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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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Explore more guides15 Mar
12:00p.m. 15th March - 12:00a.m. 17th March 2025
Galway Cit
Galway will have a St Patrick’s Day parade in 2025 with a series of events over the course of the bank holiday weekend in March from 15th to the 17th March to celebrate Ireland’s national holiday. For three days of the St. Patrick’s Festival 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.
23 Mar
3:45p.m. - 6:00p.m. 23rd March 2025
Pearse Stadium, Salthill
Kerry, the aristocrats of the GAA football world, travel north to Galway for the 7th and final round of the Allianz football league! Be sure to get your tickets early as it will sell out fast! Get your tickets here: https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/buy/25PS2303
27 Mar
1:05p.m. - 3:30p.m. 27th March 2025
Siobhán McKenna Theatre, University of Galway
Join two brilliant young musicians - Rebecca Murphy and Cahal Masterson - in their interpretation of KRAINA, a moving and thought provoking series of melodies composed by Irish-Welsh writer Anselm McDonnell. The event is free but space is limited, so you should book your space here to avoid disappointment! https://musicforgalway.ie/event/lunchtime-concert-kraina/
29 Mar
2:30p.m. - 5:00p.m. 29th March 2025
Munster roll into the Sportsgrounds at the end of March with the playoff spots very much still up for grabs! Connacht will have their hands full with the Munster Men as both teams will be looking to make it through the next round on top form! Tickets available on the Connacht rugby website!