r/galway • • Jan 07 '24

Things to do MEGALIST

337 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 • • 5h ago

Moving out of apartment

16 Upvotes

Hi all, will be moving out of my 2bed apartment at some stage in the next month and just said I’d post here to see if anyone would be interested.

-€2100 rent a month
- ample parking
- 1st storey apartment with central heating, private access and is in a very quiet little area. 2 bedrooms are both well sized with loads of room for a double bed in each and a desk for working from home.
- apartment is located on headford road
- bus stop right outside which brings you into eyre square in 15-30mins depending on traffic

Feel free to DM me and I can put you in contact with the landlord. Cheers!


r/galway • • 6h ago

looking for band members

10 Upvotes

guitarist here, want to start a nu metal/industrial metal type of band and in need of members. preferably girls i think there needs to be more female voices in this industry, but whoever wants to join PLEASSEEE im so desperate galway needs a better scene


r/galway • • 6h ago

Air siren in Galway?

10 Upvotes

I live in Bohermore and I heard something sounding like an air siren. Did someone else hear that too? Does anyone know more about it?


r/galway • • 6h ago

Security license

5 Upvotes

Looking to apply for a pub door security license. Currently working during the week. Would like some information on which license company, how much roughly for basic to door supervisor. Can I apply and do the test over a weekend. Thanks in advance


r/galway • • 1d ago

Street Cleaning

225 Upvotes

Having walked through Shop Street / Quay Street this morning and seen the absolute state of the place in the absence of any council staff working, only appropriate to acknowledge the sterling work the cleaning crews do every day. Under appreciated work.


r/galway • • 1d ago

Galway Traffic

244 Upvotes

I for one blame the children.

Only difference from yesterday to today is the schools are closed, hardly a car on the road.

The ring road wont make much difference if everyone is heading into the city dropping of kids.

I wonder if they could invent some kind of super car that can take more than two kids at a time and drop them all off at once?


r/galway • • 1d ago

Galway Board Game Night 13th October 2026

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44 Upvotes

Some pics from last nights games - We had tables playing Cosmic Encounters, sheriff of Nottingham, Magic Maze, Flip 7 & Heat!

Galway Board Games is a community for adults who enjoy modern board games, meeting regularly in Galway since 2019. We typically have 15–25 people at each meetup, playing a huge variety of games from our personal collections.

You don't need to be an experienced player or have a collection of your own. New to modern board games? That's fine. There are always people around to explain a game, and plenty of games to choose from.

You also don't need to arrive with a group. Come on your own, join a game already in progress, or bring something you'd like to play.

No experience required. No collection required. Just turn up and play.

Game nights are Tuesdays - register here on Meetup to attend the next one: https://www.meetup.com/galwaycitysocial/events/316901933/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=226906998

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/galwayboardgames/

Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1835891267758164/

Check out our website: https://www.galwayboardgames.ie/


r/galway • • 23h ago

Playgrounds

32 Upvotes

One little thing that is really annoying me with playgrounds lately is the fact that families never close and lock the gates when they're leaving. It's one thing if it was the kids doing it but no, the parents don't seem to give a crap either. I'm a parent to an autistic child who is an extreme flight risk, he can be right beside you one second and in full flight the next and is incredibly fast too so he can make it towards an open gate in an instant. It's really not that hard to close a gate after you and be a bit more considerate for other users. What would be even better would be self closing/latching gates but then that would make entering more difficult for buggy/stroller/wheelchair users so the easiest option is to just close the gates when you're done!


r/galway • • 6h ago

Looking for a room to rent in Galway City/Suburbs/Oranmore

0 Upvotes

Hi All,

We have a new person joining our company here in Galway and I'm wondering if anyone knows of a vacant room to rent in Galway city or the surrounding areas?

I'm a bit lost on where to look for advertisements too, like on Daft it seems like all the ads are for full properties to rent but this person is just looking for a room. Where would ye be looking for single room ads?

She is in her early twenties, recently graduated from university. Any help or advice would be appreciated thanks.


r/galway • • 8h ago

How is university of galway for postgrads?

1 Upvotes

Hey guys, I'm a 21 F and I'm planning to join the university of galway for masters in biomedical science. I'm planning on choosing the 2 year course since it's shown that internships take place around the second year. I just wanted to inquire how the internship process takes place and is the university of galway worth it for science and research programmes?


r/galway • • 1d ago

Taco Bell opening soon in Galway (at Tuam Road Applegreen) [link to job posting]

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41 Upvotes

r/galway • • 1d ago

Why does the 401 even bother to have a timetable?

9 Upvotes

r/galway • • 23h ago

Has anyone got a spare ticket for Getdown services in the Roisin?

6 Upvotes

Didnt see they had announced a gig until a couple of hours after and completely missed the boat does anyone have a spare?


r/galway • • 1d ago

Coeliac Take -Away

6 Upvotes

Can anyone, please recommend a decent take away, suitable for Coeliacs (Gluten Free).

Ideally pasta /pizza. Thank you.


r/galway • • 1d ago

They should hire someone to check the AI generated ads while they're at it

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6 Upvotes

If you get the job please ask who did her hair


r/galway • • 23h ago

Frozen edamame?

3 Upvotes

Anyone know which grocery stores stock frozen edamame (soy beans)? Either in the pod or shelled. TIA!

Edit: I definitely have not been looking close enough, didn’t realize how many places carry them. Thanks guys!


r/galway • • 20h ago

Automatic driving lessons

0 Upvotes

Any recommendations for automatic driving lessons in the wellpark area or surrounding areas?
Any help would would be great 😊


r/galway • • 22h ago

Vinyl floor fitter

0 Upvotes

Looking for a quote or recommendation to fit a sheet of vinyl in a small bathroom 1.7x2.1m in westside. Any leads appreciated. Ideally someone who does this type of thing for a living rather than a DIYer. Thanks in advance


r/galway • • 2d ago

NSPCA seized 26 animals over welfare concerns at Ballinasloe Fair | GalwayBayFM

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73 Upvotes

r/galway • • 21h ago

Monkey business Saturday

0 Upvotes

Anybody else kid or them sick after attending monkey business on Saturday, the whole family is sick just wanted to see if anybody is unfortunately sick like us. Bad case of stomach bug


r/galway • • 2d ago

Vote against trial bus gate on Salmon Weir Bridge is not voting against public transport, say Cllrs

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r/galway • • 2d ago

Parking woodquay

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32 Upvotes

Who ever owns this Skoda the Kia behind tapped your car a few times trying to parallel park


r/galway • • 2d ago

Vote kills proposal for Salmon Weir Bridge bus only trial

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40 Upvotes

r/galway • • 1d ago

New commercial rates waiver scheme to boost city retail offering

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