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At a time when many rural pubs are navigating changing social habits and operational pressures, award-winning writers, comedians and drinks experts Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham, known as ‘The Thinking Drinkers’, have kicked off The Great Irish Pub Ride, a nine day journey designed to celebrate and shine a spotlight on the vital role local pubs continue to play in communities across Ireland.

University of Galway has announced new international opportunities for research students as part of the ENLIGHT University Alliance.

Galway City Museum has been awarded a grant of almost €26,000 under the Heritage Council’s 2026 Heritage Stewardship Fund to support the digitisation of the William Henry and John Monahan Collection.

University of Galway’s J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics has been recognised among the top 1% of business schools worldwide after achieving a prestigious triple crown of international accreditation.

Former president Michael D Higgins has said he is “deeply distressed” over the University of Galway’s participation in a research project with ties to defence contractors involved in the attacks in Palestine.

Connemara councillor Tomás Ó Curraoin has responded with searing criticism to the announcement that Britain’s King Charles will visit Ireland next year.

Former president Michael D Higgins has strongly criticised the University of Galway for its collaboration with an Israeli university that allegedly maintains close ties to defence contractors contributing to the ongoing genocide in Palestine.

A new edition of “Where Songs Do Thunder; Travels in Traditional Song” by the late great Irish traditional singer, poet and songwriter Paddy Tunney was launched in Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway recently by Dr Orla Flynn, President of ATU, attended by members of the Tunney family, ATU staff, students and invited guests.

The Group of the European People’s Party (EPP) Summer University takes place from June 10–12, and will bring senior European political figures, including EPP President Manfred Weber, to Galway. EU-US relations and transatlantic trade will form the core themes of the event, with discussions also focusing on Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Galway clubs produced a remarkable display at the Victor Inter League Finals 2026 held at the University of Limerick last weekend, with Galway Lawn Tennis Club (GLTC) and Cortoon Badminton Club capturing four All-Ireland titles between them.