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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.
Nathalie Marquez Courtney
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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?
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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.
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A Feast of Flavour: Wa Sushi’s Yoshimi Hayakawa
Wa Sushi’s Yoshimi Hayakawa on food memories, making a home in Galway and her go-to kitchen kit.
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April in Galway: The Best Things to Do This Spring
From Cúirt Literary Festival to Connemara's marathon trails – here's everything worth doing in Galway and beyond this April.
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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.
Fashion & Design
The Art of the Trans-Seasonal Layer
Not quite coat weather, but not quite not – here are our style picks for a very Galway spring.
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.
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Jess Murphy's Spud Focaccia is the Wild Garlic Recipe You Need this Spring
Galway's woodlands are carpeted with wild garlic right now – here's how to make the most of your haul.
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
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Win! A Delicious Foodie Break at The Twelve Hotel
A dreamy dining experience awaits one lucky Galway Now reader, who will win a fun foodie getaway at The Twelve Hotel.
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.
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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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Setting The Pace: Aoife Rafferty's Path to Motorsport Stardom
Craughwell's Aoife Raftery is breaking new ground as Ireland’s only female international rally driver.
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The Light is Returning: 5 Ways to Celebrate Lá Fhéile Bríde in Galway This Weekend
From bilingual festivals and sound baths to cross-making workshops and Gaeilgeoir DJs, Galway is embracing the season with intention and beauty.
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Meet Galway Photographer Emilija Jefremova: Art in Motion
Discover how photographer Emilija Jefremova blends art, adventure and outdoor life.
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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.
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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.
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
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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.