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Nintendo Wii training for over 55s will resume shortly at Loughboy Library and the tutor will once again be Daire Nolan from Johnswell.

Successful students usually have parents who are involved in school programmes and carefully monitor their child's progress. Children who read well in the early grades are more successful in later years; those who fall behind rarely catch up with their classmates. As parents, you want to support and help your child attain good grades and strong academic skills. At times, this may mean finding a tutor to help your child.

Amber Murphy, an excellent student in most subjects, was struggling with her fourth year maths last year. “I didn't have a clue,” she recalled. Her mother, Valerie, sought extra instruction for her daughter, not from her school, but from the local tutor doctor. More and more parents are following Mrs Murphy's lead and buying supplemental education from quality-controlled tutors. “There is more concern about education than ever before and more parents are paying attention to their children's learning problems,” said Carmel O’Brien, education consultant with Tutor Doctor, “so it is important that this form of supplemental education is managed and structured in a way that parents, students, and teachers can have full confidence in the service.”

Since ACG launched its range of courses in the childcare and social studies area the response from those working, and planning to work, in the area has been extremely positive. Before launching the programme the College talked and listened to those working in childcare and asked them what they needed. The College was then in a position, when drawing up the programme, to build in what they then knew what needed – courses at times and locations that suited learners offered at an affordable cost.

Loughboy Library ishosting a special exhibition this month by Tom Cranny. Tom has previously exhibited during Kilkenny Arts Week.

The five star g Hotel and one of the most renowned Spanish wineries, Bodegas Valdemar have collaborated to create an epicure evening of gourmet wine and fine dining experience in Matz at the g on Wednesday November 10. Commencing with a cava and canapé reception, distinguished sommelier Cristina Alvarez Flores - one of Rioja’s youngest and most dynamic winemakers - will personally tutor guests on devising the perfect wine selection, specifically chosen to complement each dish from starter to dessert. Award-winning executive chef, Stefan Matz and his culinary team will serve a five-course gourmet feast in Matz at the g, making it the perfect evening to explore your sumptuous taste buds while enhancing your connoisseur skills.

DO YOU have an idea for a short film but have no idea how to go about sitting down and putting your ideas onto paper?

To mark World Suicide Prevention Day the HSE is asking people to be aware of all the services available within the community, and a full list of contact details can be found at the bottom of this article.

A new group of family carers is being formed in Bagenalstown.

A new group of family carers is being formed in Bagenalstown.