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The Comeraghs Wild Festival 2026 has officially launched its full programme, unveiling a wide-ranging celebration of music, landscape, storytelling, heritage, outdoor recreation and community taking place across the Comeragh region of County Waterford from July 9 to 12.

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.

Two of Galway city’s most celebrated heritage buildings - St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church and Menlo Castle - are to benefit from significant funding announced under the Community Monuments Fund this week.

The Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) was founded in 1822. For organisational purposes, Galway was divided into two districts, East and West, commanded by two inspectors who reported to the RIC Commissioner in Dublin Castle. From its foundation, the force faced particular challenges in Galway due to the persistence of land hunger among the poor, who organised themselves into secret societies and resorted to cattle driving and violent disputes over land. As a result, County Galway had the highest concentration of police in the entire country.

The Athenry Arts & Heritage Centrewill this weekend celebrate a major milestone in 2026 as it marks its 25th Anniversary as one of Galway’s leading heritage attractions and community social enterprises.

Tomorrow, the people of Galway West will once again do what generations before them have done in times of consequence and uncertainty: walk quietly into school halls and parish centres, fold a ballot paper in their hands, and decide what kind of future this constituency believes in.

Community groups and volunteers from across County Galway were honoured at the Cathaoirleach’s Awards in the Raheen Woods Hotel on Friday night (8 May).

This weekend, Galway will once again come alive with the sounds, stories, and spirit of Celtic tradition as Brittany Fest 2026 celebrates the rich and enduring cultural connections between Ireland and Brittany.

Wild, beautiful and boasting some of the best ‘authentic’ attractions in the county, Joyce Country, located just a one hour drive from Galway city, is a must visit location this summer.

A new bi-lingual book exploring the rich history and enduring legacy of policing in Galway has been launched at the Garda North Western Regional HQ in Murrough, Galway.