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Galway City is set to welcome the arrival of 2026 with a joyful, family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration designed especially for all ages. Renowned for its vibrant festival atmosphere, the City of the Tribes is once again embracing an early evening countdown, ensuring families can celebrate together in a safe, fun, and inclusive setting.

Back for Business, the free government programme that helps returned emigrants start and develop businesses in Ireland, is now open to applications.

This wonderful aerial view of the city looking across Lough Athalia was taken c1952. Lough Athalia is the anglicisation of Loch an tSáile, the Salt Lake, a tidal lake. There are so many changes to this cityscape since then, it is hard to know where to begin.

Back for Business, the free government programme that helps returned emigrants start and develop businesses in Ireland, is now open to applications.

A Galway church leader is placing a suitcase and a water container under her Christmas tree this year to raise the alarm on the urgent humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the efforts of Christian Aid to help those most in need.

The traditional Galway farmers’ market is mentioned in records as far back as 1260. It has been taking place in the empty space in front of St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church on most Saturdays since. It is an occasion where town meets country, as farming people from the hinterland come into town with their produce, which is of course important for the needs of the townspeople.

Corrib Oil has announced that it has renewed its title sponsorship of the 2026 Galway International Rally.

Independent Ireland councillor Noel Thomas has said the outcome of the latest EU fishing quota negotiations has triggered deep anger and distress among fishermen in Galway and along the west coast, many of whom have contacted him directly in recent days.

The organisers of Galway City New Year’s Eve have issued an invitation to families and those visiting the city for a festive break to enjoy an early evening of music, art and culture at St Nicholas Collegiate Church to welcome a much anticipated 2026.

Galway City Museum is delighted to welcome visitors throughout the festive season, with adjusted opening hours to accommodate holiday schedules. The Museum will be open on Tuesday, 23 December from 10am to 5pm, and will close from Wednesday, 24 December to Monday, 29 December (inclusive).