Students excel in maths and English with Kumon

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

Kumon is a unique method of learning maths and English designed to nurture each child’s ability to think and learn for themselves. By studying these programmes students develop their ability to self-learn and gain confidence as they progress through the programmes.

Pharmacy retail counter assistant course with GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

A pharmacy retail counter assistant course that is exempt from course fees will start on September 26 at GRETB Training Centre in Mervue, Galway.

This pharmacy retail counter assistant course will give you extensive knowledge of over the counter (OTC) medicines, which is essential in a job like this, as well as patient counselling skills, knowing when to refer to the pharmacist, and how to interact with customers in a retail setting. This course has been running for 20 years and GRETB regularly provides staff to pharmacies in both full and part time positions as well as progression to further roles and training.

Discover the countryside with Cumann Siúl Cois Coiribe - Corribside Hillwalking Club

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

Cumann Siúl Cois Coiribe - Corribside Hillwalking Club was set up in 1999 to enjoy the hills of Clare, Galway, and Mayo.

Black Friday offers from The Johnstown Estate Hotel & Spa

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

The Johnstown Estate Hotel & Spa, located in Enfield, Co Meath, has some great special offers available for Black Friday.

Brand new festival for Inis Meáin — another reason to visit

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

BY DECLAN VARLEY
A brand new blackberry festival, ‘Féile na bPuiteachaí’ will take place on Inis Meáin on Saturday October 1, celebrating the island’s blackberries with a wide variety of events.

A brand new blackberry festival, ‘Féile na bPuiteachaí’ will take place on Inis Meáin on Saturday October 1, celebrating the island’s blackberries with a wide variety of events.

Which casinos do Irish players prefer - Online vs. Land-based

Fri, Sep 16, 2022

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Merlin Park Hospital

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Tuberculosis is an infectious and very debilitating disease that affects the lungs. It was previously known as consumption because of weight loss suffered.

A different type of politics was needed

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

When Mitchell Henry entered Westminster parliament in 1871 he went with hope in his heart and a mission to tell the British people the precarious circumstances of the Irish tenant farmer. In many ways he resembled Jefferson Smith in the Frank Cappa film ‘Mr Smith Goes to Washington’ where a naive, idealistic young man has plans to change America.* Mitchell Henry, a liberal, kindly man, had plans to be a voice for the Irish tenant farmer within, what he believed, was a paternalistic landlord system, but he walked into a political cauldron, waiting to explode.

Health and fitness essentials at The Ardilaun leisure club

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

The Ardilaun Leisure Club is a well-established vibrant and active facility that generates fitness and wellness in the one surrounding. The members can relax and unwind in its wellness area that includes an 18-metre swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and jacuzzi.

Choosing the right mattress for the right stage of life

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

A mattress can serve you for 10-plus years when properly cared for. This means regular rotation and using a mattress protector at all times. There are some things though that cannot be foreseen when it comes to a mattress, and this can mean having to purchase a new one. Over time preferences and circumstances can change. This could be because of age or simply an unexpected injury.

The Kingfisher Club has everything you need to get in shape and improve your health

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

The Kingfisher Club is more than just a gym, it is a Gold Standard award winning leisure centre with excellent facilities and offers everything you need. From a fully equipped gym and 25m heated swimming pool to more than 100 virtual Les Mills fitness classes a week, Kingfisher gives you everything you need to improve your physical and mental health.

Shannon Airport says 'bon voyage' as inaugural Paris flight takes to the skies

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Shannon Airport staff welcomed the start of a service to Paris with new carrier Vueling this week. The twice weekly service to Paris Orly Airport will operate on Mondays and Fridays.

Murphy and Mulligan join the fold at Ashford Castle

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

What could be better than roaming Ashford Castle’s 350-acre estate with two magnificent Irish Wolfhound pups by your side?

It’s time to book a winter sunshine break

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Summer 2022 was a sell out season, and if like many Galwegians you didn’t manage to get away, you might well be in need of a break this winter.

Are you interested in upskilling or reskilling to a university level standard but are time-poor? Micro-credentials may be for you

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Micro-credentials (MicroCreds), an exciting new project at the University of Galway, was born out of a HEA funded human capital initiative, identifing gaps for future needs of the workforce.

Galway bodhrán classes

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Everybody has rhythm, and there i never a better time than September to take up a new challenge and learn a new instrument. If you have always wanted to play music but don’t know where to start, or you are already playing but don’t know how to take your playing to the next level, now is the time. The hugely popular Bodhrán Magic adult group beginner courses are registering now and starting very soon in the city centre in a school venue with very easy and free parking. Simply park at the door and go in and play.

Students recognised for their achievements at Kumon awards

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Balloons, banners, and blue lighting in the Menlo Park Hotel set the scene for the Kumon Galway City West Awards Ceremony 2022. The Mayor of Galway City Clodagh Higgins welcomed the Kumon families gathered together and spoke of the hope for the future engendered by students who commit to daily study in maths, English, or both, in order to develop their full potential.

Galway schools invited to compete for ‘Ireland’s Fittest’ title

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

For the second year in a row, a call has gone out to schools in Galway and around the country from Irish Olympians, sprinter Phil Healy and athlete David Gillick, who have joined forces with Fyffes in a quest to find Ireland’s Fittest School.

Learn Spanish at The Spanish Institute

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

The Spanish Institute is starting a new term of courses and activities for students on September 19. The new term will offer a varietrses is available on the institute’s website www.spanishinstitute.ie and on its Facebook page.

The Spanish Institute has been running for the last eight years and has become the centre of the Spanish language and Hispanic culture in Galway. Along with language courses, this new term the school will offer a variety of Hispanic cultural events such as tapas nights, movies, conversation classes, and pronunciation labs.

ATU Galway science laboratories achieve international sustainability certification

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

The ATU Galway City campus has been awarded My Green Lab certification in recognition of work by staff and students in making all teaching science laboratories on campus more sustainable. My Green Lab certification is an international gold standard for best practice in laboratory sustainability which is recognised in the United Nations’ Race to Zero campaign as a key achievement in working towards a zero-carbon future.

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