New course on colour at Aine's Art Studio

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

"The purest and most thoughtful minds are those which love colour the most" - John Ruskin.

GMIT maths lecturer publishes first empirical evidence-based report on Irish post primary students’ knowledge of algebra

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

An important new empirical evidence-based report on Irish post-primary students’ knowledge of algebra identifies strengths and weaknesses in their knowledge of the subject and proposes recommendations to address the weaknesses.

The report finds that students have good knowledge of equality, proportional reasoning, patterns, and comparing and ordering numbers, but that they are struggling with key skills such as fractions, decimal numbers, order of operations, and indices.

Spanish courses starting at The Spanish Institute

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

The spring term at The Spanish Institute will start the first week of February and will offer a variety of group classes to all levels, as well as one to one classes, both on site and online. The new schedule is now available on the institute’s website, www.spanishinstitute.ie, where students will be able to book their chosen course until January 29.

Live for a year in a restored ‘1 Euro’ Sicilian home

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

BY DECLAN VARLEY
The search is on for the ideal candidate to live rent-free for a year and host a decayed-turned-designer Italian heritage home. With a newfound flexibility to live and work remotely, one person will be given the opportunity to relocate to Sicily with their family, partner, or friend and move into this uniquely restored house.

Set sail with Cruise Worldwide Fahy Travel

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Whether you are a cruise connoisseur or have yet to dip your toes into the world of luxury on-board travel, Fahy Travel can help you choose the perfect cruise. The dedicated Cruise Worldwide team, under the management of Caroline O’Toole, can guide you with incomparable personal experience and cruising knowledge, all you need to do is tell them where you want to go.

Ballad about Galway IRA man is revived and recorded

Tue, Jan 18, 2022

A century after it was composed, a ballad about a Galway IRA volunteer murdered by British Crown Forces during the War of Independence, has been formally performed and recorded.

‘Was it wise to sign the Treaty?’

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

Was the Treaty the means that gave Ireland “the freedom to achieve freedom”, or was it a betrayal of the ideal that had been fought for since 1916 - an Irish Republic?

Tragedy at Annaghdown prompts a strange fairy visit

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

‘My father had a sister Bríd. She was a beautiful woman when she was young. She was friendly with Jack (Seán) ‘ac Coscair, but her father never knew they had spoken a word to each other. It was Bríd who used to rake the fire and close the door each night. She raked the fire and closed the door that night, and she went to bed. She was only a short time asleep when a sinneán (strong gust of wind) came, and the door was blown in against that wall below. ‘Get up, Bríd,’ said her father, ‘and close the door!’

The West Bridge, a brief history of the early years

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

The city of Galway was known in ancient times as ‘Streamstown’ because the Galway River divided into several small waterways in addition to the main river. The river was much more spread out then and was fordable in some places. The city was placed on the east side of the river, which acted as protection against the Irish families displaced by the Norman settlers who took over the area in the early 13th century. The walls of the city provided protection on the east and north side of the city and the various gates allowed access. The river was a barrier to trade with Iar-Chonnacht and so the merchant families began to feel the need to build a bridge to help expand trade, it would provide access to customers from the west, and also allow them to bring in their produce, fruit, vegetables, meat, hay, etc, to the various markets in town.

Irish language classes for all levels at Áras na nGael

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

If you are looking for a New Year’s resolution, why not learn Irish as a new skill, or get back into the swing of it. Áras na nGael is offering Irish language classes this spring. Whether you are fluent and looking to improve your grammar, want to get back in touch with your Irish from school, or are looking to start your Irish language journey from scratch, the Áras offers a wide range classes. From beginners' Irish to more advanced classes and everything in between, there is something for everyone.

Classes will be starting on January 25 and 26 and online registration is now open.

Accountancy apprenticeship applications now open

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

An accountancy apprenticeship programme which allows students to work, earn, and learn, has been hailed by a Kilconly man, who has said students should consider every option available at third-level.

After completing the Accounting Technicians Ireland apprenticeship programme with flying colours at Grant Thornton, Diarmuid O’Connor (26) has stayed with the prestigious firm to continue his studies with the aim of becoming a fully-qualified accountant.

Happy New Year 2022 from the French Institute

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

This is the time of the year for ‘les bonnes résolutions’. Start this New Year by joining a French class in the pleasant environment of the French Institute, Galway's very own French school, located in the Bridge Mills. The friendly staff members are all fully qualified, very experienced, and native, ensuring all students are immersed in an authentic linguistic and cultural experience.

Spanish courses starting at the Spanish Institute

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

The spring term at the Spanish Institute will start the first week of February and will offer a variety of group classes to all levels, as well as one to one classes, both on site and online. The new schedule is now available on the institute’s website, www.spanishinstitute.ie, where students will be able to book their chosen course until January 29.

ASTI committed to externally assessed Leaving Cert 2022

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland has said it is committed to an externally assessed Leaving Certificate this year, in line with the students’ and teachers’ expectations.

Huge public interest in minimum unit pricing as public seeks information on alcohol

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

As the leading charity that engages with the public to prevent and reduce the misuse of alcohol, Drinkaware has seen a significant spike in public interest in information on alcohol, particularly regarding minimum unit pricing (MUP) that went ‘live’ on January 4.

Tayto launches new lentil chips for the New Year

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

Tayto has launched a new range of lentil chips which are just the ticket for people who want to make healthier snack choices in the New Year.

Brighten up your Veganuary with these spicy jackfruit tortillas

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

YR Sauce is spicing up Veganuary with this delicious vegan tortilla recipe.

Pasta with bacon and leeks

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

This speedy pasta dish, courtesy of Bord Bia, makes the perfect midweek meal. The leeks add a slightly sweet flavour and pair really well with the bacon.

Enjoy Ireland's biggest outdoor playground — the million acres of Coillte

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

Welcome to Ireland’s biggest outdoor playground. It boasts one million acres of lush forests, wild bogs, magical mountains, flowing rivers, and beautiful beaches - all waiting to be enjoyed and explored.

175,000 passengers fly through Ireland West Airport in 2021

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

2021 has proven to be another tough year at Ireland West Airport as the impact of COVID-19 continues to have a devastating impact on passenger numbers. Last year just 175,000 passengers passed through the airport, the second consecutive year where annual passenger numbers have fallen below 200,000, following passenger numbers of just 143,000 in 2020.

When compared to pre pandemic levels, passenger numbers in 2021 declined by 79% compared to the record high of 807,000 passengers in 2019.

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