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General English Courses are our most popular programmes for learners who want to improve their practical English for everyday communication.
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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 guides09 Jan
7:30p.m. 9th January - 9:00p.m. 30th January 2025
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!
13 Jan
12:00p.m. 13th January - 12:00a.m. 31st January 2025
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!
25 Jan
12:00p.m. 25th January - 12:00a.m. 26th January 2025
Galmont Hotel, Galway
Not just a showcase for the best Irish and international tattoo artists, the Galway Tattoo Show 2024 will be bringing comedy, music and other showcase events to the convention hall at the Galmont Hotel this month! Find more information here: https://www.galwaytattooshow.ie/
30 Jan
12:00p.m. 30th January - 12:00a.m. 2nd February 2025
Galway City
A brand new player in the already choc-a-bloc festival scene in Galway City, Tonnta aims to promote the multilingual nature of the city through Irish language events scattered throughout the city at the beginning of the month,. Everything from fire shows to trad raves will take place in venues around Galway in this the inaugural Tonnta Festival! Don't worry about not having a lick of Irish about you! You'll see, hear and learn plenty about the culture and language if you experience what will be on offer during the festival!!