Bring the family to Killarney this autumn

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Killarney is bursting with fun, exciting and affordable opportunities for children and teenagers to explore nature this autumn-winter.

Cruise the fjords of Norway

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

A Norwegian fjords cruise is one of the more popular and picturesque ways to explore the stunning natural beauty of this dramatic coastline.

A lightweight champion for anti-ageing

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

A supercharged gel moisturizer, Kiehl’s Super Multi-Corrective Soft Cream, works to address the seven signs of visible aging in oily and combination skin types, making it the perfect introduction to an anti-ageing routine.

Inis Meáin to celebrate the blackberry this weekend

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Inis Meáin will celebrate the blackberry harvest this Saturday with Féile na bPuiteachaí, a festival named for the islanders’ unique Irish word, puiteachaí, which is used on Inis Meáin instead of the more commonly heard word for blackberries, sméara dubha.

A toast to autumn: The Gallery Cafe in Gort unveils exciting new menus and an autumn wine shop

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

This autumn, let The Gallery Cafe in Gort be your destination for memorable culinary experiences that capture the essence of the season, with the launch of enticing new evening and brunch menus, alongside the debut of its wine shop.

Are parents getting the wrong advice about food allergies?

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Are parents getting the wrong advice about food allergies? That’s the question safefood posed as it issued guidance for new parents as part of the #EUChooseSafeFood campaign.

Affordable fertility care from Thérapie Fertility

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Since opening its doors in July 2021, Thérapie Fertility have been committed to changing the face of fertility care in Ireland, through its mission of affordable and accessible care for all. It was therefore of huge importance to the whole team to participate in the first ever public funding model by the Irish Government.

Consumers may be overpaying for health insurance

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

The Health Insurance Authority is offering free health insurance comparisons to encourage consumers to review their health insurance plan, stating that research reveals that 61 per cent of people have never switched plans.

Rentokil issues gull warning for urban and coastal areas

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Rentokil has issued a warning for urban and coastal areas, specifically concerning gulls, during the remaining weeks of the breeding season, which runs from March to September.

Bring your garden indoors this autumn

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Bring your garden indoors this autumn to protect vulnerable plants during the colder months ahead. You can also use indoor plants to brighten up your home over winter, and even grow some herbs indoors.

Clay pigment and plaster inspire Neptune’s versatile seasonal shade

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

With the change of the seasons and the temperature drop that comes with autumn, it's time to focus on interiors and how we can make the most the space in which we will spend the winter.

'My daughter found this course very beneficial and would highly recommend it'

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

CruinnTeo offer an intensive three-week Leaving Cert Irish course (June 4 to 21 2024) for students entering fifth year or sixth year in September 2024. Daily classes at the University of Galway from 10am to 1pm will be delivered to a maximum of two class groups, and early reservation is advised.

Start your new career in graphic design with GRETB

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

GRETB Training Centre will offer a visual design with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator course, commencing Monday, November 6.

Coláiste Éinde - Supporting students to reach their potential

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Coláiste Éinde is a co-educational, voluntary secondary school situated on Threadneedle Road, Salthill. The school caters for boys and girls from First Year to Leaving Certificate, including an optional Transition Year programme.

Galway and Roscommon ETB welcomes funding announcement

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Galway and Roscommon Education Training Board welcomed Senator Seán Kyne, on behalf of Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris, who unveiled the allocation of funding for two vital projects managed by the Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB). The Petersburg Outdoor Education and Training Centre in Clonbur and the GRETB Training Centre in Mervue, Galway, are set to benefit from the latest wave of capital investment under the Further Education and Training (FET) Strategic Infrastructure Upgrade Fund.

Kumon celebrates ten years in Galway at special awards ceremony

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Three students reached the highest academic achievement of the Kumon programme at the 10th anniversary awards ceremony held in the Menlo Park Hotel on Sunday.

Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board formally appoints Tom Grady as new chief executive

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

The board of the Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB) has announced the formal appointment of Tom Grady as the chief executive (CE) of MSLETB. This decision reflects Grady’s outstanding leadership and dedication during his tenure as acting chief executive since 2018.

Students urged to apply for €500 grant

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris is encouraging students to take advantage of new student supports as it emerged only one in four of those eligible has applied for a €500 grant towards their contribution fee.

Enjoy a rewarding career in counselling

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

I remember on that first day of the introductory course... fear, excitement, and as our tutor started to speak about ideas in counselling, I felt such resonance, and knew in that moment that I had started on an adventure of a lifetime. Now, over 20 years later, I reflect on the journey, and I'm thrilled to be a therapist, supervisor and trainer, and I still feel the fear and the excitement as I step into the unknown with every client... what a privilege to walk with someone as they step forward into another way.

Arms of the city

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

A coat of arms is described as a heraldic visual design on an escutcheon surcoat or tabard. The coat of arms on the escutcheon forms the central element of the full heraldic achievement which in its whole consists of a shield, supporters, a crest and a motto. A coat of arms is traditionally unique to the armiger.

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