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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.

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

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

Blas na Samhna: 4 Galway Food Events You’ll Want To Book This November

A Taste of Galway (or, Blas na Samhna) returns to the City of Tribes this November, bringing with it a month-long celebration of the region's best food, drink and hospitality.

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.

Fashion & Design

Colour, Craft, and Collaboration: Inside the Irish Socksciety x Jill&Gill Launch

Galway-based Irish Socksciety has teamed up with Jill & Gill to create socks inspired by the west of Ireland.

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Blackberry Lips are Back: Galway Makeup Artist Pauline Fletcher Shows us How to Get the Look

Blackberry lips are stealing the spotlight this season.

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

Beauty & Wellness

A New Way To Move: The Unique Galway Movement Class Incorporating Motion, Music and Connection

Autumn can be a time of personal reinvention. The parallels are easy to draw - as the nature around us sheds its leaves to make way for new growth, we can too.

Beauty & Wellness

Autumn Skincare Picks from Galway Skincare Pro Shelley Murphy

As Galway clinic Shelley's celebrates 24 years in business, we chat to founder Shelley Murphy about how she shaped a wellness sanctuary in the middle of the city.

Beauty & Wellness

West of Ireland Beauty Brands You Should Know

Irish-owned and often locally made, add these gorgeous west coast beauty buys to your autumn skincare routine.

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Down the West: Inside a Warm Westend Family Home

Find out how Eoghan and Sarah O’Donnell transformed a down on the heel terraced house into a warm and welcoming family home

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

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.

Therese Healy Kelly Clinic Director at The Kelly Clinic

Interiors & Lifestyle

Therese Healy Kelly: Life Between Clinics and Canvases

Balancing life as an artist and clinic director, Therese Healy Kelly paints rich, abstracted realism inspired by Galway’s landscapes.

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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A Day In The Life of Style Creator Joanna Cluskey

What does balancing a busy job with family life look like? The style creator shows how she fits it all into 24 hours.

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.

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

Meet Laragh Standún: The Iconic Store Co-owner on Local Skincare, Recent Reads and the Best Gifts to Give

Laragh Standún shares her favourite finds from Irish activewear brands to the book she can’t put down.

People

Meet Bríd Ní Neachtain: Champion of Irish Stories On Stage and Screen

From her breakout role in Dancing at Lughnasa to Banshees of Inisherin, Bríd Ní Neachtain has always been drawn to telling women’s stories.

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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!).

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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.

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This Spooky Video Game Set in the West of Ireland is Getting Rave Reviews

The Séance of Blake Manor was only released this week, but has already garnered buzz from The Guardian, Forbes, New York Times and more.

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Your October Cultural Calendar

As autumn settles in, Galway’s cultural calendar offers a vibrant selection of art, culture and community events.

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Galway Culture Night 2025: 10 Events You Won’t Want to Miss

With free access to over 50 art and culture events across the county, we’ve rounded up the highlights worth checking out.

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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.

Eat & Drink

You Have to Try These Cosy Autumn Recipes from The New Foxford Cookook

After 15 years at the helm of Foxford’s beloved cafe, chef Kathleen Flavin is sharing some of her most beloved recipes in their new tome.

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.

Eat & Drink

Blas na Samhna: 4 Galway Food Events You’ll Want To Book This November

A Taste of Galway (or, Blas na Samhna) returns to the City of Tribes this November, bringing with it a month-long celebration of the region's best food, drink and hospitality.

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.

Fashion & Design

Colour, Craft, and Collaboration: Inside the Irish Socksciety x Jill&Gill Launch

Galway-based Irish Socksciety has teamed up with Jill & Gill to create socks inspired by the west of Ireland.

Interiors & Lifestyle

Down the West: Inside a Warm Westend Family Home

Find out how Eoghan and Sarah O’Donnell transformed a down on the heel terraced house into a warm and welcoming family home

Beauty & Wellness

Blackberry Lips are Back: Galway Makeup Artist Pauline Fletcher Shows us How to Get the Look

Blackberry lips are stealing the spotlight this season.

Eat & Drink

You Have to Try These Cosy Autumn Recipes from The New Foxford Cookook

After 15 years at the helm of Foxford’s beloved cafe, chef Kathleen Flavin is sharing some of her most beloved recipes in their new tome.

People

A Day In The Life of Style Creator Joanna Cluskey

What does balancing a busy job with family life look like? The style creator shows how she fits it all into 24 hours.

Fun and Spooky Halloween Happenings: What Not to Miss in Galway

From thrifting a unique costume to watching the thrilling Macnas Parade, here’s our guide to spending Halloween in Galway.

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.