A career in sports massage therapy

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

The Institute of Massage & Sports Therapy has been providing the highest level of training in sports massage for more than 20 years.

Sol y Luna School of Spanish for primary and secondary students and adults

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Sol y Luna Language School in Galway has been serving students’ needs for the past number of years and the testimonials from both parents and students speak for how successful it is.

Spanish is the third most spoken language worldwide, and is gathering momentum in its popularity and importance as a foreign language option in secondary education. Past students have also enrolled with a view to gaining competence in practical Spanish skills for foreign holidays.

Speech and drama training — the key to natural self confidence

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

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.

Consider a career in make-up artistry

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

The International School of Make-up Artistry has been in business for more than 25 years, specialising in make-up artistry courses, from beginners to advanced levels. The school is constantly updating with cosmetic products and fashion trends. It offers a variety of full time and part time options.

Islam and Christianity — exploring new horizons of faith

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

In today’s post-modern, interdependent world where Muslims and Christians are increasingly living and working side-by-side there is a greater need to understand the faith of the religious other better, while avoiding misperceptions and confusion. This is necessary so that Muslims and Christians can appreciate the commitment each makes to serve God in a manner in which their conscience dictates, without diminution of their own faith and its role in God’s universal design.

Spanish classes start next week at the Spanish Institute

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

The new term at The Spanish Institute, starting on September 16, will offer a variety of Spanish classes to all ages and levels, from beginner to advanced. The new schedule of courses is available on the institute’s website www.spanishinstitute.ie and on its Facebook page Spanish Institute. The Institute also offers one-to-one classes, both face-to-face and online.

Adjusting to secondary school

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Moving from primary to secondary school can be a time of great excitement, but it can also be a time of worry and apprehension. Pupils go from being the most senior in their primary school to the most junior members of their secondary school. The early weeks of school are exhausting and in the first months many complain of being tired all the time.

GMIT to highlight Springboard+, part-time, and flexible courses at open evening

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

GMIT’s graduate and professional development office will host an open evening today (Thursday) on the institute's extensive range of part-time, Springboard+, and flexible courses available in both the Galway and Mayo campuses, commencing this month and January 2020. The evening will take place from 6pm to 8pm.

A career in sports massage therapy

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

The Institute of Massage & Sports Therapy has been providing the highest level of training in sports massage for almost 20 years.

NUI Galway launches new €13 million genomics data science centre

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

NUI Galway has officially launched a new SFI Centre for Research Training in Genomics Data Science at a conference this week. The NUI Galway-led centre has received €13 million in funding from Science Foundation Ireland to train 115 PhD students over the next seven years in the analysis of big genomic data sets, enabling them to take up future high-skills careers across the range of genomics applications.

Believe in your adult learning destiny with ICPPD

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

At ICPPD we are currently busy marketing and advertising our programmes due to commence at the end of September. I was thinking about the natural journey of personal and professional development in my own life, beginning with a personal development course and a programme on family studies from NUI Maynooth.

Spanish classes starting soon at The Spanish Institute

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

The new term at The Spanish Institute starts on September 16. It will offer a variety of Spanish classes for beginner, improver, intermediate, and advanced levels with courses available for children, teenagers, and adults. The new schedule of courses is available on the institute’s website www.spanishinstitute.ie and on its Facebook page. The institute also offers one-to-one classes, both face-to-face and online.

Spanish is spoken on five continents and is the official language of more than 20 countries. Even a basic knowledge of the language can transform your travel experience, and learning a language provides numerous professional and personal benefits.

Coláiste an Chreagáin, Mountbellew — a one-stop for all your education needs

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Are you finished secondary education and thinking about upskilling? Coláiste an Chreagáin could have a further education and training programme for you.

Women with new businesses encouraged to apply for ACORNS funding

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Women with new businesses or with developed business ideas should apply for support under the ACORNS (Accelerating the Creation of Rural Nascent Start-Ups) programme, said Fine Gael councillor Eileen Mannion this week.

Swimming is an essential lifesaving skill

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Everyone is capable of learning to swim. The team at Braemor SC have successfully taught the very young from three years of age to the more senior age groups to swim.

Having an experienced instructor in the water as well as on the side of the pool helps even the most nervous pupils overcome their fear of water and succeed in learning to swim.

Learn the tin whistle from a master

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Music — one of the great joys in life — is attainable and available through the internationally acclaimed teaching skills of Mary Bergin, widely acknowledged master of the tin whistle.

GRETB Training Centre to launch new and exciting courses at upcoming open day

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

The GRETB Training Centre open day will take place on Wednesday September 11 from 10.30am to 3.30pm. The open day is the ideal opportunity to visit the largest training centre in the west of Ireland. Learners can avail of day, evening, and Saturday courses, and apprenticeships.

Success for GTI students

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Galway Technical Institute, is the largest college of further education and training in the west of Ireland. It is now accepting applications for courses commencing this September. Visit www.gti.ie for an extensive list of full-time courses in GTI's 10 departments, including some exciting new study options for 2019/2020. Among the many new courses on offer for September are interior design and upholstery and restoration skills.

Autumn at The French Institute

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Parlez-vous Français? Take up, improve, or practise your French this autumn. The French Institute Galway offers a full range of classes for children (from age four), secondary school students, and adults, both daytime and evenings, starting the week of September 9.

The institute, established in Galway city for the past 35 years, is renowned for its excellent results among its Leaving Cert and Junior Cert students in particular. Secondary school students are guided and helped through their acquisition of French, both oral and written, with special emphasis on continuous assessment, projects, and exam skills.