Pre-marriage courses are an essential part of preparation for Christian marriage and they are obligatory for all couples who wish to marry in the Cathedral. Couples often comment that completing the course was well worth while.A number of options are available:Accord offer courses in Tuam.For more details contact 094 9022214 or by email accordcbar@eircom.netWebsite: www.accord.ieAccord, Galway: 091 562331.Esker Retreat House, Athenry offers residential ‘Engaged Couples Weekends’ (Friday night to Sunday lunch time). Details of these weekends which take place on a monthly basis, (Twice in March / May) are available from 091 844549, Email: eskerret@indigo.ieMount Argus: This is a one day course (Saturday). Details can be obtained by contacting Angela O’Rourke 01 2964257. Website: www.together.ie