October 2024
01 Nov
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
TULCA Visual Arts Festival
12:00p.m. 1st November - 12:00a.m. 17th November 2024
Galway City
Multiple venues, multiple artists, multiple exhibits, oh my! The TULCA Visual Arts Festival has been on the go for two decades and continues to bring world class contemporary art to our little corner of Ireland! Be sure to check out all that will be available here: https://www.tulca.ie/
01 Nov
Blás na Samhna (A Taste of Galway)
12:00p.m. 1st November - 12:00a.m. 30th November 2024
Welcome to the newest festival in Galway: Blas na Samhna! Dig into all the best food available across the city and county in this foodie's dream of a festival! A month long exploration of what makes Galway's food scene so unique with pop up events and showcases happening throughout the month!
02 Nov
Day of the Dead
12:00p.m. - 12:00a.m. 2nd November 2024
Galway City
Come celebrate the Day of the Dead in Galway! GCI have a strong Mexican cohort that always put together a spectacular altair for the occasion! Why not go to Salsa on Abbeygate Street to see what specials they might have for the occasion?
07 Nov
Celtic Tales Storytelling
8:00p.m. 7th November - 12:00a.m. 28th November 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!
08 Nov
Omniplex Cinema Experience!
12:00p.m. 8th November - 12:00a.m. 30th November 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!
08 Nov
Ice Skating in Salthill and Galway CIty
12:00p.m. 8th November 2024 - 12:00a.m. 5th January 2025
Galway City and Salthill
Ice skating is back in Galway this winter season in two locations; Salthill and the Docks! The rink will be open in Salthill - next to Leisureland - on the 8th of November until the 5th of January! The rink in the Docks - specifically Bonham Quay - will open on the 14th of November and close on the 5th of January! If you haven't been ice skating before, it's well worth going! Who knows, you might be a natural!!
10 Nov
Galway Science & Technology Festival 2024
12:00p.m. 10th November - 6:00p.m. 22nd November 2024
University of Galway
Primarily aimed at primary and secondary level students, this festival showcases budding new talent and old hands in the wonderful world of science and technology! Tickets will be available to buy at the start of the month for the one-day exhibition event open to everyone!
15 Nov
Galway Christmas Market
6:00p.m. 15th November 2024 - 6:00p.m. 4th January 2025
Eyre Square, Galway
Experience food and frolics from all over the world as the Christmas market makes its way back to the square this November! Be sure to check out all that there will be to offer! Oh, and, in all seriousness, the Ferris wheel at night is one of the most spectacular things you'll do in the city. Seriously. The Christmas lights add an indescribable magic to the city that has to be seen to be believed!
17 Nov
Redbull Showcase
7:00p.m. - 8:30p.m. 17th November 2024
Salthill, Galway
Have you ever had the opportunity to watch Formula 1 in person? No? Are you a fan of Formula 1? Is your favourite team RedBull? If the answer to both those questions is yes, then this is the event for you! Redbull will bring their mighty RB7 Redbull Formula 1 car to Salthill in November to test its mettle down the Salthill Prom. The event itself will begin at 19.00 on Saturday the 17th of November, with tickets available via Ticketmaster.
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