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Monday 10:30am - 11:30pm Tuesday 2pm - 11:30pm Wednesday 2pm - 11:30pm Thursday 2pm - 11:30pm Friday 10am - 12:30am Saturday 10:30am - 12:30am Sunday 12:30pm - 11:30pm

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28/05/2026

Are YA Well? Productions are new theatre company of Galway City. With their upcoming production of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest coming this November, they are hoping to create a great evening for you and raise some funds with a Pub Quiz.

Come join us for a fun night!

Thursday 4th June
The Ol' 55 Bar and Venue, 30 Prospect Hill
Kicks off at 7PM
€5 per ticket // €20 table of four

Book tickets on instagram bio link!

Excited to see you folks there!

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22/05/2026

The Common Knowledge Quiz returns!!

The Ol' 55 BarGalway, Galway
Tuesday, May 26/June 2 • 7 PM - 10 PM

Galway's quintessential quiz night based on trending & throwback trivia, telly, fillum, photo & song rounds - and prizes aplenty.

Each COMMON KNOWLEDGE QUIZ NIGHT is different and could include throwback & trending trivia, picture rounds, song games, telly & fillum rounds, song games - and whatever other nonsense we whip up.

There are prizes for the top two scoring teams - plus spot prizes throughout. Prizes include bar tabs, gig tickets & more.

Tickets: Book a table for 4 people for €20. Book a table for 2 people for €10. Book a ticket for 1 person for €5.

Upcoming Dates: May 26 / June 2, 16 & 30 / July 14 & 28 / Aug 11 & 25
Doors, check-in & photo round 7pm. Round 2 begins at 8pm. End time is approx 10pm.

Where: The Ol’ 55, Prospect Hill, Galway, Ireland, Europe.

“She came from Greece, she had a thirst for knowledge… I wanna quiz like common people do!”

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03/05/2026

8 years and counting. Happy birthday to the little ship The Ol’ 55 and all who sail with us. Absolute Love from the crew❤️🥂🥳🥳

01/05/2026

THE COMMON KNOWLEDGE QUIZ NIGHT🥂🍻

The Ol' 55 Bar, Galway
Tuesday, May 5 • 7 PM - 10 PM

Galway's quintessential quiz night based on trending & throwback trivia, telly, fillum, photo & song rounds - and prizes aplenty.

Each COMMON KNOWLEDGE QUIZ NIGHT is different and could include throwback & trending trivia, picture rounds, song games, telly & fillum rounds, song games - and whatever other nonsense we whip up.

There are prizes for the top two scoring teams - plus spot prizes throughout. Prizes include bar tabs, gig tickets & more.

Tickets: Book a table for 4 people for €20. Book a table for 2 people for €10. Book a ticket for 1 person for €5.

Upcoming Dates: April 21 / May 5 & 19 / June 2, 16 & 30. Doors, check-in & photo round 7pm. Round 2 begins at 8pm. End time is approx 10pm.

Where: The Ol’ 55, Prospect Hill, Galway, Ireland, Europe.

“She came from Greece, she had a thirst for knowledge… I wanna quiz like common people do!”

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16/04/2026

THE (World famous) COMMON KNOWLEDGE QUIZ NIGHT😮🤯

The Ol' 55 BarGalway, Galway
Tuesday, April 21 • 7 PM - 10 PM

Galway's quintessential quiz night based on trending & throwback trivia, telly, fillum, photo & song rounds - and prizes aplenty.

Each COMMON KNOWLEDGE QUIZ NIGHT is different and could include throwback & trending trivia, picture rounds, song games, telly & fillum rounds, song games - and whatever other nonsense we whip up.

There are prizes for the top two scoring teams - plus spot prizes throughout. Prizes include bar tabs, gig tickets & more.

Tickets: Book a table for 4 people for €20. Book a table for 2 people for €10. Book a ticket for 1 person for €5.

Upcoming Dates: April 21 / May 5 & 19 / June 2, 16 & 30. Doors, check-in & photo round 7pm. Round 2 begins at 8pm. End time is approx 10pm.

