Meet the Team

A Galway local with a Master's in Music Technology and a passion for the outdoors. A proud vegetarian, enjoys dank brews, good design and has a dry sense of humour. Often found around town playing the drums, climbing on rocks in the Burren or hiking.

Galway born and bred. Degree in History, sociology and politics. Really loves history movies and documentaries! Enjoys socializing with friends and exploring different countries.

From Longford. Moved to Galway and never left, apart from years in South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand. My idea of fun is running 42.2km (a marathon). My idea of hell is life without meat! Will talk about most topics in class except the weather!

Native of Co.Clare but her heart belongs to Galway. She is an avid traveller who loves exploring new lands, experiencing different cultures and meeting people. It was these experiences which inspired her to become an English language teacher.

A journalist, blogger, and digital storyteller, Ciaran retrained as an English teacher in 2015 and enjoys the mix of nationalities at GCI. A professional scuba diver, loves music, Irish culture, and speaking Spanish, when not talking to fish underwater!

Dublin boy with a passion for Galway. Can be found in Charlie Byrne's bookshop or upstairs in the Crane Bar listening to storytellers, poets and dreamers. Loves fresh country air, swimming in Galway Bay and bike rides in Connemara to awaken the spirit.

Proud Galway luveen BA, PGDE, Dip French. Fiction writing dabbler. Ken Bruen fan. Loves Jean Reno films & cheese. Speciality chilli & scones. Can't abide cold tomatoes. Enjoys running, slowly. Random Irish dancer. Fondness for Dublinese, scarla!

Kenneth is a native of Galway and has a BA in History and Latin and a PhD in History. He believes in teaching others how to teach themselves and brings this core principle into the English classroom.

Karen has a Delta qualification from the University of Cambridge. As a self-confessed nerd who loves teaching vocabulary & pronunciation. Karen loves a good coffee and getting handwritten mail.

A proud Galway native. Best thing about Galway is everything! My office has the best view ever and I work with the best people. Big passion is the outdoors, my dogs (actually all dogs) and spending time with my family. Love to laugh and dance often!

25 years experience in the language industry with a great understanding of any difficulties language students might have living in a foreign country. Graduate of Social and Community studies in Dublin. Loves meeting new people, her family and friends.

A Roscommon lady with a passion for travelling, all things dogs, rugby and Elvis! A graduate in Social Sciences with a keen interest in environmental issues and current affairs. Enjoys all styles of dancing- preferably with a prosecco in hand!

Darina has been involved in English language learning for 22 years and has loved every minute. The best part of her job is helping students gain confidence in English. Loves walking the Prom and her pet hate is the word "Awesome".

Rose has a Masters in English Language Teaching and loves language word-play, especially puns. She prefers animals to people but still enjoys teaching English to humans. Although not from Galway, she considers it to be her home.

From Galway and was once a long term expat. Studied sociology and government policy. Currently interested in learning a new language to travel more! Also fond of yoga, a Harry Potter marathon, anything outdoors or cat-shaped. :)