Focus on You - Adult Learning Event Engage’19.

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

If you are unsure of what study options to undertake, are currently unemployed or underemployed and seeking new opportunities, interested in upskilling and changing careers or just need some career advice – then Engage ‘19 is a great place to start. It focuses on you!

New year, new skill

Wed, Jan 09, 2019

The New Year has arrived and many of us have set goals and targets for 2019 which may include getting fit, going on a diet, or taking up a new pastime.

Young entrepreneurs inspired by Údarás na Gaeltachta companies programme

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

This year more than 750 transition year students are looking forward to taking part in Údarás na Gaeltachta’s Clár na gComhlachtaí, which encourages budding entrepreneurs in the Gaeltacht areas of Cork, Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Meath, Kerry, and Waterford to develop their own mini-enterprises and compete in a national final.

Learn to jive in January

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Tom Jive, who has taken Ireland by storm with his unique style of teaching, is bringing his skills to the west. Participants will be transformed from total beginners to confident dancers in four weeks.

Learn to jive to the music of Mike Denver, Derek Ryan, etc, and you will never sit down at a social function or wedding again.

Never stop learning — study part-time at GTI in 2019

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Galway Technical Institute is now taking applications across its range of part-time courses starting in January 2019.

Preparing for PAYE modernisation briefing

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

January 2019 will see a complete new approach in how payroll functions. GPA Solutions has designed a two hour PAYE modernisation briefing which explains these changes and outlines what it means for the employee, the employer, and Revenue.

Learn to dance sean-nós in Club Áras na nGael

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

The next term of sean-nós dancing will commence on January 29 in Club Áras na nGael from 7pm onwards. There will be a beginners class from 7pm to 8pm, and an improvers class from 8pm to 9pm.

Give the gift of a language this Christmas

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

Why not give the gift of a language this Christmas? Conradh na Gaeilge is running a special offer on all its Irish language course vouchers until the end of December.

Youth Academy at NUI Galway receives €250,000 gift from Merit Medical

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

The NUI Galway Youth Academy, an outreach programme aimed at high ability 9-12 year olds recently received a gift of €250,000 over the next six years from Merit Medical. Merit Medical is a leading multi-national medical device company with significant operations in Galway, employing close to 1,000 people. The gift was announced at the recent Youth Academy graduation ceremony which took place at NUI Galway recently.

Voice Over Casters for ‘Game Of Thrones’ and ‘Love/Hate’ comes to Galway for unique Workshop!

Tue, Nov 13, 2018

The truth is, Voice Over work is real. There are real opportunities for undiscovered voice talent. Voice Overs are heard on radio ads, tv ads, feature films, on-hold messaging, audio books, e-learning, animation, computer games, and so much more. Voice Over is everywhere.

SolidWorks - computer aided design parametric modelling course at the GRETB training centre

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

GRETB Training Centre is offering a 21 week course with four weeks in-company training starting November 12.

Become a nutritional therapist with CNM

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

Paula McMeel, a graduate of CNM (College of Naturopathic Medicine), has always been passionate about nutrition. "I wanted an accredited qualification that would allow me to practise as a recognised practitioner," she said. "So when I came across the nutritional therapy course at CNM I attended an open day. I signed up to study as I was amazed at the comprehensive content and the holistic approach to health. I was also drawn to the 200 clinical hours as part of the course.

Payroll is changing in 2019

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

January 2019 sees a complete new approach in how payroll functions. GPA Solutions has designed a two hour PAYE modernisation briefing which explains these changes and outlines what it means for the employee, the employer, and Revenue.

Arrive and jive

Thu, Nov 01, 2018

Tom Jive is teaching beginner four week jive courses in The Ardilaun hotel, Taylor’s Hill, Galway, this November. This is a wonderful opportunity to improve your dancing skills for the next social event or wedding you attend.

When it comes to education, what you already know really matters

Thu, Nov 01, 2018

EQUAL Ireland has a new offering of a part time BA degree in business, enterprise, and community development (accredited by AIT). A Galway and Westmeath information session will be held in the Maldron Hotel, Sandy Road, Galway, on Saturday November 17 from 9.30 am to 12.30pm.

NUI Galway announces comprehensive Open Day programme

Thu, Oct 04, 2018

NUI Galway has announced the full programme of events for its next CAO Open Day tomorrow Friday October 5 and Saturday October 6. Open Days are an excellent opportunity for prospective students, parents and families to explore NUI Galway’s courses, facilities and university life.

On-the-job TV production training with Gréasán na Meán Skillnet

Thu, Oct 04, 2018

Acadamh Ros na Rún is an exciting new training initiative, giving successful applicants a unique opportunity to develop their skills and train in a live set environment on TG4’s longest running drama series.

GMIT offers free course in food innovation and entrepreneurship

Thu, Oct 04, 2018

High profile entrepreneurs to deliver part-time course at the Galway campus

Galway Rural Development offers a wide range of courses in County Galway

Thu, Oct 04, 2018

Galway Rural Development (GRD) still has a number of courses being run throughout the county this autumn.

Cregal Art to host two free demonstrations this October

Thu, Oct 04, 2018

The team welcomes Lesley Price to Cregal Art to host a free card making demonstration on Saturday October 6 from 10am to 4pm. There will be lots of tips and techniques to update your card making skills

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