Leaving Certificate results and CAO offers 2012

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

The waiting is over, for Leaving Certificate results at least. But now, another wait begins, with CAO offers not published until Monday August 20.

Steiner kindergarten to open next month

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Galway’s first Steiner kindergarten will open in Knocknacarra in September. Na Blátha Craige Community Centre, on the Clybaun Road, is a purpose-built children’s facility, and from September it will host a new and exciting approach to pre-school education.

City Campus — ideal student accommodation in the heart of Limerick

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

City Campus is modern student living at its finest. It is situated off Lord Edward Street, minutes walk from Mary Immaculate College, the bus/train station, and near the historic heart of Limerick city.

Student accommodation at Ros Geal

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Ros Geal university centre and residence is one answer to the question of where to stay when starting college in Galway. Located just opposite NUI Galway, it offers full board to female students in a homely atmosphere where priority is given to academic excellence.

Returning to education as an adult learner

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Avril Ivory (MSc), dean of CNM
We train nutritional therapists in Galway, our students come from all over the west of Ireland, some are recent school leavers but many are adult learners. Our students are united by a keen interest in the relationship between diet and wellbeing, a willingness to learn, and a desire to work as a nutritional therapist. There are a number of advantages to being an adult learner.

Galway City Ed — the study centre with a touch of class

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Galway City Ed is a very modern state of the art study centre in the heart of Galway. The centre is run by the Galway City Education Company and is situated at the Plaza offices on the Headford Road, just a five minute stroll from Eyre Square. The study is supervised by highly experienced teachers who make themselves available to the students for assistance with their homework, learning, and revision. Advice and guidance is given to the students on study skills and the construction of study plans.

FETAC courses in addiction and mental health now available in Galway

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

National training and education provider The Learning Curve Institute will deliver its FETAC accredited minor awards in drug and alcohol addiction and mental health awareness in Galway this October and February respectively.

The Westside Resource Centre is one of six venues around the country which will host the FETAC Level 5 component certificate in drug and alcohol addiction course, such is the demand for expert accredited training in the field of drug and alcohol addiction. The Learning Curve's FETAC Level 6 Component certificate in mental health awareness will run over four Saturdays in Westside during February 2013.

Hurling fever sets in as seniors target first All-Ireland final in seven years

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

Hurling fever is at a zenith in the city and county this week as the senior hurlers get ready for Sunday’s showdown with Cork which could see them advance to an All-Ireland senior final for the first time in seven years.

Seven months jail for dangerous stag party bottle thrower

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

A seven month jail sentence was imposed on a man who while celebrating a stag party put passers by in danger by thowing a bottle from a window in the busy city centre street below.

Call for fundamental reform of palliative care service delivery

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

A call has been made for a fundamental reform of the way palliative care services are delivered in the west.

New driving regulations will help save lives - McNelis

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

Galway city Labour councillor, Niall Mc Nelis, has welcomed the introduction of new driving offences which he said will place a renewed focus on child safety and clampdown on unnecessary risky behaviour.

Rape accused sent for Central Court trial

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

A 22-year-old Galway man accused of assaulting and raping a woman has been sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court.

Large crowds expected at Connemara Pony Festival

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

The Connemara Pony Festival in Clifden starts today with crowds expected to descend on the capital of Connemara.

Constitutional Convention — a missed opportunity for radical appraisal by citizens

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

At a critical stage in the evolution of the State, we failed to use our education system to address the question of constitutional illiteracy when it might have developed the capacity of citizens to engage critically with their State. We opted for different versions of unthinking nationalism when we might at least have opted for thinking nationalisms.

Charity concert for Talamarang Orphanage

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

There will be a night of traditional music and entertainment in the Western Hotel this Saturday at 9.30pm, to raise much funds for Talamarang Orphanage in Nepal.

Drug dealing accused sent forward for trial

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

A man accused of being in possession of more than €5,700 worth of drugs with intent to sell or supply has been sent forward for trial.

Two year road ban for dangerous driver

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

A car carrying a young child was forced to emergency brake when another motorist dangerously undertook on the inside, pull out in front, and then slammed on the brakes, the Galway District Court heard last week.

Galway Shopping Centre roundabout work will be finished before Christmas, says Crowe

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

Work will start within weeks on the removal of the roundabout at Galway Shopping Centre converting it into a signalised junction, according to Cllr Mike Crowe, who said that the work take three months, and will hopefully be completed in early December before the Christmas rush.

Third level fees loan deal slammed by students

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

Leading student groups, including Free Education for Everyone (FEE) and the Union of Students in Ireland (USI), have attacked the decision of more than 20 third level institutions, including NUIG and GMIT, to agree a student fees loan deal with the Bank of Ireland.

The loan system will be paid directly to the third level institutions involved, meaning that students will not be able to apply for the loan directly, however they will incur the debt the moment they graduate. Trinity College and Bank of Ireland announced the first scheme last month, which will allow parents to borrow up to €9,000 for a four-year degree. Repayments are to be set at €100 per month, with a variable interest rate of 5.1 per cent while a student remains in third level education. The interest rate is then set to rise to 9.7 per cent once a student graduates.

Wider range of keyhole surgery procedures at Portiuncula

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

New state-of-the art equipment, which has been installed at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe, means the facility can now expand the range of minimally invasive surgical procedures available to patients in the catchment area of east Galway, Roscommon, the midlands and mid-west.

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