Early Bird Ents | Imeachtaí Luatha Siamsaíochta
FREE Events to welcome all our early arrivals to NUI Galway!
• Croagh Patrick Hike 09:30-18:00 Sunday 28th August – Sign up via NUIG Mountaineering Club HERE. Immerse yourself in the wilderness! This hike will take you up the slopes of Croagh Patrick in County Mayo. Make sure to bring hiking boots and waterproofs.
• Board Games Night 18:00-20:30 Monday 29th August in the Hub downstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn. Come along to this board game extravaganza. Everything from chess and monopoly to giant jenga and cards against humanity. This is a non alcoholic event.
• Pub Quiz 19:00-21:00 Tuesday 30th August in the Corrib Room, Sult, NUI Galway. A classic pub quiz held in Sult the Students’ Union bar. Teams are created on the night so come along and meet new people.
• Global Night 19:00-23:30 Wednesday 31st August at Sult, NUI Galway. Join us in Sult the Students’ Union bar for an unforgettable night of music and dancing. DJ on till late.
• Speed Friending 17:00-19:00 Thursday 1st September in the Corrib Room, Sult, NUI Galway. Want to meet new people? Check this out. Guaranteed not awkward!
• Arriba Night 19:00-23:00 Thursday 1st September at Sult, NUI Galway. Show your moves with a fun-filled Latin mix, reggaeton night at Sult!
• Karaoke Night 19:00-23:00 Friday 2nd September at Sult, NUI Galway.
• Scavenger Hunt All Day Saturday 3rd September – Sign up HERE before 16:00 Friday 2nd September. You will be allocated a team and can take part in the hunt when it suits you 09:00-18:00 Saturday 3rd September around Galway City.
• Gaeilge 101 18:00-19:30 Monday 5th September in The View upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn. An introduction to one of Ireland’s national languages. Get to know some basic Irish Language phrases and phonetics to get you started on your Gaeilge journey!
- Campus Tours 11:00 + 14:00 Each Day 29/08, 30/08, 31/08/1/09, 2/09, 5/09, 6/09, 7/09, 8/09 and 9/09. Join your guide for a 45 minute tour of campus to get yourself orientated. MEETING POINT: The Big Yellow Thing outside the Library. Find out where everything is on campus – all the important buildings, best places for coffee etc
- Galway City Tours 17:00 1st Sept and 14:00 + 17:00 4th-11th September. MEETING POINT: The Student Plaza outside Áras na Mac Léinn. Join us for a walking tour of Galway to get to know the city. Tea/coffee/treats available.
- Fáilte Mornings 12:00-13:00 in the Corrib Room at Sult Monday-Friday until Friday 9th September. No booking needed just drop in for a chat!
Limited spaces – register on Eventbrite HERE for your tickets for each event
These events are brought to you by NUI Galway International Office, NUI Galway Students’ Union, ALIVE and Galway Volunteer Centre.
