April 2024
01 May
GCI Student Experience | Events in Galway
Upcoming events calendar
Corrib Princess Tours
12:00p.m. 1st May - 6:00p.m. 29th September 2024
Woodquay, Galway City
Scenic 90 minute cruises with live commentary on all the points of interest along the way. Full bar service, serving Award winning Irish Coffee. Upper deck and fully heated saloon area suitable for all weather cruising. Toilet facilities onboard. Please call us at + 353 87 8065366.
01 May
Galway Food Festival
12:00p.m. 1st May - 6:00p.m. 31st May 2024
Galway City
This new festval aims to promote the city's vibrant food and drink scene throughout the month of May with many of the city's award winning restaurants, pubs, food producers and sellers coming together to provide the public with a huge variety of culinary experiences from workshops to displays and everything in between!
01 May
Omniplex Cinema Experience!
12:00p.m. 1st May - 12:00a.m. 31st May 2024
Salthill, Galway
The Omniplex Cinema in Salthill is probably the best cinema experience in the county! Comfy recliner seats, numerous screens, all the snacks you'd ever want, refillable drinks and a great location makes it the best place to go watch that must-see movie of the year with your pals! And, to top it off, there's the much vaunted and appreciated Omnipass, which, for just 14.99 a month, allows you to watch all the movies you want (just once, mind!). Bring your buddies and go!
02 May
Trad on the Prom
6:00p.m. 2nd May - 12:00a.m. 31st December 2024
Salthill, Galway
Trad on the Prom takes place every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from mid-May to late September. For more information, please visit www.tradontheprom.com or contact 091 582860. Pre-booking of tickets is advised as the show regularly sells out.
02 May
Celtic Tales Storytelling
8:00p.m. 2nd May - 12:00a.m. 30th May 2024
The Crane Bar, Sea Road, Galway
The Celtic Tales Storytelling Show is back again this year and running every Thursday night from the 22nd of February to the 19 of December! Enjoy the ghouls and gaffs provided by Irish, Welsh and Scottish storytellers in one of the nicest pubs in the city! Tickets are €15 and can be booked on the eventbrite site!
03 May
Galway United vs Derry City
6:00p.m. - 12:00a.m. 3rd May 2024
Eamon Deacy Park, Galway
A tough, tough fixture for United as Derry roll into town. One of the favourites for the league will surely give Galway a lot to think about. They will need all the support they can get. Tickets available here: https://galwayunitedfc.ie/match-tickets/
10 May
Galway United vs Sligo Rovers
6:00p.m. - 12:00a.m. 10th May 2024
Eamon Deacy Park, Galway
Derby time in the League! Sligo come to town on Friday the 10 of May for round 2 of the west of Ireland Derby! Both teams will go at it hammer and tongs for the bragging rights! Tickets available here:https://galwayunitedfc.ie/match-tickets/
11 May
An Tóstal Salthill Sailing Festival
12:00p.m. 11th May - 12:00a.m. 12th May 2024
Salthill, Galway
An Tósatal is back after a very successful return to the traditional boat-racing scene last year. Everything from Galway Hookers to currachaí will be in the water off of Ladies' Beach in Salthill, each vying to win precious points in their respective classifications for the season. A Galway hooker in full-sail is truly a sight to behold and not something you would want to miss, especially since its going to be free!! Food and music will also be available to those who want to see the action.
11 May
Galway Brittany Fest 2024
6:00p.m. 11th May - 12:00a.m. 19th May 2024
Galway City
The connection between Lorient and Galway has been a massive cultural and social boon for both regions since their pairing over 45 years ago. Everything from musicians to chefs and everything in-between have hopped over and back between Ireland and France in the name of growing and developing the relationship between our two cities. This festival serves to further develop this connection by bringing sport, music and food from Brittany to Galway for a week, with events being held in The Crane Bar and Rouge to name but a few locations. Keep an eye on this page for any updates!
18 May
Cellissimo
9:00a.m. 18th May - 10:00a.m. 26th May 2024
Galway City and County
After four long years of waiting after the unfortunate cancellation of the Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture celebrations, Cellissimo is finally happening! Confirmed for May of this year, Cellissimo will bring the good and the great of international cellists to our little corner of the country in a range of showcase events scattered from Inis Boffin to Galway City! Looking for a masterclass in the Cello? An intimate concert with a loved one? A full on orchestral experience? Have a look at the website and see what's on for yourself: https://musicforgalway.ie/cellissimo-2024/
18 May
Connacht vs DHL Stormers
4:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. 18th May 2024
The Sportsgrounds, Galway
The last regular home game of the season brings South African powerhouses DHL Stormers to Galway! Both teams will be looking for a vital win with play-off places and home fixtures on the line. Tickets available here: https://www.connachtrugby.ie/tickets/
Social Activity Programme
GCI offers a weekly activity social programme with many options to choose from. The activity programme is designed monthly, and some highlights may include cultural events across the city and county, practical workshops on various themes and topics from grammar clinics to CV preparation and Irish culture, volunteer opportunities or weekend trips to famous landscapes across Ireland and the Wild Atlantic Way. The social activity programme enables students to enhance their learning experiences by practicing their English skills in the real world and getting to know other English students outside of the classroom.
Our main social activities are listed above and a more detailed breakdown of daily activities available in the school is available below. During the summer, students can book activities during the lunch break, Monday to Thursday in Halla Mor.
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