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With so much excitement for the family lineup in our weekend guide, be sure you make the most of your few days off and have a fabulous time. Discover all the best ways to spend your weekend in Galway below… 
BABORO INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL FOR CHILDREN GETS UNDERWAY 
With 50 live events over 10 days for children and families alike, Baboro International Arts Festival for Children is back! Creatively connecting us through performance, play, visual arts, workshops and storytelling, this year they’ve got an incredible lineup in store for you and your little ones so be sure to check it out <a href="https://www.baboro.ie/">here</a> and get planning your weekend of fun!
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SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AT THE SPORTSGROUND THIS FRIDAY NIGHT 
This Friday, come along and cheer on Connacht Rugby as they go head-to-head with Leinster Rugby. Kickoff is from 7.35pm so make sure you are at The Sportsground in plenty of time so that before all the action starts you get the chance to call over to <a href="https://thisisgalway.ie/eat-galway/pratai/">Prátaí</a> food truck and fuel up for all the cheering with their delicious chip cones covered in your topping of choice. Another option for the evening is to surround yourself with fellow Connacht supporters and book your spot aboard <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tomsheridans">Tom Sheridan&#8217;s Bar’s</a> Connacht Rugby Supporters Club Bus. Join them on the day for some pre-match craic, hassle free travel to and from the game and post-match pints. For more information and to find out how to avail of this service tap <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tomsheridans">here</a>.
KILO POP-UP SALE AT THE GALMONT 
This Sunday, head on over to The Galmont Hotel and shop til you drop at this October’s kilo sale. Be ready to shop over 5 tonnes of vintage and preloved garms and pay by weight for only €30 per Kilo! You can buy as much or as little as you want. No restrictions! Happy shopping everyone! More <a href="https://thisisgalway.ie/event/galway-kilo-pop-up-sale/">here</a>.
ENJOY A RESTORATIVE RETREAT AT CREGG CASTLE 
If you feel like you are in need of a change of pace, this might be the perfect event for you. Spend a weekend truly connecting to yourself &amp; others through movement, breath, fun Irish lessons, nourishing food and stories around big open fires at Cregg Castle. Activities over the weekend include yoga, creative workshops, nature walks, breathwork sessions and loads more. This is the ideal opportunity to take a mindful break away and reconnect with yourself before heading into the wintery season. More info <a href="https://thisisgalway.ie/event/castle-retreat-rejuvenate-with-breathwork-yoga/">here</a>.
MALFY G&amp;T PARTY AT THE LIQUOR LOUNGE 
What better way to finish the work week than with a Malfy G&amp;T Party! The Liquor Lounge are taking that Friday Feelin’ to another level so join them from 8pm this Friday night. On the night special guest Dominique Nugent will be there for a meet &amp; greet. Dress to impress with a €150 voucher from Harper up for grabs, as chosen by Dominique. Enjoy complimentary drinks from Malfy and Schweppes while iRadio DJ Louise Clarke keeps the tunes pumping. There will also be loads of prizes on the night including a fab hamper from Galway Crystal. So, what are you waiting for? Dress to the nines and we’ll see you there, more info <a href="https://thisisgalway.ie/event/malfy-gt-party-at-the-liqour-lounge/">here</a>.
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IRISH AEROPRESS COFFEE CHAMPIONSHIP 
How does a day of fierce (and fun) competition, cupping some of the best coffee Ireland has to offer, chatting to some top coffee professionals and connecting with other coffee enthusiasts and friends alike sound to you? Whether you’re pumped to compete or just want to come along for the craic, community and delicious coffee (and maybe an aul free beer), then this event cannot be missed! Find out more <a href="https://thisisgalway.ie/event/irish-aeropress-coffee-championships-2022/">here</a> and if you’ve entered.. Good luck!
HOW TO GET THE MENOPAUSE  
Anne Gildea is waxing her moustache, slathering on the Oestrogel and boiling with excitement about bringing her hilarious new show on the road. Join her on this fabulous, informative, wet-your-pants excursion through one of life’s last great mysteries – The Menopause! With so many questions to answer, the lady means business so get your tickets <a href="https://thisisgalway.ie/event/anne-gildeas-how-to-get-the-menopause-enjoy-it/">here </a>and be ready to uncover the comedic brilliance of Anna Gildea.
