Galway creatives win €2.2m Arts Council grants

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

Twenty-eight artists and arts organisations in Galway are set to receive a total of €2,285,491 in funding from the 2026 Arts Grant Funding Scheme facilitated by The Arts Council.

Hallowe’en parade plans revealed by Macnas

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

As summer swoons through its August swansong, Macnas has revealed plans for its Hallowe’en spectacle, An Treun – The Summoning of the Lost.

Galway Races 2025: your ultimate guide to Race Day hair and beauty

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

The Galway Races 2025 are quickly approaching. While horses take the track’s centre stage, take your moment to shine in the stands. This iconic event is not just about winning races; it is a vibrant celebration of fashion, glamour, and individuality. Whether you are a race day regular or making your debut, The Hair & Beauty Company will help you look and feel fabulous all day long.

HYDE Bar Galway: the ultimate destination for Race Week 2025

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Get ready to experience the very best of Race Week in Galway, because HYDE Bar is where it is all happening.

Race to RED – your ultimate Galway Race Week destination

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

There is nowhere quite like Galway during Race Week, and Radisson RED Galway is right at the heart of it.

Less than 10 minutes from Ballybrit, RED is the perfect pre-race meeting point. Enjoy a vibrant two-course lunch and a refreshing Summer Spritz at The Claddagh Bar & Grill for just €40 per person, available daily from 12pm to 4pm. It is all about great food, relaxed vibes, and a menu packed with local flavour.

Stirrup some fun, Galway is feeling those Summer Vibes

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Galway might be known for the gallop at Ballybrit, but this Race Week, the real trot is into town. From July 28 to July 30, Summer Vibes returns to bring the pulse of the party right into the heart of the city. Whether you are just back from the track or have no plans to set foot near it, Galway is very much open for a good time to be had.

Flannery’s Hotel Galway: your perfect Galway Race Week hub

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

As Galway prepares for the thrill of Race Week, Flannery’s Hotel Galway is ready to welcome racegoers with fantastic Racing Packages, and you do not have to be staying at the hotel to join in! Perfectly located on the Dublin Road with a direct bus to Ballybrit, Flannery’s is your ideal starting point for the festivities.

From Monday, July 28 to Sunday, August 3, Flannery’s offers two great-value options. The “Odds On” package (€35 per person) includes prosecco on arrival, a delicious main course brunch and return bus transport to the racecourse. Or opt for the “Favourite” package (€39 per person), which features return bus transport, a hearty bar main course and a pint of beer or a glass of wine — ideal for an evening out after the racing action.

Best in Show: Top tips to help you stand out at Ladies Day 2025

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Ladies Day at the Galway Races is the ultimate celebration of Irish racing glamour. With prizes exceeding €10,000 for Best Dressed and fierce style competition, planning your outfit strategically is essential.

An explosion of raw, rebellious creativity - WTAF!?

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Theatre, music, drag, visual art, and mayhem; organisers say it will have it all.

From TikTok to Clip Clop

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

It is her enthusiasm for the role that strikes you first. This is not her first festival working for Galway racecourse, but it will be her initial festival in the pivotal role of Commercial Marketing Manager.

Tote celebrates 15 years of Galway Plate sponsorship

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

The Tote is proud to celebrate its 15-year partnership with Galway Racecourse, sponsoring the iconic Galway Plate Day as part of the vibrant and much-loved Galway Races Summer Festival, held annually in July.

Celebrate the races at Raviolo Verde

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

Located in Oranmore, Raviolo Verde is an ideal option for a pre- or post-Galway Races get-together, with amazing prices and fun for all the family. Open seven days a week, Raviolo Verde offers diners beautiful Italian cuisine, with tonnes of possibilities for events and parties.

Chanelle Pharma celebrates 40 years of partnership with the Galway Races

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

With just 10 days to go until the Galway Races, Chanelle Pharma is proud to celebrate 40 years of partnership with this much-loved fixture in Ireland’s racing calendar. This milestone reflects not only a longstanding partnership but also the company’s deep connection to the West of Ireland, where it all began, and its ongoing role as a major regional employer and innovator in life sciences.

Clayton Hotel Galway – the place to be for race week

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

Clayton Hotel Galway, the closest hotel to Ballybrit Racecourse, is once again the place to be for race week. Post-racing, Clayton Hotel Galway are ensuring that the party definitely does not end when the last race has finished at the track. Avail of the complimentary shuttle bus back to the hotel to enjoy their fantastic free entertainment line-up, including firm favourites Sean Slattery, The Experts, Dakota, Sum Craic and much more. Whether it is for groups of friends or work colleagues, the Clayton Hotel Galway and its exclusive backstage bar is a must to enjoy the full flavour of the Galway race day experience.

Upgrade a Galway Race Day experience with the exclusive pre-racing package available at Clayton Hotel Galway.

Get race-ready in style with Suit Select

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

With the Galway Races just around the corner, there’s no better time to get suited and booted, and Suits Select, Galway’s newest menswear destination located upstairs in the new Paraffin Store in Edward Square, have suits deals that won’t break the bank.

Secret hooker sessions return

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

The Galway Hooker Secret Sessions is ten days of music, craft beer, and electric atmosphere in a secret, city-centre location.

Arts Festival down the West End

Thu, Jul 10, 2025

The first week of the programme opens on Monday, July 14, at 8:30pm with Session Americana accompanied by Eleanor Buckland. With nine records and a residency in Cambridge, Massachusetts, their vibrant, rootsy sound brings together American country, jazz, and rock.

Theatrical but not theatre, dramatic but not drama, GIAF presents ‘Sabotage’

Thu, Jul 10, 2025

Changing preconceptions, the contemporary circus will open tomorrow, Friday, July 11, and run until July 27. Audiences at this Galway International Arts Festival event can enjoy the theatrics of trapeze, dance, juggling, and acrobatics, but all wrapped up and presented in a very different way than traditional circus.

An American session at the Arts Festival

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

With nine records, a hectic touring schedule across the US and Europe, and a hot ticket residency in Cambridge, Massachusetts, they create the best of Americana in a rowdy but deft fashion.