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Galway Voices: Stories from the Edge

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.

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GALWAY has so many stories to tell

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.

Howya! Blondie Boots

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Did you know that Galway is home to a diverse array of fascinating 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 creative figures. This month, we had the pleasure of chatting with Galway’s Trans Icon Blondie Boots about all things drag, where she finds inspiration for her looks and she shares some of her favourite moments as a performer. Check it out!

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Places to Visit in Galway City: The Latin Quarter

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Whether it’s dinner and drinks, a trip around the shops or a bit of culture you’re after, The Latin Quarter really is the epicentre of it all. Cobbled streets, kitschy boutiques, tasty treats – you name it, it’s got it, and with an abundance of medieval heritage monuments scattered about, you’ll see exactly why this is one of the busiest spots in Galway city.

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This is Galway’s Guide to Galway Pride Week 2026

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Galway Pride Week returns this August with the theme: Still We Rise. In an era marked by global uncertainty and rising tensions for LGBTQ+ communities, Galway Community Pride are carrying the energy of last year’s theme, ‘Rise Resist Rejoice’, forward and calling on everyone to come together in solidarity, love, and celebration. This year’s festival is all about uplifting one another, honouring those who inspire us, and reminding the world that queer joy is revolutionary.

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101st Connemara Pony Show takes place in Clifden this August

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The official launch of the 101st Connemara Pony Show Clifden took place on Friday 17th July, in Clifden Town Square, bringing together members of the Show Committee, volunteers, sponsors, pony enthusiasts and the wider Connemara community to begin the countdown to the world’s largest celebration of the Connemara Pony.

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