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.
On Saturday 14th February at 11am, five-time world record holder, Shane McLoughlin plans to achieve yet another Guinness World Record by pulling the largest passenger-only ferry vessel registered in Irish waters, Aran Island Ferries’ Saoirse na Farraige, which weighs 120 tonnes!
Galway City Museum, in association with Marine Institute, is proud to unveil An Tír Faoi Thoinn – The Land Beneath the Waves, a striking new underwater photography exhibition that brings visitors face-to-face with the extraordinary marine life that thrives beneath the surface of Galway Bay.
Galway City Council has announced the launch of Café Lates 2026, an expanded Night-Time Economy pilot initiative supporting cafés to extend their opening hours and deliver non-alcohol-focused evening experiences across Galway City. Find out more here…
Happy Chinese New Year – 新年快乐 (xīn nián kuài lè)! This February 17th marks the beginning of The Year of the Fire Horse and here are some places you can celebrate with a flavour of China right here in Galway…
As one of the few remaining family-run opticians in the city, Helen Walsh Opticians has built its reputation on a personal, community-first approach to eye care. Founded in 1981 by Helen Walsh, the business was born from determination, resilience and a clear vision for doing things differently. Forty-five years on, it remains a trusted fixture in Galway life, caring for generations of families. Discover its story below…
A new documentary by Galway Talks, broadcast on Galway Bay FM, is shining a spotlight on the profound emotional toll of the proposed Galway City Ring Road.
Listed by Lonely Planet as one of Ireland’s most romantic places to visit, Galway is the perfect destination for getting lovey-dovey with your significant other. Here is where to look when booking a romantic break in Galway…
Make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable with our ultimate guide to thoughtful gifts and dreamy date nights. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway or searching for the perfect, we’ve got you covered! Fall in love all over again in the heart of Galway…
Two Radisson hotels in Ireland, the Radisson Blu Royal in Dublin and Radisson RED in Galway, have both won awards at the 2025 Gold Medal Hotel Awards, one of the country’s most respected hospitality ceremonies!
Love Your Spine, the annual spinal health awareness initiative by Chiropractix, is returning to Galway City this February, offering residents the opportunity to take a proactive step towards better spinal health.
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