Loughrea local events January 2026

Loughrea local events January 2026

January often gets an unfair reputation, with its short days, cold weather, and wallets still recovering from Christmas. But it doesn’t have to be a write‑off. There’s plenty happening in Loughrea to lift the mood, and getting out and about is one of the best ways to shake off the January blues. Here are some great events in Loughrea to get you started.

Thur. 8 Jan.: Yoga | Malvina Yoga & Pilates Studio Loughrea | 10am-11am | malvina.ie

Thur. 8 Jan.: Mum and Baby Reflexology | 10.30am | The Health Hub | Contact Sinead – 087 950 6841

Thur. 8 Jan.: Toddler & Pre-School Storytime & Duplo Fun | 12.15-1pm | Loughrea Library| No Booking | 1st Thursday of every month

Thur. 8 Jan.: Yoga/Tai Chi | 7pm | The Health Hub | Contact Tosca – 085 229 0270

Thur. 8 Jan.: Latin Zumba Vibes – Classes in the Temperance Hall every Thursday from 7pm – 8pm | Contact Laura Ibanez – 086 7833006

Thur. 8 Jan.: Pregnancy Specific Pilates & Yoga Fusion | Malvina Yoga & Pilates Studio Loughrea | 7pm-8pm | malvina.ie

Thur. 8 Jan.: Bank of Ireland U16 Girls Div 1B League Loughrea Rugby Club V Gort/Monivea at Loughrea RFC | 7.30pm

Thur. 8 Jan.: Hot Yoga | 8.30pm | The Health Hub | Contact Fidelma – 087 662 6298

Fri. 9 Jan.: Healthy Spine | 10am | The Health Hub | Contact Audrey McMahon – 086 332 9493

Fri. 9 Jan.: Yoga | Malvina Yoga & Pilates Studio Loughrea | 10am-11am | malvina.ie

Fri. 9 Jan.: Fraughen School of Irish Dancing – children’s classes | Temperance Hall | 4.30pm | Contact 087 959 7560

Fri. 9 Jan.: Sound Bath Loughrea | 7.30pm-9pm | Alternative Healing at the Health Hub | €19 (payable on arrival)

Fri. 9 Jan.: Bingo | 8pm | Temperance Hall | Loughrea Bingo | loughreabingo.ie

Sat. 10 Jan.: Hot Yoga | 10am | The Health Hub | Contact Fidelma – 087 662 6298

Sat. 10 Jan.: Ultraflex Dance Combo Little Stars | 10.15am-11am | Loughrea Youth Theatre | 4-6 yrs | https://www.ultraflexdance.ie/booktrialclass

Sat. 10 Jan.: Ultraflex Dance Combo Rising Stars | 11am-12pm | Loughrea Youth Theatre | 6-8 yrs | https://www.ultraflexdance.ie/booktrialclass

Sat. 10 Jan.: Ultraflex Dance Combo All Stars | 12pm-1pm | Loughrea Youth Theatre | 9+ yrs | https://www.ultraflexdance.ie/booktrialclass

Sat. 10 Jan.: Bank of Ireland U16 Boys Div 2 League Loughrea RFC V Ballinrobe at Loughrea RFC | 12.30

Sat. 10 Jan.: Bank of Ireland U14 Girls Div 1B League Loughrea RFC Yellow V Ballina at Loughrea RFC | 2.30pm

Sat. 10 Jan.: Thrive into 2026 | Loughrea Family & Community Resource Centre | 3pm | Mícheál Callaghan, Thrive Programme Mental Health & Mindset Coach, will explore goal-setting, beliefs, self-talk and coping skills to help you stay on track. Elaine Cahill, Neuroscience Coach & HR Professional, will share practical, neuroscience-based tools to build resilience, confidence and emotional wellbeing. | Register: https://form.jotform.com/253405424401041

Sat. 10 Jan.: Foster & Allen Live | Lough Rea Hotel & Spa | Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm | loughreahotelandspa.com/concert-events/

