When you picture your dream trip to the West of Ireland, chances are you’re thinking of rugged coastlines, winding scenic roads, charming towns, and pint-filled pubs with live trad music. What you’re not dreaming about? Long queues, airport chaos, or dragging tired kids through endless terminals. That’s where Ireland West Airport comes in
Find out more →Having found your favourite spots to see on your next visit to Galway, it’s time to put the wheels in motion. Share your discoveries with your friends and family, get booking and prepare for an incredibly memorable trip.
Well folks, we’ve got two weekends of jam packed events coming up. So, to make things a bit easier for everyone trying to plan a Halloween themed night out with friends, we have a little easy-to-follow guide of when and where they are taking place and what extra surprises are planned for the night!
A MedTech Company based in Galway, Tympany Medical has developed Solascope, an endoscope platform targeting the 20 million procedures per annum requiring endoscopic visualisation. Crowdfunding is now open and you can get involved here…
Introducing Airneánach | Nightbird, a new series of performances taking place at Galway’s oldest building, St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church. Find out more here…
The River Shannon has always played a vital role for the community of the East Galway-Offaly border. On summer afternoons, the riverside atmosphere buzzes with life, with the laughter of children chasing each other into the water and the low hum of boats drifting past the bridge. Just beside Shannon Bank Park near Banagher, under the watch of Cromwell’s Castle, lies one of Ireland’s quirkiest swimming spots: a floating pool tethered to the river itself.
With a new team, an inventive kitchen, and a beer garden that might just be the city’s sunniest spot, the Hole in the Wall has cemented itself as a must-visit for locals, students, and visitors alike. Read all about it right here…
Did you know that Galway is home to an array of fascinatingly funny characters? This vibrant city is full of unique personalities, and we’re giving you the chance to meet some of them. Join us as we say Howya! to some of Galway’s most funniest figures. This month, we had the pleasure of chatting with the rising star comedian from Kinvara, Aoife Dunne. Check it out here.
GENERATION Fleadh, the youth branch of the Galway Film Fleadh, returns from 22nd to 25th October, offering an exciting line-up for audiences aged 12 – 24. Discover what this year’s fleadh has in store right here..
This autumn, the g Hotel & Spa in Galway invites guests to embrace the season with its Taste of Autumn offerings, a curated collection of indulgent experiences designed to delight the senses. From new seasonal menus and autumn-inspired cocktails to a warming afternoon tea and relaxing spa packages, the g Hotel & Spa celebrates the best of the season with unmistakable style. Discover it all here..
Have you ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes in a professional kitchen? As part of its Open Kitchen Week initiative running from 10th – 16th November, Chef Network invites you to step ‘behind the pass’ and experience the inner workings of top kitchens across Galway. Discover more here…
Celebrating its tenth year, the award-winning Food On The Edge symposium returns to ATU Galway on October 27th and 28th with “Evolution” as its central theme. Since its inception, Food On The Edge has become a global meeting point for chefs, food activists, authors, educators, producers and innovators, gathering to debate and explore the future of food, both within the industry and for the wider world.
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