What to do in Galway that is not going to the pub or to the cinema?

ponyo · 2011-11-23 21:05:55

Hi! I am just wondering if there is any cool things to do in Galway at evening time that is not going to the pub and not going to the cinema. I am looking for something that is good fun, cheap or free. Even a coffee place to go. Thanks for your help

23-11-2011 10:05PM

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ponyo

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Hi!
I am just wondering if there is any cool things to do in Galway at evening time that is not going to the pub and not going to the cinema.
I am looking for something that is good fun, cheap or free. Even a coffee place to go.
Thanks for your help

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#2 23-11-2011 10:12PM

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Theatre

Concerts - keep an eye on the noticeboard at St Nicholas church for what's coming up

Coffee - Javas.

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#3 23-11-2011 10:16PM

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volunteer on a committee never spend a night in again

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#4 23-11-2011 10:34PM

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Plays/theatre
Music (mostly in pubs though)
Chess club
Drumming club
Table quiz
Dogs racetrack
Talk to Occupy Galway group (not joking)
Do a course
Play a sport
Go to college and see what they have on (debating etc)

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#5 23-11-2011 10:43PM

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Table quiz. Might be in pub but certainly not a drinking environment!

If the rain holds off, there's plenty of nice walkways around the city too

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#6 23-11-2011 11:11PM

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go to dog track on a sat night great craic and u can do it relatively cheap too

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#7 24-11-2011 12:16AM

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+1 for the dog track, great craic

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#8 24-11-2011 12:30AM

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My favourite midweek activity in Galway is walking the Salthill Promenade. It is a wonderful shoreline walk on a an uninterrupted and well lit footpath for around 4km each way, and you can stretch it further during daylight.

I walk it most evenings. Beautiful, even on a windy day.

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#9 24-11-2011 12:53AM

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Pure Skill is a good non pub activity for a group of ppl.As has been said you could join a club,gym,or Volenteer group.Evening courses in one of the colleges is a good option or join a club for a hobby that you enjoy.Theres Theatre and music most nights in and around the city too.A walk on the Prom is also another good option:).

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#10 24-11-2011 01:39AM

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Would you like to get involved in EMA.

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#11 24-11-2011 03:05AM

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There is bowling, the Eglington for a game of pool/snooker or some poker.
And the go Karting track in Liosbaun

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#12 24-11-2011 09:21AM

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Definitely the greyhounds. Everything else in life pales in comparison.

Seriously though, good night out esp coming up to Christmas.

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#13 24-11-2011 10:04AM

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Cool! I wasn't expecting so many answers, thanks

headmaster wrote: »

Would you like to get involved in EMA.

What is EMA?

I'll have a look for the rest!
Thanks again

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#14 24-11-2011 01:54PM

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Yea join a committee or join a class in yoga, art, drama, dance or music etc. Coffee in Java's or upstairs in Pura Vida or even the back room of Neactains bar which serves good coffee in the evenings too. Prom is nice in the evenings although Galway weather is not too conducive to walks in Winter?

Lots of gyms although they cost money but Salthill gym has good rates and very good for people that are on social welfare benefits. Theatre at Druid, Townhall, NUIG and An Taibhearc. Lived in Galway for some years on and off and as a non drinker found it a bit awkward. You just have to motivate yourself to find the non-pub crowd (who mostly talk horse **** and are not sincere) that are there in ever growing numbers thankfully. Join Couchsurfing as they organise various gatherings.

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#15 24-11-2011 02:03PM

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Squareyes for a big of gaming

Mountain biking (check out their facebook page or their website)

There is a sailing club in Oranmore

There is 5-a-side soccer you could join

Check out the night courses from GMIT, NUIG or GTI

Or if you like this weekend you could try something new this weekend Orienteering; http://westerneaglesgalwayorienteers.blogspirit.com/

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#16 24-11-2011 02:35PM

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I think it also depends on where your interests lie. What do you like to do in your spare time, any hobbies, stuff like that.

If you'd want to meet people with similar interests, you could join a club or a band or something. There is loads around Galway.

I did find Galway a bit tough to get into as well when I first came here, I do drink but I have no interest in going to the pub for the sake of it. I only go for special occasions, to meet friends I already know. Going around the shops gets old very quickly too.

