Galway to host World Robotic Sailing Championship

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

For the first time Galway city is to host the seventh World Robotic Sailing Championships (WRSC2014) next week. The event will see fully autonomous and unmanned sailing boats, up to 2.5m in length, compete in a series of short distance racing, navigation, and autonomy challenges, taking place around the port of Galway.

Nolan calls for reduction in USC

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

Tax relief in the October Budget should exceed the amount people will pay in water charges, in order to ease the pressure on low and middle income families.

This is the view of Labour Galway West TD Derek Nolan who said “any flexibility” in Budget 2015 should lead to a reduction in the controversial USC.

Peace vigil to protest against NATO

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

A protest against Irish representation at the forthcoming NATO conference and against the ethos of NATO, takes place in Galway tomorrow.

New app for Wild Atlantic Way

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

An app has been created to steer tech-friendly tourists around the Wild Atlantic Way route which runs across Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, Galway, Kerry, and Cork.

More people at risk of homelessness due to rising rent costs, say COPE in budget submission

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

A growing number of people are at risk of homelessness due to rising rent levels and a shortage of affordable private rented accommodation in the city.

Time we stood up for the performing animals who stood up for us

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

I loved the circus, really loved it. As a kid, it was one of the few flashes of true colour that came through in a life decidedly lived in black and white. They'd arrive in the Green a few hundred yards behind our house and from early morning, the ping ping ping of the tent pegs being hammered into the soft ground would shatter through the morning silence. By the time we'd come home from school for lunch, the tent flags would flutter above the trees and for a day or two, a little bit of magic would light up the dullness of the town. In some ways, the arrival of the circus was better than the circus itself.

New courses in beauty therapy at Georgina Price

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

The Georgina Price College of Beauty Galway is currently enrolling for its new 2014 schedule of classes.

Learn Irish with Conradh na Gaeilge

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

Many people toy with the idea of learning Irish from scratch and broadening their understanding of the language.

Leaving Cert Irish oral examination classes with Conradh na Gaeilge

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

Conradh na Gaeilge’s Leaving Certificate oral Irish preparation course shall commence on Friday September 26.

Upskill with an advanced payroll award

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

GPA Solutions is delivering a FETAC Level 6 advanced payroll skills award in Galway.  This award is ideal for learners who wish to enhance their existing payroll skills by focusing on areas such as tax implications when calculating pensions, BIK’s illness and maternity benefit, and cycle to work scheme in both a manual and computerised context.

Sean nós dancing classes return this month

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

Monday September 22 will see the return of Conradh na Gaeilge's popular sean nós dancing classes under the expert and patient tuition of Conamara sean-nós dancer, Pádraig Ó h’Oibicín.

Is your child having difficulties in school?

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

When a student is struggling in school, parents may wonder what can be done.

CSI returns to Galway Business School

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

Montmartre Training has announced an autumn 2014 run of the successful diploma in criminalistics and forensic psychology at Galway Business School, commencing Saturday September 20 for eight weeks from 10am to 1pm.  

Explore the world of music with Guitar Made Easy

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

Thinking of learning to play guitar but find you are always putting it off? Kevin Mc Nicholas, tutor with Guitar Made Easy, would like to dispel a few of the myths that surround learning to play guitar.

Piano accordion lessons with Yvonne McGinley

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

It is never too late to learn how to play music. Maybe you have watched people playing and said to yourself ‘I wish I could do that’. Maybe you would like to give your child that opportunity. Children can learn from as young as seven, but there is no upper age limit.

New classes commence this month with The Drama Den

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

The Drama Den is based in the New Community Centre in Cappagh Park, Knocknacarra, and it offers classes for children of all ages, from three years upwards.

Open the door to a career in business, marketing, or production management

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

Despite vast changes in the business world, some courses are still the bedrock on which companies operate. A business qualification provides a stepping stone not only for job opportunities but also for career advancement.

Start a rewarding career in Montessori or childcare at Portobello Institute

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

The early childhood years is the most important development stage for a child, as the experiences he or she has in the first few years set the foundations for relationships and learning throughout their lives.  

Performance courses with Trading Faces

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

Trading Faces has been running performance courses in Galway since 1993. The school gives young people (five to 18 years) the opportunity to explore performance skills for stage. Workshops are run in acting, singing, and dancing, and are both lively and enjoyable.

Affordable training for Galway entrepreneurs and start-up businesses

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

The Local Enterprise Office Galway is rolling out a brand new autumn schedule of training courses which are designed and priced with the small to middle sized business in mind.

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