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The announcement of the Galway International Arts Festival 2026 programme arrives with a sense of scale and confidence that underscores its position as one of Europe’s most dynamic multidisciplinary arts festivals.

Vital sea defences and flood relief measures for Galway city have been delayed by three years, and estimated costs have soared to €80 million.

Medtronic has been announced as the lead sponsor of the 40th edition of the annual Streets of Galway 8k hosted by Galway City Harriers.

Galway City Harriers Athletics Club, in association with Campion Insurance (part of the PIB Group) are hosting their annual Resolution Run, on January 1, 2026.

Claddagh Hall, Nimmos Pier, is the venue for the much-anticipated return of the Annual Craft Fair in aid of Galway-based animal charities. It will take place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 9:30am to 4pm.

Anticipation is building as the largest ever entry prepares to run 39th edition of the Blackrock Health Galway Clinic Streets of Galway 8k this weekend.

In 1822, the harbour of Galway was very defective with only one small dock, now known as ‘the mud dock’, and two small jetties on the Claddagh shore. The outflow of the river was too great to allow sailing boats to enter safely at low tide. They had to wait outside on the roads for high tide, and even then, the entry could be tricky when the wind was strong. The merchants of Galway petitioned the Lord Lieutenant in 1820 to make improvements and he forwarded their request to Nimmo.

On Sunday, July 27, the curtain fell on the 2025 Galway International Arts Festival, marking the end of a two-week dazzling celebration of art, big ideas, creativity and culture. Celebrating on a larger scale than ever across the city and county, Galway International Arts Festival presented its most ambitious programme to date, and audiences flocked to see it.

A busy Christmas period of racing across Galway lies ahead as the winter road racing season kicks off soon.

O’Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers is offering for sale this immaculate upper floor apartment situated in the heart of Galway City.