Adult education in Athboy

Athboy Community School has launched its new autumn adult education brochure, copies of which are available from the school and from many local shops and business premises. All courses take place on Tuesday nights from 7pm-9pm, unless otherwise stated. Most courses commenced yesterday (Tuesday). Courses offered include Computers for Beginners, Practical First Aid, English as an Additional language and Spanish for Holidays. All these courses will run for eight weeks, costing €90, and will be held in the Kildalkey Road Campus of Athboy CS. In addition, a 10-week course in Conversational Irish is running between 7.30pm-9.30pm in conjunction with Áth Buí le Gaeilge, costing €120. Childcare FETAC Level 5 Modules in Early Childhood Education, and Arts and Crafts in Childcare will run over 20 weeks costing €275 in the Kells Road Campus of the school. More details, brochures and application forms can be obtained by calling the school on (046) 948 7894 or e mailing athboycs@eircom.net All fees must be paid in full at enrolment and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. The formation of classes is dependant on demand and the availability of a tutor. Courses are provided for those 18 years of age and above.