What to do on a rainy day in Galway

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Due to being on the very edge of the Atlantic, Galway does unfortunately see its fair share of rain and wind. But that doesn’t need to be a bad thing! There is a huge number of things to do in the city if you want to avoid breaking the bank or soaking your shoes! Here […]

The Magic of Galway’s Late-Opening Cafes

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Galway has an abundance of coffee shops, but only a handful of them stay open til late. There’s something special about them — they’re slower, quieter, more thoughtful. Though not a traditionally Irish idea, they are a very important part of our city. These are three of the best. To start with, we have Caffe […]

International Students in Galway: Mental Health While Far Away

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Sometimes coming to Ireland for a long time away from sunny Brazil or Chile or any other sunny country can seem like too much and I never stop being fascinated by the resilience and optimism of international students. But sometimes it can also feel quite unfamiliar to adapt to life in a new country so […]

My Secret ingredient to learning a new Language

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Dear Reader! I am delighted to be sharing my secret ingredient in learning languages – it is ENTHUSIASM. But organising your learning process is as important, here are the tips on how to do it. If you are not yet inspired you can watch this video and don’t forget to choose what works for you […]

Galway For Free

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Galway is a wonderful city but just like any city it can be expensive.  But you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy what this bustling city has to offer!  Here are a few activities that won’t cost the earth.

A Students Life

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Galway is a vibrant city, easily accessible and beautifully located in the west coast of Ireland, on the edge of Wild Atlantic Way coastline.   No wonder that it has been named one of the top student cities in the world by The Campus Advisor, 2022 https://www.thecampusadvisor.com/best-of/30-Best-Student-Cities-in-the-World-2022/Ranking/103 sourced 04/03/2025. And quoted ‘The friendliest and most charming […]

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS – The Italy and Galway Connection

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We probably all know about the renowned Genoese explorer whose famous expedition across the Atlantic in 1492 is famous for his ‘discovery’ of America but did you know about his connection with the city of the Tribes?Cristoforo Colombo was born in 1451 in Genoa, northern Italy. He became a master navigator and admiral. He has […]

Methodology of Teacher Development Courses

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Here at Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre we offer a selection of Teacher Development and Teacher Refresher courses including: CLIL, 21st Century Skills, and Advanced Methodology programmes.