The Good News of Galway!
March 21, 2023
(more…)We're all about keeping things positive here at This is Galway so that's why, each week, we round up some good news from around the county to put a smile on your face!...
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.
McSwiggan’s Steak & Seafood Restaurant Celebrates 40 years in Woodquay
March 2, 2023
(more…)An iconic Galway Restaurant celebrates 40 years in Woodquay this year. McSwiggans Steak + Seafood Restaurant launches Atlantic Room to celebrate coming of age! Find out more here......
Five All Ireland Craft Butcher Awards for Galway Business
February 24, 2023
(more…)It’s winner alright for this long-established butchers, as Roger Finnerty & Sons of Oughterard and Galway City take home 5 All Ireland Craft Butcher awards!...
New Initiatives by Ollscoil na Gaillimhe & Gaillimh le Gaeilge to promote Irish
January 30, 2023
(more…)Mayor of Galway Clodagh Higgins recently launched two new initiatives by Ollscoil na Gaillimhe and Gaillimh le Gaeilge to increase use of spoken Irish......
Galway Girls on the Road to Ironman World Championship
October 21, 2022
(more…)Galway Girls Natasha Carrick and Rose Lynch to race the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships in Utah this October!...
Spiddal’s Builín Blasta Awarded Contract to Supply 152 Aldi Stores
October 17, 2022
Having recently launched a range of artisan products nationwide and been named as one of this year’s Grow with Aldi Programme Winners, Builín Blasta – the popular Irish language café & bakery based in Spiddal in the heart of Galway’...
Croí Night Run Back with a Bang!
October 15, 2022
(more…)The 8th Annual Croí Night Run, in aid of the heart and stroke charity, took place on Friday October 7, with a huge number of participants running and walking the promenade at nightfall, raising thousands!...
Blue Teapot Own The Space
October 15, 2022
(more…)Great news on the property front in Galway for once, as Blue Teapot recently became the new permanent owners of their theatre space on Munster Avenue, as they launch their Strategic Arts Plan for 2023-2027!...
Galway’s Trieste Named in Top 10% of Restaurants in the World
October 11, 2022
(more…)Trieste Café & Wine Bar in Galway was recently recognised by Tripadvisor as a 2022 Travellers’ Choice Award Winner and we are not one bit surprised! Find out more here......
Kylemore Brings Home Silverware from Blás na hÉireann
October 6, 2022
(more…)The Team at Kylemore Abbey Kitchen took home one silver and two bronze medals in this year’s Blás na hÉireann Awards in Dingle last week!...
We Raised a Grand for Claddagh Watch Patrol at Pure Galway Quiz
September 29, 2022
(more…)We joined forces with some Galway legends to host the inaugural Pure Galway Quiz in Massimo, during which we held a raffle in aid of Claddagh Watch Patrol that raised €1000!...
Ukrainian Refugees shown Warm Welcome on Aran Islands
June 1, 2022
(more…)Aran Island Ferries host a group of 40 Ukrainian Refugees on board Saoirse na Farraige for memorable day on Inis Mór and the Cliffs of Moher....
