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.

Dream big and you will get to where you need to be

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

Have you always dreamed of a career working with children, but are not sure what path to follow? Current Portobello Institute student Frankie Cullen is about to start her third year in the BA (hons) in early childhood studies, but starting out a few years ago when she was doing her Leaving Certificate, she was not sure how to go about achieving her dream.

Learn Irish Sign Language in class or online with Sign Language Courses

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

Sign Language Courses celebrates the Deaf community and is pleased that Irish Sign Language or ISL is well on its way through the Seanad political stages (achieved three of five) toward achieving formal recognition. This will put the language on equal footing with Irish and English and will have legal and formal positive effects on how information is disseminated, circulated, and on how accessible formal and informal technologies such as television will be experienced, with increased number of programmes subtitled and interpreted by sign language. Services and social life in general will become more accessible. The organisation encourages the non-deaf community to participate with the Deaf community so that they may experience its culture and appreciate ISL.

Galway Grinds Academy offers the most affordable grinds in Ireland

Thu, Sep 07, 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.

Galway Rural Development brings Learning for Life roadshow countywide

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

The Galway Rural Development SICAP team launch the autumn Learning for Life Roadshow this week with details of 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 workforce.

Celebrate the 2017 festive season with a Christmas party at the iconic Hotel Meyrick, in the heart of Galway city

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

The g Counter cafe and deli, based in Wellpark Retail Park, caused quite a lot of excitement when it opened back in 2013 and almost instantly found its groove. The pared back, open plan, neighbourhood style café, reminiscent of New York's trendy Meat Packing District, proved popular right from the start. It was our very own Big Apple dining experience without the airfare, offering an exciting mix of food in a casual and contemporary dining space. Next to the back door of the g Hotel and directly across from the Eye Cinema, it scored extra brownie points with its plentiful free parking.

The original menu of oversized deli sandwiches, salads, soups, rotisserie chicken, and hot signature dishes soon had queues forming at the door. Club sandwiches on soft pillowy brioche buns; chorizo with melted cheese and roasted red peppers on sourdough; crusty bread piled high with herbed rotisseire chicken served on wooden boards lined with pretty greaseproof paper flew out from the kitchen. They boasted a great hotdog with good bun-to-sausage ratio, and other highlights were the spicy wings and the extensive brunch menu with a comprehensive selection of eggs — poached, scrambled, and fried, Benedict-ed, and Florentine-d.

Counter culture

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

Overlooking Eyre Square, Hotel Meyrick is the home of Christmas in Galway city centre, and the ideal location for a Christmas party or get-together. With three unique event spaces including the beautiful Connemara suite, the magical Hotel Meyrick serves up a feast of festive experiences with delicious food, exceptional service, and lively entertainment. This is a truly beautiful venue, never more so than over the Christmas period. It is full of atmosphere and right in the heart of the city.

Enjoy afternoon tea at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

An exciting new afternoon tea has just launched at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway, served in the recently-opened Coopers Bar & Lounge overlooking Lough Atalia.

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