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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 West Coast Creatives Series: Meet… Anna Podlewska

Originally from London, textile designer, painter and print maker Anna Podlewska now lives in Ennistymon, Co. Clare.

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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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From Smiles to the Soccer Pitch: Meet Gate Dental’s Butros Faiud

Gate Dental’s Butros Faiud is not only a skilled, multi-lingual dentist, but an accomplished semi-pro football player.

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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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A Day In The Life of Style Creator Joanna Cluskey

What does balancing a busy job with family life look like? The style creator shows how she fits it all into 24 hours.

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Galway Comedian Aoife Dunne On Her Whirlwind Year

As Aoife Dunne prepares to take to the stage at Galway Comedy Festival, we chat about old school storytelling, Galway pride and growing an audience online.

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Meet Bríd Ní Neachtain: Champion of Irish Stories On Stage and Screen

From her breakout role in Dancing at Lughnasa to Banshees of Inisherin, Bríd Ní Neachtain has always been drawn to telling women’s stories.

Eat & Drink

Home Cook Hero: Sarah Butler on Summer Salads, Batch Cooking & Keeping It Simple

From sharing viral curries with her over 200,00 followers to writing food columns and cookbooks, Sarah Butler knows a thing or two about creating tasty home meals.

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The Landscape Remembers: Elaine Feeney on How Athenry’s History Inspired Her Latest Novel

Athenry author Elaine Feeney on memory, place, and how “the quiet persistence of the past” shows up in her latest novel.

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Property Partners Gill & Glynn Open New Office in Oranmore

Property Partners Gill & Glynn expand with a third office in Oranmore.

Weddings

Behind the Scenes with The Lodge at Ashford Castle's Wedding and Events Manager

Wedding pro Cora Duggan shares top tips for tacking the stress out of wedding planning.

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Peek Behind the GIAF Curtain with Volunteer Manager Elena Toniato

Elena Toniato, Galway International Arts Festival's Volunteer Manager, talks about the power of volunteering and gives her insider tips for making the most of the festival.

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Social Shots: Galway Races Kick Off Festival Season with Glamorous Launch

The Galway Races Launch Party kicked off Festival Season in Galway in style this Tuesday at Radisson RED Galway.

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Note Perfect: A Conversation with Galway Soprano Helen Hancock

Irish soprano Helen Hancock talks memorable performances, inspiration and how to get into opera.

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Social Shots: Pretty in Pink for National Breast Cancer Research Institute

Guests were pretty in pink at the ‘Pink Afternoon’ in The Lodge at Ashford Castle, held in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI).

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Social Pics: Ashley McDonnell Brings Tech Powered Luxury Live to Galway

Galway played host to a special live episode of Tech Powered Luxury as Ashley McDonnell brought her acclaimed podcast to Hyde Bar.

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Ashley McDonnell: From Galway to Global Luxury Leader in Paris

Spend a day in the work life of Galway native Ashley McDonnell, a Paris-based Global Consumer Acceleration Director for luxury group Puig and host of the award-winning Tech Powered Luxury podcast.

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Exploring Connemara with Cliodhna Prendergast

From wild landscapes and sea swims to hidden gems, cozy bars, discover Connemara through the eyes of photographer and writer Cliodhna Prendergast.