Flawed school admission system is costing families says Nolan

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

The admission system parents need to go through to secure a place for their children in secondary schools is “flawed”, costly, and in some cases “unaffordable” and needs to be changed.

Druid production nominated for three major US theatre awards

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

Druid’s production of Martin McDonagh’s The Cripple of Inishmaan has received three nominations in the prestigious Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards.

Plant hunter and guerrilla captive to give talk in NUIG

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

Tom Hart Dyke, the botanist and plant hunter, who has survived capture by the FARC guerillas, is coming to Galway to talk about his work and adventures.

Mayos go dancing

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

Muintir Muigheo - Mayo Association Galway is delighted to announce details of its upcoming dinner dance, which will be held in the Galway Bay Hotel on Friday, February 17 at 8pm. The annual dinner dance is the association's biggest event of the year and it promises to be an excellent night.

Laying off staff at Rehab Recycle ‘makes no sense’ says Connolly

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Laying off 20 staff members out of the 44 who work at the Rehab Recycle in Parkmore West Industrial Estate, Ballybrit, will have a “devastating effects” on both the employees and their families.

Skillnet subsidised diploma in business, executive, and personal coach training

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

The next Coach Institute of Ireland one-year business, executive, and personal coach training programme will begin in Galway on Thursday and Friday, February 23 and 24. The programme will be facilitated two days a month from February to November, with a break during the summer months.

Open day at HiTec Education Centre

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

HiTec Education Centre, a training specialist in Galway since 1998, will hold an open day on Saturday February 18 at its new premises in Oranmore.

HiTec will introduce its new schedule for 2012 and will be offering discounts on all courses booked on the day. Courses are available in a wide range of areas including IT, business, accounting, healthcare, and childcare.

Individually tailored education at Galway Community College

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Galway Community College has seen many changes since 1969 when it opened. Now into its fifth decade of providing education for its community, the college is continually improving its facilities to serve the needs of all learners. The school now offers courses across three separate areas of learning, namely mainstream (from first year to Leaving Cert), post-Leaving Cert (PLC further education), and adult education (part-time evening courses delivering hobby and FETAC Level 5 and 6 certification).

Galway City & County Childcare Committee to elect new parents’ representative

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Galway City & County Childcare Committee is seeking a parent representative to join its board of management. All parents are invited to attend a parents’ meeting on Thursday February 16 in the Clayton Hotel, Galway, at 8pm, where an election will take place.

Opportunity knocks

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Are you retiring or recently redundant? Are you looking for a new career or a second income? The Institute of Irish Leadership can help. The institute is currently enrolling for a new and certified career coaching programme, commencing in the spring.

Open day at International School of Make-Up Artistry

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

The International School of Make-up Artistry will hold an open day on Tuesday February 7 from 3pm to 6pm. The day will give prospective students the opportunity to meet the school principal, the school manager, and to watch a make-up demonstration by one of the school’s make-up artists.

Jewellery for cash businesses must take more responsbility, says Judge in stolen jewellery case

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

A mother and son failed to contest the charges of handling stolen jewellery after their credibility was deemed by a District Court judge to be in tatters.

Portumna workhouse project is big winner

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

The Irish Workhouse Centre Project in Portumna was the overall winner at the annual Galway County Heritage Awards, which were held in Loughrea last week.

Table quiz for Titans

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Titans Basketball Club will hold its annual fundraising table quiz in The Westwood Hotel, Newcastle, on Thursday February 9.

Engines ready to rev for this weekend’s rally action

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

The much-anticpated 2012 Safety Direct Galway International Rally takes place in the city and county on Saturday and Sunday .

Spectator guide for the weekend’s rally action

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Saturday February 4:

Businesses and residents object to Tesco Express off-licence application

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Businesses and local residents in the Newcastle area have continued their objections to an off-licence application by Tesco Express which was refused for the second time in the District Court this week.

Minister Quinn must ‘rethink position on small rural schools’ says Healy Eames

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

There are better ways to meet the needs of small rural schools and the savings that need to be made by the Department of Education than through Ruairi Quinn’s current plans.

CoderDojo to inspire next generation of computer coders

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

The next generation of computer coders are set to be put through their paces during a free induction offered by CoderDojo.

Man gets jail for spade attack on neighbour

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

A man who punched his neighbour between the eyes and then chased after him while brandishing a spade has been sentenced to eight months in jail as well as being given a four-month suspended sentence for criminal damage to a house door.

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