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Adult Literacy Awareness week takes place from Monday to Friday, September 21-25. The aim of the week is to promote local literacy services, raise awareness of the benefits of improving reading, writing, and numeracy skills, and to highlight the benefits of helping people with poor literacy and numeracy skills accessing adult education, to create a more inclusive society.

Two sporting icons will be guest speakers at this year’s autumn open days at NUI Galway.

Monday September 28 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 hOibicín.

Autumn is here and with the new season comes a settling back into a more regular routine. This is the time of year when our thoughts turn to upskilling and many of us consider new study programmes that will enhance our lives – both in terms of job/career skills and personal development.

The Institute of Massage & Sports Therapy offers internationally recognised courses in all aspects of sports massage, sports injuries, and physical therapy. It has been running courses from its Limerick and Galway venues for more than 17 years and has recently opened venues in Kilkenny and Tralee.

Headford Adult Learning Centre, Main Street, Headford, is now enrolling for courses to suit those who wish to return to education on a part-time basis. These courses are also ideal for people who have other commitments and wish to study part-time. 

The gift of language has long been considered one of the greatest we have. When used to its full potential, language can unlock a wonderful world of literature and art, and can also enable us to communicate and share this world with others. 

Whether you are a parent looking to help your children with their Irish homework, a retiree hoping to practise your cúpla focal in your free time, or simply someone with an interest in Irish, Conradh na Gaeilge has a course for everyone looking to improve their Irish language skills in the classroom and beyond this September.

The International College for Personal and Professional Development, ICPPD, is offering a 10-week personal development programme commencing soon in Athlone and Galway. This popular personal development course, which takes place one evening a week from 7pm to 10pm, is aimed at participants who are seeking to better understand themselves.

Headford Adult Learning Centre opened at Main Street, Headford, in 2008. It is a basic education service for adults covering the areas of Headford, Belclare, Corrandulla, Annaghdown, Caherlistrane, Lackagh, Claregalway, Athenry, and Oranmore.