Brain boosting lunch boxes

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

High sugar and simple carbohydrate snacks and lunches have a negative impact on a child’s learning and development in school. Try adding the following foods to your children's lunchboxes to support their overall development and help them to stay focused and attentive throughout the day.

Galway Grinds Academy offers the most affordable grinds in Ireland

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Galway Grinds Academy is a specialised Irish, French, and English grinds school providing weekly Saturday tuition for students from second to sixth year, from as little as €10 per grind at its city centre location at 45 Dominick Street. In the newly refurbished academy, state of the art technology is used to enhance the key concepts in each lesson. Students can avail of grinds in the challenging subject areas of Irish, French, and English.

Get your business to stand out from the crowd

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

The Local Enterprise Office Galway, which is responsible for fostering business start-ups and developing existing micro and small businesses, has launched its new autumn schedule of training courses. These business focused one-day workshops cover a range of areas, from marketing your business both online and offline to managing your business finances.

Galway Rural Development brings Learning for Life Roadshow countywide

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

The Galway Rural Development SICAP team began the autumn Learning for Life Roadshow this week with workshops on CV preparation and interview skills, as well as an interesting line-up of information on apprenticeships, job opportunities, and free training courses available throughout County Galway. Members of the public are welcome to this free event, in particular people who are currently at home or not in the work force.

New Spanish classes starting next week at The Spanish Institute

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

The new term at The Spanish Institute starts on September 18 and will offer a variety of Spanish classes for beginner, improver, intermediate, and advanced levels. Courses are also available for children and teenagers, including Junior and Leaving Cert preparation.

Who am I? Understand yourself, discover your own potential and the path to your progress

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

In order to live a satisfying life we simply have to be ourselves and live in accordance with how we are made. Then we will be able to make free choices, live true to ourselves in our relationships, and experience more meaning and satisfaction in what we do.

Bodhran Magic — a brilliant course

Thu, Sep 14, 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.

West End Star comes to Galway to direct

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Performing Arts School Galway (PASG) has announced that Michael Southern, West End star, will be travelling to Galway to work with its students and direct Just the Ticket, which will take place in the Town Hall Theatre from November 23 to 25.

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

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

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

Release your child’s creativity with Beechmount Art Studio

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Get your young artists creating this autumn with art classes at the award winning Beechmount Art Studio, only 20 minutes from Galway city.

Arrive and jive is coming to Galway

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

A new addiction has been sweeping the county, regularly gathering crowds of up to 200 who get together to rid themselves of their two left feet, and it's called the Tom Jive four week beginner jive course.

Holiday and Honeymoon Expo – don’t miss out

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Fahy Travel and Corrib Travel will host Galway’s first Holiday and Honeymoon Expo on Sunday September 24 in the Salthill Hotel from 12 noon to 5pm.

Why you should visit Malta

Tue, Sep 12, 2017

With Malta capital city named a European Capital of Culture for 2018, it's no surprise that the Mediterranean island has plenty of events and activities to shout about in the coming year.

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.

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.

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