February 2023
01 Mar
GCI Student Experience | Events in Galway
Upcoming events calendar
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
9:35a.m. 1st March 2023
Every month we publish a full schedule of events and activities that take place every week! We have free Walking Tours, Irish Culture classes, Pub Nights, Sports events. And much more!! Sign up TODAY for some school activities this week Once you are enrolled, you will be able to view the calendar each month via our VLE, Moodle
05 Mar
Have you ever heard of the Cliffs of Moher?
12:11p.m. 5th March 2023
Explore one of the most popular sights on Ireland's west coast on a professionally-guided tour. Experience the rugged coastline and beautiful landscapes that make the Burren region so unique! GCI students can buy their tickets directly here at the school during lunch time.
06 Mar
GCI FREE Galway Walking Tour
9:37a.m. 6th March 2023
Sign Up at RECEPTION
Join a GCI teacher and meet some other new GCI students on your FREE Walking Tour at 13:30/ 15:15 A great way to learn more about Galway and its history! - SIGN UP AT RECEPTION
07 Mar
Omniplex Cinemas
12:00p.m. 7th March - 12:00a.m. 31st December 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!
08 Mar
Conversation Club
3:15p.m. 8th March 2023
The art of conversation is a necessary skill for almost everything in life. The GCI Conversation Club provides a weekly opportunity to get better at precisely that. Conversations introduce you to new people, helping to build your new social circle in Galway.
09 Mar
Celtic Tales
6:00p.m. 9th March - 6:00p.m. 28th December 2023
The Crane Bar, Sea Road, Galway City
Storytellers from all over the country gather together to retell ancient tales of heroes and monsters, romance, loss, vengeance and everything in between every Thursday night at the Crane Bar on Sea Road at 20.00pm.
12 Mar
Aran Islands Day Trip
4:57p.m. 12th March 2023
Aran Islands
The Aran Islands are 3 rocky isles guarding the mouth of Galway Bay, in the west of Ireland. They’re known for their ancient sites. A true Irish experience awaits, locals speak Irish as well as English in a setting of Celtic churches of historical significance including World Heritage site Dun Aonghasa which is set on dramatic 300 ft cliff edge.
15 Mar
GCI GBS STUDENT PARTY
8:00p.m. 15th March 2023
Don't forget to get your tickets for the upcoming GCI GBS St Patrick's Day STUDENT PARTY ! A chance to socialise, relax and dress up in green! Tickets go on sale from March 6th!
17 Mar
Celebrate St Patrick's Day
9:16a.m. 17th March - 9:19a.m. 19th March 2023
Galway City & Salthill
Galway will have a St Patrick’s Day parade in 2023 with a series of events over the course of the bank holiday weekend in March from 17th to the 19th March 2023, to celebrate Ireland’s national holiday. For three days of the St. Patrick’s Festival (17th to 19th March 2023) there will be family-oriented entertainment at the plaza on Eyre Square and possibly a vintage carousel, amusements and children’s entertainment which has yet to be confirmed. In Salthill, Curry’s Funpark (Salthill Amusements) will open for the weekend on 17th March and with a family fun day with sports on Saturday 18th March 2023.
18 Mar
Corrib Princess Tours
12:00p.m. 18th March - 6:00p.m. 6th 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.
23 Mar
GCI Student Pub Night
8:30p.m. 23rd March 2023
A true part of the Irish Experience is visiting an Irish Pub! With a different pub every week - you'll learn for yourself why they are famous all over the world! Live music, a cosy atmosphere and good company are but a few of the good reasons to join this activity - your GCI teacher will be there to accompany you! This activity is the perfect way to meet new schoolmates, experience the social side of Galway city life and maybe even try a pint of the 'black stuff'!! - Over 18s only.
24 Mar
Daffodil Day 2023
10:30a.m. 24th March 2023
There are so many ways to get your workplace involved to support Daffodil Day. Whether you sell pins in your shop, get the team involved in our steps challenge, hold a workplace fundraising event or make a company donation, it’s a great way to get together with colleagues and customers to make a difference. We can even arrange an awareness talk so your team know the difference your support makes and can learn more about cancer prevention.
24 Mar
The Luminosa String Orchestra – Unfolding
Galway’s own Luminosa String Orchestra in their 2023 co
24 Mar
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The Luminosa String Orchestra – Unfolding
6:00p.m. - 12:00a.m. 24th March 2023
St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church, Galway, Ireland
Led by Bogdan Sofei. Conducted by Sinéad Hayes. With soloist Andreea Banciu. Not to be missed! Witness the unfolding and resilience of human nature, featuring music written out of adversity, bringing the colour and triumph of the human spirit to life:
26 Mar
Galway V Kerry GAA (Gaelic Football)
Watch LIVE Galway V Kerry GAA (Gaelic Football)
26 Mar
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Galway V Kerry GAA (Gaelic Football)
12:45p.m. 26th March 2023
Pearse Stadium, Salthill
Watcha LIVE match in your local stadium - Galway V Kerry will be an exciting and dramatic game! Buy your tickets in advance as it will be a sell-out!
30 Mar
GCI Student Pub Night
5:18p.m. 30th March 2023
A true part of the Irish Experience is visiting an Irish Pub! With a different pub every week - you'll learn for yourself why they are famous all over the world! Live music, a cosy atmosphere and good company are but a few of the good reasons to join this activity - your GCI teacher will be there to accompany you! This activity is the perfect way to meet new schoolmates, experience the social side of Galway city life and maybe even try a pint of the 'black stuff'!! - Over 18s only.
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. 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.
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