01 Dec
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.
Upcoming events calendar
Ice Skating in Galway 2024
12:00p.m. 1st December 2024 - 12:00a.m. 5th January 2025
Leisureland, Salthill
Are you looking for the perfect way to spend a lazy December afternoon? Why not bring a few friends ice skating! A rink has been setup in the carpark right beside Leisureland down in Salthill. Tickets are €19 for adults with an early bird special of €14 available as well. more information is available here: https://irelandskates.ie/
03 Dec
Galway in Lights
4:00p.m. 3rd December 2024 - 12:00a.m. 6th January 2025
Shop Street, Galway City
There are not many places as beautiful as Galway at Christmas! Even the rain (yes, I know) can't affect the transformation that comes over the city between the end of November and the beginning of January. Let the lights of the city guide you to your next adventure! ((And, if you want to make a little game of it, try to find all the little hidden features they hung up this year. It'll keep you occupied for a while!)) To get a good look at the city under lights, why not have a ride on the Ferris Wheel in Eyre Square. It will give you a spectacular view of town!!
05 Dec
Celtic Tales Storytelling
8:00p.m. 5th December - 12:00a.m. 19th December 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!
06 Dec
Omniplex Cinema Experience!
12:00p.m. 6th December - 12:00a.m. 31st December 2024
Salthill, Galway
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!
07 Dec
Outset Christmas Market 2024
11:00a.m. 7th December - 4:00p.m. 14th December 2024
The Cornstore Mall, Middle Street, Galway City, Ireland
The Outset Christmas Market is back for another year! Local creative talents will bring their wares to sell on two separate dates in December; the 7th and the 14th! All kinds of stuff will be available from new clothes to secondhand CDs and more! Be sure to check it out!!
07 Dec
The A Capella Knights Present The Knights Before Christmas
The A Capella Knights back again!
07 Dec
More infoThe A Capella Knights Present The Knights Before Christmas
6:00p.m. - 12:00a.m. 7th December 2024
Galway Cathedral, Galway
The A Capella Knights return to Galway Cathedral with their Christmas spectacular, bring acts from all over the world to our little corner of the country for one night only! Enjoy everything from music to dance performances in the beautiful Galway Cathedral! Book here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-a-capella-knights-present-the-knights-before-christmas-tickets-1028847258847
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