things to do in Galway City....

skwinty

Hi guys,

I recently changed jobs where i have my evenings free. Am looking for stuff to do to pass the time in the evenings in the city or nearby.

I've done the norm of walk the prom etc and to be honest i find it a little monotonous, does anyone have any other ideas on what to do?

mcmurphy995

Free poetry gigs in the evening , over the edge , north beach etc !!

Wompa1

Driving range out by Salthill, Bowling, Gaming places like Square Eyes in town. I'm a little bored myself when I have evenings free but only because I'm not pushed by what is out there to do..I usually end up working late most days though. So it's a case that when I have free time I'm not motivated to do much else

Pure Sound

You could try volunteering, plenty of these organisations operate in the evening time, thats what I am currently doing with my free time and you would be amazed at the satisfaction you get from it. Here is a good site for finding voluteer work in Galway http://www.volunteergalway.ie/volunteer-vacancies

Mrs OBumble

There are a LOT of options in Galway: give us some clues what you're interested in, and we might be able to target suggestions a bit better.

dolphin city

hi swinty - how long have you lived in Galway - I think from a previous post about ten years or so. Could you not organise something with your friends for an evening - different walks, swimming, cinema, theatre, classes. Sorry but going by your first post, people might think you have just moved here.

snubbleste

Start a crocheting gossiping club. Alternate with knitting or lace-mending for some extra fun.

extraice

birdwatching around the town ....

Pwpane

How can you not think of something to do?! Galway is full of clubs, societies, groups etc, has a very active volunteering sector, has the sea and countryside...

Try any kind of sport you can think of - soccer etc, hockey, tennis and squash, running, cycling, horse riding, sailing, swimming, hill walking, kayaking.

Try the arts - drama, choirs, macnas, painting, stained glass, film club, dancing of every kind, reading club, music groups like Dusty Banjos.

Try a night class - learn a musical instrument, a new language, a new skill...

Try reading the Advertiser!

Wompa1

We Need Community wrote: »

You could try volunteering, plenty of these organisations operate in the evening time, thats what I am currently doing with my free time and you would be amazed at the satisfaction you get from it. Here is a good site for finding voluteer work in Galway http://www.volunteergalway.ie/volunteer-vacancies

I was interested in volunteering before but the office is in town, I couldn't meet with anybody at a time that actually worked for me as I work on the other side of town and anything I was interesting in doing could only be done during the week. Volunteering in Galway seems to be more aimed at the unemployed!

Pure Sound

Wompa1 wrote: »

I was interested in volunteering before but the office is in town, I couldn't meet with anybody at a time that actually worked for me as I work on the other side of town and anything I was interesting in doing could only be done during the week. Volunteering in Galway seems to be more aimed at the unemployed!

I was lucky to find something that suited me fairly quickly but I work weekends. I volunteer every Tuesday night and do other things for them at home. It might depend on what you are interested in too, I am volunteering in environmental based projects which I do have an interest in and fortunately for me there are projects available during the week and the weekends so if my hours change I do have options

Keep an eye on that site though as it seems to update on a regular enough basis.

antonf

What part of the city are you in? There are Resource Centres in Ballybane and Westside that run classes for free in lots of areas - art, cardmaking, craft and sewing, computers, music. They are also open to ideas. I'm sure there are community centres in other areas that run activities also. If not become a community activist in your area!

Seaneh

Wompa1 wrote: »

I was interested in volunteering before but the office is in town, I couldn't meet with anybody at a time that actually worked for me as I work on the other side of town and anything I was interesting in doing could only be done during the week. Volunteering in Galway seems to be more aimed at the unemployed!

The Volunteer Center are running a 2 day volunteering exhibit in Eyre Square Shopping Center next saturday and sunday.

Over 30 organisation will be present and each will have a range of opportunities you might like.

Everything from Brigits Garden in Roscahill/moy cullen to Foundation Nepal in salt hill to consider.

Go Along and have a look.

Saruman

Brewers on the bay beer festival in Salthill is coming up in May

drum!

Wompa1 wrote: »

I was interested in volunteering before but the office is in town, I couldn't meet with anybody at a time that actually worked for me as I work on the other side of town and anything I was interesting in doing could only be done during the week. Volunteering in Galway seems to be more aimed at the unemployed!

Get in touch with The Galway Volunteer Centre on Millstreet and explain how you can't come in to talk during the week. They'll find a way around it.