Fay’s SuperValu Oranmore

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Fay’s SuperValu Oranmore continues to shine as one of Galway’s standout retail destinations, combining exceptional service with a strong commitment to quality.

Tesco Oranmore reopens after major expansion

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Tesco Oranmore has officially reopened its doors following a multi-million-euro refurbishment, unveiling a bigger, brighter, and better store for the local community. The expansion has seen the supermarket grow from 32,000 to 36,000 square feet, creating a more spacious and enjoyable shopping experience for customers.

Celebrate the magic of Christmas at The Porterhouse Oranmore

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

The Porterhouse Oranmore has proudly celebrated 10 years in business since opening in 2015. Since then, it has become a cornerstone of the local community, offering inviting hospitality, excellent food, and lively entertainment, making it the perfect place to celebrate the festive season with family, friends, or colleagues.

Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a large Christmas party, The Porterhouse caters for functions of all sizes, offering group discounts, set menus, party platters, reserved seating, private rooms and late bars.

Celebrating Christmas with gloriously festive food

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

The succulent meats, the crispy savoury spuds, rich sumptuous gravy and puddings that would impress a Medieval English king: Christmas dinner, for me, is the high point of festive celebrations.

Southern Italian food cements a home in Eyre Square

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Gatto Rosso has quickly become one of Galway’s most sought-after Italian spots, thanks to its extensive menu and attention to detail. Since opening in 2021, this restaurant has established a reputation for dishes that strike a balance between comfort and freshness, while remaining true to its Italian roots.

The high standard of food starts with the first dish. The Trio of Bruschetta offered a light, flavourful introduction with its mix of tomato, ricotta and pesto on toasted ciabatta.

The Hawthorn by Galway Bay

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

There are gifts that delight for a moment, and then there are gifts that stay with someone long after they have been opened. This season, as anticipation grows around the arrival of The Hawthorn by Galway Bay, opening in 2026, there is a rare chance to give something genuinely remarkable.

Hickey Meats has all you need for a proper Irish Christmas

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

If you’re looking to serve up a real Christmas feast this year, look no further than Hickey Meats, the much-loved butcher at the heart of Galway’s West End.

Tesco Ireland launches Christmas food collection to support Galway families in need

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Tesco Ireland has announced the return of its annual Stronger Starts Christmas Food Collection, calling on customers across Galway to help support families facing food insecurity this festive season.

Why you should brine your turkey this Christmas

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

If there is one thing guaranteed to divide households at Christmas, it is how to cook the turkey. Some swear by butter under the skin, others rely on low and slow roasting, and a brave few even deep fry the bird. But one method that continues to rise in popularity across Irish kitchens is brining, and for good reason. It is one of the simplest ways to guarantee that your Christmas turkey turns out tender, succulent and full of flavour.

Christmas dinner tables from around the world

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

In Ireland, we usually eat Christmas dinners filled with the usual suspects of roast turkey, glazed ham, and every variety of potato, but have you ever wondered what dinners around the world look like? From Australia, celebrating in the sun, to Japan back-ordering KFC, families are brought together for the season in a variety of ways. Maybe we can add some of these traditions to our 2025 festive feasts.

Keep paws away from these Christmas treats

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

With Christmas dinners, party platters, and festive treats filling our homes, it can be tempting to let your dog enjoy a nibble as well. But while some foods are safe in moderation, many common Christmas favourites can be dangerous for dogs. Here are the key foods you should never share with your furry friends.

Artisanal gifts and expertly chosen wines at Blackrock Cottage

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

For anyone searching for a thoughtful and beautifully curated Christmas gift this year, Blackrock Cottage in Salthill has quietly become one of Galway’s most reliable treasure troves.

Victorian splendour

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

To Galwegians of a certain vintage, the ‘Vic’, off Eyre Square, was a smoky hall to hang out in, play pool, then hit the town.

No more. The old stone walls exposed inside this classy restaurant and cocktail bar surround a welcoming space, with decor hinting at an art-deco past. It is still a place to meet, but is now also a place to remain, filled with marbled tables, upholstered leather benches, and palm trees potted beneath stained glass chandeliers. The Victoria Hotel has a properly covered smoking area, pristine bathrooms, and the bar staff are beyond excellent.

Christmas at Wildlands’ Olive Tree Kitchen

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

This Christmas, celebrate where memories are made. Wildlands’ Olive Tree Kitchen offers the perfect setting for both corporate celebrations and family gatherings, all within our stunning 20-acre festive wonderland.

The best wines to serve with Christmas dinner

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Christmas dinner is the crowning glory of the festive season, a feast that calls for wines worthy of the occasion. Whether you are serving the traditional turkey, branching out with beef or lamb, or opting for elegant alternatives like duck, goose, or fish, the right bottle elevates every bite.

Celebrate Christmas with McCambridge’s wine bundles and bespoke hampers

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Whether purchasing for family, friends, or a well-deserved personal treat, McCambridge’s are offering hampers designed to share the magic of the Christmas season with a taste of Galway’s finest and local delicacies.

Irish households urged to ‘rescue their roots’ for vitamin boost, as research shows over 40 per cent of veg is thrown out

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

People are being urged not to forget the seasonal vegetables hiding in their fridges this Christmas season.

Three o’clock comes out on top for Galway in the Christmas dinner debate

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

Families across Galway pick 3pm for the big meal, with turkey and roast potatoes still ruling the table

Ashford Castle’s star chef joins Pichet for a five-star pop-up

Wed, Nov 26, 2025

Pichet, one of Dublin’s most celebrated dining destinations, has announced the next instalment in its acclaimed Friends of Pichet series, a one-night-only collaboration with Executive Head Chef Liam Finnegan from the world-renowned Ashford Castle Hotel.

Three o’clock comes out on top for Galway in the Christmas dinner debate

Wed, Nov 26, 2025

New research from HelloFresh, Ireland’s leading recipe box provider, reveals that the Christmas dinner debate has a clear winner. A national poll shows almost a third (32 per cent) of Galway households choose 3pm for the big meal, with 2pm and 4pm trailing behind at 24 per cent and 12 per cent respectively. A brave few still sit down before midday.

The findings paint a familiar picture of what actually happens around Irish tables. Most of us keep things classic, from the menu to the company we share it with.

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