Freshers' Fortnight 2011
Freshers' Fortnight take place the first two weeks of the academic year running from Saturday September 10th - Friday 23rd. A variety of events are held to help orient and welcome new students. The Annual Freshers' Fair will take place in Áras na Mac Léinn on Wednesday 14th September. Free Freshers' Packs containing the SU diary and lots of other freebies will be handed out to students.
Freshers Fortnight Timetable
| Sunday 11th September Fáilte Fest The Campus will come alive on the 10th and 11th of September. Staff, mentors, clubs and societies all came together to welcome first years and their parents to the campus. View more info | |
| Monday 12th September 3pm: DJ Byrno in the College Bar 8pm: Karaoke with Dj Slopey & Fintan in the College Bar | |
Tuesday 13th September 11am- 4pm Student Welfare Day in Áras na Mac Léinn. Lots of information and freebies relating to student welfare issues, giant inflatable games and the Galway market traders with lots of sweet and savoury treats. 5pm DJ Vinny in the College Bar 6pm The SU Sessions present The Cool Hand Dukes free gig in An Bialann | |
Wednesday 14th September 11am - 4pm Freshers' Fair loads for free stuff, giant inflatable games and the Galway market traders with lots of sweet and savoury treats in and around Áras na Mac Léinn. 10am - 5pm Clubs' Day in the Student Sports Centre. Also check out the Tag Rugby Blitz for 19th September. 9pm Toga Party in the College Bar. Over 18's only - ID required. Everyone dressed in a toga gets a beverage! | |
Thursday 15th September 11am - 5pm Societies Day in Áras na Mac Léinn | |
NUI Galway Students' Union Freshers' Fortnight 2011 presents Des Bishop Date: Monday 19th September Venue: O'Flaherty Theatre Tickets €12 or €10 with SU Card 11am- 3pm Tag Rugby Tournament with NUI Galway Women's Rugby Team on College Green 9pm Jersey Shore Beach party with Oddity in the College Bar. Over 18's only - ID required. |  |
Tuesday 20th September 6pm The SU Sessions present The 1922's free gig in An Bialann CANCELLED 7pm Speed Dating in the Bailey Allen Hall. FREE! | |
Wednesday 21st September 7pm Ceílí in the Bailey Allen Hall 9pm The Official Freshers' Ball: Traffic Light party with Smash Hits, UV lights & UV face painting in the College Bar. Tickets €3 with SU card includes a beverage. Over 18's only - ID required. SOLD OUT (20/09/11) | |
Thursday 22nd September 3pm Arthur's Day with live Trad music in the College Bar. Get there early to be ready for 17.59! More info at www.su.nuigalway.ie |
