General English Courses
General English Courses are our most popular programmes for learners who want to improve their practical English for everyday communication.
29 Sep
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 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.
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Galway Cartoon Festival 2023
12:00p.m. 29th September - 6:00p.m. 8th October 2023
Galway City
The Galway Cartoon Festival is an international celebration of funny drawings, hosted in Ireland’s most sociable city. Along with the main exhibitions, the Cartoon Festival will feature live caricature sessions, a schools’ cartoon workshop and competition. The 2023 festival is expected to run over 10 days and will showcase some of the most talented cartoonists from Ireland and abroad across many venues in Galway, as well as on Inis Óirr in the Aran Islands.
01 Oct
Corrib Princess Tours
12:00p.m. 1st October - 6:00p.m. 31st October 2023
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 Oct
Galway Cartoon Festival 2023
12:00p.m. 1st October - 12:00a.m. 8th March 2023
Galway City
The Galway Cartoon Festival is an international celebration of funny drawings, hosted in Ireland’s most sociable city. Along with the main exhibitions, the Cartoon Festival will feature live caricature sessions, a schools’ cartoon workshop and competition. The 2023 festival is expected to run over 10 days and will showcase some of the most talented cartoonists from Ireland and abroad across many venues in Galway, as well as on Inis Óirr in the Aran Islands.
01 Oct
Omniplex Cinemas
12:00p.m. 1st October - 12:00a.m. 31st October 2023
Salthill, Galway
The Omniplex Cinema in Salthill, though relatively new, has quickly become the best moviegoing experience in the city! Enjoy a chill evening with classmates while watching all the latest blockbusters from Hollywood and beyond!
Galway Guides
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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