But I did end up joining two clubs which met my interest, and I'm now even a committee member for one of them. I agree with a previous poster that your spare time evaporates pretty quickly then Also a great place to meet people.

Edit: By the way, I assumed here that you're looking for something to spend time on regularly. If you're just looking for something fun to do once-off then you're also in the right place But perhaps not the right time as Galway is much quieter in winter.

There's the christmas market coming up, and from the spring onwards there will be the arts festival, film fleadh, macnas, the ocean race, and many other smaller festivals.

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#17 24-11-2011 04:04PM

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There's some very good Running clubs in Town that seem to meet each evening and a great way to meet people.
There's the Prom which never gets old.
And Some great cooking courses that you can do in the evenings too at love2cook.ie
I went to the Thai one last week and it was fantastic

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#18 24-11-2011 09:16PM

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GekkePrutser wrote: »

But I did end up joining two clubs which met my interest, and I'm now even a committee member for one of them. I agree with a previous poster that your spare time evaporates pretty quickly then Also a great place to meet people.

Can i ask you what your clubs are?

I have a good interest in art and craft myself such as sewing, knitting, do stuff with beads...

Does anybody knows a club about any of this?

I had a look at the cooking classes, i thought it was clever until i saw the price... It's a bit too much for me at the moment.

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#19 24-11-2011 11:09PM

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There's also the Boards.ie Book Club. See here.

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#20 25-11-2011 04:16PM

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Badminton Oranmore mon, tues, thur at 8 30. Good way to meet people and we organise table quiz es to raise money for charitys and nights out . Beginners nights are mondays and thursdays. Best of Luck

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#21 25-11-2011 04:20PM

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ThisWillShow wrote: »

Badminton Oranmore mon, tues, thur at 8 30. Good way to meet people and we organise table quiz es to raise money for charitys and nights out . Beginners nights are mondays and thursdays. Best of Luck

+ 1 for that.

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#22 25-11-2011 04:52PM

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knitting,
started on tues 22nd Nov. 7pm in Blue Note
4 week course for €40.

Maybe contact them, they should know of other knitting groups

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#23 27-11-2011 04:56PM

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badminton is cool, i use to like it, oranmore is a bit far though when no car....

Knitting is a good idea but it a bit expensive.... and i can knit already, i'll try and get contact with them though to see if they know about any club

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#24 27-11-2011 08:31PM

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If you can knit already please see my post on skills thread!!

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#25 30-11-2011 12:13PM

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There's nothing like a walk on the prom at night!

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#26 30-11-2011 02:49PM

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Galway City Museum, down by the Spanish Arch, is free of charge and well worth a visit.

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#27 30-11-2011 07:24PM

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Justmary, cant help but get the opinion that you have your finger on the pulse in Galway. Heading up on the 8th of December with friends, you know of any places having a Table Quiz in the city?

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#28 01-12-2011 01:27AM

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Davey11 wrote: »

Justmary, cant help but get the opinion that you have your finger on the pulse in Galway. Heading up on the 8th of December with friends, you know of any places having a Table Quiz in the city?

Sorry ... don't know.

Though if someone else tells you of a particular pub with a quiz, I can probably tell you how to get to it on the bus

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#29 01-12-2011 01:35AM

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ErnieBert wrote: »

My favourite midweek activity in Galway is walking the Salthill Promenade. It is a wonderful shoreline walk on a an uninterrupted and well lit footpath for around 4km each way, and you can stretch it further during daylight.

I walk it most evenings. Beautiful, even on a windy day.

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#30 01-12-2011 01:56AM

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I did a few trips with this fella.

www.kayakmor.com

Saw the city and the coastline from a different perspective, saved me hauling my boat on the car, good boats, good equipment, he has excellent local knowledge, great opportunity to get up close with the seals and wildlife and he's a wealth of info on canoeing/kayaking.

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#31 01-12-2011 01:08PM

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Davey11 wrote: »

Justmary, cant help but get the opinion that you have your finger on the pulse in Galway. Heading up on the 8th of December with friends, you know of any places having a Table Quiz in the city?

If you find out about any quizz in town please let me know

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