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This week, Galway City Council has officially opened its 2026 Sister City delegation visit to Chicago with a reception at Ireland House hosted by Acting Consul General Pádraig Manning. The event marked the beginning of a three?day programme focused on strengthening civic, cultural, educational, and economic ties between Galway and Chicago.

Shannon Airport has recorded a strong first half of 2026, welcoming 1.17 million passengers, an 12% increase on the same period last year, driven by an expanded route network, increased capacity and sustained demand for travel.

There was hardly a dry eye among councillors in the chamber after Mayor Helen Ogbu was finished with them.

Marti Pellow, former frontman of Wet Wet Wet, will perform at the TF Royal Theatre in Castlebar on Saturday, September 26.

Galway-founded medical technology company Aerogen has been named the winner of the 2026 American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (AmCham) Global Impact Award, a prestigious recognition of organisations whose work is making a significant difference on the international stage.

COPE Galway celebrated the extraordinary contribution of its volunteers last week, as part of National Volunteering Week (18–24 May).

Galway will host EDGE26: Ireland’s Creative Economy Summit on 21 May at Dexcom Stadium, bringing together founders, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders from Ireland and overseas for a major one-day event focused on the future of the creative economy.

Shannon Airport has launched a 100?flight giveaway to celebrate its new brand campaign, The Best Place To Fly From – inviting passengers to dream big, build their perfect holiday wishlist, and be in with a chance to fly for free. The giveaway will see 50 people each win a pair of flights, all departing from Shannon Airport.

Shannon Airport hosted a special event recognising its long?established partnership with United Airlines. This week, the airline celebrated its centenary year, having first taken to the skies in 1926.

Shannon Airport is preparing for a busy Easter period, with more than 132,000 passengers expected to travel through the airport, a seven per cent increase on the equivalent holiday period in 2025.