Festive dining at Clayton Hotel Galway

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

The festive season is nearly upon us, so when planning the perfect Christmas get together in Galway, then look no further than the award-winning four-star Clayton Hotel Galway. Whether it is a festive lunch, dinner or just some nibbles in the bar, Clayton Hotel Galway has the perfect offering for every taste.

With a host of dining options available, you can celebrate those festive moments in the contemporary surrounds of the Tribes Restaurant, renowned for its superb dishes made with love. Priced at €35 per person for a festive lunch, or €45 per person for a festive dinner you can celebrate those festive moments with family, friends or work colleagues at the Clayton Hotel Galway.

For Christmas in the city, choose The Dawson Hostel

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Located in the heart of Galway city, The Dawson Hostel holds the key to a magical night. From intimate party groups of two to large celebrations of up to 200 people, the hostel offers the perfect setting for festive get-togethers of all kinds.

Christmas parties reimagined at award-winning Blackrock Cottage

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

The festive season is upon us, and it is the perfect time to start planning your Christmas party! The good news for groups of friends or work colleagues in Galway looking for a venue this year is that Blackrock Cottage, the award-winning restaurant in Salthill, is pulling out all the stops for the festive season.

Cut back on festive food waste and make savings this Christmas

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when we eat out more and enjoy having family and friends around to celebrate with a nice meal. It’s also a time when a lot of food is wasted in Galway and all over Ireland.

Celebrate the season with a festive seafood plate

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

This delicious seafood plate with Dublin Bay prawns, crab, and organic smoked salmon makes a great Christmas starter or festive lunch. The quantities in this recipe, courtesy of Bord Bia, are perfect for lunch; just cut down the amount of seafood if you are serving it as a starter.

Top tips for the perfect festive turkey

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Turkey is a key part of the Christmas dinner for many families, but this festive bird – let’s face it, most of us only eat turkey in December – is a logistical challenge when it comes to cooking. How do you make sure the turkey – and the all-important stuffing – is fully cooked? How can you prevent it from becoming too dry? And what are you supposed to do with all the leftovers?

Sticky pork belly canapés

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

These sticky pork belly canapés are a must-make at Christmas, sweet, sticky, and perfect for sharing at festive gatherings.

Recreate 18th and 19th-century warming winter recipes at home

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

The National Library of Ireland (NLI) is inviting people to step back into the kitchens of Ireland’s 18th and 19th-century big houses with the release of centuries-old winter recipes for food lovers and amateur cooks to recreate at home.

Sheridans Cheesemongers unwraps a festive feast of gifts for Christmas 2025

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

As the festive season approaches, Sheridans Cheesemongers has unveiled its 2025 Christmas collection, a celebration of Irish artisan food, fine wine, and indulgent gifting that captures the warmth and flavour of the holidays.

Galway’s Local Food and Craft Gift Fair returns to Black Box Theatre for a six-day Christmas run

Thu, Nov 06, 2025

Galway’s Local Food and Craft Gift Fair will return for an extended six-day run, breaking with its two-day tradition. The event will now take place over six days, beginning on Thursday, November 27, and continuing until Tuesday, December 2.

Gatto Rosso: a slice of southern Italy in the heart of Galway

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

There’s a special kind of warmth that greets you when you step into Gatto Rosso, Eyre Square’s much-loved Italian gem. Opened in June 2021, during the challenging outdoor dining-only period, this restaurant has since thrived against the odds, becoming one of Galway’s most consistently busy dining spots. And it’s easy to see why.

A magical Christmas awaits at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

The festive season has well and truly arrived at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa, where Christmas comes alive with sparkling events, delicious dining, and the perfect gift ideas to make the season truly special. This year, the hotel has a calendar packed with festive celebrations, from sumptuous Christmas dining to family-friendly Santa visits, and a show-stopping Christmas event that’s not to be missed.

Help for last-minute Christmas party planners

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

Left your party planning to the last minute? Do not panic, there is still time to pull off a brilliant celebration! Even a simple, heartfelt event can make for a memorable night.

House of Guinness comes home: Exclusive event at Ashford Castle

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

This December marks the centenary anniversary of the passing of Lady Ardilaun. Ashford Castle in County Mayo will host a once-in-a-lifetime experience, an exclusive evening in the company of four members of the Guinness family in their former ancestral home from December 12 to 14.

Guests will enjoy pre-dinner drinks and a formal dinner in the Connaught Room, gaining a rare, personal insight into one of Ireland’s most influential dynasties.

Lough Rynn Castle Estate & Gardens - a wedding venue like no other

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

Located in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands in County Leitrim, stands a magnificent 18th-century castle, Lough Rynn Castle Estate & Gardens. Steeped in history and surrounded by 300 acres of breathtaking scenery, this luxurious estate offers couples a wedding venue like no other.

Celebrate World Egg Day in style

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

Tomorrow (Friday) is World Egg Day, and what better way to celebrate the occasion than with a delicious egg-based dinner. This recipe, courtesy of Bord Bia in partnership with the Irish Egg Association, is sure to hit the spot.

Give potatoes a “Glow Up” this National Potato Day

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

Friday, October 3, is National Potato Day, and Bord Bia is calling on the nation to give potatoes a “glow up” to celebrate.

Make the most of your air fryer

Wed, Sep 24, 2025

You may have already discovered the life-changing convenience of using an air fryer, but are you using it to its full potential? The potato experts at Nana Tate are sharing some surprisingly simple but delicious no-fuss recipes, perfect when you want a simple mid-week meal.

Air fryer potato skins with mushy peas, smoked mackerel and malt vinegar

HYDE Bar teams up with with Hendrick’s Gin for an immersive four-course food and cocktail pairing in JEKYLL

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Step into the wonderfully curious world of Hendrick’s Gin this October, as HYDE Bar invites guests to an exclusive pairing experience in JEKYLL, the venue’s private and intimate event space.

Taking place on Thursday, October 2 at 7pm, A Delightfully Peculiar Evening with Hendrick’s Gin will showcase a four-course tasting menu paired with four handcrafted Hendrick’s Gin cocktails. From the signature notes of rose and cucumber to Hendrick’s delightfully peculiar botanicals, each pairing has been designed to surprise, delight, and celebrate the extraordinary character of this iconic gin.

Irish chef Colin Fassnidge brings a taste of Galway to Australian viewers

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Ireland’s superb food scene and spectacular scenery are set to be beamed into homes across Australia, as the popular lifestyle show Better Homes and Gardens films here this week. The show, which airs on the Seven Network to an average audience of 1.3 million per episode, is presented by Irish-born, Sydney-based chef Colin Fassnidge. Filming is supported by Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland.

E-paper

Read this weeks E-paper. Past editions also available from within this weeks digital copy.