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Culture

Irish Book Week: Galway Author Catherine Doyle On the Reads That Shaped Her

Irish Book Week kicks off this Saturday, celebrating Irish literature across the country. We caught up with ambassador and author Catherine Doyle to chat about the books that shaped her.

Eat & Drink

Inside Basilico: The Galway Restaurant Putting Their Community First

Italian Restaurant Basilico in Oranmore are doing hospitality the right way, and they've got the community to show it.

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Five Fabulous Events You Can Still Book for Baboró

Celebrating its 30th birthday this weekend is international children’s arts festival Baboró, with a line-up nothing short of magical.

Weddings

9 Reasons to Book Your Wedding at the Lodge at Ashford Castle

The Lodge at Ashford Castle is the kind of wedding destination that feels like it could only exist in a fairytale.

Style & Design

5 Gorgeous Autumn Reads and a Galway Based Beverage to Match

From a suspenseful thriller with a rich hot chocolate to a stormy love story with a cosy chai, we’ve got five books (and a matching Galway beverage) to warm you up this autumn.

Eat & Drink

5 Events to Enjoy at The International Oyster Festival This Weekend

This weekend, Galway’s International Oyster & Seafood Festival is back with a bang for its 72nd edition.

People

Call of the Curlew: Meet The Couple Transforming a 300-Year-Old Galway Manor Into Something Special

Rowan and Laoise took a risk when they purchased a 300-year-old manor to pursue a lifelong dream. Now, that risk is paying off.

People

Meet Ash Fuller, the Galway Musician Featuring the City In Her Songs

It doesn't take long for a new listener of Ash Fuller's music to figure out where the singer-songwriter hails from.

Culture

Inside Mayo Atlas, the Research Project Exploring the Landscapes of County Mayo

The 2026 Architecture at the Edge festival is in full swing this week for their tenth edition, featuring a variety of events, exhibitions, and artist talks running until Sunday 27th.

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Heading to the Network Ireland Businesswoman of the Year Awards? Here's Your Local Galway Guide

Tomorrow, Friday 18th September, Network Ireland will gather businesswomen from all across the country for their annual National Conference and the Businesswoman of the Year Awards.

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Culture Night 2026: The Galway Events You Won't Want to Miss

The most exciting cultural night of the year is upon us. This Friday 18th, Galway will be abuzz with art, music, dance and more for Culture Night 2026.

Style & Design

These Galway Shops Have Your Perfect Autumn Knit in Store

Autumn is upon us, so it’s time to push the summer dresses and breezy blouses to the back of the wardrobe and bring forth the woollies!

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Everything to Look Forward To on the TG4 Autumn Line-Up

TG4 have released their autumn line-up for 2026, and it’s packed with compelling dramas, moving documentaries and more.

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7 Exciting Events to Attend at the Clifden Arts Festival This Month

Next week from the 17th–27th September, the Clifden Arts Festival will kick off its 49th year of bringing world-class artists to the heart of Connemara.

Beauty & Wellness

Six West of Ireland Spa Packages Worth Booking This Autumn

The West of Ireland is home to some of the country's most beautiful hotels and spas, each with their own charm.

Style & Design

Off to the Races: Meet Emerging Fashion Designer and ATU Graduate Leah Hoey

When Roscommon native Leah Hoey exhibited her design work as part of her graduate show, she had no idea the chain of events it would spark.

People

Back to School with Gráinne Bleasdale, the Galway Actress and Voice of Irish Bluey

Galway actress and puppeteer Gráinne Bleasdale has had a career that's nothing short of iconic – from her breakout role in Aifric to voicing the Australian kid's TV show character Bluey as Gaeilge.

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Your Guide to a Spectacular September in Galway

The summer may be over, but Galway's cultural calendar continues to provide a bounty of brilliant experiences all year round.

People

Meet Aosdána Member and 100-Year-Old Working Artist, Margaret 'MO' Irwin West

Aosdána member Margaret “MO” Irwin West is a Galway based painter and print maker. She’s also 100 years old.

Eat & Drink

Nine Places in Galway for a Delicious Vegetarian Dish

At times as a vegetarian, it can be tricky to find restaurants that don't feel like the meat-free options were an afterthought.