Community
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Walking and Cycling Index, Active Travel and Behaviour Change Talk
Thursday, 11:00-12:30, Festival Tent, Father Burke Park, Free registration required: Register here. This event will entail a panel discussion focused on the findings of the Walking and Cycling Index, the development of Active Travel infrastructure in Galway and elsewhere, and ways to facilitate more people to participate in active walking, wheeling and cycling https://www.galwaycity.ie/news/2026/walking-wheeling-and-cycling-take-up-to-23000-cars-off-galway-roads-every-day-accordingcling. The…
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Giob Geab Community Storytelling Night
Thursday, 19:00-22:00, Festival Tent, Father Burke Park, Free registration required: Register here. Join MC Shani Williams for an exciting evening of rapid-fire climate stories from community groups, showcasing their sustainability projects and innovative ideas to a live, receptive audience. ‘Giob Geab’ is an Irish interpretation of the Japanese presentation format Pecha Kucha — 5 slides,…
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Schools Out Party
Friday, 12:00-17:00, Father Burke Park, Free, no registration required. Celebrate the end of the school year in the heart of Galway with a fun-filled afternoon for the whole family! Join us for a lively Schools Out Party at Fr. Burke Park, packed with music, movement, and hands-on activities for young people of all ages. Whether…
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Second Hand Market
Sunday, 11:00-18:00, Father Burke Park, Free, no registration required. Discover unique finds at the Second-Hand Clothes & Circular Market! Browse pre-loved fashion, support sustainable shopping, and give great pieces a second life. It’s all about style, savings, and reducing waste—one outfit at a time. Thank you to Galway City Council’s Environment Section, with funding through…
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Community Sports and Games
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 11:00-18:00, Father Burke Park Free, no registration required. Get stuck into a fun-filled day of classic sports games for all ages! Have a go at favourites like tug of war and more. Whether you’re playing to win or just for the craic, it’s all about getting active, having fun, and bringing…
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Global Tastes – Food from the Climate Emergency
Sunday, 13:00-14:00, Stretch Tent, Father Burke Park, Free, no registration required. The Melting Pot Luck is a volunteer-run, non-profit community group in Galway, Ireland, that brings together refugees, asylum seekers, and locals to foster solidarity through shared food, music, and culture. Melting Pot Luck is a vibrant celebration of culture and community, where people come…
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Yoga as Gaeilge with Fíona Ní Dhuibhir
Sunday, 14:00-15:00, Stretch Tent, Father Burke Park, Free, no registration required. Take a break from the hustle and find your calm with a wonderful yoga session led by Fíona Ní Dhuibhir. Inclusive for all levels — from beginners to experienced practitioners. Everyone is welcome. Don’t forget to bring your mat to the session.
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Circus Skills with Stephen
Sunday, 14:00-15:00, Father Burke Park, Free, no registration required. Stephen leads a fun and inclusive Circus Skills workshops suitable for all. Come and try out Juggling, Hula Hooping, Spinning plates and much, much more, fun for all the family.