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12 GIAF Events Worth Booking This Summer

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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12 GIAF Events Worth Booking This Summer

Eat & Drink

Blas na Bealtaine: 10 Food and Drink Events to Try in Galway This May

From wine tastings and oyster pop-ups to foraging walks, cocktail competitions and Brazilian music, Blas na Bealtaine brings a full month of foodie experiences to Galway.

People

5 Podcasts with a Galway Connection to Add to Your Queue

From Galway-based hosts to stories rooted in west, these podcasts (and one standalone episode) offer a snapshot of life, creativity and conversation across the region.

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Here's What Not to Miss in Galway in May

Theatre, trad music, circus, outdoor adventures and more – our curated guide to what's on in Galway and the West this month.

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A New Bealtaine Festival Is Taking Over Galway This Weekend

Fleadh na Bealtaine arrives in Galway from Thursday 30 April to Monday 4 May, with live music, dancing, street performances, workshops, storytelling and food events across the city for all the family to enjoy.

Eat & Drink

This Brazilian Fish Stew Will Brighten Up a Rainy Galway Day

Brazilian-born chef and food entrepreneur Giselle Makinde, whose new cookbook Samba is published today (and who recently shared her edit

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Blas na Bealtaine: 10 Food and Drink Events to Try in Galway This May

From wine tastings and oyster pop-ups to foraging walks, cocktail competitions and Brazilian music, Blas na Bealtaine brings a full month of foodie experiences to Galway.

Eat & Drink

This Brazilian Fish Stew Will Brighten Up a Rainy Galway Day

Brazilian-born chef and food entrepreneur Giselle Makinde, whose new cookbook Samba is published today (and who recently shared her edit

Eat & Drink

7 Must-Try Outdoor Dining Spots in Galway

Sunny weather incoming, so make the most of it by eating outside.

Eat & Drink

Taste of Brazil: Cookbook Author Giselle Makinde’s Top Five Spots to Try Brazilian Food in Galway

Ready discover some of the delicious Brazilian cuisine available in Galway?

Eat & Drink

Wilde's at The Lodge, Ashford Castle: A Menu Rooted in the West of Ireland

Serving classical, locally sourced dishes with views over the waters of Lough Corrib, the menu at Wilde’s at The Lodge at Ashford Castle is a love letter to the west, and its producers.

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12 GIAF Events Worth Booking This Summer

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.

Stay

Here's What Not to Miss in Galway in May

Theatre, trad music, circus, outdoor adventures and more – our curated guide to what's on in Galway and the West this month.

Stay

A New Bealtaine Festival Is Taking Over Galway This Weekend

Culture

Heading to Cúirt This Weekend? Here are 10 Events You Won’t Want to Miss

Galway's literary festival is in full swing. Here's our edit of the ten events –workshops, readings and tributes – worth your time this weekend.

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Stylish West Coast Stays to Book Now for the May Bank Holiday

Long weekends are made for luxuriating.

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5 Podcasts with a Galway Connection to Add to Your Queue

From Galway-based hosts to stories rooted in west, these podcasts (and one standalone episode) offer a snapshot of life, creativity and conversation across the region.

People

Galway Through an Artist's Eyes: Emer Whelan's Favourite Places

There are few people better placed to guide you through the best of Galway than those who draw daily inspiration from it.

People

Meet Spice Vintage's Gracie Collier: Sustainable Style and the Lure of the West Coast

The woman behind some of the country’s finest second hand and vintage finds on the draw of the west an setting up a new studio space in Sligo.

People

The Cutest Thing to Hit a Galway Kitchen? This Tiny Rice Cooker Has Arrived

Meet Aoife Cheung, the Galway creator who has turned her TikTok cooking videos into an exciting new kitchen brand.

People

Galway & Me: Liv Vintage Studio's Olivia Lavelle on City Walks, Vintage Finds and Neurodiverse Design

She's built a community creative studio in the heart of Galway, been named a rising star at Dublin Independent Fashion Week, and still finds her flow walking the Long Walk with a coffee in hand.

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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.

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.

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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

I Tried Maderotherapy at Galway's First Wood Therapy Salon – and Booked a Second Appointment

Patricia Mc Crossan puts Luminous Wellbeing's full body lymphatic drainage massage to the test.

Beauty & Wellness

Meet the Woman Behind Galway's Newest Natural Skincare Brand

Surrounded by sea and the wild beauty of the west coast, Fiona Coyne has always been guided by the natural

Beauty & Wellness

How Walking Transformed Sandra Madden's Health and Built The 925 Fit

The walking pad company founder on how daily walking cured her back pain, boosted productivity and changed her approach to health and wellness.

People

5 Podcasts with a Galway Connection to Add to Your Queue

From Galway-based hosts to stories rooted in west, these podcasts (and one standalone episode) offer a snapshot of life, creativity and conversation across the region.

Beauty & Wellness

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

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

Siobhan McNutt: The Galway Artist Capturing Ireland's Coastal Mood

Rooted in the textures of Donegal and the waters of the west, Siobhan McNutt's art captures the mood and magic of Ireland's coastline.

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.

Weddings

Planning a Personal Wedding Ceremony with Galway Celebrant Maeve Bryan

Here's how non-church wedding ceremonies can still be rich with ritual and meaning.