Help for last-minute Christmas party planners

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

Left your party planning to the last minute? Do not panic, there is still time to pull off a brilliant celebration! Even a simple, heartfelt event can make for a memorable night.

11,000 applications for Garda recruitment shows massive interest in making difference to communities

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

A career as a Garda and all it offers is still a very attractive proposition to young people, based on the massive number of applications received by the recruitment agency given the task of finding new officers.

‘A life less ordinary’: local opportunities in the Irish Defence Forces

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

For those seeking a career that combines adventure, purpose, and the chance to serve close to home, the Defence Forces offers an opportunity like no other. With recruitment now open locally, aspiring soldiers can begin their journey with the possibility of being posted right in their own community, providing a chance for recruits to serve their country while remaining connected to family and friends.

Why you should go on Erasmus

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

Since 1987, the University of Galway has participated in the Erasmus Programme, giving thousands of students the chance to study abroad while exploring a new country. It is a unique opportunity to combine academic learning with travel and cultural experiences.

The real cost of university

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

Once you get to college, the reality is it’s a costly endeavour. Between accommodation costs, the price of a pint and the expenses for everyday travel, groceries and college supplies, university can be pricy for students as well as their parents.

The importance of getting a good night’s sleep

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

When you woke up this morning did you spring out of bed, fully rested and full of energy? Or, like many of us, did you yawn repeatedly, turn off your alarm, and sneak beneath the duvet in the hope of grabbing a little more shut-eye?

Pathways: a starting point for your career path

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

Representatives from every conceivable option open to school leavers will be present in the Galmont Hotel in Galway on Thursday 6th November. They are all looking forward to discussing career choices with you at this year’s Pathways expo.

Empowering carers: Galway Autism Partnership’s Career Guidance & Well-Being Programme

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

Galway Autism Partnership (GAP), a registered charity based in Galway city, is committed to supporting autistic people and the dedicated carers in their lives. As part of this mission, GAP is proud to launch a transformative Career Guidance and Well-being Programme designed specifically for family carers and young carers under 25, funded by the Pobal Dormant Accounts Fund Scheme.

Supporting Ireland’s creative future: Increased funding and opportunities for young talent

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

Ireland has recently made a significant commitment to nurturing its creative sector, with increased funding for artists aimed at fostering sustainable careers and supporting emerging talent. The government’s Basic Income for the Arts scheme has been made permanent, providing financial stability to artists and enabling them to focus on their craft. Alongside this, expanded investment in arts education and development programmes ensures that the next generation of creatives—especially young people—have access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.

Ardán: Giving the West’s storytellers their stage

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

“There are ideas sitting in sheds and notebooks all over the West of Ireland,” says Kathryn Reynolds of Ardán. “We exist to make sure those stories find their way to the screen.”

How do I go about deciding what I want to do once I finish my Leaving Cert?

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

Selecting the correct career progression option following your Leaving Cert or at any other stage in life is a major challenge for any of us. For the majority of those reflecting on this dilemma today the ultimate answer will be found in receiving and accepting a CAO offer in late August 2026.

Staying informed: New CAO courses for 2026

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

There are currently many CAO course choices available to students sitting the Leaving Certificate in 2026, and it can sometimes be difficult to keep up with all the new developments. However, it is extremely important for students to research both new and existing courses thoroughly to make informed career decisions.

Empowering STEM careers: your future with Pale Blue Dot®

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment are the STEM Recruitment specialist connecting bright talent with innovative companies across Ireland's thriving industries. Its focus is exclusively on MedTech, Life Sciences, Digital Health, and Technical Manufacturing, where professionals are placed in critical roles like engineering, quality, regulatory, R&D, and more.

Ireland’s First All-Island apprenticeship helping develop new talent

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

In a landmark moment for education and cross-border cooperation, the first-ever all-island apprenticeship programme has been launched, marking a new chapter in how Ireland and Northern Ireland develop talent for the future.

JWT Travel among nominees for national travel awards

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

Galway-based JWT Travel is among the nominees for the ITTN Irish Travel Trade Awards 2025 again this year, and is inviting all its clients in Galway to vote for JWT Travel and JWT Cruises.

Coláiste Éinde

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

On this day, October 23, 1928, Coláiste Éinde (St Enda’s College) opened in an old house belonging to the Blake family in Furbo. It had been founded by the State shortly after the State itself was founded. The aim of the college was to teach boys through the medium of Irish so that they could go on to third level at St Patrick’s Training College, get a secure job as an Irish language teacher and then, in turn, educate a new generation of boys as Gaeilge. The college did not last very long in Furbo as there was some kind of domestic dispute between members of the Blake family and the school had to be evacuated by Christmas 1930, so they moved it to Dublin, to Talbot House on Talbot Street.

How to 'dress' your house for success

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Are you considering selling your home? If so, then it is important that it looks its best because first impressions count.

Inside Thérapie Clinic Galway: The treatments everyone’s talking about

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Tucked away just off Shop St in Edward's Square, Thérapie Clinic Galway's new state-of-the-art facility has become a hotspot for those seeking subtle rejuvenation and professional aesthetic care in the west. The clinic, part of Europe's largest medical aesthetics group, combines trusted expertise with the aesthetic industry's most advanced technology, offering a range of treatments from laser facials to injectables, all designed to help clients look and feel their best.

The collagen craze: Is it a myth or a game changer for your skin?

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Collagen has become one of the biggest buzzwords in beauty and wellness, featuring in everything from face creams to daily supplements. Promoted as the key to youthful, plump skin, the protein is now at the centre of a global industry worth billions. But does collagen really deliver on its promises, and are collagen drinks more effective than creams and serums?