The biggest advantage to online courses and distance education learning is flexibility. You can study at your own pace, wherever you are. If you are a parent, working full-time, or live in a rural area, online courses allow you to […]
Why study the Irish language? Irish is the National language of the island of Ireland. Any student who went to school in Ireland would have been taught Irish at one point or another. However, very few people have decided to […]
For many, many years FÁS was the go-to organisation for anyone considering FAS courses, further education and training. However, in October 2013 SOLAS and the new Education & Training Boards replaced FÁS and FAS courses. SOLAS – An tSeirbhís Oideachais […]
Thinking of taking up a Religious and Pastoral Care course? For many people, getting in touch with faith and spirituality is an important aspect of life. Some do it for their own peace of mind, while others want to pass […]
Could you save somebody’s life? In an emergency situation, first aid training could help you to do just that. First aid courses teach simple medical techniques that provide temporary care until full medical treatment is available. These courses will teach you to […]
You may never have wanted to be an actor but that doesn’t mean you should’t learn acting. I was on an acting course recently and I met people who were taking the course for a variety of reasons other than […]
What are Manicure courses? There are many different courses in the beauty industry. Some have a wide range of topics in it, while others are more specialised. One such is a Manicure course. The art of Manicure is an excellent […]
Learning a second language has many benefits. First off, it allows you to communicate with more people. Secondly, it opens up a huge number of careers. As the world becomes increasingly globalised the need for staff that speak more than […]
Illustrator and picture book maker Adrienne Geoghegan tells us about her experience as a teacher transitioning to online experience over the last year. Late morning on Thursday 12th March 2020, I was in The Ashling Hotel in Dublin, a stone’s throw […]
When men were men and women fainted a lot, fencing was a way to avenge an attack on your honour. Whether a cad had slighted your sister, or a drunken barbarian accused you of at cheating at cards, fencing brought, […]