GMIT invites schoolchildren to take part in National Robot Art Challenge

Thu, May 13, 2021

GMIT’s Department of Computer Science and Applied Physics is inviting primary and secondary schoolchildren to take part in a national art competition called the Robot Art Challenge.

Three Galway students awarded Scholarships of Excellence from AIT

Thu, May 13, 2021

Three Galway students were among the 30 recipients of awards at Athlone Institute of Technology’s Scholarship of Excellence ceremony this week – the highest number of recipients since the awards’ inauguration four years ago.

Learn French online with the French Institute Galway

Thu, May 13, 2021

Keep studying French, or take it up. The new term at the French Institute starts on May 17.

The French Institute is Galway’s French language school located in the Bridge Mills since 2005. It has an excellent reputation thanks to the dedication of its teachers who are qualified native speakers with extensive teaching experience.

Staycation in style at Hotel Woodstock

Thu, May 13, 2021

Hotel Woodstock is an award-winning hotel run by husband and wife team Sean and Elaine Lally and their son Oisin who is studying hotel management. The hotel is part of the Choice Hotel Group and is situated 4km from the market town of Ennis on the grounds of Woodstock Golf and Country Club.

Aran Island Ferries set to launch new Galway city to Inis Mór route

Thu, May 13, 2021

Aran Islands Ferries, Ireland’s largest and longest operating year round ferry service to the Aran Islands launches a brand new Aran Islands route from Galway City Docks to Inis Mór inclusive of a cruise along the Cliffs of Moher, on Friday June 4.

As part of the new route announcement, the company has announced that ‘Saoirse na Farraige – Freedom of the Sea’, a state of the art, purpose built, 400 seater passenger ferry, will join five other high quality vessels in carrying passengers on this new seasonal route complementing the existing business from Ros a’Mhíl. The new route will have a departure time of 9.30am daily from Galway City Docks to Inis Mór.

Gadgets continue to change the way we travel in 2021

Thu, May 13, 2021

Today’s world is showing no signs of slowing down in terms of innovation. New gadgets and various forms of tech are continually brought our way, with the travel industry on the receiving end of numerous tech-related offerings in recent times. The future of travel is certainly changing, with technology making its mark on the industry also.

National Tile can cater for all your tiling and bathroom needs

Wed, May 12, 2021

The new National Tile showroom in Galway is now fully up and running. The showroom is situated in Unit 3A Oranmore Business Park, next door to Tom Dempsey Flooring, and has been designed with your comfort in mind.

Gardenwise | Hold the Half-Hardies!

Mon, May 10, 2021

I have noticed a lot of confusion, amongst new gardeners especially, about the plants you buy for summer colour for your pots, window boxes and hanging baskets. For several weeks, tempting displays of colourful summer flowers have been visible outside all manner of retail outlets, from petrol stations to supermarkets, and it’s perfectly reasonable to think that if they are for sale, it’s safe to plant them out in the garden – but plant them too soon and you could kill them, and here’s why.

May Sundays in Menlo

Thu, May 06, 2021

“Boats from the Long Walk as well as the Boraholla boats were plying, and the shouting of the boatmen 'Who’s for Menlo, twopence a head, children free' rent the air …. It is a slow voyage but no-one minds. Joe Banks, piper to the King plays ‘The Rakes of Mallow'. Joe Kelly is piping in another boat, which is occupied by the Mayor of Galway …… Sweet vendors were working night and day preparing sugar-sticks and kiss-pipes which were sold in colours of red and white at a half-penny each ….. the cries of different vendors of eatables and drinks rent the air: ‘Cider a penny a glass …. The real juice of the American apple; Guinness threepence per pint and minerals twopence per bottle’ is the shout …… Puritans and temperance fanatics were unknown …. The ladies in the enclosure, which was at this side of the castle, with their sunshades and costumes of mid-Victorian days, looked beautiful. The villagers and colleens with their shoulder-shawls and neat pinafores were a picture of neatness and comeliness. They were all dressed — not undressed as they are today. Lady Blake hands the prizes and cups to the successful crews. The Miss Blakes are chatting in good old Irish to Maureen, Shawneen and Paudeen.”

Churchill lost patience, and simply turned off the tap

Thu, May 06, 2021

Because most people in Brigid Kavanagh’s farming community near Strokestown, Co Roscommon, did not have a radio in September 1939, no one knew that war was declared between Britain and Germany until some time later.

Study pre-university business at Galway Community College of Further Education

Thu, May 06, 2021

Galway Community College (GCC) continues to offer a wide range of further education courses in the business area. The college offers Level 5 QQI accredited courses in business and accounting, legal and medical secretary, marketing and web design, business administration, and retail pharmacy assistant. GCC also offers Level 6 Advanced Certificate in business management and accounting. These courses help students to develop crucial communication skills, presentation skills, and improved project management while learning key IT programmes and techniques.

GMIT creates new Department of Engineering Apprenticeships

Thu, May 06, 2021

GMIT has created a new Department of Engineering Apprenticeships and has appointed James Boyle as the new head of department. The move comes in response to growing demand and in line with the Government’s recently launched Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021 – 2025.

CAO Change of Mind facility opens

Thu, May 06, 2021

CAO applicants wishing to make changes to their course choices can do so from now until July 1 using the Change of Mind facility, which opened on the CAO website this week.

Globally recognised CIAT accreditation for GMIT architectural technology programmesGlobally recognised CIAT accreditation for GMIT architectural technology programmes

Thu, May 06, 2021

GMIT’s Department of Building & Civil Engineering has announced its degree programmes in architectural technology have received Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) accreditation for the next five years. The CIAT is the professional accreditation body for architectural technologists; chartered membership (MCIAT) is a globally recognised standard of excellence and professionalism.

Learn French online with the French Institute Galway

Thu, May 06, 2021

Keep studying French, or take it up. The new term at the French Institute starts on May 17.

The French Institute is Galway’s French language school located in the Bridge Mills since 2005. It has an excellent reputation thanks to the dedication of its teachers who are qualified native speakers with extensive teaching experience.

Rory Best turns up the volume on free hearing aids at Specsavers with PRSI

Thu, May 06, 2021

Former Ireland rugby captain Rory Best has teamed up with Specsavers to support its Healthy Hearing campaign, launched in celebration of important PRSI changes.

New digital courses in pelvic physiotherapy

Thu, May 06, 2021

Aoife Ni Eochaidh is a chartered physiotherapist and winner of the BPW and Irish Permanent Galway Young Business Woman of the Year Award. She is an experienced chartered physiotherapist who runs her private clinic from Suite 14, Bon Secours Consultant Clinic in Renmore, Galway. Ms Ni Eochaidh has announced new home pelvic routine courses, which are affordable digital learning courses for people worldwide with incontinence and pelvic conditions.

Seven habits of highly effective sleepers

Thu, May 06, 2021

There is nothing more frustrating than a bad night's sleep. The next day is always spent on coffee, trying to feel good again. From treating a large number of top-class athletes, I know the one thing they can do is sleep. There are simple things you can do that I have seen top class athletes do that can help you have more energy for sport, work, and life. Here is a list of things you can do to help your sleep.

Pain management expert available for appointments

Thu, May 06, 2021

Dr Mona Mubarak has been practising for more than 25 years in her profession. Dr Mubarak currently provides regular clinic and pain interventions at Galway Clinic.

Keelings announces initiative to reverse pollinator population decline

Thu, May 06, 2021

Keelings have announced the launch of their Great Rewilding initiative in an effort to address the reduction of Ireland’s bee and pollinator population and as a first step in this campaign, they will be giving away 100,000,000 wildflower seeds.

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