Taking a step back to take a step forward

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

For the majority of students across Ireland, your college course choice is made within the whirlwind of the Leaving Cert. A concoction of exam pressure, CAO deadlines, points calculators, and career ambitions swirl around the teenage brain as students attempt to forge their way through the third-level minefield.

Register for beginner bodhrán course now

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

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 bodhrán but don’t know how to take your playing to the next level, now is the time.

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre gains Quality Education Award

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre is delighted to announce it has become one of the first language schools in Ireland, and only language school in Galway, to gain the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI TrustEd brand.

Discover the joy of learning Spanish in Galway

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

From children taking their first steps in Spanish, to adults preparing for a holiday, there are plenty of opportunities to learn Spanish at the Spanish Institute in Galway this year.

Jump into the world of French finesse with the French Institute Galway

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Elodie and her team of qualified native teachers are back with brilliant new classes to help you discover, enjoy and master French and its vibrant culture.

Learn French with The French Institute Galway

Thu, Sep 03, 2026

Elodie and her team of native teachers are back to the Institute with new great classes to make you discover, love and progress in the French language and its culture.

Irish classes at Áras na nGael

Thu, Sep 03, 2026

Are you interested in improving your Irish? A new term of Irish language classes will start in Áras na nGael on Dominick Street on the week beginning September 21.

There are a wide range of classes to choose from: classes for complete beginners, refreshers courses for those who are a bit rusty, and intermediate classes for those who would like to progress to the next level.

Beyond CAO points: Your pathway to a nursing degree starts with GRETB

Thu, Sep 03, 2026

Through a dynamic partnership between Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) and Atlantic Technological University (ATU), new Tertiary Degree pathways are reshaping higher education.

Leaving cert stats reveal decrease in H1s awarded

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

A record number of students sat the Leaving Cert exams this year but the impact of grade deflation continues to be felt.

GTI – Exciting Further Education courses this autumn

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

We live at a time when planning for the future poses greater challenges than ever. People today must be ready to face many career shifts over their working lives.

Galway Technical Institute is dedicated to developing in its students the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for a future in these challenging times. All GTI courses are designed to be of immediate and practical use in the workplace or as a pathway to further study and higher education.

Explore your future after the Leaving Cert at GCC

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Congratulations to all Leaving Certificate students receiving their results. Whether your results met your expectations or not, this is just the beginning of many possible pathways towards your future career.

GCC launches new part-time adult education courses

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Galway Community College has announced the launch of its new part-time Adult Education programme, beginning this September 2026.

Take up bridge - The Rolls Royce of card games

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Now that the final whistle has blown in Croke Park and the Brendan Martin is in the safe hands of the 'Galway Girls', it’s time to get out and take up a new hobby. Why not take up bridge?

Bridge is the Rolls Royce of card games, offering the suspense of poker and the excitement of athletic sports in a social setting. It is enjoyed by millions of people all over the world due to its unending variety.

CAO offers just dropped, so what next?

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Last week thousands of students across the nation received their Leaving Certificate results. Just yesterday, Round One CAO offers were released. For every student who got the course they wanted, there was another checking their account and feeling disappointed.

Home4Home – The answer to Ireland’s student accommodation crisis?

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Every summer, thousands of Irish families face the same challenge: finding affordable accommodation for students heading to college. What should be an exciting milestone often becomes a source of stress, uncertainty, and significant financial pressure. With student rents continuing to rise across Ireland’s major university cities, many families are now spending €8,000 to €10,000 a year – or even more – simply to secure a room.

GCC accepting full-time secretarial course applicants

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Galway Community College of Further Education is now accepting applications for its highly successful one-year, full-time Legal and Medical Secretarial Course, commencing in September 2026.

Could your spare room help an ATU student?

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Homeowners across Galway are being encouraged to consider making a spare room available to an Atlantic Technological University (ATU) student through StudentPad.

How to actually make the most of TY

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Transition Year can get a bad rap. Just ask around and you'll hear it dismissed as 'the doss year'. But for students who actually use it to their benefit, TY can be one of the most formative years of secondary school.

School’s over – what next?

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Whether you’re going into your final year of school in 2027 or you’ve just finished your Leaving Certificate this year, you may be wondering what your employment or further education options are. There are many career paths you can take and when it comes to picking a college, apprenticeship, training, or work options, it can feel very daunting to take that first step.

Why disclosure training matters – Gráinne Kelehan, Education & Training Manager

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

If someone told you they had experienced sexual violence, would you know how to respond?

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