Sat. 10 Jan.: Bank of Ireland J2 South League Loughrea RFC 2nd V Dunmore 2nd at Loughrea RFC | 7pm

Sun. 11 Jan.: Away Game Bank of Ireland U14 Boys Div 1B League Galwegians V Loughrea RFC | 11am

Sun. 11 Jan.: Away Game Bank of Ireland Junior Cup University of Galway V Loughrea RFC at Dangan | 2pm

Mon. 12 Jan.: Pilates | 10am | The Health Hub | Contact Jacinta – 086 8148196

Mon. 12 Jan. & 13 & 14 Jan.: Meditation | 5.15pm-6.45pm | The Health Hub | Contact Marie Therese – 083 444 2626

Mon. 12 Jan.: Yoga | Malvina Yoga & Pilates Studio Loughrea | 6.30pm-7.30pm | malvina.ie

Mon. 12 Jan.: East Galway Speakers Open Night The Leader’s Voice: Mastering Communication in a Complex World. Panel discussion with Pat McDonagh, Supermac’s Founder and Managing Director; Anna Maria Barry, Chanelle Strategic Communications Leader, and Jonathan Madden, Comworks Founder and Entrepreneur. | 7.30pm | Comworks, Loughrea. H62 VN56.

Mon. 12 Jan.: Karate for ladies, gents & children over 8 yrs. | 7.30pm-8.30pm | Temperance Hall | Contact 087 6133 297

Mon. 12 Jan.: Pilates | Malvina Yoga & Pilates Studio Loughrea | 7.45pm-8.45pm | malvina.ie

Tues. 13 Jan.: Pilates | 7.15am – 8am | Loughrea Youth Theatre | 6 week block €75 / €15 drop-in

Tues. 13 Jan.: Pilates | Malvina Yoga & Pilates Studio Loughrea | 10am-11am | malvina.ie

Tues. 13 Jan.: Healthy Spine | 11am | The Health Hub | Contact Audrey McMahon – 086 332 9493

Tues. 13 Jan.: Mum & Baby Class | Malvina Yoga & Pilates Studio Loughrea | 11.15am-12.15pm | malvina.ie

Tues. 13 Jan.: Fraughen School of Irish Dancing – children’s classes | Gaelscoil Riabhach | 2.30pm | Contact 087 959 7560

Tues. 13 Jan.: Yoga | Malvina Yoga & Pilates Studio Loughrea | 6.30pm-7.30pm | malvina.ie

Tues. 13 Jan.: Yoga | 7pm | The Health Hub | Contact Katie McNally – 085 7504420

Tues. 13 Jan.: Yoga/Tai Chi | 7pm | The Health Hub | Contact Tosca – 085 229 0270

Tues. 13 Jan.: Fraughen School of Irish Dancing – adult classes | Temperance Hall | 7pm | Contact 087 959 7560

Wed. 14 Jan.: Tai Chi | 10am | The Health Hub | Contact John Collins – 086 837 7147

Wed. 14 Jan.: Pilates | Malvina Yoga & Pilates Studio Loughrea | 10am-11am | malvina.ie

Wed. 14 Jan.: Mum and Baby Yoga | 12 noon | The Health Hub | Contact Lisa Joyce – 085 126 7581

Wed. 14 Jan.: Healthy Spine | 2pm | The Health Hub | Contact Audrey McMahon – 086 332 9493

Wed. 14 Jan.: Fraughen School of Irish Dancing – children’s classes | St Itas School Hall | 2.30pm | Contact 087 959 7560

Wed. 14 Jan.: Pilates | Malvina Yoga & Pilates Studio Loughrea | 5.45pm-6.45pm | malvina.ie

Wed. 14 Jan.: Fit and Funky Kids Club | 5pm kids 4-7 yrs | 6pm kids 6-12 yrs | fitandfunkykidsireland.com/blank-3

Wed. 14 Jan.: FROZEN the musical presented by St. Brigid’s College | 7.30pm | Opening Night Special (Wed 14th): ALL tickets just €14 https://www.gr8events.ie/sales/index.php?event=2449

