Learn Irish Sign Language in class or online with Sign Language Courses

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Sign Language Courses celebrates the deaf community and is pleased that Irish Sign Language or ISL is well on its way through the Seanad political stages (achieved three of five) toward achieving formal recognition. This will put the language on equal footing with Irish and English and will have legal and formal positive effects on how information is disseminated, circulated, and on how accessible formal and informal technologies such as television will be experienced, with increased number of programmes subtitled and interpreted by sign language. Services and social life in general will become more accessible. The organisation encourages the non-deaf community to participate with the deaf community so that they may experience its culture and appreciate ISL.

Employment law course at Western Management Centre

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Western Management Centre is starting the next employment law course at the end of September. This very topical course is relevant for anyone in a working environment including business owners, HR professionals, supervisors, and managers.

Kumon study centre celebrates academic success

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Two second year students received the highest academic awards at the recent Kumon awards ceremony at the Menlo Park Hotel. Maria Thomas and Jesna Johnson both completed the English programme to university entry level, three years ahead of their school stage, making them gold medallist completers.

October open days at Coláiste Íde

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Coláiste Íde an t-aon Mheán Scoil Chónaithe lán-Ghaelach 7 lá in Éirinn. Lonnaithe i gCiarraí, in eastáit stairiúil le hais Bhá an Daingin, cuireann Coláiste Íde sár chaighdeán iar-bhunoideachais ar fáil dos na daltaí a fhreastalaíonn air.

Tá fócas láidir ag an gColáiste ar fhorbairt phearsanta na ndaltaí agus cinntítear go sroicheann gach dalta buaic a gcumas i dtimpeallacht a spreagann féinmhuinín, neamhspleáchas agus féinmheas. Tugann daltaí Choláiste Íde aghaidh ar an saol mar dhaoine neamhspleách, muiníneach, sár oilte agus ullamh lena n-áit a ghlacadh sa sochaí.

Do you have a budding young film maker?

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Do you have a budding young film maker in the family? Clapperboard Junior Film School might be the answer.

Exploring the benefits of yoga and mindfulness

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Yoga and mindfulness have several benefits for children and young people’s physical and mental health.

The SMART solution to your child’s learning needs

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Parents of children with learning difficulties are often caught in an unexpected storm of uncertainty over how to identify and intervene regarding meeting their children’s educational requirements.

Literacy classes for children with dyslexia

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

The Galway branch of the Dyslexia Association of Ireland runs literacy classes for children assessed as being dyslexic on Tuesday and Wednesday evening from 5pm to 7pm and on Saturday mornings from 10am to 12 noon in Tirellan Heights primary school. Specially trained teachers are available who teach the children in small groups. These classes were previously held at the Galway Educate Together school.

Enhanced learning for all

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

No two children with learning difficulties are the same, so each child needs a programme tailored specifically to his/her needs.

Enjoy four star luxury at the Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

The Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown is one of the finest four star hotels in Dublin, offering superb conference and meeting facilities, together with stylish dining options to suit everyone’s taste. The hotel is a luxurious contemporary lively hub, with 155 beautifully appointed bedrooms, very popular with ladies' groups where shopping or going to the theatre or races is a must. This hotel is easily connected to many of Dublin’s most popular tourist destinations which are right on the doorstep. It stands in the heart of Dublin 15.

Amazing Agadir

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Holidays to Agadir are well suited to couples and groups of friends looking for a fun getaway in the sun, while the resort is also a really good choice for an imaginative family beach holiday. Agadir enjoys sunshine throughout the year and is a great choice for a winter sun holiday.

Galway company West Coast Insulation offers €1,000 grant package

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

West Coast Insulation is recommending homeowners take advantage of the new grant scheme which is now the highest level it has ever been at €1,000.

Homeowners can contact the Galway company for a free quotation for cavity wall and attic insulation. The grant will cover a large percentage of the costs of the work and when ordering with West Coast Insulation, the grant comes straight off the price. Furthermore West Coast Insulation, which has been in business since 2009, will look after all applications forms to make the process as simple as possible for homeowners.

Spruce up your garden with Colourfence — the ultimate garden fence

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

The holy grail of fencing is transforming gardens across the UK and Ireland.

How to deal with moss issues

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Having had such a wet summer and early autumn, lawns may be riddled with moss more so than ever.

The ideal time is rapidly approaching to address these moss issues, not only targeting the moss itself, but more importantly the cause of it, according to lawn treatment company Greenhand.

Oranmore’s hidden gem is Spellman TBW’s one stop shop

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Spellman Tiles Bathrooms Wood Flooring in Oranmore is inviting customers to visit its showroom where they can view a wide range of bathroom and kitchen wall and floor tiles, bathroom suites and showers, as well as solid, engineered and laminate flooring.

Handmade curtains, blinds, wallpapers and bespoke sofas at La Maison Chic

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

La Maison Chic, which has been established for the past 12 years, has relocated to the Tuam road, beside Topaz station and opposite Rocca Tiles.

Minutes of an historic meeting

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Our illustration today is of the minutes of the inaugural meeting of the Galway city branch of Sinn Féin which was held in Keane’s Hotel, Eyre Square, on February 15, 1907. T Breathnach was in the chair.

Inspirations for a poet

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Week II
‘I could be a month telling you what happened on that night , and I wouldn’t have a tenth told, not in years if I was to tell all I went through in those eight hours fighting waves…’ began Pat Concannon who told the poet Richard Murphy about his struggle to survive the great storm of October 28 1927 when a small fleet of local fishing boats were caught off guard while hauling in nets filled with mackerel and herring. Forty-five men, from the small communities of Inishkea, Lacken, Inishboffin, and Cleggan, drowned that night. It was by far the worst sea disaster of its kind along the Connemara coast.Concannon provided an authentic account for Murphy’s lengthy poem The Cleggan Disaster, included in his Sailing to an Island collection*.

We were out walking one Christmas and thought why don't we do something together in business!

Tue, Sep 26, 2017

September marks a special anniversary in the lives of Mary McSweeney and Margaret Gallagher. The twins will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the aptly named Les Jumelles ladies' boutique in Galway city.

MEDIEVAL TOURNAMENT MAKES A COMEBACK IN IRELAND!!

Mon, Sep 25, 2017

The first, full-contact, medieval tournament in Ireland for over 400 years happened at Claregalway Castle in 2015 and returns this weekend September 30th to October 1st from 12pm-6pm.

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