Community
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Walking and Cycling Index, Active Travel and Behaviour Change
Thursday, 11:00-12:30, Festival Tent, Father Burke Park, Free registration required: Register here. The Walking and Cycling Index supports leaders of cities and towns in understanding and improving walking, wheeling, and cycling in their communities. It captures public attitudes and provides robust evidence of the benefits of increased use of active travel, both for individual users…
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Giob Geab with Shani Williams
Thursday, 19:00-22:00, Festival Tent, Father Burke Park, Free registration required: Register here. Join MC Shani 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, 1…
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Climate Change and Vulnerable Communities Workshop
Friday, 13:30-15:00, Festival Tent, Father Burke Park, Free registration required: Register here. Following the morning’s talk on climate change and vulnerable communities, this interactive workshop offers participants an opportunity to delve deeper into the themes raised — exploring practical tools, strategies, and community-led approaches to building climate resilience. For more information, contact: climate@galwaycity.ie
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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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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.
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Melting Pot Luck
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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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.