NUI Galway Students’ Union launch Walktober Step Challenge

Mon, Sep 27, 2021

NUI Galway Students’ Union this morning launched the Walktober Step Challenge to encourage staff and students to walk and build up to 10,000 steps per day by the end of October.

Are you making these mistakes as a runner?

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

It is far too easy to get things wrong when training. Find out about the five common training mistakes made by runners and train smart.

It has often been said that one of the biggest challenges of running a race is making the start line. Your chances of standing on the start line fit, healthy, and ready to roll are massively improved if you train smarter and not necessarily harder. With that in mind, here are the five most common training sins that runners commit.

Celebrating five years in business with a fresh approach

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

The pandemic has altered life as we know it, in some cases, for the better. Busy mum of four, Galway trainer, nutrition therapist, and women’s health expert Jess Keniston, has worked to make healthy living easier, whatever the restrictions.

Hustle Fitness comes to Galway

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

What started off as simply filling a gap in the market, has now turned into an amazing, supportive fitness community.

G Conboy Electrical – for all your electrical needs

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

G Conboy Electrical, New Road, Galway, offers a call out service and repairs to appliances in your home.

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre to hold open day on September 28

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, Galway's oldest language school and a Department of Education recognised training institute, now in its 34th year of business, will hold an open day on September 28. The centre welcomes anyone interested in studying with it to drop by, where the team will have information on the foreign language programme, TEFL courses, and English language classes.

Galway Executive Skillnet launches autumn training schedule

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Galway Executive Skillnet (GES) has launched its autumn training schedule with some exciting new programmes to help businesses emerge “from survival to growth” post-Covid.

Achieve an internationally recognised computer qualification

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

GRETB Training Centre is now offering a fully funded International Computer Driving Licence course (ICDL).

Pharmacy retail counter assistant course with GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

A pharmacy retail counter assistant course, that is exempt from course fees, will be starting soon at the GRETB Training Centre in Mervue, Galway.

New dog grooming course launches at GTI

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Galway Technical Institute is the largest and longest established college of further education in the west of Ireland, catering for up to 2,000 students annually both full and part-time.

New Aran Food Tour launched for autumn

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Aran Island Ferries has welcomed the announcement of a new Aran Food Tour, created by Aran Goats Cheese producer Gabriel Faherty. The new Aran Food Tour is available to book online at www.arangoatcheeseandfoodtours.com.

The Industrial School Band

Wed, Sep 22, 2021

In 1852, Fr Peter Daly purchased the estate of Kilcorkey from the Encumbered Estates Court. The owner of an adjoining site subsequently disputed his title to a particular plot and brought proceedings against him. Peter Daly, however, proceeded to construct on the plot in question a building he described as "A Benevolent Home for aged respectable females whose circumstances would render them unable to afford themselves a comfortable home". An attempt was made to settle the case out of court but it failed and, in court, judgment was given for the plaintiff Miss Grattan Esmonde. She was given possession of the house in August, 1863.

The American Civil War helped the Irish find acceptence

Wed, Sep 22, 2021

When Charles Dickens first visited the United States in January 1842, the popularity of his books was such that he was mobbed by adoring crowds, feted and dined as the major celebrity that he undoubtedly was, and was guest of honour at a famous Valentine’s Ball in New York attended by 3,000 of the city’s great and good.

Embrace your home embraces a deep and velvety autumn shade

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Our homes are at the heart of everything we do, and as we move into the crisp air and evening walks of autumn, we can take inspiration from the quiet moments outdoors and reflect them within the textures, colours, and ambiance of our interiors.

Leading interior design house, Neptune, have taken this season’s cues from walks through a woodland landscape, where deep, earthy shades act as the backdrop to fresher, lighter greens, creams and pinks.

VADO Introduces contemporary Knurled X Fusion product range

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

VADO are delighted to introduce four new colour combinations, to their ever-popular Individual by VADO collection.

Advice for running as you age

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

It is no secret that our bodies change as we age. However, while you may feel that your days as a whippet-like twenty something are behind you, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you are no longer able to perform at your best. As the old adage says, ‘age is just a number’, and many runners find that through a combination of smart training and experience, they actually flourish once they hit the veteran ranks.

The miracle of your metabolism for weight loss

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

With total focus on fixing your metabolism, System 10 can help you transform your weight loss, energy, sleep, health and much more. A good metabolism is the foundation of everything you are. A good metabolism gets you burning more fat every hour, 24 hours a day. Nothing can beat it for results. It is your weight loss master switch.

Galway Community College Further Education introduces new QQI early learning and care professional programme

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Galway’s largest provider of early years courses, Galway Community College is introducing the new QQI early learning and care professional award which is a milestone for the early years sector.

GRETB announces third year of media production assistant traineeship in association with Screen Skills Ireland

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Following a hugely successful first two years of the media production assistant traineeship, Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) has announced a third year of the course.

Learn from the best at Hession School of Dance

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Hession School of Dance is a leading Irish dance school in Galway established in 1963 by Celine Hession. The school is now under the direction of her daughter, Gemma Carney.

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