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The National Tertiary Degree Office has recently announced additional tertiary degree programmes across Ireland. These programmes offer an alternative pathway into further education, particularly for those who are underrepresented in higher education. They are aimed at specific groups, including lone parents, carers, care-experienced students, mature students, and those from low-income backgrounds, as well as anyone who has experienced educational disadvantage.

Did you know that CAO points are not the only way to get a degree? Whether you are a school leaver planning your next move or a mature learner ready to return to education this September, the path to an Honours Degree has never been more accessible.

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, has announced details of 32 new Tertiary Bachelor’s Degree routes that will be open to applications for the upcoming academic year 2026/2027.

Galway Technical Institute proudly presents UNFOLD, an exhibition showcasing the work of the 2025–26 QQI Level 5 Art students.

ATU, in partnership with Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) has launched a new Tertiary Education degree at Galway Technical Institute, the BSc (Hons) in Software and Technology. The BSc (Hons) in Software and Technology is a tertiary education programme whereby the learner spends one-year in the ETB setting and completes years two, three and four at ATU.

Post Leaving Certificate courses are usually one-year programmes (mainly QQI Level 5 and 6) which are delivered by further education colleges all over Ireland. Some of the larger further education colleges in Galway include Galway Technical Institute, Galway Community College, Coláiste Mhuire, Ballygar and Glenamaddy Community School, which collectively provide a vast range of PLC courses.

Father Griffin Road is named after the martyred Irish priest, Father Michael Griffin, who was involved in the War of Independence. This area is known for a lively, charming road that stretches from the Fire Station down to the Maxol Garage in Lower Salthill.

Galway Technical Institute's annual Open Day will take place this year on Tuesday, March 3 from 9am to 4pm, providing an opportunity for all prospective learners to view the facilities, speak with staff and students and have any queries addressed on the day.

Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) is the largest provider of Further Education and Training (FET) in the West of Ireland. In the 40 FET centres across both counties, full-time and part-time courses, apprenticeships, and traineeships are offered across a wide range of disciplines.

Henry Street Playground was officially named last Friday in honour of former Mayor of the City of Galway, Mary Byrne (1917-2004) - who was the first female Mayor of Galway, and was also a resident of Henry Street.