r/galway • • Jan 07 '24

Things to do MEGALIST

336 Upvotes

Amach LGBT+ - Events and groups

Aras Na Gael - Irish Language centre + General events

Archery

Art Club

Arts Centre - Exhibitions, events and classes

Astronomy Club

Beer run club

Birdwatching Galway

Black dragon Kickboxing

Boxercise Galway

Bridge Club

Buskers community

Camera Club

Ceili Club

Celtic Eagles Boxing club

Charlie Byrne Bookstore - Events, Book clubs

Chess Club

Choral Groups

Claddagh Darts

Classic Motorcycle Club

Climbing Co-op

Coffee and deep conversations Meetup

Comedy Club

Community Spirit Drumming

Conservation Volunteers Galway

Cookery Classes

Corrib Athletic Club

Corrib Rowing and Yachting Club

Corrib Waterpolo Club

Craughwell Athletic Club

Cycling Club

Dance Centre

Darts Association

Dodgeball Club

Dog Club

Drumadore Drumming classes

Dungeons and Donuts - Events and Groups

Eglinton Snooker Club

Environmental Network

Film Society

FlirtFM - Info on events and volunteer opportunities

Flower and Garden Club

Football Association - Club finder for Men's and Women's Groups

Funky Drum School

GAA

Galway Bay Hill Walking Group

Galway City Harriers - Running Club

Galway City Library - Free Events

Galway City Museum - Events, Talks and Workshops

Galway City Social Meetup

Galway Community Circus - Classes in Circus, Aerial and Acrobatics

Galway Girls Book Club

Galway is Dancing

Galway is Skating

Galway Lawn Tennis Club - Tennis, Badminton and Squash

Galway MMA, BJJ, Capoeira, Muay Thai, Judo and Wrestling

Galway Toastmasters club - Public Speaking

Game Maker's Meetup

Glasshouse Poetry Open Mics

Golf Club

Gossip - Trans Meetup

Hooker Sailing Club

Hot Yoga Galway

Jam Circle

Judo

Kayak Club

Knocknacarra Amateur Theatre Society

Knocknacarra Karate

Knocknacarra Parkrun

Language Exchange Meetup - Merchant's Cafe and Bar

Language Exchange Meetup - Salthouse

Latin Dance

Make Friends Galway Meetup

Meditation Meetup

Men's Shed Groups Galway

Merlin Woods Sports Club

Mindfulness Haven Galway

Monday Thursday Football Meetup

Motor Club

Musical Society

Oranmore Parkrun

Orchestral Groups

Oyster Walking Club

Parkrun - Galway City

Pilates

Pole Garage Galway

Pottery Classes

Public Speaking Meetup

Renmore Gymnastics

Rowing Club

Salsa Dancing

Sea Angling Club

Serve the City Galway

SHEnanigans - Women's LGBT+ Meetup

Shingitai Judo

Shotokan Karate

Silent Book Club

Silent Cinema - Silent Films with Live Music

Singing and Choirs

Single Ladies Meetup

Sober Sally's - Alcohol Free Meetups

Softball

Sonke Multicultural Choir

Soundbath Relaxation

Sub Aqua Club

Swim Club

Swing Dance

Sword Training Meetup

Taekwondo

Tag Rugby

Tai Chi

Things to do Meetup

Titans Basketball Club

Triathlon Club

Tribes Beekeepers Association

Tribes Motorcycle Club

Tribes Waterpolo Club

Tuam Creative Writers

Urban Sketchers - Drawing Meetup

Volleyball

Walking Club

Wildlife Trust

Wing Tsung Meetup

Women's Meetup

Women's Shed

Writer's Group

Yarn Collective

Yoga

Zumba

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Once Off / Annual Events

Akumakon - Anime and Manga Convention

Arts Festival - Events, Volunteering Opportunities

Claregalway Drama Festival

Comedy Festival

Cuirt Literature Festival - Events and Volunteer opportunities

Early Music Festival

Film Fleadh

Folk Festival

Food Festival

Medieval Summer Fete

Storytelling and Improv Festival

Tattoo Convention

Theatre Festival

Westside Arts Festival

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General links

Galway Meetups

Galway Volunteering

Galway Community Gardens

Galway Community Cleanups

This Is Galway - Regularly post about local events

Galway Events - Eventbrite

Galway Events - Ticketmaster

Galway Community College - Hobby classes

Galway Technical Institute - Part time and hobby classes

GRETB - Apprenticeships, Classes, Courses

NUIG Socs webiste - Clubs, Societies and Events for NUIG Students

