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What to See at GIAF this Week

From Patti Smith and The Flaming Lips at the Big Top to Druid, NoFit State circus and free citywide exhibitions, here’s our edit of what to see at Galway International Arts Festival 2026.

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Eat & Drink

Lou Robbie and Siobhan Berry's New Business Makes Meal Prep Look Easy

Chef Lou Robbie and entrepreneur Siobhan Berry, known to their followers as 'littleloucooks' and 'mummycooks', have together launched a brand new meal prep business, prepa.

People

Art, Culture and Innovation: University of Galway's New Institute for Creativity

Last month University of Galway officially launched their Institute for Creativity, a brand new initiative that hopes to “harness culture and creativity” on Ireland’s west coast.

Eat & Drink

7 of Galway City's Best Spots for a Sweet Treat

If you're craving something sweet in Galway, you're in luck. The city is home to a number of truly brilliant cafés, bakeries and sweet-treat specific spots for you to enjoy.

People

Made by Grandads: Meet the Filmmakers Behind Clare-Based Short Film Pull Hard

This weekend, Pull Hard will premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh. A powerful, experimental short film based (and shot in entirety) in Clare, it follows the story of teenager Ross, who grapples with his identity as a young man in rural Ireland.

People

The Local's Guide to Summer in Galway City

From sea swims to super sourdough and a gorgeous secret garden, four Galway insiders reveal how they really spend summer.

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Lou Robbie and Siobhan Berry's New Business Makes Meal Prep Look Easy

Chef Lou Robbie and entrepreneur Siobhan Berry, known to their followers as 'littleloucooks' and 'mummycooks', have together launched a brand new meal prep business, prepa.

Eat & Drink

7 of Galway City's Best Spots for a Sweet Treat

If you're craving something sweet in Galway, you're in luck. The city is home to a number of truly brilliant cafés, bakeries and sweet-treat specific spots for you to enjoy.

Eat & Drink

Álainn Have Opened A Brand New Beachside Location

Galway café and wholesaler Álainn have branched out with a gorgeous new venue in Salthill, right beside the beach.

Eat & Drink

Inside Ashford Castle's Kitchen Garden with Head Grower Alex Lavarde

White asparagus, first-of-season peas, an 800-year-old estate: Ashford Castle's head grower shares what it means to tend something that outlasts you.

Eat & Drink

7 Items For Your Food Pantry From The West

From creamy Galway humous to Connemara seaweed and Cacao made in Clare, you'll be dying to get stuck into the kitchen.

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7 Stunning Glamping Spots in The West of Ireland

When it comes to glamping, the West of Ireland is one of the most well-equipped places in the world to enjoy both the outdoors and a little luxury.

Stay

Rooted in the River: The New Dance Show Inspired by the Corrib River and Galway Bay

A beautiful new dance theatre production will take to the stage next week at the University of Galway, inspired by our city's waterways.

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The Galway Film Fleadh 2026 Highlights Are Here

The Galway Film Fleadh have unveiled the first highlights for their 38th festival, which will take place next month in Galway’s Town Hall Theatre and Pálás Cinema.

Stay

June in Galway: The Best Bits To See And Do This Month

Summer is officially here, and our calendars are about to be bursting with all of the gorgeous cultural events and goings-on happening in Galway.

Stay

9 Gorgeous Airbnb Stays in the West Worth Booking Now

From sunny beachside cottages to wholesome alpaca farmstays, here are nine beautiful Airbnbs across the West of Ireland that you can book for your next holiday.

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Meet Paul Fahy: the Galway Arts Festival Director on What He’s Reading, Watching and More

Attracting world-class acts and eager visitors to the West of Ireland, the Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF) is the highlight of the city’s cultural calendar. And it all kicks off this week!

Eat & Drink

Lou Robbie and Siobhan Berry's New Business Makes Meal Prep Look Easy

Chef Lou Robbie and entrepreneur Siobhan Berry, known to their followers as 'littleloucooks' and 'mummycooks', have together launched a brand new meal prep business, prepa.

People

Art, Culture and Innovation: University of Galway's New Institute for Creativity

Last month University of Galway officially launched their Institute for Creativity, a brand new initiative that hopes to “harness culture and creativity” on Ireland’s west coast.

