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First launched in November 2024, Galway TradFest is produced by Music Generation Galway County and has quickly established itself as an important celebration of the county’s rich musical heritage, with a particular focus on creating opportunities for children and young people. At its heart is a simple but powerful ambition: to ensure that young people can experience, learn and develop their musical talents at home in Galway, working alongside some of the finest performers and tutors in Irish traditional music.

Kevin Francis O’Byrne was born in Galway on December 2, 1934, the second son of Seán and Mary O’Byrne. He had an older brother, Brendan and a younger sister, Máire. He received his education at St Patrick’s National School and St Joseph’s College (The Bish). He was a very good student and a brilliant all-round sportsman. He featured strongly in the Patrician Brothers’ Hurling Leagues and in the school’s athletics events. Rugby was his favourite game; he played scrum half for his school, for his various clubs and twice for Connacht, both times against Ulster. He was also a fine soccer player, and with Johnny Dooley starred in the match when UCG won their first ever Collingwood Cup by beating UCD by three goals to two in the final, which was played at the Grammar School grounds in 1955.

Cathal Murray has spent the best part of a decade trying to make Galway camogie better. The remarkable thing is that, nine seasons on, he still talks about the job with the enthusiasm of someone in his first year.

This game, the 1923 final, was not actually played until September 1924 when Galway faced Limerick in a ‘dour hour’s hurling’. “Physical strength, fitness and courage were the dominating factors.

The 2026 Galway Folk Festival will include more than 80 acts over five days in 11 venues across the city, from June 3.

The Claregalway Festival of Drama returns to the Claregalway Centre from tomorrow March 13 until March 21, 2026, bringing nine consecutive nights of high-quality theatre to local audiences.

Last year, 2025, proved to be an extraordinary and historic year for Oranmore Maree GAA One Club, as the club achieved an unprecedented clean sweep of underage silverware across multiple codes.

Galway’s winter cultural calendar is set for a major highlight this January as Music for Galway announces details of its much-anticipated Midwinter Festival 2026, titled The Quartet Extends. Running from Friday, January 23, until Sunday, January 25, at the Town Hall Theatre, the festival promises a rich celebration of chamber music, creativity and collaboration, and, in the words of its organisers, “total indulgence”.

The eastern environs of Galway City — encompassing Oranmore, Claregalway, and Athenry — are destined to become the principal growth area for Galway City and County over the next 25 years.

The eastern environs of Galway City — encompassing Oranmore, Claregalway, and Athenry — are destined to become the principal growth area for Galway City and County over the next 25 years.