June 2024
01 Jul
GCI Student Experience | Events in Galway
Social Activity Programme
GCI offers a weekly activity social programme with many options to choose from. The activity programme is designed monthly, and some highlights may include cultural events across the city and county, practical workshops on various themes and topics from grammar clinics to CV preparation and Irish culture, volunteer opportunities or weekend trips to famous landscapes across Ireland and the Wild Atlantic Way. We believe that in order to get the most from your time with us, you should be exposed to English not just in the classroom but in a variety of environments and contexts. The social activity programme enables students to enhance their learning experiences by practicing their English skills in the real world and getting to know other English students outside of the classroom.
These activities are a scheduled part of all courses and normally occur after class in the afternoon and evening.
Our main social activities are listed below and a more detailed breakdown of daily activities available in the school is available below. During the summer, students can book activities during the lunch break, Monday to Thursday in Halla Mor.
You can find out what’s happening each week and month by checking your account under Student Portal as well.
Upcoming events calendar
Corrib Princess Tours
12:00p.m. 1st July - 12:00a.m. 31st July 2024
Waterside, Woodquay, Galway City, Ireland.
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.
04 Jul
Trad on the Prom
6:00p.m. 4th July - 12:00a.m. 28th July 2024
Salthill, Galway
Trad on the Prom takes place every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from mid-May to late September. For more information, please visit www.tradontheprom.com or contact 091 582860. Pre-booking of tickets is advised as the show regularly sells out.
04 Jul
Galway United vs Bohemians FC
6:00p.m. - 12:00a.m. 4th July 2024
Eamon Deacy Park, Galway
Fireworks will fly on this 4h of July as United take on Dublin behemoth Bohemians FC is what will surely be a fiery encounter! Tickets available here: https://galwayunitedfc.ie/match-tickets/
04 Jul
Celtic Tales Storytelling
8:00p.m. 4th July - 12:00a.m. 25th July 2024
The Crane Bar, Sea Road, Galway
The Celtic Tales Storytelling Show is back again this year and running every Thursday night from the 22nd of February to the 19 of December! Enjoy the ghouls and gaffs provided by Irish, Welsh and Scottish storytellers in one of the nicest pubs in the city! Tickets are €15 and can be booked on the eventbrite site!
05 Jul
Omniplex Cinema Experience!
12:00p.m. 5th July - 12:00a.m. 31st July 2024
Salthill, Galway
The Omniplex Cinema in Salthill is probably the best cinema experience in the county! Comfy recliner seats, numerous screens, all the snacks you'd ever want, refillable drinks and a great location makes it the best place to go watch that must-see movie of the year with your pals! And, to top it off, there's the much vaunted and appreciated Omnipass, which, for just 14.99 a month, allows you to watch all the movies you want (just once, mind!). Bring your buddies and go!
09 Jul
Galway Film Fleadh
12:00p.m. 9th July - 12:00a.m. 14th July 2024
Galway City
Gathering together talent from both Ireland and all four corners of the world, the Film Fleadh in Galway provides a wide range of films for all ages and all tastes! As of writing, the Fleadh will be bringing around 80 features to Galway over the course of six days, with about 20 of those features being world premiers! Be sure to check out their website for more info!
12 Jul
Galway United vs Waterford FC
6:00p.m. - 12:00a.m. 12th July 2024
Eamon Deacy Park, Galway
Waterford make the long journey to Galway hoping to nab a few points off of United to bolster any hopes of staying in the league. Tickets available here: https://galwayunitedfc.ie/match-tickets/
15 Jul
Galway Fringe Festival
12:00p.m. 15th July - 12:00a.m. 28th January 2024
Galway City and County
A carnival of dance, music, improv and all a manner of other events, the Fringe Festival is back for another year! Though the theme of this year's even has not yet been confirmed, expect the same level of high entertainment and art as previous iterations of the festival. Keep an eye on the Galway Events Calendar for any updates and announcements.
17 Jul
Galway International Arts Festival 2024
12:00p.m. 17th July - 12:00a.m. 28th July 2024
Galway City and County
This year's festival promises to regal us with the biggest and boldest programme of events to date! Join us for a mix music, dance, theatre and everything in between from all corners of Ireland and beyond! The festival has been a part of the Galway scene since 1978 and has grown from strength to strength, gathering to it some of the most talented playwrights, dancers, musicians and artists from allover to work their magic on the Irish audience! Be sure to check out both the website and the ticket office for more information on goings on!
21 Jul
All Ireland Hurling Final
12:00p.m. - 12:00a.m. 21st July 2024
Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland
The big day for hurling fans across the country! Who's going to reach the centrepiece event for one of the oldest sports in the world? Will it be Galway, the Tribesmen? Will it be mighty Limerick, the Treaty County? Who knows! One thing is for sure though: it'll be some game for one game!
26 Jul
Olympics 2024
12:00p.m. 26th July - 12:00a.m. 11th August 2024
Paris, France
The Olympics take place in Paris, France from the 26 of July to the 11th of August! Be sure to tune in whenever you can!!
28 Jul
The All-Ireland Football Final!!
12:00p.m. - 12:00a.m. 28th July 2024
Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland
The big day for Gaelic Football! Dublin will look to add to their haul of medals and will be there or there abouts on the day, but who else could make the cut and make a splash on the big day? Could it be Derry, the reigning League champs, vanquishers of the Dubs in an epic final? Maybe the Kingdom of Kerry could reawaken their hunger and take on the mantle of champions again? Who knows, maybe the tribes of Galway could sneak in there! Either way, it's sure to be some battle to lift the Sam Maguire Cup!
29 Jul
Galway Races
6:00p.m. 29th July - 12:00a.m. 4th August 2024
Galway Racecourse, Ballybrit, Galway
Bring your glad-rags and your hat to the biggest racing event of the year! The Galway races brings the best trainers and jockeys to the west of Ireland to take part in a week long festival of racing, entertainment and good craic! Tickets for Tuesday at the races will be available at the school!
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