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Pre-Conference Walking Tour

The Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Conference is pleased to announce the Pre-Conference Walking Tour on Tuesday 14th July 2026.

Join other delegates for a walking tour of Galway. You will experience how walkable Galway is, with some highlights of the downtown and the great views.

Itinerary:

•Eyre Square is the focal point of Galway city.

•City walls

• Lynch's Castle - The best preserved medieval tower house in Ireland.

•Kirwans Lane - a well-preserved medieval laneway.

• Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas

•The West End.

•The Claddagh. Ireland's oldest fishing village.

•The famous Spanish arch. Located where Galway's River Corrib meets the sea. (The Tour ends here)

Date: Tuesday 14th July 2026 Time: 2:00PM (14:00PM - 2 Hours) Meeting point: Eyre Square (at Entrance of The Hardiman Hotel) Click here for the Map

Cost: USD $20

Booking: Reservations can be made by clicking the button below. Please note, only reservations that have been paid in full will be considered confirmed and space is limited. Simply requesting a reservation will not guarantee a place at the tour.

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Conference Dinner

The Twenty-first International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences is pleased to announce the Conference Dinner at Kirby's Restaurant on Thursday 16th July 2026.

From the restaurant: "Kirby's offers a relaxed dining experience in modern surroundings. Savour the best of local produce cooked with a modern twist. Assured of a warm and friendly welcome and value for money, Kirbys is the ideal venue for a night out with friends or when celebrating that special occasion."

Options will be subject to some seasonal changes.

Starter

Goat's Cheese Brioche, Toasted Pistachios, Peach & Prosecco Purée, Beetroot Relish, Goat's Cheese Bon Bon, Hot Honey Drizzle

Mains

  • Meat: Roast Breast of Chicken, Nduja, Buffalo Mozzarella & Baby Spinach, Stuffing, Gnocchi, Pesto Cream Sauce, Roast Aubergine Purée
  • Vegetarian: Sweet Potato, Cauliflower & Edamame Tikka Kale, Coconut Cream, Wild Rice, Onion Bhaji, Mango Chutney (VE) (V) (GF)
  • Fish Risotto: Pan-fried Salmon with Smoked Haddock, Pea & Leek Risotto, Garlic Courgette, Saffron & Cucumber Dressing (GF)

Dessert

Cheesecake of the Day

Wine and soft drinks are included.

Date: Thursday, 15th of July 2026

Time: 6:00 PM (18:00PM)

Location: Kirby's Restaurant (Map)

The Swan, Cross Street Lower, Galway, Ireland

Cost: USD $80

Booking: Reservations can be made by clicking the button below. Please note, only reservations that have been paid in full will be considered confirmed and space is limited. Simply requesting a reservation will not guarantee a place at the dinner.

Kirby's Restaurant (Map)

The Swan, Cross Street Lower, Galway, Ireland

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Conference Closing Reception

The International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences is pleased to announce the Conference Closing Reception on Friday 17th July 2026.

The Twenty-First International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences and the University of Galway will be hosting a Closing Reception at the conference venue. The reception will be held directly following the Closing Session of the last day. Join other conference delegates and plenary speakers for drinks, light hors d'oeuvres, and a chance to converse.

Date: Friday 17th of July 2026 Time: After the Closing Session Location: Arts Millenium Building

University Rd, Galway, Ireland (Map)

Cost: Free for all In-Person delegates

There is no need to pre-register for this event.

Online Special Events

Online Welcome and Training Session

Join other delegates for a pre-conference welcome reception and training session.

We are excited to announce the online conference will be delivered on the CGScholar platform – developed by the Common Ground Media Lab, the research and technology arm of Common Ground Research Networks.

This special event will walk you through the CGScholar Event Microsite so you have a rich online experience by learning how to comment and participate online. It will also teach delegates how to update their profile and Presenter Pages in order to add digital media: video, sound, and other files.

14 July 2026 - 16:00 PM (Ireland Time Zone) / 10:00AM (Central Standard Time USA)
Online Talking Circle

Talking Circles are a distinctive feature of our in-person conference, and this year we are also taking them online. Talking Circles offer an opportunity to meet other delegates face-to-face, and engage in extended discussion about the issues and concerns they feel are of utmost importance to that segment of the Research Network. Participation is open, encouraged, and supported.

17 July 2026 - 16:00 PM (Ireland Time Zone) / 10:00AM (Central Standard Time USA)
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