Galway university plans massive reunion

NUI Galway has issued a global invitation to hundreds of former students for a massive reunion in the city next month.

The classes of 1958, 1968, 1978, 1983, 1988, and 1998 who went to UCG/NUIG have been asked to take part in the weekend gathering, which will include a 50-year club dinner and a BBQ for all six classes by the River Corrib.

The reunion celebrations begin on Friday June 6 when the 50 Year Club/Cumann Caoga Bliain are welcomed back to campus for a luncheon in the Aula Maxima in the Quadrangle.

Following lunch, a presentation of "1958 - the year that was" will be made by local historian Peadar O'Dowd, focusing on some of the highlights of that year, locally and nationally.

The 50 Year Club will then be taken on a bus tour of the campus which will showcase the many new developments on campus since the 1950s.

"The reunion is a wonderful opportunity to revisit the University, renew old acquaintances and see how NUI Galway has developed over the years," director of Alumni Relations JB Terrins said.

"Many people have already booked their places with graduates returning to Galway from across the globe for this event. This annual event is driven by demand from our alumni, who want the perfect opportunity to catch up with old friends."