The Good News of Galway!

The sun is back in Galway and good news has come with it. Here are some of the highlights coming out of Galway for this week!

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Here Comes the Sun!

After a slow and rainy start to summer, Ireland will be experiencing a heat wave this week, with temperatures reportedly getting into the high-20s until the weekend. It is not predicted to last for long, so this week is a perfect opportunity to get out and enjoy some of Galway’s best beaches and enjoy the warm weather while we have it!

Connacht Hospitality Group Celebrates 23 Nominations at the Irish Bar and Cocktail Awards.

The Connacht Hospitality Group is proud to announce that it has been nominated for an incredible 23 awards at the prestigious Irish Bar and Cocktail Awards 2025, recognising excellence across its five standout venues: The Connacht Hotel, HYDE Bar, M Fitzgerald’s Bar, An Púcán, and Galway Bay Golf Resort. Congratulations to the Connacht Hospitality group!
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Photo courtesy of Connacht Hospitality Group

 

Exact location of new planet discovered by Galway scientists

 A group of scientists out of the University of Galway are reaching for the stars with their newest discovery of the likely site of a new planet formation. The planet is most likely suspected to be a gas giant that could be a few times the mass of Jupiter. Congratulations to the Galway-based research team!

Galway City Centre is in the top ten cleanest towns and cities across Ireland

According to the latest IBAL Litter Survey, Galway is among some of the best cities in Ireland in terms of city cleanliness. Galway City Centre is considered ‘Cleaner than European Norms’, with credit due to the areas of Galway Famine Ship Memorial, Galway Shopping Centre, IDA Galway Business Park and The Prom. 

Galway soprano finishes first in two competitions at Feis Ceoil

Aimee Banks, a Soprano singer from Galway, has snagged first place in two different competitions in the annual Feis Ceoil taking place in Dublin. Participating in the competition for over a decade, Banks has represented Galway well with her musical talent and determination. 

 

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The Best Outdoor Adventures & Activities in Galway

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