The sky is the limit with finance, study now at GCC

Thu, May 26, 2022

With industry change driving demand for talent across the accountancy and finance industry in Ireland, employers are finding themselves continuously in need of the right graduates to help them meet their business objectives. Employers have experienced skills shortages and competition is high for talented professionals, causing a spike in salary offers, particularly within accounts support, payroll, and credit control. If you have an aptitude and passion for finance or accountancy, the Level 5 financial technology skills course is for you.

International House Galway offers free English classes

Thu, May 26, 2022

Would you like to join a free English course? This course from International House Galway is 100 per cent free and you will receive a certificate of attendance at the end. There is a €10 sign-up fee, waived for Ukrainian students.

Would you like to join a free English course? This course from International House Galway is 100 per cent free and you will receive a certificate of attendance at the end. There is a €10 sign-up

Thu, May 26, 2022

Logistics and distribution relates to the movement of goods from sourcing, storage, and transportation from the point of manufacture to the consumer. Delivering products and services at the right time, right place, right cost, and at the right quantity and quality is at the heart of logistics and distribution, and in any sector, efficient deliveries, customer responsiveness, and cost efficiency are key competitive priorities for businesses.

With globalisation, Brexit, and the increasing interconnectedness of markets, companies need employees that have the capability to import and export products, meet the company’s internal needs and those of their clients. Logistics is regional, national, and global and graduates are in demand in all sectors that rely on delivering goods to customers in a timely manner.

Galway schools are top of the class in national science competition for randomised trials

Thu, May 26, 2022

Three Galway primary schools have been named top of the class in a national competition showcasing randomised trials.

Perfect pork chops

Thu, May 26, 2022

This recipe from Bord Bia is a great way to serve pork chops in summer, with tomatoes and aubergine plus cheese to make a filling family meal.

A feast for the senses at the Olive Tree Kitchen

Thu, May 26, 2022

The Olive Tree Kitchen at Wildlands in Moycullen has launched a new menu for the summer season. This spacious, light filled, restaurant offers the best seat in the house with a panoramic view of the park’s ziplines and aerial trekking courses, set on over 20 acres of mature woodland, just 10 minutes from Galway city.

New wellness retreat unveiled at Monart Destination Spa

Thu, May 26, 2022

A brand new complete mind and body escape has been created by the spa therapist experts at Monart Destination Spa in Co Wexford. The Monart Wellness Retreat is now available as a two-night residential stay or as a day visit at this five-star destination spa.

“Our wellness retreat incorporates a complete overhaul for mind and body, allowing our guests to completely escape and recharge," said Monart spa manager Amy Kenny. "We have taken into consideration the stresses and pressures of modern living and the impact that this can have on mental and physical health. The programme is designed to offer a complete reset through the delivery of meditation and yoga classes and techniques, professional tailored spa treatments, and above all we set the scene for total relaxation.”

Barcelona-Girona flight from Shannon is just the ticket

Thu, May 26, 2022

The summer season has gotten off to a sizzling start with the inaugural service to Barcelona-Girona taking off from Shannon Airport recently.

The legend of the last battle in Connemara

Thu, May 19, 2022

During the war of Independence the West Connemara IRA brigade, under the command of Petie McDonnell, was an effective and disciplined force. It had moved its headquarters to the Muintir Eoin residence of Pádraic Mór Ó Máille, a two-storey farmhouse, backed by rock and heather covered hills, which stood on a small rise, along the Maam to Leenane road. It offered commanding views of the Maam Valley.

One hundred years ago this week…

Thu, May 19, 2022

John Henry Foley was one of the greatest artists this country produced in the 19th century. He was a world famous sculptor who was commissioned to produce many public works in different parts of the world including Galway. The statue he produced here was of Lord Dunkellin, a 2.5 metre high bronze on a polished Peterhead red granite base which stood on two steps of Aberdeen granite about 20 yards inside the main gate into the Square. ‘In none of the great works which have given him world-wide celebrity has he shown more genius and skill than in the present instance where, with only the slender assistance of a photograph, has he been able to produce the faithful likeness.’

Atlantic TU MSc programme named Best Masters in National Education Awards

Thu, May 19, 2022

Staff in Atlantic Technological University (ATU) are this week celebrating a win at the Education Awards 2022, where the university's two year Master of Science in design and innnovation was named Best Masters Programme.

CELTA is your ticket to an exciting career as a teacher of English

Thu, May 19, 2022

With so many TEFL courses to choose from these days, it can be hard to decide what the best option is for you. If you are struggling to decide, ask yourself these questions.

Summer camps return to the Kingfisher Club

Thu, May 19, 2022

The Kingfisher Club summer camps are back this year with an action-packed summer sports camp in Kingfisher NUI Galway and exciting swim camp in Kingfisher Renmore for boys and girls aged between four and 13 years. The summer camps provide a fun, exciting, and safe way for your child to spend the school holidays this summer while making new friendships and unforgettable memories.

An exam survival guide for Leaving Cert students and parents

Thu, May 19, 2022

It is normal for examination students to feel stressed coming up to the written papers. Here are some simple tips that can help you to dial down the anxiety levels.

Get ahead in maths or English this summer with Kumon

Thu, May 19, 2022

Summer offers a marvellous opportunity to start developing your child’s skills in English or maths. With only 20 minutes of daily study, the individualised programme designed for your child builds study skills while establishing the robust academic foundation for further advancement.

Croí webinar to discuss living well with heart failure

Thu, May 19, 2022

Are you, or a loved one, living with heart failure? Join Croí, the Heart and Stroke Charity, and leading experts, for a webinar to learn how to manage this condition. This free webinar takes place online using Zoom on Thursday, May 26, from 7pm to 8 pm.

Expert guest speakers on the night include Dr John Barton, heart failure consultant, Galway University Hospitals; Emer Burke, advanced nurse practitioner (heart failure integrated care), Galway University Hospitals; and Ian Burnett, who is living with heart failure and will share his patient perspective. Special guest moderator on the night will be Aiste Štaraite, a heart failure patient and chair of the Global Heart Hub Heart Failure Patient Council, of which Croí is a founding affiliate.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Thu, May 19, 2022

Skin cancer is now the number one most diagnosed cancer in Ireland. As part of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, top Irish skin expert Eavanna Breen wants to remind people of the importance of protecting your skin from the sun, as the summer fast approaches.

Step into a slimmer you this summer

Thu, May 19, 2022

For many of us, this summer will be the first time in three years that we have had a proper sunshine holiday. If you would like to lose weight and hit the beach feeling fitter and healthier, local weight-loss expert Maura O’Connor, from Slimming World, shares her top tips on how making small changes now can get you on track for a slimmer summer.

Do you need help finding the perfect chair?

Thu, May 19, 2022

A comfortable one is the simple answer, but this question is a bit more complex as thoughtful consideration is needed to be given to the particular needs of the individual, to find the right match. Sometimes our loved ones may be at a “classic” age, and we want to make life just a little bit easier for them.

Here are some important things to consider before getting a chair for a loved one.

Light up your home with a splash of red

Thu, May 19, 2022

The story goes that in 1832, when JMW Turner found his painting Helvoetsluys exhibited side by side at The Royal Academy with John Constable’s The Opening of Waterloo Bridge, he was not prepared to be upstaged. To redress the balance between his watery-toned seascape and Constable’s richly coloured work, he strode into the gallery, added a red buoy to the centre of his painting, and walked out. Outraged, Constable is said to have remarked that Turner “has been here and fired a gun.”

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