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Courses
Courses
Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! View our courses and see what our students and lecturers have to say about the courses you are interested in at the links below.
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University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Accessibility & LanguagePrevious Alumni Events
30 35 40 45-Year Reunion 5 Sept 2026
Over 300 Alumni from the classes of 1981, 1986, 1991, and 1996 gathered on Saturday, September 5th, to celebrate their milestone anniversaries. The day included guided campus tours and a BBQ at Sult College Bar, wrapping up with a night of music and old memories.
Below are some of the photographs from the event. If you have any photographs you would like to add, please email them to alumni@universityofgalway.ie
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Billy Wallace, Sean Burke, Chris O'Gara, David Molloy and Colum O'Connor
Claire Hannigan, Tom Hannigan and Maire Sheeran
Eugene Marren, Paddy Murphy, Shea Fahy and Patrick Kelly
Geraldine Keaveney and Denise Duignan
Helen Quigley, Jackie Farrell and Siobhán McLoughlin
Joe Doherty, Maureen Ring, Katherine Tierney and Pearse O'Gorman
Karen Dowd, Eamonn O'Domhnaill and Sarah Holman
Maria O'Mahony, Caroline McDonagh and Anna May Nig Fhloinn
Olive Loughnane, Olwyn Kelly, Maire Monaghan and Anita Reen
Rachel Stewart and Tanya Cassidy
Seamus McLoughlin and Miriam Duane
Natasha Rohan and Noreen King
Class of 1981
Class of 1986
BComm 1986
Class of 1991
Class of 1996
BE (Civil) Class of 1996