Wed. 14 Jan.: Karate for ladies, gents & children over 8 yrs. | 7.30pm-8.30pm | Temperance Hall | Contact 087 6133 297

Thur. 15 Jan.: FROZEN the musical presented by St. Brigid’s College | 7.30pm | Adults €18 / Students €15 https://www.gr8events.ie/sales/index.php?event=2449

Fri. 16 Jan.: Baby massage classes | Loughrea Family & Community Resource Centre | Call Caroline 087 6325684 to book

Fri. 16 Jan.: Fraughen school of Irish Dancing – children’s classes | Temperance Hall | 4.30pm | Contact 087 959 7560

Fri. 16 Jan.: FROZEN the musical presented by St Brigid’s College, Loughrea | 7.30pm | Adults €18 / Students €15 https://www.gr8events.ie/sales/index.php?event=2449

Fri. 16 Jan.: Bingo | 8pm | Temperance Hall | Loughrea Bingo | loughreabingo.ie

Sat. 17 Jan.: Bank of Ireland U16 Girls Div 1B League Loughrea RFC V Sligo at Loughrea RFC | 12 noon

Sat. 17 Jan.: Bank of Ireland U15 Boys Div 1B League Loughrea RFC V Claremorris at Loughrea RFC | 2.30pm

Sun. 18 Jan.: 2026 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Final Loughrea Hurling Club V Waterford’s Ballygunner | Throw-in at Croke Park is 1.30pm | Supporters bus leaves Loughrea at 9.30am | Contact Martin – 087 649 5932 | Fundraiser https://gofund.me/6ac4bfb3e

Mon. 19 Jan. & 20 & 21 Jan.: Ranganna Gaeilge 8 week Irish course | 6.30pm-8.30pm | Basic, Intermediate & Higher level | Contact naoise@gaeilgelochariach.ie Gaeilge Locha Riach

Tues. 20 Jan.: Fraughen School of Irish Dancing – adult classes | Temperance Hall | 7pm | Contact 087 959 7560

Sat. 24 Jan.: Reflexology for Fertility | The Health Hub | mfwellness.ie

Sat. 24 Jan.: Allo Allo Comedy Dining | Lough Rea Hotel | Arrival 7pm, show & meal 7.30pm | loughreahotelandspa.com/concert-events/

Sun. 25 Jan.: Hand Reflexology | Health Hub | mfwellness.ie

Fri. 30 Jan.: Paint & Sip with Galway Fun Art Club | Lough Rea Hotel | no experience required | Doors 7pm | Event 7–9pm | loughreahotelandspa.com/concert-events/

Sat. 31 Jan.: Bagatelle & Friends | Lough Rea Hotel | €30.00 | Doors 7.30pm | Show 8.00pm | loughreahotelandspa.com/concert-events/

Sat. 31 Jan.: Loughrea Youth Theatre WinterMix 2026 | Temperance Hall | 7.30pm | Tickets at the door or via LoughreaYouthTheatre.com

Sun. 1 Feb.: Loughrea Youth Theatre WinterMix 2026 | Temperance Hall | 2pm & 7.30pm | Tickets at the door or via LoughreaYouthTheatre.com

𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬:

Loughrea Active Retirement returning in January | Contact Mary Ida Kelly – 086 260 2282

Loughrea Tennis Club: Adult tennis lessons (16+) are starting again soon at Loughrea Tennis Club. If interested contact Billy on 086 8216207 for further details.

St Brendan’s Education Centre: Places still available in Healthcare, Business/Admin, Information Technology (Computers) and Childcare related modules for day time courses starting in January.

Email: john.melville@gretb.ie or freda.murphy@gretb.ie | 091 841387

Buggy Buddies Classes coming to Loughrea in 2026 | Galway Sports Partnership galwayactive@galwaycoco.ie

37 Degrees Fitness | https://www.facebook.com/37degreesfitness

The High Performance Unit Loughrea | https://www.facebook.com/TheHighPerformanceUnit

S1 Health Fitness | https://www.facebook.com/s1healthfitness

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