An Taibhdhearc with Company SJ present Beckett sa Chreig: Guth na mBan; four short works by Samuel Beckett, as part of this year's Galway International Arts Festival.
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.
Looking to make a break for Ireland’s most charming west coast city but didn’t know where (or when) to start? Check out our guide for the best times of the year to visit Galway based on your style!
What better place to explore the trendy green tea drink options than the Emerald Isle itself? Well, possibly Japan, but Ireland is a close second. Here are some of the best Matcha spots to check out within the city!
Departing from the Paddocks at Kylemore for another summer, Kylemore Abbey’s mare and foal arrive in County Kildare, Irish National Stud in sustainable style. The partnership of two of Ireland’s leading visitor attractions which promotes the beautiful, native Irish pony breed – the Connemara pony, which began in 2022 is continuing for another summer season, but this year with an eco-twist! Read on below for more…
On the edge of Eyre Square in Galway city, the newly-opened Screene’s on the Square is serving cold pints, a warm welcome, craic agus ceoil (fun and music), and the very best of Irish hospitality. Read all about it here..
The new generation of Galway food kids—well, not exactly kids anymore—are now well-established young ladies and gentlemen who have grown up organically around us over the past twenty-odd years. Watching them grow up, go to school, and be inspired by their local landscapes has been an absolute joy. In Galway, in particular, we share a common mindset when it comes to our youth: a rising tide lifts all boats, so to speak. We’re in it together. So, allow us to introduce just four of the many young talents who are making waves and carving their own paths in creative hospitality.
On Saturday, June 28th, sails will be hoisted once again for one of the most iconic and historic events in Irish sailing—the Cong to Galway Sailing Race!
Tucked into a bend of its own river and framed by acres of woodland and gardens, Ballynahinch Castle offers one of Ireland’s most beautiful settings, now with a newly refurbished Terrace to enjoy it from. Read all about it here…
The NITIES project officially launched on 4 & 5 June 2025 in Zagreb, Croatia, gathering partners and stakeholders from across Europe with a shared mission: to explore and enhance the night-time economy as a catalyst for urban transformation.
Growth opportunities for the Irish animation industry, international co-production, and increased presence for the Irish language on screen have taken a significant step forward with the Wellington-Galway Indigenous Animation Exchange 2025.
Ready to hit the road with an appetite? Galway is bursting with incredible food trucks serving up everything from crispy falafel and juicy burgers to fried pizzas and sweet treats. Whether you’re craving comfort food or something a little different, there’s a food truck in Galway waiting to satisfy your taste buds. Check out some of our top picks below and plan your ultimate foodie road trip across the city and beyond!
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