Galway accountancy students are world’s best

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

Two Galway students have reason to celebrate after finishing first in Ireland, and the world, in their accountancy exams.

University of Galway information evening to showcase upskilling opportunities for adult learners

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

As part of its annual information evening for adult learners, University of Galway is outlining a new suite of courses to support people looking to upskill in response to evolving industry needs, including a new diploma series in advanced manufacturing.

Grow your future with horticulture training in Galway

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

Are you passionate about working with plants, the outdoors, and building a career in a hands-on environment? National Learning Network (NLN) Galway is now enrolling for its two-year Level 4, QQI accredited Horticulture course - a programme designed not just to teach, but to support and empower.

InspireLAND art and animation camp

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

Inspireland art and animation camps for eight to 18-year-olds are temples of creativity for young creatives of all levels of ability. Your young artists will learn new skills while developing their existing ones. They will meet new friends and find themselves among like-minded young people. They will find their tribe.

Galway girls shine at Technovation pitch event

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

Fourteen students from Archbishop McHale College in Tuam made a debut at the Technovation Ireland Regional Pitch Event (RPE) at AMD’s Headquarters in Dublin, marking the school's first-ever participation in the international tech entrepreneurship competition. After 12 weeks of after-school sessions supported by Teen-Turn, the students pitched a series of creative, socially minded apps they coded themselves, including a standout Irish language learning app that earned praise for both innovation and relevance.

ATU and Tuam business launch new Agri-Business Management scholarship

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

ATU and Tuam based business, Cormac Tagging, launched a new Agri-Business Management Scholarship in the Mountbellew campus. This initiative aims to support students entering the Agri-Business Management programme (AU 606 / AU506) in the coming academic year 2025/26. This scholarship of €3,000 provides meaningful financial support to incoming first-year students and serves to ensure students feel encouraged and supported throughout their studies at ATU.

Leaving Cert 2025: Exam survival guide for students – and parents

Wed, Jun 04, 2025

Know the exam schedule, review subject requirements and get there on time

Final countdown: four practical tips for exam week success

Thu, May 29, 2025

With State exams just days away, here are four practical ways to support your teenager and help them feel calm, confident, and prepared in the week ahead.

Important 2025 Leaving Cert and CAO dates

Thu, May 29, 2025

During May: The Central Applications Office (CAO) change-of-mind facility opened, enabling applicants to amend, or list for the first time, their course choices. Candidates get a statement of application record online in the correspondence section of their CAO account, before the end of May, listing all details supplied by applicants to date. Applicants must inform the CAO immediately if they do not receive this record, or if there are any errors on this form.

Grow your future with horticulture training in Galway

Thu, May 29, 2025

Are you passionate about working with plants, the outdoors, and building a career in a hands-on environment? National Learning Network (NLN) Galway is now enrolling for its two-year, Level 4, QQI accredited Horticulture course - a programme designed not just to teach, but to support and empower.

Whether you're just finishing school, have a health issue, are looking for a new direction, or getting back on your feet after a life set-back, NLN offers personalised support every step of the way. Their inclusive approach supports individuals with mental health challenges, autism, learning difficulties, or disabilities to gain practical skills, confidence, and qualifications that lead to real opportunities.

University of Galway - Adult Learning Information Evening

Mon, May 26, 2025

The Centre for Adult Learning & Professional Development are hosting their annual Information Evening on campus on Wednesday June 18th, 2025 from 5.30-7.30pm in the Human Biology Building.

The CAO Statement of Application process and SUSI grant

Thu, May 22, 2025

While I would advise all Leaving Cert students to focus on their exams now, it is important that all students who have applied to the CAO before February 1 and are hoping to complete a level 6-9 course this year, are aware of both the CAO statement of application process and the SUSI grant scheme.

Celebrating apprenticeship in Galway and Roscommon

Thu, May 22, 2025

In 2024, more than 300 apprentices graduated across Galway and Roscommon. On Friday, May 10, Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) was delighted to host 106 of these apprentices to officially mark their graduation.

Five tips for parents of Leaving and Junior Cert students

Thu, May 22, 2025

As the Leaving and Junior Certificate exams approach, households around Galway can start to feel pressure. While students are doing the hard graft, parents/guardians play a key role too. Here are five tips to help your teen through the exams.

Helping your children prepare for exams

Thu, May 22, 2025

“What ifs?” are currently peppering many of the conversations between worried children, who will be sitting their Junior or Leaving Certificate examinations next month, and their families.

Summer courses at the French Institute for adults, secondary school students and children

Thu, May 15, 2025

Would you like to make the most of the long summer days while learning, refreshing or practising your French?

The French Institute is running summer courses starting on May 19. It offers courses for adults at all levels, from beginners to advanced, and a choice of morning or evening classes. The courses last for six weeks, two hours a week. They will end on the last week of June, just in time for an enjoyable holiday in France perhaps?

Seven study tips for Leaving Cert and Junior Cert students in your final preparation

Thu, May 15, 2025

Alan Glynn, Galway Study Academy
The Leaving Cert and Junior Cert exams are just around the corner, and now is the time for students to focus on effective, structured revision. This final period can make a big difference through smart, consistent effort. Here are seven study tips I would recommend to help:

Galway students perform original songs for Biodiversity Week with Music Generation Galway City

Thu, May 15, 2025

In celebration of Biodiversity Week 2025, young musicians from three Galway city primary schools will present original songs inspired by nature, biodiversity, and climate action. The performances are part of Music in Nature, a creative music project delivered by Music Generation Galway City and supported by Galway City Council

Now in its third year, Music in Nature was developed by musician educators Caroline and Colin Stanley with Music Generation Galway City, and is run in collaboration with Radharc na Mara Mervue School, Mercy Primary School, and Castlegar National School. The project engages students in weekly workshops exploring environmental themes through songwriting, performance, and musical collaboration.

Top ten tips for effectively managing the final stages of your Leaving Cert journey

Thu, May 01, 2025

With just over five weeks until the start of the Leaving Cert, it is time to make the best use of your time to help alleviate stress, get organised and maximise your study strategies so that you can manage your time effectively for these last few weeks. Here are my top 10 tips to help you prepare in the five weeks leading up to the exams.

ATU New Frontiers applications are now open

Thu, May 01, 2025

ATU New Frontiers provides €22,500 funding, mentoring and support to develop your new business. The programme is now taking applications for phase one of the three-phase programme.

Thinking of starting a business? You have the right idea or the right business that you want to get off the ground. So, what’s stopping you?

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