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Something In The Water, Headford’s community arts festival, is returning for its fourth consecutive year, running from Wednesday, September 30th, to Sunday, October 4th. The five-day programme will bring music, theatre, literature, film, dance and visual art to venues in the North Galway town, including utilising vacant premises that will be reinvigorated for the festival.

A rare example of unique, Galwegian craftsmanship has emerged in America, and its owner is attempting to unravel the mystery of its past.

The sacred site of Knockma Hill overlooks the plains of Tuam where St Mary's Mother and Baby Home operated from 1925 to 1961, and its survivors have sited their experiences on it through the ancient art of shaping clay.

Headford & District Association continues its Creative Communities programme with a free gel plate printing workshop led by local artist Sharon Wynne.

Sky Before Screens invites you to the slipway in Kinvara where a new phone-free bench, and a colourful mural await you! They hope that this space will give children, young people and adults opportunities to connect and relax beyond social media and screens.

The Aran Islands consists of three beautiful islands – Inis Mór, Inis Meáin and Inis Oirr. These islands are full of culture, stories and art.

Galway City Centre was once again awarded a status of ‘Cleaner than European Norms’ in the most recent Irish Businesses Against Litter (IBAL) results. Galway City Centre is one of only 10 places in Ireland to be given this high standard. The good news comes only a month after Galway Tidy Towns won a Gold Medal for the City Centre area.

Two creative Christmas workshops are set to take place in The Aviary at The Connacht Hotel this December, offering guests a warm seasonal escape filled with crafting, creativity, and festive treats. Led by talented local artist Crafty Clarence, both events promise hands on fun and the chance to bring home your own handcrafted decorations in time for the holidays.

As the Christmas lights begin to twinkle across Galway’s streets and the scent of mulled wine drifts from market stalls, the festive season has officially arrived, and with it, the joy of finding the perfect gift. This year, as shoppers prepare to tick off their Christmas lists, Galway businesses are urging one simple message: shop local.

The artists in the exhibition are Ceva Thomas, Regina O’Dea and Svetlana Akusevits.