Galway Business & English School Student Experience & Events

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. 

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19 Apr

Connemara International Marathon 2026

Connemara International Marathon

19 Apr

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Connemara International Marathon 2026

9:00a.m. 19th April 2026

Connemara!

April sees serious athletes participating in one of the more remote marathons: the Connemara International Marathon, taking place on Sunday 19 April 2026 in wild and stunning Connemara, County Galway. Runners can choose from a half-marathon (21.1 km) starting in Leenane, a full marathon (42.2 km) beginning at Lough Inagh, and an ultra marathon of 39.3 miles (63.3 km). The route winds through lakes, hills and mountain scenery — one of Ireland’s most scenic road race experiences.

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21 Apr

Cúirt International Festival of Literature

Cúirt International Festival of Literature

21 Apr

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Cúirt International Festival of Literature

7:16p.m. 21st April - 7:16p.m. 26th April 2026

Galway City

From 21 to 26 April, Galway hosts the Cúirt International Festival of Literature ([www.cuirt.ie](http://www.cuirt.ie)), a vibrant week-long celebration of books and storytelling. Founded in 1985 by Galway Arts Centre, the festival brings together Irish and international authors for readings, workshops, talks, and book launches. Known for its commitment to inclusion and innovation, Cúirt has become one of Europe’s most respected literary festivals, firmly rooted in Galway’s cultural scene.

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Since 1989, Galway Cultural Institute has provided English language programmes to students from all over the world - in fact, we have welcomed people from more than 30 countries.

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