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.
Dean Montgomery has been appointed Director of Golf at The Hawthorn by Galway Bay, a role that will see him lead the golf offering into an exciting new era. Discover all about it below…
The Irish Food Writers’ Guild has announced the recipients of its 2026 Food Awards, recognising excellence, sustainability, community and outstanding contribution across Ireland’s food and drink sector. The awards took place on Tuesday at a ceremony held at Ananda at Dundrum Town Centre, as invited producers, chefs, food writers and industry leaders gathered to celebrate the very best of Irish food.
Live music returns to the Eyre Square Stage in Galway City across the Féile Phádraig weekend, with a mix of Galway artists spanning folk, trad, rock, Latin, punk, jazz and more, all free to enjoy! Find out more here…
Tribesmen Rowing Club will celebrate its 50th anniversary in style this St Patrick’s weekend by hosting one of Ireland’s premier rowing events. On Saturday 14th of March, the River Corrib will welcome over 1,200 competitors for the annual Tribesmen Head of the River (THOR) — a demanding 4km time trial that starts at the lake and finishes just before Quincentennial Bridge. Read all about it below..
Mark your calendars! March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day, and this year, it falls on a Tuesday, meaning that your Monday just got so much better. It means you can make the most of a full weekend packed with exciting events, live entertainment, and delicious food and drinks as Galway bursts into celebration. Whether you’re looking for vibrant parades, traditional Irish music, or the best local pubs to toast the occasion, there’s something for everyone. Start planning your unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day in Galway, Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh!!
Flight by Sacha Hutchinson opened at Daróg Wine Bar on 2nd March, bringing a study of Atlantic seabirds to focus at a time when our coastal birdlife faces increasing pressure. Discover more about this exhibition below…
This Mother’s Day, it’s time to turn the tables and do the spoiling for once! Whether it’s flowers, chocolates, jewellery, or a special surprise, show her just how much she means to you, and make this year extra special by creating new cherished memories together. Need inspiration? Explore our Mother’s Day Gift Guide below for the perfect way to say “Thank you”!
This Mother’s Day, the g Hotel & Spa invites guests to celebrate the mother figure in their lives with an elegant and indulgent Mother’s Day Bollinger Afternoon Tea experience, thoughtfully designed to create lasting memories. Read all about their Mother’s Day offerings here…
As one of the most dynamic and welcoming spaces near Eyre Square, Mary Mullens combines great food, lively entertainment and standout hospitality under one roof. As we move towards the end of winter, there’s a renewed sense of energy around the venue, with exciting updates across food, drink, accommodation and live events, just in time for a packed spring calendar!
A new era begins on the quay in Kinvara as Connolly’s Kinvara officially reopens under new management, bringing renewed energy and an elevated dining experience to the heart of the village. Discover all about the new changes right here..
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