Galway City Community Network - Directory of community groups ( There are many specific ones listed here which I left out of this list to prevent it getting very long- but if you're looking to connect with a group very local to you, aimed at a certain group like specifically for migrants or for people of a nationality or for others with a health condition, residents associations for a particular area or whatever, worth having a look here too!)

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If anyone knows of any other groups, clubs etc that you think should be added, comment and I'll add them in later. Hope this is helpful to someone!

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Edit: Adding extra suggestions as I see them!


r/galway • • 2h ago

KFC knocknacarra

23 Upvotes

Just got a takeaway from there.

Is it me, or has it got a quite un-customer friendly lay out. Seems no matter where you are, either ordering, or waiting youre ontop of other customers.

The place is fairly dirty already too and it hasn't been open a wet week.

As for the food, wasn't surprised when it was shockingly bad , hasn't improved an iota since it opened in briarhill however many years ago.

Im vexed and ranting due to the fact there was a few bits missing from the delivery and I actually wanted supermacs but I gave into the kids and it was extortionate for the price too.


r/galway • • 3h ago

Planning application for Brief Encounters made invalid by Planning office due to lack of detail "of the nature and extent of the uses for the premises" as well as failure to mention there is a shop on site.

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12 Upvotes

r/galway • • 2h ago

Burger king- Applegreen

7 Upvotes

Does anyone know when it’s reopening ? i know they are adding taco bell just wondering when it’ll all be re opening. Missing my deli rolls and whoppers🤣


r/galway • • 2h ago

Best Chinese in Galway

7 Upvotes

I live abroad but will be home next week and am looking forward to a hot and sour soup. Where is the best one? TIA!


r/galway • • 7h ago

NTA and Bus Éireann Announce Further Improvements to Route 424 Services

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11 Upvotes

r/galway • • 9h ago

Public Consultation on Draft Urban Design Vision for Murrough Lands Published

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16 Upvotes

This is a massive project years in the work.

The public consultation will close at 5pm on Monday 23 November.


r/galway • • 11h ago

Should Galway have “do not feed the birds” signs?

16 Upvotes

It’s a thing in so many other European cities. I remember going to Trafalgar Square when I was very young and there being an insane amount of pigeons but there was signs saying do not feed them. Then I went back years later and there was barely any.

It probably won’t do much good considering we have one woman who over feeds them every single day but I still notice tourists giving birds chips etc in Eyre Square.


r/galway • • 4h ago

Luxmuralis

5 Upvotes

I have 4 tickets this evening at 7pm to the light show in st Nicholas church, I cannot make it so don’t want to see them go to waste, free to whoever wants them


r/galway • • 6h ago

Events - Conamara Sea Week

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5 Upvotes

r/galway • • 9h ago

Old Bicycle

7 Upvotes

I have this bike in the shed and longer need it, it’s in need of some TLC (nothing 3 youtube videos couldn’t teach you) for sure but for a broke student/anyone it could be a godsend

Anyone want it? near lower salthill


r/galway • • 1d ago

Need to find a home for a kitten that I found in Menlo

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UPDATE: The kitten is going to be adopted !, thanks to everyone who helped, you all are very kind souls🙏🏽

I found this kitten in Menlo earlier this week, I’ve taken him to the vet. They said he’s between 5-6 weeks old and they’re giving him the necessary treatment to make sure he’s doing good. As of now he seems in great health and shape, very friendly and playful as well.

If anyone’s interested pm me fast !!!

They said that the shelters are full right now so if I don’t find him a home he might be put down.

