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.
Galway as a central hub for innovation in Ireland’s games industry has taken a major step forward, with the launch of the new Digital Games Portfolio funding strategy. Find out more here…
Galway is bursting with exciting events every month! To help you make the most of what’s happening, we’ve put together a must-read guide featuring the top 15 events you won’t want to miss this month. From festivals to live entertainment, there’s something for everyone—so dive in and start planning your next great experience in Galway!
Minister for Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, has announced the nationwide launch of All Right All Night, online safety training resource aimed at empowering young people to stay safe while socialising at night! Find out more here…
Irish Citylink are delighted to announce the launch of their new customer app which promises to have “Citylink In Your Pocket”. Find out more and download it now…
Young people of Galway, sign up now for 6 weeks of Spoken Word workshops which culminate in a live performance for Cruinniú na nÓg in June. Find out more here…
Youth Lates offers a safe and engaging space to enjoy live music and participate in Galway’s vibrant night-time economy. Get to know Infared, one of the brilliant young Galway bands playing at the April Youth Lates event…
Discover Inis Oírr (Inisheer), a quiet yet breathtaking island off the coast of Galway. Inis Oírr is the smallest of Ireland’s Aran Islands, located in beautiful Galway Bay. Inis Oírr, Inis Meáin and Inis Mór are three rocky and ruggedly beautiful Galway destinations. Each island is overflowing with heritage, tradition and story! On this quaint little island, there are some truly incredible things to see and do. When visiting you’re met with a serene sense of seclusion and adventure. From exploring spectacular ruins like O’Brien’s Castle to having the perfect pint accompanied by traditional music in Tigh Ned, there’s so much Inis Oírr has to offer. Read our guide to Inis Oírr below and start planning your unforgettable day trip.
Upstairs at The Twelve Hotel you’ll find a restaurant which might just be Galway’s best-kept secret …for now. So take our advice; beat the crowds and treat yourself to one of the best dining experiences in Ireland with a visit to Blackthorn Restaurant. We recently got the opportunity to check it out for ourselves, and let’s just say that it was an experience that we won’t be forgetting anytime soon.
At the heart of Ireland’s most spirited city, four talented mixologists are shaking up the local cocktail scene with a dash of flair and a generous pour of camaraderie. Jack Feeney of Micil Distillery, Aileen Cunningham of Kasbah Wine Bar, Dennis O’Neill of Rúibín, and Markus Galuschin of Bierhaus aren’t just making incredible drinks—they’re redefining the West’s drinking experience, one expertly crafted cocktail at a time. So, what’s on their menu this spring? Expect innovative concoctions, bold flavours, and a touch of magic in every glass.
TULCA is pleased to announce Beulah Ezeugo as the curator of the 23rd edition of TULCA Festival of Visual Arts in 2025. Meet the curator here..
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