Ireland’s commitment to fostering a skilled and educated workforce remains steadfast, as evidenced by the latest statistics released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on Further Education Outcomes for the Graduation Year 2021, published on 04 March 2024, This comprehensive […]
Complementary and alternative therapies have become increasingly popular in Ireland. More and more health centres offer alternative therapy treatments such as acupuncture, aromatherapy, bio energy, crystal healing, reflexology, reiki and shiatsu. These do not replace traditional medicine. Instead, they are […]
Mindfulness is a form of meditation. Practitioners learn to focus their attention and develop compassionate awareness of the present moment. As a result, they accept the now, without judgement or criticism. The history mindfulness The practice of mindfulness has roots […]
Aerobics classes combine rhythmic exercise as well as stretching and strength training routines. Aerobics improves all elements of fitness. That means flexibility, muscular strength and cardio-vascular fitness. History of aerobics Jane Fonda popularised aerobics in the early 1980s. In 1982, […]
The Medtech (medical technology) industry is a dynamic and innovative sector working to save and improve lives. With more than 500,000 products and services on the market, medtech companies are improving patient outcomes and helping to make health systems more […]
Sports are a central part of our culture. Many of us play sports, even more of us watch them, but only a handful of us understand sports psychology. Sports psychology draws from biometrics, kinesiology, and of course psychology. It seeks […]
Ever wonder how community education programmes come into being? We spoke to Andrew Farrell of Hartstown’s Adult and Community Education Programme. He told us about the programme, popular courses and how classes get added to the mix. Hartstown’s Community Education programme offers […]
Adult Education – So Many Benefits! We’ve all had a very tough and challenging year. The new year has begun with a third nationwide lockdown that will last until at least the end of January following the rapid spread of coronavirus. […]
Creating the perfect pancake for Pancake Day involves balancing texture, flavour, and presentation. Crafting The Perfect Pancake for Pancake Day Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 […]
Did you drop out of college? You’re not alone. Figures released at the end of April 2017 showed that one in six third-level students drop out during their first year. In total, that’s 6,200 students every year. Certain courses have […]