Activities
Social Programme
Galway is seen by many as a cultural capital in Ireland and students who attend GCI have a wealth of options when considering what to do in their free time. GCI is proud to offer our students a varied social and activity programme that takes advantage of our fantastic location.
The focus of the GCI Social Programme is on introducing our students to each other, our city and Irish culture in all its forms. Learners have the chance to experience the "buzz" of the streets of Galway as well as the peace and beauty of Connemara and the Burren. Visits to the theatre, ballet, festivals, music events and cinema are some of the numerous options available and so students can be assured of an exciting social life for the duration of their stay with us.
Sample activities are:
- Walk to the golf driving range or play a round of golf
- Learn the delights of Irish poetry or literature
- Join in the walking or bus tour of Galway
- Visit the Druid, Town Hall or Black Box theatres
- Join the film club
- Play football, squash, unihock
- Take in a Sunday morning jazz session
- Learn to dance a jig
- Go by boat or plane to the Aran Islands
- Visit Connemara or the Burren
- Stay overnight in Dublin or Westport
- Attend our monthly school parties
- Bet on a horse or a dog at the races
- Eat oysters in September
- Paint your face or wear a mad hat to school
- Write an article for the GCI/GBS e-zine
- Test your skills at a quiz or murder mystery
- Go to an Irish music workshop
- Join in a song in a local pub
- Say goodbye to friends at graduation on Fridays
- Walk the prom at lunchtime and kick the wall
- Swim in Salthill a blue flag beach
- Climb a nearby mountain
- Windsurf & canoe in Rusheen Bay
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