Choose to study English at Galway Cultural Institute

Prepare for an unforgettable experience. This is a place you will call home, where you will make lifelong friends and achieve the results in English language fluency that you need for your future success.

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Galway Business School

Galway Business School

Galway Business School

Galway Business School

Galway Business School is one of the leading independent third-level colleges in Ireland. We pride ourselves on our ability to respond quickly to the changing needs of students, industry and labour markets.

Business Programmes in Galway, Ireland

Business Programmes in Galway, Ireland

We offer internationally recognised undergraduate degree programmes, complemented by a wide range of professional, short term certificate courses and pathway programmes.

Galway is the perfect place to learn English and experience the best that Ireland has to offer. Choose it as your base when looking to study abroad for work, travel or pleasure.

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Upcoming events

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23 Jan

Music for Galway Festival

Music for Galway – Midwinter Festival

23 Jan

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Music for Galway Festival

7:30p.m. 23rd January - 7:30p.m. 25th January 2026

Town Hall Theaatre

The Music for Galway Midwinter Festival is back at the Town Hall Theatre from Friday, 23 to Sunday, 25 January 2026, with *The Quartet Extends*, a celebration of the string quartet’s many styles. Galway’s own ConTempo Quartet will lead the event, joined by a range of musicians, including a clarinettist, soprano, pianist, uilleann piper, and another string quartet. Together, they’ll perform quartets, quintets, sextets, and finish with an exciting octet. This year’s festival will also feature a special performance by Margarita Guerrero Martínez, Music for Galway’s young Cellissimo Ambassador.

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24 Jan

Connacht Rugby

Watch live rugby in Galway!

24 Jan

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Connacht Rugby

5:30p.m. 24th January 2026

Dexcom Stadium

Are you a rugby fan? There is a big match taking place at Dexcom Park in January with Connacht Rugby playing host to Leinster on 24th January 2026 (Kick-off 5.30pm) in the United Rugby Championship.

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31 Jan

Galway Tattoo Show

Annual Galway Tattoo Show

31 Jan

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Galway Tattoo Show

11:30a.m. 31st January - 11:30a.m. 1st February 2026

The Galmont Hotel

Experience creativity at the Annual Galway Tattoo Show, taking place from 31 January to 1 February 2026 at The Galmont Hotel & Spa. Featuring top international and Irish tattoo artists, this event is a must-see for tattoo lovers. Alongside stunning tattoo work, enjoy live music, entertainment, and a lively selection of market stalls.

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02 Feb

Galway Céilí Club

Join the Céilí Club!

02 Feb

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Galway Céilí Club

Galway Céilí Club

7:30p.m. 2nd February 2026 - 9:30p.m. 24th February 2025

Kennedy's Bar, Eyre Square, Galway

Interested in Irish Culture? Want to learn more about Irish set dancing? Look no further! The Céilí Club is a great opportunity to both improve your English and get your groove on, Irish styles!!

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