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Despite less than ideal weather conditions last Sunday, Athenry Walled Town Day 2026 proved to be a success on its 20th anniversary, with an estimated 8,000 people in attendance.

Athenry’s medieval streets and historic landmarks will take centre stage on Sunday, 16 August, as Athenry Walled Towns Day celebrates its 20th anniversary with an afternoon of heritage, culture, creativity and family entertainment.

Tasked with highlighting the natural allure and rich history of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, Fáilte Ireland’s Fiona Dunne spoke to the Galway Advertiser about the region’s rising popularity, the benefits tourism brings to local communities and why the central plains should be on your must visit list this summer.

The Traveller community in Galway city and county is proudly celebrating its rich culture, heritage, and contributions to Irish society with two special events this week as part of the national and local Traveller Pride celebrations.

Rossaveel woman Deirdre Jennings was selected as the 2024 Galway Rose at the Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit on Saturday night.

JULIE FEENEY was not just busy during the lockdowns, she was positively a Renaissance woman, adding actor, playwright, and theatrical music director to her already impressive CV of award winning vocalist and composer.

FOR 18 months the arts were in lockdown, but the autumn saw them return, and this weekend there will be events all over the city and county with Culture Night 2021, under the theme of ‘Come Together Again’.

Samaritans in Galway are reminding those in need, that their helpline will be open during their darkest hours, if they are lonely or struggling to cope this Christmas.

Samaritans in Galway are reminding those in need, that their helpline will be open during their darkest hours, if they are lonely or struggling to cope this Christmas.

Samaritans in Galway are reminding those in need, that their helpline will be open during their darkest hours, if they are lonely or struggling to cope this Christmas.