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The Winter Issue is Here
A first look at the new print edition of Galway Now Magazine.
Galway Now
Eat & Drink
Recipe: Rúibín's Port and Pear Cocktail
A seasonal beauty from Ruibín’s current menu.
Eat & Drink
Recipe: Galway Bay Brewery's Beef (and Beer) Bourguignon
Galway Bay Brewery’s head brewer, Marco Mammoli celebrates bold winter flavours with this hearty twist on beef bourguignon.
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Give the Gift of a Stylish Galway City Experience this Christmas
Looking for the perfect gift this festive season? The Galmont Hotel & Spa in Galway offers beautifully presented vouchers from €50.
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Winter 2024
Buy the winter
2024 issue of Galway Now Magazine.
Eat & Drink
Recipe: All About Kombucha's Mulled Kombucha Mocktail
An immune-boosting favourite of the crew at All About Kombucha.
Eat & Drink
Recipe: The Lán Kitchen's Comforting Chocolate Cookie Bar
The cold snap calls for mouth-watering comfort food.
Eat & Drink
Recipe: Darog's Crispy Polenta Cake with Cáis
The perfect accompaniment to a glass of festive bubbles, these moreish and creamy polenta cakes are sure to be a hit.
Eat & Drink
Lou Robbie's Pork Ball & Udon Soup Recipe for Chilly Nights
While Chef Lou Cooks is best known for her tasty lunch ideas, she’s got brilliant dinner recipes too – like this one!
People
Social Shots: Celebrating Rachel Gorry’s Birthday in Aid of The Galway Simon Community at Hyde Galway
Hyde Galway was the place to be on Friday evening, as a lively celebration of, social media influencer, Rachel Gorry’s birthday also served as a fundraiser for The Galway Simon Community.
Weddings
An Unforgettable Fairytale Setting: Weddings at the Connemara Coast Hotel
Create a magical experience at the Connemara Coast Hotel, where the dedicated wedding team will ensure your day is as unique as your love story
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Galway’s Hidden Galleries: How Cafes and Restaurants Are Showcasing Local Art
Art is all around us – even where we least anticipate it. Here’s how Galway's independent businesses are helping make art accessible to all.
Eat & Drink
Basilico's founders Paolo and Fabiano on their Farm to Fork Journey
The founders of Oranmore’s award-winning restaurant set out to create their own farm, which now supplies a steady stream of delicious organic produce and culinary inspiration.
Fashion & Design
Take it Slow: A Guide to Sustainable Shopping in Galway
From the gemology student unearthing antique gems, to the perfect place to find a quirky porcelain pup or designer handbag, meet the people shaking up Galway’s sustainable shopping scene.
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4 Places to Book for the Perfect Connemara Staycation this Winter
With the wild, rugged beauty of Connemara as your backdrop, discover some of the coolest self-catering spots in west.
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Autumn 2024
Buy the autumn 2024 issue of Galway Now Magazine.
Fashion & Design
Meet Athenry Style Influencer Orlaith Melia
The Manchester-based designer on style, inspiration and Corgi love.
Beauty & Wellness
Mastering the Water: A Journey of Strength, Fear and Joy in Open Swimming
Having swum in the sea, loughs and rock pools since she was a child, award-winning open-water swimmer and coach Maureen McCoy reflects on what it means to help others discover the pleasures of the water.
People
Edel Coffey on Her Journey from Dublin to Galway
There’s no place like home - or is there? While she may not be diving off Blackrock Diving Tower just yet, she has ditched her umbrella, which, to Dubliner Edel Coffey, is a hint that she might finally be at home in Galway.
Fashion & Design
Alison Conneely on Finding Healing and Inspiration in Connemara
The creative practice of designer Alison Conneely is deeply rooted in the landscape of Connemara as well as in the politics of womanhood.