What’s Raise and Give Week? | Céard í an tSeachtain Phléarácaim?
Raise and Give week is a chance for you to take a break, have some fun and help raise funds for charity!
It takes place Sunday 8th – Friday 13th February 2026
What’s happening for Raise and Give Week? | Céard a bheidh ar siúl?
Raise and Give Week 2026 Timetable
Sunday 8th February | Dé Domhnaigh 8 Feabhra
- 8am-8am Flirt FM 24 Hour Radio-thon. | Maratón Raidió 24 uair an chloig ar Flirt FM. Tune in as Flirt FM broadcast for 24 hours on 101.3FM without a break! DonationsHERE.
- 12.30pm RAG Run | Rith RAG. Sign up for the RAG 5km Fun Run/Jog/Walk/Roll HERE. Entry is just €10 which all goes to the SU Charities. Goodie bags + t-shirts for all entrants! Prizes for best costumes with a Heroes and Villains theme (Costumes optional but encouraged!)
Monday 9th February | Dé Luain 9 Feabhra (Mayo Monday)
- 11am-3pm RAG Sale | Díolachán RAG. Pop Up Charity Clothes Shop with Galway Simon Community in the Cube downstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn
- 12pm-3pm Dunk Tank | Umar Tumtha. Outside Áras na Mac Léinn.
- 12pm-3pm Writers Soc Blind Date With a Book (store) | Coinne Chéad Aithne le (siopa) Leabhar á reáchtáil ag Cumann na Scríbhneoirí in The View. Have you ever wanted to go on a blind date with a book? Felt like you need a change in literary scenery? Our “Blind Date With a Book(store) “ pop-up bookstore offers a charming way to discover new authors, genres, and narratives like never before! Each book comes wrapped with its very own blurb, so for the small price of €5 you can pick the perfect literary suitor for you! All proceeds go to the SU Charities.
- 6pm-10pm Firewalk | Siúl Dóiteáin. More info and sign up HERE.
- 7pm-9pm Postgrad Quiz Night |Oíche Tráth na gCeist d’Iarchéimithe in The Space upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn. Get your €5 ticket HERE. Great prizes to be won!
- 8pm-9pm Jack Reilly at Sult. Free Entry.
- 9.30pm-11pm Clada at Sult (Doors close 10pm). Free Entry.
Tuesday 10th February | Dé Máirt 10 Feabhra (Donegal Tuesday)
- 1pm Shave Off | An Babhta Bearrtha at Sult. Shave your head or face to raise funds for the SU Charities! More info and sign up HERE.
Wednesday 11th February | Dé Céadaoin an 11 Feabhra
- 11am-4pm SU Charity Cup | Corn Carthanachta an Chomhaltais. €500 prize up for grabs in this 5 A Side Competition in the Corrib Cages. More info and Sign up HERE.
- 12pm-4pm Sports Day Challenge | Dúshlán Lae Spóirt with the University of Galway Sports Clubs.
Thursday 12th February | Déardaoin an 12 Feabhra
- 11am-12pm Galentines Day Prosecco and Pancake Brunch | Bróinse Prosecco is Pancóg ar Lá na gCairde Ban in the Corrib Room at Sult in aid of the SU Charities. Tickets available HERE.
- 8pm Comedy Gig | Gig Ghrinn with Tom O’Mahony in the O’Flaherty Theatre. €5 Tickets available HERE soon.
- 8pm Speed Quizzing | Quiz Sciobtha at Sult. €5 entry includes a free pint. €100 worth of prizes to be won!
Friday 13th February | Dé hAoine an 13 Feabhra
- 1pm-2pm Charity Auction | Ceant Carthanachta. Join us at in the Corrib Room at Sult for lunch and a charity auction with Hugh and Eoin from O’Donnellan & Joyce Auctioneers. Tickets €5 on sale HERE soon includes lunch. Auction item list HERE soon.
All events are raising funds for the SU Charities: Galway Rape Crisis Centre and GOAL
Who are the SU Raise and Give Week Charities? | Cé hiad Carthanachtaí na Seachtaine Pléarácaim?
Services include:
- Helpline 1800 355 355
- Counselling
- Support for family and friends of survivors
- Court and Garda Accompaniment
- Awareness Raising
- Education & Training
- Legal Clinic
- Psychological support team
Delivers programmes in:
- Emergency Response and humanitarian aid to Gaza, Syria and Türkiye
- Food & Nutrition Security
- Resilient Health
- Sustainable Livelihoods
- Global Citizenship
How do I get involved? | Cén chaoi ar féidir liom a bheith páirteach?
Email studentsunion@universityofgalway.ie
- For information on any of the events
- If you’ve any event ideas or
- If you want to volunteer to help out
