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Hard luck to the U-15s boys' football team who lost their Connacht A semi final to Clarin College. An outstanding strike from Lee Lydon (Galway United) had put Merlin ahead going into the break. It was Clarin College who would have the better of the second half though, they equalised early in the second half and showed great determination to score a late winner on the day when the game seemed destined for extra time. This Merlin team showed unbelievable skill, strength and resilience on a cold wet day and the school could not be prouder of their achievements.

Three recently retired primary school teachers were honoured by their peers at an event in The Bounty hosted by the Athlone-Moate INTO committee.

Galway City Council invites applications from school and community bands in Galway city for the 2024 Band Grant. School bands, community bands, and community music ensembles and collectives from all musical genres can apply.

Four out of every five post-primary schools across Galway had to turn away parents seeking places for their children last year.

A new cyber mindset programme to help educate and empower students, parents and teachers when it comes to the use of social media and smart devices, saw Galway cyber security experts Noone Cyber Services recognised at the National Digital Business Awards.

Sean Canney, Galway East Independent TD, has stated that the Safe Routes to School Scheme is moving too slowly with only 12 schools across County Galway out of 65 registered for the scheme have to date been sanctioned for funding.

Galway Atlantaquaria in Salthill is seeking the help of local schools and educators to promote Ocean and Environmental Care through Art and Design.

Last week saw the launch of a landmark educational research project that will see every primary school in Ireland receive a free Digital Technology kit.

Everybody has rhythm, and there is no better time than now to take up a new challenge and learn a new instrument. If you have always wanted to play music but don’t know where to start, or you are already playing but don’t know how to take your playing to the next level, now is the time. The hugely popular Bodhrán Magic adult group beginner courses are registering now and starting very soon in the city centre at a school venue with very easy and free parking. Simply park at the door and go in and play.

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has this week announced funding of €9.7 million to subsidise fees for 13,879 learners across 654 micro-credential courses.