March 2025
01 Apr
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
Language Exchange Evening
5:30p.m. 1st April - 7:30p.m. 29th April 2025
The Salthouse, Galway
Languages are beautiful things. What's more beautiful, you ask? Exchanging and sharing them! Every Tuesday in the Salthouse, people from all over the world come together to share their languages in a lovely little social event! Be there at 17.30! Oh, and it's completely free!!
01 Apr
The Simpsons Trivia Night
7:00p.m. - 9:30p.m. 1st April 2025
Are you a big fan of the Simpsons? Do you know everything about them? Do you know how many times Selma was married? You do? Well then, this quiz might be for you! You and a friend or a group of four can enter this quiz all about the Simpsons on the first of April! More information here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-simpsons-trivia-night-tickets-1217166450619
01 Apr
Celtic Tales Storytelling
7:30p.m. 1st April - 9:00p.m. 29th April 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!
02 Apr
Omniplex Cinema Experience
3:00p.m. 2nd April - 12:00a.m. 30th April 2025
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!
04 Apr
Galway vs Shamrock Rovers
7:45p.m. - 10:00p.m. 4th April 2025
Eamon Deacy Park, Galway
The Dublin powerhouse Shamrock Rovers come 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/
05 Apr
Connacht vs Cardiff Challenge Cup
8:00p.m. - 10:30p.m. 5th April 2025
The Sportsgrounds, Galway
Cardiff come to the Sportsgounds to take on the mighty Connacht in a crunch clash in the Challenge Cup! Both teams will be looking for a vital win with play-off places and home fixtures on the line. Tickets available here: https://www.connachtrugby.ie/tickets/
07 Apr
Corrib Princess River Tours
12:00p.m. 7th April - 8:00p.m. 12th October 2025
Waterside, Woodquay, Galway
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.
07 Apr
Galway Céilí Club
7:30p.m. 7th April - 9:30p.m. 28th April 2025
Kennedy's Bar, Eyre Square, Galway
Interested in Irish Culture? Want to learn more about Irish set dancing? Look no further! The Céilí Club is a great opportunity to both improve your English and get your groove on, Irish styles!!
08 Apr
Cúirt Festival of Literature
12:00p.m. 8th April - 12:00a.m. 13th April 2025
Artists from all over the island come to Galway to share their talents in the Cúirt Festival! This is the 40th iteration of the festival, so expect lots of celebration and craic along with the usual genius plays and one man shows!
18 Apr
Galway United vs Derry City FC
7:45p.m. - 10:00p.m. 18th April 2025
Eamon Deacy Park, Galway
Another big clash for the tribesmen as the heavies from the north come down to see if they can take points from Eamonn Deacy Park! Be sure to pick up your tickets on the Galway United website.
22 Apr
Cúirt International Festival of Literature
Stories, poems spoken word shows and more! Oh my!
22 Apr
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Cúirt International Festival of Literature
12:00p.m. 22nd April - 12:00a.m. 27th April 2025
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!
25 Apr
Galway United vs Drogheda
7:45p.m. - 10:00p.m. 25th April 2025
Eamon Deacy Park, Galway
Sure to be a big game for both sides, this clash of the Uniteds will bring big crowds to Eamon Deacy Park in mid-June! Tickets available here: https://galwayunitedfc.ie/match-tickets/
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