Social and Activity Programmes
Nobody doubts that the west of Ireland is distinctive in terms of its landscape and environment and also with its culture, heritage and warmth.
At Atlantic Language Galway we encourage our students to discover what the West has to offer for many reasons.
We are very proud of our place in the world and are delighted to show it off but we also know that the learning that students do in the school is greatly enhanced when they are involved in social and activity events. In many ways the magnificent landscape, the cosy pubs and the friendly people of the West are an extension of the school where students continue to learn about Irish culture and heritage while practicing and developing their language skills in the real world.
Being a city of festivals means that Galway has a constant line-up of wonderful events to attend. Two of the most renowned are the Galway Arts Festival and the Galway Racing Festival, both of which take place during the summer months, and which attract visitors from across the globe.
Atlantic Language Galway organises a wide selection of events for students throughout the school year:
To ensure that students can have an exceptional experience we organise weekly social and cultural events which include:
- Guided walking tours of Galway city
- Day tours to discover the stunning scenery of the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Aran Islands, Connemara, Bunratty Castle
- Guided half-day hill-walk in Connemara
- Free Irish History and Culture Lessons
- Free lessons on Gaelic Football and Hurling –Ireland’s unique national sports
- Free vocabulary lessons
- The opportunity to view movies in English
- Pub nights out, traditional Irish music, jazz, rock ’n' roll
- Free Book Club - a text is discussed weekly providing a great opportunity for informal conversation
- Free Movie Club - a movie is presented and discussed bimonthly
- Job Club - open question class on curriculum vitaes, cover letters, job interviews and finding a job in Galway
- Club 40 - a night out for our more mature students
Other Student Activities which take place from time-to-time include:
- Informal football games
- Gaelic football classes
- Bowling
- Mini-golf
- Story Telling with Rab Fulton
- Trad on the Prom - Irish music and dance show (seasonal)
- Corrib Princess Cruises - cruise on the River Corrib (seasonal)
