Kick the wall after dark in Galway’s inaugural Night Run in aid of Croi

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Galway Company Revive Active is calling on the people of the West to don the reflective gear and take to the Prom this October 16 for the first ever Galway Night Run on the Prom.

Welcome to Galway City Culture Night 2015 — Friday September 18

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

As Galway prepares its bid for the glittering prize of European Capital of Culture 2020 Galway Culture Night showcases just a fraction of the year in culture in our beloved city and county. Friday September 18th brings a cornucopia of cultural treasures as our arts, heritage and community venues throw open their doors, joining Ireland’s national culture party. Hundreds of Galway’s finest artists and creative citizens will showcase their work for free in endlessly imaginative ways, joyfully presenting a super showcase of work made by Galway for Galway and the world. Galway was recently awarded UNESCO City of Film status and has joined the international Creative Cities network; this Culture Night programme shows our city and county at their creative best.

In 2020 Ireland and Croatia will jointly be home to the European Capital of Culture as one city from each country will be chosen to symbolise all that is best, most exciting and most challenging and most thought-provoking in their cultural repertoire. Galway is seeking to become the Irish capital and we look forward to bringing our unique vision, potential achievement to this great stage. This year’s Culture Night features many of Galway’s most able culture warriors, from the legendary Druid Theatre, celebrating 40 years of excellence to An Áit Eile, exciting newcomers of whom great things are expected. Familiar Galway institutions like An Taibhdhearc, Galway Arts Centre and the Town Hall Theatre present work alongside new favourites the Giddy Biddies, 091 Labs and the National Computer Museum at INSIGHT and communities throughout the city are well represented too. In the County, too, from Inishbofin to Portumna, An Ceathrú Rua, Belclare and Oranmore.  it’s all out there to see, hear, participate in and enjoy, in the museums, hospitals, theatres, gardens, arts and parish centres, colleges, libraries, streets, parks and laneways, bars and clubs in the cultured and cultivated communities of Galway.

What's on during Galway City Culture Night 2015 — Friday September 18

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

091 Labs, 5-9pm
Roxboro House,

All that is happening during Culture Night in County Galway Friday September 18th

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

An Cheathrú Rua
Meascra cainte agus ceoil agus taispeantas ar thraidisiuin na h’aite ag an scailp chulturtha. 5.00i.n. go dtí 8.00i.n., Leabharlann na Ceathrún Rua Míreanna ceoil agus damhsa le dreasa cainte eatharthu faoi ghnéithe ealaíne, seanchais, scéalaíochta, dinnsheanchais, staire agus oidhreachta áitiúla.

Employment Law Course at Western Management Centre

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Western Management Centre is starting the next evening employment law course at the end of September. The course is designed to enable participants gain an in-depth understanding of the legislative environment in which a business must operate and survive.

Autumn art classes at Cregal Art 

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Cregal Art will host a variety of art classes and workshops this autumn to facilitate both adults and children. The classes are a great way to express your creativity, imagination, and originality, and learn from experts in the field.

The new term of classes begins on Saturday September 19 at the Cregal Art premises on Monivea Road, with a free cardmaking demo facilitated by expert cardmaker Cliona Larkin.

Adult learning at Headford Adult Learning Centre

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Headford Adult Learning Centre opened at Main Street, Headford, in 2008. It is a basic education service for adults covering the areas of Headford, Belclare, Corrandulla, Annaghdown, Caherlistrane, Lackagh, Claregalway, Athenry, and Oranmore.

Personal development courses at ICPPD, Athlone and Galway

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

The International College for Personal and Professional Development, ICPPD, is offering a 10-week personal development programme commencing soon in Athlone and Galway. This popular personal development course, which takes place one evening a week from 7pm to 10pm, is aimed at participants who are seeking to better understand themselves.

It’s never too late to learn — beginner bodhran courses  

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Most households around the country have an old bodhran lying around in a closet somewhere or hanging on a wall. However, most of the people in possession of a bodhran do not know how to play it. Well that is all about to change with Funky Drums Bodhran courses running in the city centre. 

Autumn Irish classes with Conradh na Gaeilge

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Whether you are a parent looking to help your children with their Irish homework, a retiree hoping to practise your cúpla focal in your free time, or simply someone with an interest in Irish, Conradh na Gaeilge has a course for everyone looking to improve their Irish language skills in the classroom and beyond this September.

Irish oral preparation at Conradh na Gaeilge

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Do you want to do well in your oral Irish examination as Gaeilge? Are you looking for an opportunity to practise your Irish in a fun environment? Conradh na Gaeilge has commenced registration for its Leaving Certificate Irish preparation course.

City Comhaltas branch launches Trad for Teens session

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Traditional Irish music is alive and well in Galway’s Salthill Knocknacarra Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann branch. So much so that the branch, in addition to its music classes, is taking a proactive approach to the development of musicianship in its younger members.

Speech and drama skills for life

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

The gift of language has long been considered one of the greatest we have. When used to its full potential, language can unlock a wonderful world of literature and art, and can also enable us to communicate and share this world with others. 

Part-time BTEI courses  at Headford Adult Learning Centre 

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Headford Adult Learning Centre, Main Street, Headford, is now enrolling for courses to suit those who wish to return to education on a part-time basis. These courses are also ideal for people who have other commitments and wish to study part-time. 

Free diploma course in multimedia at GRETB in Gort

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

The Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board is offering a diploma in multimedia this September at its media centre in Gort, Co Galway.

Autumn courses at Galway Actors Workshop

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

It’s that time of year again, with the crisp busyness of autumn in the air and you are back to your routine, trying to decide on the most enjoyable ways of passing your free time as the days get shorter and gloomier.

Learn mindfulness and self compassion

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Dr Rick Hanson, an eminent neuropsychologist, in his book entitled Hardwiring the Brain for Happiness, states that mindfulness training that enhances our abilities to stay with our present moment experience, with an open attitude of acceptance, is in itself not enough. He says that the evolved brain has a negativity bias that makes it like Velcro for bad experience. Therefore we need to build onto our mindfulness training inner strengths from positive mental states, such as compassion and gratitude. Experiential training in developing these positive mental states enables us to meet three of our essential needs, for safety, satisfaction, and connection.  

Are you interested in a career in sports therapy? 

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

The Institute of Massage & Sports Therapy offers internationally recognised courses in all aspects of sports massage, sports injuries, and physical therapy. It has been running courses from its Limerick and Galway venues for more than 17 years and has recently opened venues in Kilkenny and Tralee.

Learn to paint with Aileen Moran

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Have you ever longed to be able to paint or draw? Aileen Moran (nee Dunleavy) will start a new 10-week course of art classes from the week of September 21. 

GTI part time education and training 

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Autumn is here and with the new season comes a settling back into a more regular routine. This is the time of year when our thoughts turn to upskilling and many of us consider new study programmes that will enhance our lives – both in terms of job/career skills and personal development.

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