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Your Ultimate Guide to Christmas Shopping in Galway City

Why a festive shopping spree in Galway city is all you need to tick off your list this Christmas.

Interiors & Lifestyle

Have Your House Smelling like Christmas with These Six Irish Candle Brands

Light up Christmas with Irish-made candles inspired by pudding, pine trees and crackling fires for the cosiest festive nights in.

Behind the Scenes

A Peek Inside the Winter issue of Galway Now Magazine

The sparkling Winter issue of Galway Now magazine has arrived, and it's one you won't want to miss.

Beauty & Wellness

Meet Joanna Moran: The Woman Redefining Wellness at Ashford Castle's Luxurious Spa

Ashford Spa and Wellness Director Joanna Moran on her career evolution, must experience treatments and her everyday calming ritual

Eat & Drink

My Life in Food: Calendar Coffee's Zarah Lawless

Zarah Lawless, co-founder of Galway’s beloved speciality coffee roaster Calendar Coffee, on sustainability, seasonal recipes and her Galway favourites.

Eat & Drink

Five Places To Book Now For Your Annual Christmas Catch-Up

Planning a festive meet-up? From cosy cocktail bars to standout dining and stays, here are 5 Galway spots to book now.

People

Galway Comedian Aoife Dunne On Her Whirlwind Year

As Aoife Dunne prepares to take to the stage at Galway Comedy Festival, we chat about old school storytelling, Galway pride and growing an audience online.

Where to Brunch in Galway City

From Dela’s iconic fry to Wylde’s acai bowls, discover Galway’s chicest breakfast and brunch destinations.

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Six Movies Set in the West of Ireland: Discover Galway on Film

From The Quiet Man to The Banshees of Inisherin, our film picks will remind you of how beautiful the West of Ireland landscape is (even if it’s too wet and windy to see for yourself!).

People

The Landscape Remembers: Elaine Feeney on How Athenry’s History Inspired Her Latest Novel

Athenry author Elaine Feeney on memory, place, and how “the quiet persistence of the past” shows up in her latest novel.