Mountbellew students through to finals of Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

Four transition year students from Holy Rosary College, Mountbellew have qualified for the national finals of the Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition, taking place this month. Their final presentation and interview is due to be held on April 15 via Hopin conferencing.

#MoreThanSchool campaign wants to hear how Galway students feel about returning to school

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

The Ombudsman for Children wants to know how students from Galway feel about going back to school and what school means to them. A year after schools closed for the first time, and with the phased reopening of schools under way, the #MoreThanSchool campaign is a chance for students to have their say.

International early childhood experts to address GMIT virtual conference on outdoor play

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

GMIT Mayo and the Children and Young People’s Services Committee, Mayo, will host a two-day virtual conference on March 26 and 27 on the theme of outdoor play, titled “Leave No Stone Unskipped”, for educators, parents, students, researchers and policy makers.

GMIT welcomes report promoting consent and preventing sexual violence in higher education institutions

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

GMIT welcomes the publication by THEA of the PROPEL Project Report “Promoting Consent and Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Institutions” and supports the call for further funding, increased resources and robust policies and procedures at national and institutional level to help Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) address the challenges.

How you can forge a career with the Marine Institute

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

In 2021, the Marine Institute is profiling our people, sharing their study and career paths, the work they do at the Marine Institute and the important contribution their work delivers.

Knocknacarra pupils are Galway’s Global Goal Getters

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

The work of pupils from St John the Apostle NS, Knocknacarra, is being showcased in the new Our World Irish Aid Awards online magazine, Global Goal Getters, launched this week.

St Nicholas’ Parochial School now enroling

Thu, Mar 11, 2021

St Nicholas’ Parochial School is currently taking enrolments for the academic year, 2021/22.

Coláiste Cholmcille, Indreabhán

Thu, Mar 11, 2021

Tá Coláiste Cholmcille, Indreabhán, atá faoi phátrúnacht Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna na Gaillimhe agus Ros Comáin, ag glacadh le hiarratais ó scoláirí do rang na chéad bhliana don scoilbhliain seo chugainn, 2021-’22. Is féidir an fhoirm iarratais a íoslódáil ó shuíomh idirlín na scoile, www.colaistecholmcille.ie, nó ríomhphost a sheoladh chuig [email protected], nó is féidir glaoch ar an scoil ag 091 593119 chun foirm iarratais agus pacáiste eolais a fháil.

GTI Awarded Erasmus+ accreditation and excellence label

Thu, Mar 11, 2021

GTI has been awarded accreditation and the excellence label under the new Erasmus+ Programme.

NUI Galway student nurses raise €2,000 in homeless appeal

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

NUI Galway student nurses have put their best feet forward and raised more than €2,000 for homeless services after clocking more than 500km on the roads.

New online art appreciation course at National Gallery of Ireland

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

The National Gallery of Ireland will host an online journey through the centuries in Cities and Suburbs: Life, Leisure and Landscape, a new art appreciation course beginning on March 30.

Online Irish language groups for young people

Thu, Feb 25, 2021

Ogras runs Irish language youth clubs online for two age groups - seven to 12 year olds, and 13 to 19 year olds.

GTI – leading the way in further education

Thu, Feb 25, 2021

Galway Technical Institute (GTI) is once again leading the way in further education with its launch of an exciting and dynamic suite of courses commencing in September 2021.

NUI Galway virtual open day to showcase opportunities for postgraduate studies

Thu, Feb 25, 2021

NUI Galway will hold its annual spring postgraduate open day on Tuesday, March 2, from 11am. The virtual event is open to the public and offers the opportunity to explore the more than 400 taught and research postgraduate programmes enrolling in 2021.

New book teaches sustainable development goals through drama

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

A new book which marries teaching drama to young people with the issues of sustainable development, environmentalism, and climate change, has been launched.

Consider postgraduate and adult education with St Angela’s College this September

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

St Angela’s College, Sligo, has offered a range of postgraduate and adult education programmes over the years and 2021 will be no exception. In fact, the college has further developed some programmes to be delivered completely online, opening them up to an international audience, while other programmes will continue to be delivered using a blended learning approach, allowing students to meet and work with their peers in a timetabled structure to suit everyone.

“Our postgraduate and adult education programmes have been designed in such a way that those with busy working lives or family commitments can study at their own pace,” explains Amanda McCloat, college president. “Our blended learning model means that from time to time, students get to meet and interact in a safe classroom setting, something we feel is also important when learning at any level - it can be a chance to share ideas and network in familiar circles.”

Mountbellew students secure place in national finals of F1 in Schools competition

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

A team of six transition year students from Holy Rosary College Mountbellew have qualified for the F1 in Schools national finals 2021.

St Pat's now enrolling for September 2021

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

St Patrick’s Primary School is now enrolling boys and girls for September 2021 for all classes from junior infants to sixth class.

St Pat’s is one of the longest established primary schools in the city. Founded by the Patrician Brothers, St Pat’s has provided a stellar education for many families in Galway city for generations. Traditionally, many pupils progress on to St Joseph’s ‘The Bish’ secondary school. While the ethos is Catholic, the school welcomes and values all children, regardless of religious beliefs or backgrounds. It is an inclusive, happy school, with a dedicated staff who embrace diversity and respond to the individual needs of pupils. St Pat’s embraces a holistic approach to education, placing equal emphasis on developing healthy minds and bodies.

Skills to Advance online with GRETB

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) has launched an online course in customer service aimed at employers wishing to upskill workers during the lockdown.

Special offer from the Herbal Study Academy

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

The Herbal Study Academy currently has a special offer - order the academy's foundation herbal medicine course and get the colour therapy course and healing course for free.

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