GMIT secures EU funding to develop food entrepreneur-focused rural economies

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

GMIT has been awarded funding for a unique project called Creating Entrepreneurs in Food, which aims to build food innovation and entrepreneurship-focused rural communities and economies in the west, and develop a model for Ireland and Europe.

Irish classes for adults at Conradh na Gaeilge

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

Register now for Conradh na Gaeilge’s Irish course for adults. Classes focus on conversational Irish and cater to all levels, and commence the week of Monday January 30.

NUI Galway to hold CAO information evening

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

NUI Galway will hold a special information evening for prospective students on Wednesday January 18 from 5.30pm to 8.30pm in the Arts Millennium Building. The event is aimed at mature students, Leaving Certificate students, and parents/guardians.

Sol y Luna Spanish classes for adults, children, and Leaving Certificate intensive preparation seminars

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

Due to the success of Sol y Luna's Leaving Cert classes the company is now offering a block of intensive revision seminars which will be available on a bi-monthly basis.

Bodhran Magic — a brilliant start to 2017

Thu, Jan 12, 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. The new year Bodhran Magic adult group courses are kicking off soon and running in the city centre.

Sean-nós dancing classes return to Club Áras na nGael

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

Club Áras na nGael’s popular sean-nós dancing classes will return at the end of January, under the expert tuition of Connemara sean-nós dancer Pádraig Ó hOibicín.

Happy New Year from the French Institute

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

This is the time of the year for les bonnes résolutions. Start 2017 by joining a French class in the pleasant environment of the well-established French Institute, Galway's very own French school, located in the Bridge Mills. The friendly staff are fully qualified, very experienced, and native; thus ensuring all students are immersed in an authentic linguistic and cultural experience.

Do you wish to take up a new language, refresh your school French, prepare for your holidays, or even plan a new life in France? Do you need to enhance your professional profile, avail of greater job opportunities, or develop your company’s potential on the French-speaking market? Or maybe your children would like to get a head start in French, or get good grades in their Junior or Leaving Cert examinations?

Free green training to support Galway’s youth into work

Wed, Nov 02, 2016

Young Galway jobseekers are now being offered the opportunity to up-skill for emerging environmental job opportunities through a free ECO-UNESCO initiative called Green Options.

Halloween school checks — exam and non-exam years

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Leaving Certificate Year
By now most students have, hopefully, settled into a pattern of homework and study. And, if not, then Halloween is definitely the time for parent and student to sit down and discuss plans.

Castle Ceilings training academy

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Castle Ceilings and Partitions Ltd in partnership with the GRETB and the CIF are recruiting for a free full-time day course with City and Guilds in interior systems.

Bodhran magic comes to Galway

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Rhythm is in all of us. All you need is the right inspiration to find it.

New after school initiative for teens

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Parents of young teens are often faced with a dilemma when their child starts secondary school. While the young person may be responsible enough to be left home alone, many parents are uncomfortable with a child coming home to an empty house.

The First Class Learning programme helping students achieve their potential

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

"This primary school student came to us struggling at maths and was not confident in his abilities. An individualized programme was devised to suit his needs and ability. Working just 10 minutes a day can make all the difference. 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."

Corrib Dance Academy launches new Saturday Beginners class

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Due to demand this year for Saturday classes, CDA has launched an additional Saturday morning class ballet class for beginners.

Large number of posts in European institutes

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

The European Union recently ended the derogation it had granted Ireland providing an adequate number of trained translators in the Irish language to take up posts in European institutes. The union has now announced that it will fill up to 150 posts in the near future so that the required translation of all documents in the Irish language is made available.

Upskill with a bookkeeping award (Sage 50)

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

GPA Solutions is delivering its manual and computerised bookkeeping course to provide learners with good basic knowledge of manual bookkeeping and the practical knowledge of the workings of Sage 50 software.

Kairos professional training diploma starts in November

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

Kairos therapy is a gentle approach to healing which clears all old emotional pain in a very gentle but powerful way.

Travel the world

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

Teaching English as a foreign language, or TEFL, is a popular choice among graduates who want to go travelling or people wishing to change career. "The most recognised TEFL qualification in the world is the University of Cambridge CELTA," says IH Galway director Mary Grennan. "The CELTA was the first ever TEFL course. It’s been in existence since 1962 when it was designed by the founder of International House, John Haycraft, so there’s a lot of history and intellectual knowledge there. Unlike other TEFL courses, CELTA tutors are highly qualified teacher trainers and each course is externally assessed by a nominated Cambridge assessor, who comes to the centre to assess each course we run. This makes the CELTA a highly reliable qualification that schools and universities worldwide can trust. For this reason, 87 per cent of the English language teaching positions advertised around the world request the CELTA qualification – and no other one."

Opportunities abound at St Mary’s College

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

St Mary’s College will hold an open evening this evening October 6 at 6.30pm. All prospective students and their parents are welcome to attend; the evening promises to be a showcase of what St Mary’s College has to offer, and what sets it apart from any other school in the city.

Considering your CAO 2017 application, courses, and costs

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

By now the majority of students have been given their own copy of the CAO Handbook 2017. This, along with the CAO website www.cao.ie, is a vital source of information, application procedures, and important dates. Keep it nearby at all times.

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