People

Made by Grandads: Meet the Filmmakers Behind Clare-Based Short Film Pull Hard

People

Stories That Live And Breathe: Inside Celtic Tales Galway

Inside The Crane, audiences gather not just to listen but to take part, as Rab Fulton’s Celtic Tales sessions turn folklore into something immediate and alive.

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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

Three Stunning Homes Near Connemara, Under €400,000 for Your Property Wishlist

From a cosy lakeside lodge to bright village homes with Atlantic views, here are three properties near Connemara that offer a chance to live in the beautiful West of Ireland.

Interiors & Lifestyle

6 Beautiful Irish Buys to Celebrate Easter

From Michelin-trained chocolate to pastel throws and sweet wooden eggs, explore our edit of beautiful Irish buys to celebrate Easter in style.

Interiors & Lifestyle

10 Essential Tips for Buying a Car from Kenny Galway

Whether you are entering the market for the first time or upgrading, here's how to buy with confidence.

Interiors & Lifestyle

Seven Stunning Irish Calendars and Planners to Have the Most Organized Year Yet

Say goodbye to unorganized chaos and hello to your most stress-free year yet.

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Galway's Best Clubs for Sea Swims, Runs & Outdoor Adventures

Find the Galway group that fits your pace and gets you out the door.

Beauty & Wellness

The Key to Better Sleep: Galway Pros Share Their Tips

Why simple habits, not high-tech hacks, are the secret to a great night’s rest.

Beauty & Wellness

Three West of Ireland Summer Yoga Retreats You Can Book Now

Have you always dreamed of doing a wellness retreat, but never found the time to make it happen? This is your sign.

Beauty & Wellness

The Future of Beauty Starts at Your Dentist

Dentist and facial aesthetics expert Dr Lauren Mc Hugh of Galway’s Gate Dental Clinic takes us inside the rise of tweakments, and why, increasingly, it’s your dentist, not a beauty clinic, doing the best work.

Beauty & Wellness

Behind the Balance: Meet Galway’s Wellness Experts

From acupuncture and yoga to organic veg boxes and herbal medicine, meet the people reshaping how we eat, move and heal.

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Meet Paul Fahy: the Galway Arts Festival Director on What He’s Reading, Watching and More

Eat & Drink

Lou Robbie and Siobhan Berry's New Business Makes Meal Prep Look Easy

Chef Lou Robbie and entrepreneur Siobhan Berry, known to their followers as 'littleloucooks' and 'mummycooks', have together launched a brand new meal prep business, prepa.

People

Art, Culture and Innovation: University of Galway's New Institute for Creativity

Last month University of Galway officially launched their Institute for Creativity, a brand new initiative that hopes to “harness culture and creativity” on Ireland’s west coast.

Eat & Drink

7 of Galway City's Best Spots for a Sweet Treat

If you're craving something sweet in Galway, you're in luck. The city is home to a number of truly brilliant cafés, bakeries and sweet-treat specific spots for you to enjoy.

People

Made by Grandads: Meet the Filmmakers Behind Clare-Based Short Film Pull Hard

Stay

7 Stunning Glamping Spots in The West of Ireland

When it comes to glamping, the West of Ireland is one of the most well-equipped places in the world to enjoy both the outdoors and a little luxury.

People

Stories That Live And Breathe: Inside Celtic Tales Galway

Inside The Crane, audiences gather not just to listen but to take part, as Rab Fulton’s Celtic Tales sessions turn folklore into something immediate and alive.

Fashion & Design

The Talent Behind ATU’s Creative Arts & Media Show, Launched By President Catherine Connolly

Last week, ATU hosted a gorgeous send-off for their final year students in the Creative Arts & Media department, marked by an impressive showcase exhibition launched by president Catherine Connolly.

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Rooted in the River: The New Dance Show Inspired by the Corrib River and Galway Bay

A beautiful new dance theatre production will take to the stage next week at the University of Galway, inspired by our city's waterways.

Stay

The Galway Film Fleadh 2026 Highlights Are Here

The Galway Film Fleadh have unveiled the first highlights for their 38th festival, which will take place next month in Galway’s Town Hall Theatre and Pálás Cinema.