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West Coast Wonders: Make the Most of the Rest of Your Summer

It’s not over yet… we're embracing every last sunny day with great food, cold wine, and a table set for joy.

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Fashion & Design

Make the Most of Late Summer with These Al Fresco Picks

It’s not over yet… we're embracing every last sunny day with great food, cold wine, and a table set for joy.

Beauty & Wellness

Self Care in a Box: DUINE Launches the Bláth Collection

Following the success of its forest-inspired debut self-care box Foraois, Irish wellness brand DUINE has just launched its floral-inspired ritual to awaken, soothe, and empower.

Eat & Drink

Home Cook Hero: Sarah Butler on Summer Salads, Batch Cooking & Keeping It Simple

From sharing viral curries with her over 200,00 followers to writing food columns and cookbooks, Sarah Butler knows a thing or two about creating tasty home meals.

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.

Stay

West Coast Wonders: Make the Most of the Rest of Your Summer

It’s not over yet… we're embracing every last sunny day with great food, cold wine, and a table set for joy.

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She's Got Flair: Get to Know Belle Brush Entrepreneur Nancy Costello

Galway beauty entrepreneur Nancy Costello on building a business, early hair woes and that viral Nicola Coughlan moment.

Beauty & Wellness

Self Care in a Box: DUINE Launches the Bláth Collection

Following the success of its forest-inspired debut self-care box Foraois, Irish wellness brand DUINE has just launched its floral-inspired ritual to awaken, soothe, and empower.

Beauty & Wellness

Dr Brian Delgado: Finding Balance Between Dentistry and the Farm

Gate Dental’s Dr. Brian Delgado on balancing a thriving dental career with life on a small farm of horses, sheep, and three young kids.

Beauty & Wellness

Treatment to Try: Elemis Biotec Firm-a-Lift Facial at The Galmont

Looking for a summer pick-me-up? The Galmont's Spirit One Spa has you covered.

Beauty & Wellness

6 Great Saunas in the West of Ireland

If you asked someone what their ideal weekend looks like in 2025, chances are it involves a sea swim, an ice bath and a stint in a sauna – here are six to try.

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The Best Homeware Shops in Galway for Curated, Character-Filled Spaces

Add a touch of joy to your home with our roundup of the best interiors stores in the west.

Interiors & Lifestyle

Tour a Warm, Minimalist Haven in Lough Atalia

Clever design ideas and aesthetic accents abound in this ambitious Galway City project.

Interiors & Lifestyle

Inside Kasha Connolly's Stunning Burren Self-Build

A lesson in how a minimalist space can still be warm and welcoming.

Interiors & Lifestyle

Shelf Help: Well-Known Galway Locals Share Their Top Book Picks

Ready to fall back in love with books and reading? We've got you covered.

Interiors & Lifestyle

Let’s Go Outside: Take your Tableware on a Trip

From statement glassware to laid-back linens, dive into our edit of chic alfresco inspo.

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Ashley McDonnell: From Galway to Global Luxury Leader in Paris

Spend a day in the work life of Galway native Ashley McDonnell, a Paris-based Global Consumer Acceleration Director for luxury group Puig and host of the award-winning Tech Powered Luxury podcast.

Eat & Drink

Home Cook Hero: Sarah Butler on Summer Salads, Batch Cooking & Keeping It Simple

From sharing viral curries with her over 200,00 followers to writing food columns and cookbooks, Sarah Butler knows a thing or two about creating tasty home meals.

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.

People

Property Partners Gill & Glynn Open New Office in Oranmore

Property Partners Gill & Glynn expand with a third office in Oranmore.

Weddings

Behind the Scenes with The Lodge at Ashford Castle's Wedding and Events Manager

Wedding pro Cora Duggan shares top tips for tacking the stress out of wedding planning.

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Our Favourite West of Ireland Outdoor Activities with Kids

As the days continue to brighten and with Easter break on the horizon, we round up five great outdoor places to bring the little people in your life.

Stay

West Coast Wonders: Make the Most of the Rest of Your Summer

It’s not over yet… we're embracing every last sunny day with great food, cold wine, and a table set for joy.

Stay

Pride, heritage and community, Galway’s August calendar is jam-packed

Our round-up of what's worth doing in Galway in August.

Stay

Summer Vibes Brings Music, Food and Fashion to Galway This Race Week

This race week Galway city are encouraging locals and visitors to come in, come early and come often.

Stay

July in Galway: Top Picks for Arts, Theatre, Film and More

July is Galway’s busiest arts and culture month – here's what not to miss.

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Introducing Young Diners to Michelin-Starred Flavour at Aniar

Have a mini foodie in your life? Here's how you can bring to Michelin-starred Anair – for free.

Rosa Collins Butler launching Young Diners at Aniar

Eat & Drink

Jess Murphy on How She Started a Stealth Micro Bakery in the Heart of Galway

From iconic Kai cakes to super sambos, we go behind the scenes with foodie fave the Hápi Bakery.

Eat & Drink

Home Cook Hero: Sarah Butler on Summer Salads, Batch Cooking & Keeping It Simple

From sharing viral curries with her over 200,00 followers to writing food columns and cookbooks, Sarah Butler knows a thing or two about creating tasty home meals.

Eat & Drink

You need to Try this Refreshing Matcha Mojito

Shake things up with earthy matcha, delicate elderflower, zesty lime, and a splash of sparkle.

Eat & Drink

Lou Robbie Talks Her Debut Cookbook and Shares an Exclusive Recipe

A million followers later, Galway’s Lou Robbie serves up her delicious debut cookbook.

Beauty & Wellness

She's Got Flair: Get to Know Belle Brush Entrepreneur Nancy Costello

Galway beauty entrepreneur Nancy Costello on building a business, early hair woes and that viral Nicola Coughlan moment.

Inside the Summer issue of Galway now

Things are heating up with our fresh new issue, on shelves today.

Explore

Clifden: The Best Places to Eat, Sleep, Shop and Explore

Characterful and brimming with charm, add the pretty town of Clifden to your must-visit list this summer.

People

Ashley McDonnell: From Galway to Global Luxury Leader in Paris

Spend a day in the work life of Galway native Ashley McDonnell, a Paris-based Global Consumer Acceleration Director for luxury group Puig and host of the award-winning Tech Powered Luxury podcast.

Interiors & Lifestyle

The Best Homeware Shops in Galway for Curated, Character-Filled Spaces

Add a touch of joy to your home with our roundup of the best interiors stores in the west.

Interiors & Lifestyle

Tour a Warm, Minimalist Haven in Lough Atalia

Clever design ideas and aesthetic accents abound in this ambitious Galway City project.

Eat & Drink

Introducing Young Diners to Michelin-Starred Flavour at Aniar

Have a mini foodie in your life? Here's how you can bring to Michelin-starred Anair – for free.

Stay

Our Favourite West of Ireland Outdoor Activities with Kids

As the days continue to brighten and with Easter break on the horizon, we round up five great outdoor places to bring the little people in your life.

Interiors & Lifestyle

Inside Kasha Connolly's Stunning Burren Self-Build

A lesson in how a minimalist space can still be warm and welcoming.

Eat & Drink

Jess Murphy on How She Started a Stealth Micro Bakery in the Heart of Galway

From iconic Kai cakes to super sambos, we go behind the scenes with foodie fave the Hápi Bakery.