1. Go Ice-Skating at Leisureland in Salthill

Student tickets are only €13, so get down to Lesiureland in Salthill between November 18^th, 2018 and January 6^th, 2019!

More info: www.galwayskates.com

 

2. International Potluck Party at the Hub

 

In association with the International Student Society (ISS), we’re hosting an International Holiday Party here at the Hub on Friday, December 7^th from 5pm to 8pm! Bring a traditional dish to share and enjoy a little study break on us!

3. Lunchtime Recital at St. Nicholas’ Church

On Tuesday, December 4^th at 1:10pm the St. Nicholas Church is holding the From Europe with Love: Czech Republic classical recital. Admission is free, but donations are always appreciated!

4. Christmas Day Swim – Blackrock

An annual Galway tradition, the COPE Christmas Day Swim down at Blackrock in Salthill always brings a crowd. It takes place Tuesday, December 25^th from 10am to 1pm. Registration is €10 and goes to COPE Galway to support vulnerable and isolated men, women and families.

More info: www.copegalway.ie/get-involved/events/christmas-day-swim/

5. Galway Christmas Market – Eyre Square

Already well underway, the Galway Christmas Market takes place from November 16^th through December 22^nd, 2018. Get down to Eyre Square to see all the festive sights, snack on all the delicious goodies, and see Galway from a different perspective from the top of the Ferris Wheel!

6. Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony –Human Biology Building

Join students, staff, retired staff and friends from the community outside the Human Biology building in the South Campus on Wednesday, December 5^th from 3.30pm to 4.15pm as we switch on the Christmas lights. Food and festive fruit punch from our campus caterers, with entertainment from our choir and student societies. Wear your Christmas jumper! Bucket collection in aid of COPE Galway and Galway Rape Crisis Centre.

7. Connacht v Ulster Rugby Match

If you’re sticking around Galway for the holidays, Connacht plays Ulster on Friday, December 28^th, 2018 at 7:35pm at the Sportsground in Galway. Student tickets are €22.

More Info: www.connachtrugby.ie/tickets/

8. Festive Afternoon Tea – Hotel Meyrick

Get down to the Hotel Meyrick with your friends for afternoon tea served in their stunningly-decorated dining room.

More info: www.hotelmeyrick.ie/afternoon-tea.html

9. Fields of Athenry 10k

Only a 20-minute train journey from Galway, the annual 10k Fields of Athenry race will be held on December 26^th, 2018 at 11am. Registration is €20 and will hopefully inspire you to get training during the holiday season.

More info: www.athenry10k.com

10. Christmas Lights on Shop Street

Check out the festive lights on Shop Street and get started on your Christmas shopping with a hot chocolate!