Information, Education and Training Supports Expo in the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, on Thursday, August 31, from 10am to 1.30pm. The aim of the Expo is to provide adults with information on the wide range of training and educational opportunities as well as information on the various supports and work placement programmes available to them. At the Expo there will also be workshops on self employment and returning to education and training.

Discover a rewarding career in sports massage and physical therapy

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

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

Autumn courses at Galway Arts Centre

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Galway Arts Centre, 47 Dominick Street, is now enrolling participants for upcoming autumn workshops. Beginning in September, GAC is offering evening and daytime classes in writing, painting, photography, theatre, and more.

Autumn at the French Institute

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Parlez-vous Français? Take up, improve, or practise your French this autumn. The French Institute Galway offers a full range of classes for children (from age four), secondary school students, and adults, both daytime and evenings, starting the week of September 11.

Leaving and Junior Cert tuition at the Galway Study Centre

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

The Galway Study Centre at Mill Street is now taking enrolments for the new term starting in September. Classes take place after school, in the evenings, and on Saturdays.

USI issues accommodation advice for new third level students

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) congratulated Leaving Certificate students on receiving their results yesterday, urging important next steps to be taken after celebration.

Our Lady’s College Galway introduces new PLC QQI Level 5 award in childcare

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Applications are now being accepted for Our Lady's College QQI Level 5 award in childcare. The course will commence this September in the college's Newtownsmith campus and is designed to facilitate learners who wish to care for young children in a variety of settings or who wish to pursue further studies.

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

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

The International School of Make-up Artistry spans more than 30 years and boasts a 100 per cent success rate for all its students.

John Conneely English Classes now enrolling

Thu, Aug 17, 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.

The focus has always been on teaching students to understand the questions asked and to format answers to the questions.

Study QQI Level 5 and 6 courses in Galway Community College

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

The PLC Further Education College in Galway Community College offers QQI Level 5 and 6 courses commencing in September. These are full time courses, offered in six specialist departments: social care; business, IT and secretarial; graphic design and motor technology; film, music, and theatre; sport; and science.

Doing a PLC course has many advantages for students who may not fully know their preferred area of study and it also acts as a viable route to higher education courses. GCC's link with GMIT allows Level 6 students to progress their studies entering at year two. A PLC course offers practical training for students, with smaller classes and expert tuition, with work experience in local businesses.

New after-school facility to open in Woodquay

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Waterside After School centre, which is based at St Nicholas' Parochial School in Woodquay, is a new after school facility opening in September in the heart of Galway city centre.

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