Take advantage of the unique flavor Galway has to offer. CEA offers a variety
of local immersion activities to match your interests. Whether you enjoy music
concerts, clubs, sports, language exchanges or something
entirely different, our resident staff can help you get involved in the local
culture. Here are just some examples.
River Cruise
Enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and the lake as you cruise River and Lough Corrib. A delicious dinner and musical accompaniment will also be provided on board.
Theatre Performance
Be enthralled at one of the Druid Theatres colorful and exciting stage extravaganzas. Learn all about Irish fairytales and legends as this Galway based theater company present their unique vision of Ireland.
Set Dancing
Join the locals at the hugely popular Tigh Neachtain – a bustling Galway pub where the fantastic live band provide lively accompaniment to Irish dancing classes. An exciting and toe-tapping way to spend the evening!
Aughnanure Castle
Tour this picturesque Irish castle on the shores of Lough Corrib to learn about the great O’ Flahertys, who once dined in the banquet hall and stood guard in the famous watch tower.
Greyhound Racing
Spend a fun evening at Galway Greyhound Stadium and test your luck with a flutter on the dogs!
Connemara Exhibit
A visit Dan O’ Hara’s homestead and learn all about life in rural Connemara – you will also see turf cutting at the Roundstone Bog.
Claddagh Gold
Learn all about the process of making the famed Claddagh Ring of Friendship at Thomas Dillon’s shop – home of the Claddagh ring since 1790.
Quiet Man Cottage
Visit the cottage made famous by John Wayne and Maureen O’ Hara in the John Ford cinematic classic The Quiet Man.
