Find the right course for you at the International School of Make-up Artistry

Thu, Jun 07, 2018

The International School of Make-up Artistry is currently taking enrolments for its full time and part time courses.

MSc in Biomedical Science via distance learning/modular available at NUI Galway

Thu, Jun 07, 2018

The MSc in Biomedical Science (via distance learning/modular) is ideal for those interested in earning a master’s degree while remaining in employment. Developed for working graduates of engineering, technology, or science who wish to upskill or change career direction, this flexible programme allows you to complete your degree in two to six years.

Calling all graduates of St Patrick’s National School

Thu, Jun 07, 2018

On April 1, 1954, 941 boys marched from the Bish National School, Nuns’ Island, and from the Old Mon in Market Street to their ultra-modern bright new school, St Patrick’s, which was situated at the corner of Lombard Street and Bridge Street. The new school was built on a site which had been the location of the Shambles Barracks, which was occupied by the British army for many years up until 1909.

The woman at the end of the table

Thu, Jun 07, 2018

Shortly before midnight on February 18 1946, the cargo ship The Moyalla steamed into Galway Bay. It was a foggy night. The Galway pilot, Coleman Flaherty was watching the approach of the ship from the bothareen at Barna waiting for the ship to signal for a pilot. Unusually she steamed along without requesting any.

People of the Tribes: Meet Cian.

Thu, Jun 07, 2018

Hi, my name is Cian Waters. I'm from Craughwell Co. Galway. I like hanging out with my friends and playing soccer on the local astroturf. I really love Galway, it's a nice place to live, very safe, the people are extremely nice. It's also a very cheap place to live compared to Dublin which is a bonus. I'm here on the N59 selling Strawberries and planning on going to Formentera, Spain later in the summer.

Roses – a Who’s Who

Tue, Jun 05, 2018

If you’re tempted to give roses a try after reading last week’s Gardenwise, or indeed to expand your collection if you’re already a rose grower, it might be useful to talk about the different kinds of rose plant you’ll find available if you visit your local garden centre. I really do believe that there’s a rose for every garden and would hate to be without them. One of my favourite things in summer is to cut a few blooms for the house, often plonking them informally into a jam jar or drinking glass and leaving them where I can inhale their heavenly scent.

Maths help for primary and secondary school students

Thu, May 31, 2018

There is no doubting the importance of mathematics in everyday life. It is used in developing reasoning, creativity, abstract and spatial thinking, problem-solving, and communication.

One day courses in Sage 50 accounts and Thesaurus Payroll

Thu, May 31, 2018

GPA Solutions is delivering a one day accounts course in Sage 50 in Galway on Wednesday June 13. This one day course aims to provide participants with an overview of Sage 50, with a view to maintaining debtors and creditors ledgers, including emailing invoices, statements, remittance advices, and processing electronic payments. Learners will prepare monthly accounts, bank reconciliation, and file VAT returns with ROS.

This course is ideal for learners who would like an introduction to computerised accounts and also for those who are currently working with Sage 50 and wish to build on their existing accounting skills.

MSc in biomedical science via distance learning/modular available at NUI Galway

Thu, May 31, 2018

The MSc in biomedical science (via distance learning/modular) is ideal for those interested in earning a master’s degree while remaining in employment. Developed for working graduates of engineering, technology, or science who wish to upskill or change career direction, this flexible programme allows you to complete your degree in two to six years.

NUI Galway launches new part-time course in politics and society for secondary school teachers

Thu, May 31, 2018

NUI Galway’s Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development, in conjunction with the School of Political Science and Sociology and the School of Education, has announced the launch of the Higher Diploma in Arts (politics and society) due to begin in September 2018.

Flavours at Flannery’s

Thu, May 31, 2018

In Galway, most of the hotels can be divided into two types. The first kind have been built in recent years as result of the economic boom, largely run by professional management companies whose brief is to merely keep the business afloat and get 'heads in beds'. Flannery's is the other sort of Galway hotel — part of the landscape and the fabric of life in the city east area, providing employment and welcoming guests from Ireland and many parts of the world since it first opened in 1969.

Indulge in traditional afternoon tea this summer at Hotel Meyrick

Thu, May 31, 2018

Hotel Meyrick, long recognised as the home of the perfect afternoon tea in Galway city, has introduced a new traditional afternoon tea menu for the summer months.

Get fantastic results with EirLite counselling & weight loss clinic

Thu, May 31, 2018

It has been more than a year since independent Cambridge Weight Plan consultant Vivienne Cummings opened the doors to her counselling and weight loss clinic, EirLite. Since then, she has served clients in Galway and Mayo and is now expanding the EirLite team.

Slimming her way to a healthier, pain-free life

Thu, May 31, 2018

Emma joined Slimming World 18 months ago, within that time she has transformed her relationship with food, gained a support network, and has lost over two stone.

Choosing a bed that is right for you

Thu, May 31, 2018

Many of us will suffer a bout of back pain at some point, and if you are one of the unlucky ones, you will find that the state of your bed will quickly become a priority.

A good bed, providing correct support and comfort, has an important role to play in relieving and preventing back pain. Here are a few tips from Better Bedding on choosing the correct bed.

Huge savings at the EZ Living Furniture summer sale

Thu, May 31, 2018

EZ Living Furniture, Ireland’s leading retailer of quality furniture and home accessories, has announced the start of its 2018 summer sale.

Free home consultation service from Spellman TBW

Thu, May 31, 2018

Spellman TBW offers a free home consultation service, helping you to bring some focus and clarity to your home improvement project.

Create storage and space in style with N17 Superstores and Rauch sliding wardrobes

Thu, May 31, 2018

The Rauch sliding wardrobe collection is now available at N17 Superstores, allowing customers to design a free-standing wardrobe to meet their individual storage needs. Wardrobes can be designed to complement an existing bedroom or to complete the design of a new bedroom.

The thrills of a theme park holiday

Thu, May 31, 2018

If your idea of holiday fun is looping round rollercoasters, then get ready to strap yourself in for endless theme park thrills at a variety of locations within easy reach of Europe's biggest and best rides. Whether it is feeling the magic of Disneyland® Paris, the awesome rollercoasters at Tivoli World near Benalmadena, or the wild PortAventura in Spain, Corrib Travel has hotels and apartments that are perfectly placed close to Europe's best theme parks!

The Jes Leaving Cert class of 1968

Thu, May 31, 2018

It is interesting to meet someone again after a long period of time, especially someone with whom you spent five days a week for about six years, but that is what school reunions are all about. People will have inevitably aged and may have gained bellies, more wrinkles, their hair greyer than before, or maybe have no hair at all, so there is often a little tension mixed with the expectation of meeting them again. But the end result is generally delight at reviving old friendships, at the renewed camaraderie, at all the nostalgia, the memories of sporting occasions, the sharing of photographs and, of course, the stories about particular teachers. Indeed, some who were slogged or mistreated by teachers may use the reunion as a kind of revenge. Inevitably, some stories will have taken on legs — “The older we got, the better we were”. The reunion is also an occasion to remember colleagues who have died in the interim.

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