Where: The Ol’ 55, Prospect Hill, Galway, Ireland, Europe.

“She came from Greece, she had a thirst for knowledge… I wanna quiz like common people do!”

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02/04/2026

Its Quiztime again
🤪🤘🙌
The Ol' 55 Bar Galway
Tuesday, Apr 21 from 7 pm to 10 pm

Galway's quintessential quiz night based on trending & throwback trivia, telly, fillum, photo & song rounds - and prizes aplenty.

Each COMMON KNOWLEDGE QUIZ NIGHT is different and could include throwback & trending trivia, picture rounds, song games, telly & fillum rounds, song games - and whatever other nonsense we whip up.

There are prizes for the top two scoring teams - plus spot prizes throughout. Prizes include bar tabs, gig tickets & more.

Tickets: Book a table for 4 people for €20. Book a table for 2 people for €10. Book a ticket for 1 person for €5.

Upcoming Dates: Feb 17 / Mar 3 & 24 / April 7 & 21 / May 5. Doors, check-in & photo round 7pm. Round 2 begins at 8pm. End time is approx 10pm.

Where: The Ol’ 55, Prospect Hill, Galway, Ireland, Europe.

“She came from Greece, she had a thirst for knowledge… I wanna quiz like common people do!”

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20/03/2026

The Ol' 55 BarGalway, Galway
Tuesday, Mar 24 from 7 pm to 10 pm

Galway's quintessential quiz night based on trending & throwback trivia, telly, fillum, photo & song rounds - and prizes aplenty.

Each COMMON KNOWLEDGE QUIZ NIGHT is different and could include throwback & trending trivia, picture rounds, song games, telly & fillum rounds, song games - and whatever other nonsense we whip up.

There are prizes for the top two scoring teams - plus spot prizes throughout. Prizes include bar tabs, gig tickets & more.

Tickets: Book a table for 4 people for €20. Book a table for 2 people for €10. Book a ticket for 1 person for €5.

Upcoming Dates: Feb 17 / Mar 3 & 24 / April 7 & 21 / May 5. Doors, check-in & photo round 7pm. Round 2 begins at 8pm. End time is approx 10pm.

Where: The Ol’ 55, Prospect Hill, Galway, Ireland, Europe.

“She came from Greece, she had a thirst for knowledge… I wanna quiz like common people do!”

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This Is Galway

15/03/2026

☘️ ST PATRICK’S DAY AT THE OL’ 55 ☘️

The parade might end outside our door… but inside the partys only getting started.

🎸 Non-stop live music
🍻 Late bar
🔥 All day & all night

From the first pint to the last song, The Ol’ 55 is where St Patrick’s Day happens in Galway.

📍 30 Prospect Hill

Music • Craic • Pints • Good Times

27/02/2026

The Nations most beloved pub quiznight, Back next Tuesday 3rd, 7pm 🍻🍻

Galway's quintessential quiz night based on trending & throwback trivia, telly, fillum, photo & song rounds - and prizes aplenty.

Each COMMON KNOWLEDGE QUIZ NIGHT is different and could include throwback & trending trivia, picture rounds, song games, telly & fillum rounds, song games - and whatever other nonsense we whip up.

There are prizes for the top two scoring teams - plus spot prizes throughout. Prizes include bar tabs, gig tickets & more.

Tickets: Book a table for 4 people for €20. Book a table for 2 people for €10. Book a ticket for 1 person for €5.

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-common-knowledge-quiz-night-tickets-1981802018185?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

14/02/2026

The Gonzales Friends making their long awaited debut tonight. Not to be missed
Doors 8pm Admission FREE
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30 Prospect Hill
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Monday	10:30am - 11:30pm
Tuesday	2pm - 11:30pm
Wednesday	2pm - 11:30pm
Thursday	2pm - 11:30pm
Friday	10am - 12:30am
Saturday	10:30am - 12:30am
Sunday	12:30pm - 11:30pm

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