Kylemore Abbey: A treasure on our doorstep this summer

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

As summer unfolds across the West of Ireland, there is no better time to rediscover one of the region’s most treasured landmarks, Kylemore Abbey. Nestled in the heart of Connemara and surrounded by 1,000 acres of unspoilt natural beauty, Kylemore Abbey offers local and regional visitors a chance to experience the very best of our heritage, landscape, and culture.

Féasta Ceoil An Spidéil ‘26

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

As summer sweeps into Galway Bay, Stiúideo Cuan, one of the finest recording studios in Europe, is once again opening its doors to the public with a stellar line-up of gigs curated to showcase Ireland’s emerging and established musicians.

SAOIRSE – Ceoldráma Nua / A New Musical

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Cuireann an Taibhdhearc an chéad taibhiú den cheoldráma SAOIRSE i láthair ón 10 – 26 Iúil mar chuid d’Fhéile Ealaíon Idirnáisiúnta na Gaillimhe. Suite i nGaeltacht Chiarraí, is ceoldráma greannmhar, croíúil é SAOIRSE a cheiliúrann an chéadsearc agus an chéad bhriseadh croí.

Deasghnáth aistriú saoil do chuid mhór daoine atá sna samhraí a chaitear sa Ghaeltacht. Bíonn sceitimíní le brath san aer nuair a thagann céad samhradh na saoirse. Tá ceisteanna móra an tsaoil á gcíoradh ag Saoirse, Róisín agus Aoife – Cé mise? Cé a ghoid mo dhíritheoir gruaige? Cad é an Modh Coinníollach?

Galway International Arts Festival — a summer of vibrant cultural landscape

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Over the course of 14 days and nights this July, Galway city and county will once again be transformed into a vibrant cultural landscape—alive with theatre, music, circus, dance, visual arts, comedy, street spectacle and ideas. This year’s Galway International Arts Festival 2026 programme, described as one of the most ambitious to date, reflects a festival that continues to grow not only in size, but in artistic depth, international reach and civic importance.

The Great Irish Pub Ride launches as ‘Thinking Drinkers’ cycle from Mizen to Malin to celebrate Galway’s local pubs

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

At a time when many rural pubs are navigating changing social habits and operational pressures, award-winning writers, comedians and drinks experts Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham, known as ‘The Thinking Drinkers’, have kicked off The Great Irish Pub Ride, a nine day journey designed to celebrate and shine a spotlight on the vital role local pubs continue to play in communities across Ireland.

Two men plead guilty to offences in plan to attack Galway mosque

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Two men have pleaded guilty at the Special Criminal Court to terror offences over a plot to set fire to a mosque in Galway last year.

Roche retiring as city’s top cop

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Chief Superintendent Gerard Roche finishes an industrious policing career tomorrow, Friday, June 12, after 41 years as a member of An Garda Síochána.

Inside a life with invisible illness

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

For artist Emer Whelan, creativity has always been more than making beautiful things. It is a way of processing, connecting and finding perspective when life feels uncertain.

Cheevers calls for greater urgency on residential building by local authority

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Cllr Alan Cheevers has callled for greater urgency to be shown by tGalway City Council regarding housebuilding in the city.

Funding secured for water projects across county

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Funding for several vital water infrastructure upgrades across Galway has been secured as part of a massive, €13.6 billion splurge approved by the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) across 26 counties.

Dynamic line up for Medical Technology Ireland 2026

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Medical Technology Ireland takes place on 23-24 September 2026 at Galway Racecourse, Ballybrit. With a dynamic line-up of panels and presentations, the Conference programme tackles the most pressing issues facing medtech today.

Outrage over ‘man boobs’ on Athenry statue

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

A leading academic has expressed concern over the depiction of “man boobs” on a commemorative statue in Athenry and has questioned the commisioning process behind the monument’s erection.

‘There’s nowhere like it’: Roesy on returning home

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

“It’s amazing to be back in Ireland, I don’t know about saints, but it’s definitely the land of scholars, and writers, and just to be around that kind of energy again is amazing.”

Strong showing for Galway areas in IBAL litter rankings

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

The latest litter survey by business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) shows Galway City Centre again clean, but falling to 26th spot in the ranking of 40 cities and towns. Ballinasloe is in fifth spot, while Ballybane has improved from littered to moderately littered in 32nd.

Classy Fitzy is ripping up the Love Island playbook

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Our Fitzy has taken the Love Island playbook, flicked through it, and binned it.

Concerns over Ceannt Station funding getting derailed

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Local representatives in Galway have expressed concern that funding for the redevelopment of Ceannt Station may in fact be exceeding the project’s original budget, despite previous claims the development costs were on track.

Galway girl is Miss Universe Ireland finalist

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Galway’s Destiny Facos has been announced as a Miss Universe Ireland 2026 finalist.

Big match analysis event before Sunday’s clash with Westmeath

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Salthill-Knocknacarra GAA Club will host a special Pre-Match Analysis Event next Sunday ahead of Galway’s highly anticipated clash with Westmeath in Pearse Stadium.

Summer Starts at Milands — the destination centre of choice

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

As the days grow longer and gardens burst into life, there is no better time to refresh your outdoor space and make the most of the summer season. Whether you are an experienced gardener, a proud plant enthusiast, or simply looking to add colour and beauty to your home, Milands Garden Centre and Florist in Mountbellew, Co. Galway, has everything you need to create the perfect summer garden.

Galway 2020 suits’ no-show at City Hall

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Galway Culture Company has failed to fulfil five invitations over 18 months to present its activities to the city's elected representatives.

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