Coláiste Sheosaimh mid-term and summer courses now enrolling

Fri, Feb 08, 2013

Bunaíodh Coláiste Sheosaimh i 1960 agus eagraítear Cúrsaí Gaeilge rathúla gach bliain ó shin. Coláiste Sheosaimh is situated about 40 miles west of Galway city. Since it was first established in 1960 the college has run very successful Irish courses from its two centres in Cárna (Junior College) and Cill Chiaráin (Senior College). The morning classes have been fully revised and restructured to put increased emphasis on oral work in line with the new school curriculum.

An intensive revision course will be held for Higher Level Irish Leaving Cert students during the February mid-term (Feb 8-12). The €350 fee includes full-board accommodation, transport and tuition on all aspects of the Leaving Cert exam – oral, aural and written.

Davitt College successfully links with NUI Galway

Fri, Feb 08, 2013

The world of science, technology, engineering, and maths continues to develop and with it the need for a skilled and talented workforce. The role of any school is central to the development of key skills that our future generations will need. “There is no doubt that the education of our young people from primary school to third-level will play a very important role in Ireland’s future prosperity and advancement,” said Bernie Rowland, principal of Davitt College, Castlebar. “So we are constantly enriching and enhancing the curriculum we provide here at Davitt College.”

Laptops, tablets, ink refills and more at Ink4Europe

Fri, Feb 08, 2013

Ink4Europe on Castlebar’s Chapel Street is your one-stop-shop for all things computer including an excellent range of laptops and tablets at competitive prices.

Consider a career in make-up artistry

Fri, Feb 08, 2013

The International School of Make-up Artistry has been in business for 25 years specialising in make-up artistry courses from beginners to advanced levels, and is constantly updating with cosmetic products and fashion trends.

Mayo to host the third largest number of Gatherings in Ireland

Fri, Feb 08, 2013

Mayo has planned the third largest number of Gathering events in Ireland, trailing behind only Dublin and Cork.

Mystery continues to surround Mayo man’s disappearance

Fri, Feb 08, 2013

The mysterious circumstances surrounding the disappearance of international property tycoon Kevin McGeever, who is originally from Meelick, Swinford, has led to more bizarre revelations, as the 68-year-old is apparently wanted by Interpol in relation to a property deal in Dubai.

Mary Robinson to attend Mayo north Gathering

Fri, Feb 08, 2013

A flagship Gathering event planned for the north Mayo area received a major boost this week with the news that Ballina’s most famous citizen, former president of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson, is to be guest of honour and keynote speaker at the festival’s gala dinner in Ballina on August 9 next.

Ó Cuív’s proposal for renaming of Galway West constituency rejected

Fri, Feb 08, 2013

The Environment Minister Phil Hogan has refused to consider a proposal by Fianna Fáil Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív to rename the newly drawn Galway West constituency to Galway West – Mayo South.

Mayo Rape Crisis Centre joins global campaign

Fri, Feb 08, 2013

On February 14 at 1.30pm in Market Square, Castlebar, the Mayo Rape Crisis Centre will gather with friends, families, supporters, survivors, anyone who loves women and girls, and join with activists around the world for One Billion Rising, the largest day of action in the history of V-Day, the global activist movement to end violence against women and girls.

Higgins stresses the need to protect ‘pivotal north west funds’

Fri, Feb 08, 2013

MEP for Ireland north west Jim Higgins has called for the north west region to be saved from a 43.5 per cent cut in its EU funding.

Exceptional value Members’ Club for Ballinrobe Racecourse

Fri, Feb 08, 2013

Become a member of Ireland’s best racecourse—Ballinrobe Racecourse —which at the end of last year won the Racecourse of the Year 2012 accolade from Horse Racing Ireland. Ballinrobe Racecourse is highly regarded for having a very high standard of facilities for the race going public to enjoy. The racecourse currently stages nine race meetings a year, from April through to September, and is always strongly supported by Ireland’s leading trainers and top jockeys.

For only €100 you can become a member of the new Members; Club, ahead of the 2013 racing season, where you can avail of some fantastic benefits. The club will offer a great range of added benefits to its members, including a newly refurbished members’ lounge which will have a fantastic viewing balcony overlooking the track and where you can rub shoulders with the owners and trainers.