Introducing 'Galway Voices: Stories from the Edge', a youth-led digital storytelling project amplifying the voices of young people living and creating in Galway’s Westend, offering a contemporary lens on place, community and the city’s evolving night-time culture.
Read 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.
In just over a year, Taquila has become one of Galway’s most exciting food stories. This authentic Mexican restaurant has done what many places take years to achieve: build a loyal following, win major national recognition, and stay fiercely true to its roots. Read on to hear all about it…
Searching for a career change or eager to get back to work in Galway? Stay tuned for weekly job updates featuring local businesses actively hiring-your next opportunity awaits!
There’s something special happening upstairs in Busker Brownes. On the night of the second Thursday of each month, the room hums with anticipation before erupting into laughter. Over the past year, that energy has become the heartbeat of Red Line Comedy Club, one of Galway’s fastest-growing comedy nights. This May, the club celebrates its first birthday, and if its debut year is anything to go by, they won’t be keeping the celebrations low-key. Read all about it below…
Galway Folk Festival has today revealed a major expansion to its 2026 programme, announcing that over 80 acts will perform across 11 venues in Galway city from June 3rd to 7th, as the festival marks its 5th year. Following the initial headline announcement, more than 50 additional artists have now been added to the line-up, further extending what is already the festival’s most ambitious edition to date.
An Taibhdhearc and Brú Theatre announce their new co-production, NEILL | PÁIDÍN, premiering in Galway as part of Galway Theatre Festival at an Taibhdhearc from 1st-3rd and 7-10th May 2026. Read all about it below…
Galway’s iconic craft beer brand, Galway Hooker, has announced the launch of a brand-new video series, “20 Bars, 20 Years”, as part of its celebrations to mark two decades in business. Find out more here…
A new film which acts as a love letter to Irish cinema will be screened across Galway this May, with a brilliant Irish cast and an editor from Galway! Find out more here…
Chief Executive of Galway City Council, Leonard Cleary, and Port of Galway Chairperson, Maurice O’Gorman, last week warmly welcomed the decision of An Coimisiún Pleanála to grant planning permission for the extension of the Port of Galway – marking a once in a generation infrastructure milestone for Galway City and the wider West of Ireland. Find out more here…
Play championship golf at The Hawthorn, spectacularly set on the Renville Peninsula in Oranmore, overlooking Galway Bay. With new changes and exciting updates unfolding in 2026, read all about this stunning golf course right here…
If you’re looking for a day trip from Galway that’s easy to get to and super enjoyable, then a visit to West of the River Gallery in Athenry might be exactly what you didn’t know you needed. Read all about our visit to West of the River Gallery here..
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