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Ardán, as managers of Galway City of Film /Ceantar Scannán, are delighted to welcome three emerging animators from India, Germany, and Spain to Galway to participate in the Comhar Gaeilge Animation Residency this August 2026 in Connemara.

There was an air of creative ambition in Áras na nGael last Monday evening as Na Cleasaithe presented a double bill pairing a new work with a fresh interpretation of an Irish theatrical classic.

O'Donnellan & Joyce Auctioneers presents Aisling (Irish for dream or vision), a magnificent detached residence occupying a commanding, elevated 0.5-acre site in one of Galway's most prestigious residential developments on Knocknacarra Road.

Housing campaigners in Connemara have written to the Minister for the Gaeltacht to express concern over announced plans for rural and Gaeltacht planning guidelines.

Galway West TD John Connolly (FF) last week submitted a number of queries to ascertain what – if any - governance roles O’Donovan’s department has concerning the limited liability company set up to manage the legacy of Galway’s 2020 European City of Culture win, and especially fundraising for the local creative sector.

Connemara councillor Tomás Ó Curraoin has responded with searing criticism to the announcement that Britain’s King Charles will visit Ireland next year.

Anticipation is building as the final days approach before the announcement of this year’s Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh winners. The prestigious bilingual business awards will be marked by a special awards ceremony on this coming Monday, May 25, at the Galway Bay Hotel. Gaillimh le Gaeilge is honoured to welcome Her Excellency, President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, as Guest of Honour, and delighted that Minister for the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, will unveil this year’s Gradam winners and announce the new Tribe of Galway City.

Independent Ireland candidate for Galway West, Councillor Noel Thomas, has said that while recent Budgets have included additional funding for the Gaeltacht, the overall approach still falls well short of what is required to sustain Irish-speaking communities.

Galway City Council, in partnership with Galway Bay Sailing Club, is inviting applications for ‘Gaeilge Chois Trá’ Scholarships, with six places on offer worth €320 per student.

Fine Gael bye-election candidate Seán Kyne has defended the deprioritisation of social housing development in the actively Irish-speaking areas of Connemara.