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Galway City Council took home the prestigious ‘Festival of the Year’ Award at the 2025 Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards, announced at a national ceremony. The ‘Galway Climate Inspirations Festival – Communities in Action’ festival beat off stiff competition from the Dublin City Sensoria Festival, Howth Maritime and Seafood Festival, Brigid - Spirit of Kildare Festival, Willie Clancy Traditional Music Summer School and Kilkenny’s Toil and Trouble to bring the award home to Galway City.

If you’re looking to serve up a real Christmas feast this year, look no further than Hickey Meats, the much-loved butcher at the heart of Galway’s West End.

Galway has always been a place of ideas, energy, and ambition, a city and county where creativity and community spirit go hand in hand. From the bustling heart of the city to the scenic corners of Connemara, Galway is home to an extraordinary range of businesses that not only serve their local communities but also reach national and international audiences.

The Irish finals will be held indoors, at the Kings Head, on Friday, September 26, at 8pm, while the annual Galway Docklands Festival will run in conjunction with the Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival until Sunday, September 28.

Ballybane Community Hub is set to host a mouth-watering cookery demonstration as part of its Summer Salads Season on Thursday next May 15 at 6:30 PM. The event will be led by local chef Maria McNeela, the culinary talent behind Rustic Grub, who will guide attendees through the preparation of fresh, seasonal salads and complementary sides.

Experience the history and passion of Galway city with Experience Galway. Led by expert local guides, the tours offer a unique and immersive way to explore Galway city while taking you on a journey through the city’s historic landmarks, hidden gems and vibrant streets.

Galway food and tourism businesses are amongst the first food experiences in Ireland to be featured in a new booking platform for domestic and international visitors.

The popular POTA Café in Connemara is featured in a campaign launched this week by Údarás na Gaeltachta.

Two venues in Galway are among five nationally which will share in a total of €1 million in funding aimed at developing gala dinner venues as part of an effort to grow the country’s main business events hubs.

Galway Bay Golf Resort, located in Renville, has just introduced an exciting new all-day menu that is sure to get people talking – thanks to the culinary prowess of a well-known chef.