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Waterford is gearing up for a spectacular Christmas with Winterval 2026. Now in its 14th year, Ireland’s Christmas festival will bring weekends of festive entertainment to the city from November 13 to December 23, with headline gigs, Christmas markets, magical family experiences and seasonal celebrations designed to attract visitors from near and far.

The magic of Christmas is coming to Castlebar as Santa Claus prepares to make a special stop at TF Royal Hotel & Theatre on Sunday, 29 November, promising a festive afternoon of delicious food, family fun and Christmas magic for all ages.

He begins with six shows in Westmeath, then six in Leitrim before drifting down to Limerick and then up to Mayo and back to Galway again for the Christmas, and then on and on and on and on till the wheels fall off and burn, according to himself.

A man who was clocked doing 177kph on the N17 in a rush to get to a Christmas Day service in Galway was lucky he didn’t end up attending his own service, a judge commented.

A MAN who stole the head off a mannequin at the Galway Christmas Market smashed it off the ground when he was challenged by the stall holder.

A man who stole the head of a mannequin at the Galway Christmas Market smashed it on the ground when he was challenged by the stall holder.

A visit to the city’s Christmas market proved costly for a man who had to be arrested for his own safety and the safety of the public.

As the year draws to a close, many of us are craving rest, recovery, and a chance to feel more energised when January begins. This is why gifting wellness has become a thoughtful alternative to buying physical items, especially for people recovering from surgery or injury, managing chronic conditions, or simply feeling run down by the demands of daily life.

CHRISTMAS came early for one young Galway man who escaped a serious criminal conviction despite being found with substantial amounts of cocaine in his possession and facing a charge of having the drug for sale or supply.

By choosing The Grand Book of Galway, you’ll delight a young reader while also helping to support the vital work of Galway Simon Community, especially at a time of year when many people are facing hardship and uncertainty.