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In the wake of successful riverine events across Galway city and county for Culture Night last month, organisers of Corrib Feile-FLOW are planning a larger lakeland festival to unite towns and villages across the entirety of Lough Corrib in 2026, with themes of culture, environment, recreation and education.

Looking for a refreshing escape that doesn’t involve airport queues, expensive car hire, or complicated logistics? Just 45 minutes from Limerick, located in the heart of Portumna town, lies a truly unique Irish holiday experience, Podumna Village, Ireland’s first-ever urban glamping site.

With the Wild Atlantic Way on one side and Ireland’s Ancient East on the other, exploring the island’s Hidden Heartland is a must-do activity this summer.

An Caislean Pub in Portumna is a popular stop for anyone exploring Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Located on Main Street, this traditional Irish pub is known for its friendly atmosphere, live music and great service.

Around a two-hour drive from Galway city, it is not such a long way to discovering Tipperary. Located in the south-central part of Ireland in the province of Munster, the north of the county was initially brought into the Hidden Heartlands promotion in 2018, while the Nenagh Municipal District and part of the Thurles Municipal District were added in 2022. The landlocked rural county has added mountains, lakes, rivers, historic buildings, ruins and numerous activities and restaurants to the Hidden Heartland’s name, and is now waiting for you.

Situated in the beating core of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, Lough Derg is the shimmering jewel of the River Shannon, offering a blend of natural beauty, heritage, adventure and serenity.

For decades, west Galway has drawn visitors with its rugged Connemara charm and the cultural heartbeat of Galway city. But venture east, and you’ll discover a quieter, equally compelling destination, East Galway, a jewel of the Irish Hidden Heartlands where authentic experiences, rich history, and gentle adventure await.

Fishingstuff is an online fishing store which opened in February last year. Based in Craughwell, Co. Galway, Fishingstuff specialises in both freshwater and seawater predator fishing.

Fishingstuff is a new online fishing store which opened in February of this year.

Over the past week, twenty-four white-tailed eagle chicks have been released in locations around the west of Ireland, Lough Derg, the Shannon Estuary as part of a long term reintroduction programme managed by the NPWS.