What’s On – Events in Galway

The Galway  Christmas Market makes its return to the City Of The Tribes from 6pm on Friday 16th November until Saturday 22nd December 2018.

Soak up the atmosphere with over 50 wooden chalets in Eyre Square, with crafts, gifts and artisan product along with the Santa’s Grotto, the German Bier Keller numerous other theatrical delights throughout the four week fair.

The 2018 Christmas Market is the ninth year of the market in Galway and visitors can expect to enjoy a wide variety of entertainment and stalls located in Eyre Square in Galway City centre.

Opening times:

Friday 16th November – Saturday 22nd December

Monday – Wednesday 12.00 – 20.00, Thursday – Saturday 10.00 – 22.00, Sunday 10.00 – 20.00

Elf Town returns to Galway after a SELL OUT 2017 and is opening Saturday 24th November for every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, right up to Saturday, 23rd December – including the full week prior to Christmas.

Located in Ballybrit Racecourse Galway

Elftown is a magical experience and interactive journey for all the family, with a visit to Santa and plenty of additional highlights along the way.

• Meet Elfin Mc Grinchy and help him find his Christmas spirit and enjoy storytelling in the Christmas den
• Visit Icicles Frozen Sweet Shop made of real ice and sweets
• Enjoy the many fun games, activities and the Christmas carousel in our new Entertainment area
• Santa’s Snack Bar where visitors can enjoy candyfloss, popcorn, juice, tea, coffee and hot chocolate
• An official Elf Town Passport to visit Santa and Santa’s helper hats
• Decorate a cookie with the help of Mrs.Claus in her kitchen
• Elf Town coin from Santa to choose your own present from Santa’s workshop
• Mulled wine and a mince pie for the grown-ups

Located in Ballybrit Racecourse Galway, just a 3 minute drive from the Connacht Hotel.

Pop-up Market, Katie’s Claddagh Cottage, Upper Fairhill Road.

Handmade jewellery, art, unique Christmas cards, bespoke wood and stone design, reed baskets from the Aran Islands and lots more…

Opening times:  Every Thursday from 29th November until Christmas, from 14.00 – 20.00

Handmade in Galway Christmas Craft Market,  Aras Na nGael, Dominick Street.

11 stalls full of only handmade goodies from local crafters, artists and designers.

Opening times: 15th December 12.00 – 18.00

BOOK A ROOM 

December 28, 2018

Connacht plays host to Ulster at The Sportsground in the Guinness Pro14.

Kick Off 7.35pm

One of the most enthralling live acts in recent times, HamsandwicH are well known for their incendiary live performances which has put them right at the top of the live acts to see today. With the combination of Niamh Farrell’s powerful yet sweet vocal and Podge McNamee’s juxstaposing baritone the band are given it’s signature calling card.

If ever there was a band to feed off their audience it is HamsandwicH. Each show is bona fide celebration with everything from balloons and confetti to their unique crowd interaction on display.

Number 1 album Stories from the Surface is out now.

Live at Leisureland Galway

Time must be speeding up. It does NOT feel like 30 years since The Stunning formed in Galway in 1987, though they did disband for nearly ten years in 1994 when Steve & Joe formed The Walls. The last original song The Stunning released as a single was in 1993 – “Tightrope Walker”. Now, twenty-four years later, they have just released their first single of the 21st Century “Brighten Up My Life”.

Tickets: €35.50

29th December 2018