Get creative in the new year with classes at Galway Arts Centre

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

Galway Arts Centre’s winter classes programme starts again this month. The children’s classes begin on Saturday January 21 with the ever-successful Saturday workshops; children will get to explore and respond to the current exhibition using the medium of drawing and painting.

Adult classes begin on Monday January 16, and with both evening and day courses there is sure to be a class to suit you, whether you want to try something new or to develop a skill that bit further. Classes available include life drawing, painting, acting, creative writing, and photography. See www.galwayartscentre.ie for details.

Language courses recommence at the Granary Learning Centre

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

Spanish, German, Italian, and Chinese classes are all recommencing this month at the Language Institute in the Granary Learning Centre. Arabic is also back while Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Czech, Slovak, and Japanese are also on offer. For those learning English the centre will also offer its successful Cambridge exam preparation classes for the FCE and CAE exams in March.

Natural fertility boosting programme

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

The Natural Fertility Program is a life-transforming programme that allows women and men the opportunity to conceive naturally. Without any drugs or invasive procedures, even women who have tried for months or years can now boost their fertility and chances of getting pregnant with nutrition and reflexology and complete body detox. Your desire to have a baby is very real. It is a journey that is meant to be heartwarming, endearing, and one that will bring you great joy for the rest of your life. That is why you should do it naturally, safely, and the way Mother Nature intended without hospitals or invasive procedures.

Take control of your health in a sustainable, natural way

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

During autumn and winter many of us fall prey to viruses such as sore throats, coughs, colds, and flu. Homeopathy can be very effective with these illnesses, while at the same time strengthening your overall health and immunity.

Performing arts for children with Dramatastic

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

After a very successful season one Dramatastic will resume classes for season two from January 14. Dramatastic was established by Ciara Doyle (B Ed primary teaching, ALCM, LLCM, FLCM musical theatre, MA music education) to make the performing arts accessible to children in Galway and give children the opportunity to develop confidence, make friends, and nurture their own talents in a safe and comfortable environment. With a maximum entry of 15 pupils per class, each child is guaranteed expert tuition.

Learn the art of make-up at the International School of Make Up Artistry

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

The International School of Make-up Artistry is currently taking enrolments for part-time and full-time make-up artistry diploma courses, which commence in February.

A beautiful new career

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

The Georgina Price College of Beauty is currently enrolling for its 2012 schedule of classes.

CSI returns to Galway Business School

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

Montmartre Training has announced a spring run of the diploma in criminalistics and forensic psychology at Galway Business School.

New Year’s Irish classes at Conradh na Gaeilge

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

Visit www.cnag.ie and have a look at Conradh na Gaeilge’s new schedule of intensive Irish classes to suit beginners, refreshers, and intermediate levels.

Learn to play guitar with Guitar Made Easy

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

When is the best time to learn to play the guitar? According to Kevin McNicholas of Guitar Made Easy, the best time is right now.

Moment by moment… mindfully

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

Members of AA have long known the wisdom of taking life one day at a time. Those of us who practice mindfulness are also discovering the value of living life one moment at a time.

Cloud computing for beginners at GMIT

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

Cloud computing is where software applications, processing power, data, and potentially even artificial intelligence are accessed over the internet. Many private individuals now regularly use an online email application such as gmail, Yahoo Mail, or Hotmail. Exchanging messages and sharing photos and video on social networking sites such as Facebook is now also very common. However these types of cloud computing activities are just the beginning. Indeed, it is likely that within a couple of years the vast majority of personal home and business computing will be internet based.

Lose weight, detox, and increase vitality in four weeks

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

Juice therapy and raw food for weight loss is not only a delicious solution to assist you in your weight loss goals, it is also an incredible way to increase your stamina and vitality as well as fight disease and recover from illness faster as you cleanse your body, rebuild blood cells, increase your immunity, alkalise your system, reduce allergies, improve the cardiovascular system and heart health, and increase your over all wellbeing.

Woman fined for smearing blood and flicking it at gardai

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

A woman who smeared blood all over a desk at Galway Garda Station before flicking more blood directly at gardai has been fined a total of €600 with five months to pay.

Fundraising album to be released to raise funds for GUST

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

Established and emerging Galway talents from the fields of pop, folk, and indie-rock have donated songs to a new album to raise funds for the Galway United Supporters Trust.

The Galway United Supporters Trust will launch Maroon Tunes, a compilation of 12 tracks by Galway artists, such as singer-songwriters Noelie McDonnell, Don Stiffe, Kelvin Busher, and Marc Roberts, indie/electro/trad musician Daithí O Dronaí, rockers Big Generator, and the great indie-rock band Toasted Heretic.

Bullying still being swept under the carpet, says author

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

Little monitoring of bullying incidents takes place in Ireland, a new book published by a Galway-based author claims.

Galway Tidy Towns AGM

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

The annual general meeting of the Galway Tidy Towns takes place on Wednesday January 25 at 7pm in The Meyrick Hotel in Eyre Square.

Losing for their lives — Galwayman aims to lose 1sixteen stone with System 10 programme

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

25 per cent of people in Ireland are currently suffering from obesity. It is time to stop this disease and help people to understand that it is possible to beat obesity and have a long an healthy life. System 10 is embarking on a mission to transform the lives of the above three people who want to have a new beginning and a chance to live a longer and healthier lives.

Garda car crashes while escorting cash-in-transit van

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

Two members of An Garda Siochana were brought to hospital after their patrol car, which had been escorting a cash-in-transit vehicle, crashed near Gort yesterday afternoon.

Trio sentenced after failing to contest obstructing passage while begging charges

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

Three women who denied standing in a line blocking half of a very popular city centre street and begging from people struggling to get past failed to contest the charges at Galway District Court this week, with one being jailed for a month while the others received suspended sentences.

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