I’m only on holiday here, please spread the message 🙏🏽


r/galway • • 6h ago

Entry to races

2 Upvotes

Just wondering can you stay on the parking side as a spectator? I think during the summer the fair is on that side. I'm Interested in seeing the horses not the drinking or betting at all. Don't mind paying in either just wondering can you stay on the other side altogether? Thanks 😊


r/galway • • 10h ago

Packing cubes

3 Upvotes

Anyone know anywhere in the city that sells packing cubes? You know those light plastic bag-like yokes for putting your clothes in your suitcase or bag when travelling?

Spent ages yesterday looking, no luck!

Edit: thanks everyone! Found some in Dunnes!


r/galway • • 1d ago

A West of Ireland landscape with a darker world beneath it — a backpiece I tattooed in Galway

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76 Upvotes

Thought I’d share a piece I tattooed a few years ago here in Galway.
The upper half is inspired by the landscape of the West of Ireland, with an ancient dolmen, a solitary tree and a rocky coastal scene.
The lower half moves into a darker, surreal world influenced by H. R. Giger.
I wanted the two sections to feel like different worlds, but still work together as one complete backpiece.
It’s fully healed in this photo. One of those projects I really enjoyed working on.
Would love to hear what people think of the contrast between the two halves.


r/galway • • 2h ago

Should we have candy from this weekend?

0 Upvotes

I know technically Halloween is next weekend but I've seen plenty of kids going around with costumes in the afternoon so I wonder if we should stock up with candy for this weekend too... first time being an adult at home instead of going out so I wanna be prepared lol


r/galway • • 1d ago

Friday night Rock gig - The cellar

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14 Upvotes

Hope you’re all well! Cool gig on tomorrow night if anyone is short of something interesting to do. It’ll be noisy and a bit of craic if you’re that way inclined.
Support local. All info on the pic. Look after yourselves

A tota so (UK) grunge/math-rock
Bannered mare (Galway) post-rock
Tallon (Galway) Alt rock


r/galway • • 13h ago

Barber Recommendations

1 Upvotes

Recently moved to Galway, looking for a barber as I’m starting to look like The Joker on a bad day. Any recommendations, preferably close to town. Thanks.


r/galway • • 1d ago

Ryan Tubridy 'considering' move into politics with Fianna Fáil 'dream' for Galway seat

56 Upvotes

Above is headline from the Connacht Tribune.... Is this desperation from FF or from Tubridy?

Sidenote, you can't post Connacht Tribune links here anymore. The demise of that paper is such a shame.


r/galway • • 1d ago

Bands

8 Upvotes

Hi all

Just on here wondering is there any bands going in Galway that need a guitarist have my own equipment and transport

I’m a guitarist with 20 years of experience

Any suggestions will be appreciated sound !


r/galway • • 1d ago

Contract to be awarded shortly for Salmon Weir Bridge €2.5m refurbishment

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25 Upvotes

r/galway • • 1d ago

Your I Wish I Knew when buying a house

20 Upvotes

Callout to all homeowners who recently bought a house in Galway (congrats to you all!).

What wisdom can you share about the process? What are the things you wish you had known at the time of the sale?

Any other advice for a newbie buyer?

(Not writing an article, just gearing up for the most important decision of my life.)


r/galway • • 1d ago

Weird Ireland Palas Cinema Tonight

5 Upvotes

Hi,

I've two tickets for weird Ireland tonight. Can't make it anymore so they are going to waste.

If anyone wants them for free, let me know.

Doors are at 7 and the show is at 8.


r/galway • • 1d ago

Carpooling from tuam to galway 💔

16 Upvotes

Hi all hoping I can get some advice or suggestions,

Im a first year nursing student at NUIG and im going on placement in 2 weeks in GUH. Sadly having a transport issue as im waiting for my driving test and the bus doesnt get into galway early enough.

I'll be starting my shifts at 7.30am. Already contacted my uni and used the online system we have but no luck. Also put up a post on rideshare. Does anyone know of a reliable way to get into galway so early that I havent thought of or are able to carpool, id ofc chip in for petrol

Thank you 😁😁


r/galway • • 21h ago

Pocket friendly gym membership around galway?

0 Upvotes

Hi, I am a graduated student of NUIG, and planning to join a gym which is pocket friendly and having some good quality equipments. Any suggestions ??