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Meetups in Galway

Exploring 5 active recurring local communities in Co. Galway.

Social & Food Weekly

Galway Market at St. Nicholas

An iconic weekend market that has run for centuries. A vibrant tapestry of food, crafts, art, and community. Try the famous hot crepes, buy fresh local cheese, or chat with local craftsmen.

Saturdays 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sundays 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Lombard Street (by St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church) (Galway City Centre)
Music & Culture Daily

Tigh Chóilí Trad Sessions

A famous family-run pub in the heart of Galway. Tigh Chóilí hosts incredibly lively, daily traditional music sessions with no stage or mics, just brilliant musicians sitting at a front corner table.

Twice daily: Early evening (6:00 PM) and late evening (9:30 PM)
Tigh Chóilí, Mainguard Street (Galway Latin Quarter)
Hobbies Bi-weekly

Galway Toastmasters Club

A supportive community for improving public speaking, communication, and leadership skills. Guests can attend for free to watch or participate in impromptu tabletop speaking in a friendly, warm setting.

Every second Wednesday, 8:00 PM
The Harbour Hotel, New Dock Road (Galway City)
Outdoors Weekly

Knocknacarra parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate! Everyone is welcome, and the group usually gathers for a social coffee and chat at a nearby café afterwards.

Every Saturday morning at 9:30 AM
McGrath's Field, Knocknacarra (Galway)
Hobbies Monthly

Galway Community Book Club

An open, friendly community book club hosted monthly. We choose a new book every month, covering contemporary fiction, biographies, history, and local Irish authors. Come along for excellent discussions and friendly company!

First Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM
Local Public Library / Central Pub Cafe (Galway)