General English Courses
General English Courses are our most popular programmes for learners who want to improve their practical English for everyday communication.
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.
Explore our English coursesGalway is one of Ireland's greatest treasures. Situated at the halfway point of the Wild Atlantic Way, this vibrant city – like its people – is warm, friendly and welcoming. We run a full range of general English, Cambridge and IELTS courses.
Explore more English coursesGalway 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.
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.
Explore more guides23 Jan
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.
24 Jan
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.
31 Jan
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.
02 Feb
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!!