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For many in Galway, Christmas morning simply is not complete without a trip to Blackrock in Salthill, where hundreds gather to brave the icy waters of Galway Bay and raise funds for COPE Galway.

For nearly half a century, the Samaritans have been a vital source of comfort and connection for people across Galway and the surrounding areas. Operating from Nuns’ Island, with a satellite service in Castlebar, the Galway branch is the third oldest in Ireland and will celebrate its 50th anniversary next April.

Worrying rises in underage drinking, vaping and late-night socialising among young people in Galway were laid bare at the November Plenary Meeting of Galway County Council, where councillors received a detailed briefing on the 2025 Planet Youth report.

In Ireland, we usually eat Christmas dinners filled with the usual suspects of roast turkey, glazed ham, and every variety of potato, but have you ever wondered what dinners around the world look like? From Australia, celebrating in the sun, to Japan back-ordering KFC, families are brought together for the season in a variety of ways. Maybe we can add some of these traditions to our 2025 festive feasts.

If there is one thing guaranteed to divide households at Christmas, it is how to cook the turkey. Some swear by butter under the skin, others rely on low and slow roasting, and a brave few even deep fry the bird. But one method that continues to rise in popularity across Irish kitchens is brining, and for good reason. It is one of the simplest ways to guarantee that your Christmas turkey turns out tender, succulent and full of flavour.

JWT Cruises experts share their insights into river cruising and select some of the most stunning destinations to explore in Europe and beyond. The JWT Cruise Show takes place at the Salthill Hotel on Sunday, September 14.

JWT Cruises experts share their insights on the popularity of river cruises and select some of the most stunning destinations to explore in Europe and beyond.

Hundreds of swimmers, dippers and supporters gathered in Salthill on a mild and misty Christmas morning for the annual COPEGalway Christmas Day Swim.

Ahead of this week's Christmas swims taking place across the city and county, the Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI have urged the public to remain cautious while in or near water during the festive season.

Ahead of next week’s Christmas swims taking place across the county, the Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI have urged the public to remain cautious while in or near water during the festive season.