THE SKEFF SPEED QUIZ  
How good is knowledge on all things from sports to celebrity news? Want to find out? Gather the smartest pals you’ve got and get on over to The Skeff this Thursday night for all the drinking, eating and quizzing you could possibly want. The Skeff Speed Quiz takes place every second Thursday night. Not only will you get a complimentary pint of Island’s Edge, delicious finger food and live music from DJ Baldy Mick, but you’ll be in with a chance of winning prizes each night! It’s only €5 per person in teams of 4 to enter so really you would be daft not to. More info <a href="https://thisisgalway.ie/event/the-skeff-speed-quiz-16638571104/">here</a>.
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PILLOW QUEENS AT RÓISÍN DUBH  
They’ve already sold out one night so make sure you get your tickets today to avoid missing out on seeing the Pillows Queens live on stage at Róisín Dubh. Performing songs old and new this is not a night you are going to want to miss out on. Get your tickets <a href="https://thisisgalway.ie/event/pillow-queens-at-roisin-dubh/">here</a>.
JOHN B KEANE’S THE MATCHMAKER AT TOWN HALL THEATRE 
Watch the comedic life of a matchmaker unfold live on stage as you follow the efforts of Dicky Mick Dicky O’Connor to make matches for the lonely and lovelorn. Using his inimitable way with words and his one sense of “devilment” and wit, Keane delves into the longings, hungers, fears and foibles of this collection of lonely country people and creates a marvellously colourful world, taking us back to a simpler time, when phones were few and far between and the only web was one left behind by spiders. Get your tickets <a href="https://thisisgalway.ie/event/john-b-keanes-the-matchmaker-at-town-hall-theatre/">here</a>.
NEW EXHIBITION LAUNCHES AT GALWAY CITY MUSEUM 
Launching this Saturday, Galway City Museum presents their new exhibition War of Friends, 1922–23: The civil war story of Pádraic Ó Máille and Liam Mellows.The exhibition, which will feature rare photographs and several personal items belonging to both Ó Máille and Mellows, provides an insight into the lives of those who fought for the Ireland they believed in. More information on the exhibition <a href="https://thisisgalway.ie/event/war-of-friends-1922-23-the-civil-war-story-of-padraic-o-maille-and-liam-mellows-at-galway-city-museum/">here</a>.
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DES BISHOP AT CLIFDEN STATION HOUSE THEATRE  
One of the most enigmatic forces on the international comedy circuit, Des Bishop has enjoyed sold-out national and international tours, several acclaimed television series and is now the host of the Acast podcast ‘The Des Bishop Show’. He returns to Clifden this October with a hilarious yet touching tribute to his late mother. Get your tickets <a href="https://thisisgalway.ie/event/des-bishop-mia-mamma-at-clifden-station-house-theatre/">here</a>.
RUA WEEKENDER AT ÁRAS NA NGAEL 
Get on over to Áras na nGael this weekend for a phenomenal two-day lineup of very special rave music. Rua Sound is an international dance music label founded in 2016, with its roots firmly in Galway and they’re taking over this Galway Westend spot to bring you a weekend of incomparable fun. Find out who’s performing right <a href="https://thisisgalway.ie/event/rua-weekender-at-aras-na-ngael/">here</a>.
BLACK GATE PRESENTS.. SÍOMHA  
This Saturday night, Music Generation Galway City will host a workshop and performance by singer and guitarist Síomha in the new GCC Music Centre in Galway Community College. This workshop will appeal to young people interested in live performance, songwriting, improvisation, music production and songwriting as Gaeilge. For more information on this event tap <a href="https://thisisgalway.ie/the-black-gate-announce-october-music-workshop-series/">here</a>.
MOVIE FOR THE WEEK AT EYE CINEMA: SMILE 
Who doesn’t love watching a freakishly good horror film at the cinema with pals? This week we’ve chosen Smile as our to-watch-film of the week. Smile follows Dr. Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon) who starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can&#8217;t explain after witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient. As an overwhelming terror begins taking over her life, Rose must confront her troubling past in order to survive and escape her horrifying new reality. Get your tickets <a href="https://www.eyecinema.ie/movie/smile">here</a>.
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