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General English Courses are our most popular programmes for learners who want to improve their practical English for everyday communication.
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.
Explore our English coursesGalway 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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Access here04 Apr
8:00p.m. 4th April - 12:00a.m. 25th April 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!
07 Apr
12:00p.m. 7th April - 6:00p.m. 8th April 2024
Raven's Terrace, Galway City
Local businesses from all over the city come together to provide samples of their wares to everyone and anyone or two glorious days in April!
16 Apr
Stories, poems spoken word shows and more! Oh my!
16 Apr
More info12:00p.m. 16th April - 6:00p.m. 23rd April 2024
Galway City
The Cúirt festival attracts a varied and eclectic gang of writers and performers to our little corner of Ireland, with over 70 shows ranging from improv to poetry recitals spread all across the city over the course of a week. Well worth having a look-see at what's on as a lot of the shows are free!
19 Apr
6:00p.m. - 12:00a.m. 19th April 2024
Eamon Deacy Park, Galway
Yet another Dublin powerhouse comes out west to take on United in what will be a critical period in United's efforts to stay in the top flight this season. Tickets available here: https://galwayunitedfc.ie/match-tickets/
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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