Autumn at the French Institute

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Parlez-vous Français? Take up, improve, or practise your French this autumn. The French Institute Galway offers a full range of classes for children (from age four), secondary school students, and adults, both daytime and evenings, starting the week of September 11.

Leaving and Junior Cert tuition at the Galway Study Centre

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

The Galway Study Centre at Mill Street is now taking enrolments for the new term starting in September. Classes take place after school, in the evenings, and on Saturdays.

USI issues accommodation advice for new third level students

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) congratulated Leaving Certificate students on receiving their results yesterday, urging important next steps to be taken after celebration.

Our Lady’s College Galway introduces new PLC QQI Level 5 award in childcare

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Applications are now being accepted for Our Lady's College QQI Level 5 award in childcare. The course will commence this September in the college's Newtownsmith campus and is designed to facilitate learners who wish to care for young children in a variety of settings or who wish to pursue further studies.

Courses for all levels at the School of Make-up Artistry

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

The International School of Make-up Artistry spans more than 30 years and boasts a 100 per cent success rate for all its students.

John Conneely English Classes now enrolling

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

For 28 years John Conneely English Classes has been an important part of students’ lives in Co Galway and Co Clare, helping them to maximise their grades in both the Leaving and Junior Certificate examinations.

The focus has always been on teaching students to understand the questions asked and to format answers to the questions.

Study QQI Level 5 and 6 courses in Galway Community College

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

The PLC Further Education College in Galway Community College offers QQI Level 5 and 6 courses commencing in September. These are full time courses, offered in six specialist departments: social care; business, IT and secretarial; graphic design and motor technology; film, music, and theatre; sport; and science.

Doing a PLC course has many advantages for students who may not fully know their preferred area of study and it also acts as a viable route to higher education courses. GCC's link with GMIT allows Level 6 students to progress their studies entering at year two. A PLC course offers practical training for students, with smaller classes and expert tuition, with work experience in local businesses.

New after-school facility to open in Woodquay

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Waterside After School centre, which is based at St Nicholas' Parochial School in Woodquay, is a new after school facility opening in September in the heart of Galway city centre.

Be kool at Oranmore afterschool

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Kool Kids after-school centre, at Oranmore Boys' School, is now taking bookings. A pick up service is organised from Scoil Mhuire and Gaelscoil De hIde.

New pre and after-school to open at St Pat’s school

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

A new preschool and afterschool centre for three to five year olds will open at St Patrick's primary school in Lombard Street next month.

Survey finds seven in ten people want help with healthy eating

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

New research from Bord Bia’s insight centre, The Thinking House, has found that a majority of people want guidance on how to eat well.

Since 2001, Bord Bia’s PERIscope study, the largest quantitative study of its kind in Ireland, has been exploring consumer attitudes including local food, the environment, and health and wellbeing. The comprehensive study is carried out across eight countries - Ireland and the UK, four continental European markets, the US, and China – and involves more than 8,000 interviews.

Getting into shape for summer

Wed, Aug 16, 2017

No, I’m not suggesting a diet to get you beach fit or bikini beach ready – I’m sure you’ve seen plenty of those over the last couple of months! Now that high summer is here, it’s time to get your hedges into shape if you haven’t done it already, so this week Gardenwise has a few helpful hints to help you hedge your bets and come out on the winning side!

A celebration of food, art and music at SALT..It's time to revisit Salthill!

Wed, Aug 16, 2017

SALT bar and restaurant in Galway’s most famous seaside village has opened its doors. Located at 163 Salthill, SALT brings a stylish and bohemian feel to one of Ireland’s most popular coastal destinations.

People of the Tribes : Meet Owen.

Wed, Aug 16, 2017

My name is Owen, and I'm a luthier from Cork. Fun fact, a luthier is a person who builds and repairs stringed musical instruments. I live in Cork but come to Galway regularly to visit family and check out the music scene. You don't have to go to a gig to see world class music, it's right there on the streets with some of the best buskers I've ever seen. Galway is a place where the weird and wonderful collide to create something new and unique. In my opinion, the people of Galway aren't just those living here, everybody who passes through is part of what makes it Galway. The city automatically welcomes you and makes you a member of the Galway tribe. You don't have to be from here, or even live here to feel at home and accepted. No matter who you are or where you're from, Galway feels like home while you're in it. It has the quaint cosy homely feel of a small town, with the bustle and events and melting pot of a large city. There is always something to do, and it's easy to make friends with all of these events going on.

“The Packaging Company that keeps Galway ticking”

Tue, Aug 15, 2017

Carabay Packaging Products is a family run business started in 1954. Originally they began by selling seaweed, carrageen to be exact and other seaweed products.

The Galway Education Centre is offering an ideal opportunity..

Mon, Aug 14, 2017

Ever wanted to see the Great Wall of China, follow the ancient path of the Silk Road or visit the Forbidden City in Beijing? Want to bring greater awareness of the Chinese language and culture to your school? Perhaps your company is doing business within the burgeoning Chinese markets and you want to better equip yourself to deal with your Chinese colleagues? The Galway Education Centre is offering an ideal opportunity to prepare for any visit to China with a series of 10 Chinese culture and language classes being offered this autumn.

A Commercial Club excursion to Cong, 1915

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

The Commercial Rowing Club was set up in May 1875. The Corrib Rowing and Yachting Club had been in existence since 1864, but as it was the only such club on the river, there was a distinct lack of competition for its oarsmen. Commercial provided that competition.

Galway wins at Euro-Toques Food Awards

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

Five Irish producers were honoured at the 2017 Euro-Toques Food Awards on Monday July 31. Although Euro-Toques itself was stablished in 1996, the awards were set up in 2005 to recognise producers of “food of notable flavour and quality” and are the only awards which are bestowed by Irish chefs. They are held annually to celebrate food produced in Ireland, no shortlists or nominations are published. Instead, the committee selects the products or producers whom they believe most deserve to be singled out in any particular year, based on the nominations of its members, with usually only five awards being presented annually.

Spruce up your garden with Colourfence — the ultimate garden fence

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

The holy grail of fencing is transforming gardens across the UK and Ireland. It may do "exactly what it says on the tin" but let's face it, treating a timber fence can never be called fun.

Your guide to a beautiful lawn with Greenhand

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

It is the thing that every gardener wants... a beautiful lawn and to be the envy of the neighbourhood with a flawless carpet of healthy grass. With a little bit of work and some sound help and advice it is not so difficult to achieve.

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