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

Fashion & Design

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.

Eat & Drink

5 Galwegian Black Puddings Worth Putting on Your Plate

Food writer Kate Ryan explores the best black puddings in Galway, from the grainy and rustic to the rich and smoky.

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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.

Fashion & 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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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.

Eat & Drink

Meet Lily Eloy: Wine Buyer for The Hawthorn by Galway Bay

Go for the views and comfy beds, stay for the top-tier food and wine.

Eat & Drink

5 Galwegian Black Puddings Worth Putting on Your Plate

Food writer Kate Ryan explores the best black puddings in Galway, from the grainy and rustic to the rich and smoky.

Eat & Drink

Recipe: Lou Robbie's Sunny Breakfast Feast

Autumn is here, which means it's time for delicious dishes that match the season. Our autumn cover star Lou Robbie knows exactly the thing; a sunny breakfast feast packed with seasonal veg and bursting with flavour.

Eat & Drink

5 Spots in the West of Ireland To Celebrate National Ice Cream Day

This Sunday July 19th is National Ice Cream Day – which means there's no excuse not to treat yourself!

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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.

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WIN! A Luxury Overnight Experience at The Hawthorn by Galway Bay

Galway’s newest luxury hotel has opened its doors in Renville Point in Oranmore and we’re giving one lucky reader the chance to experience all it has to offer.

Interiors & Lifestyle

The Joy of the Travel Journal, and How to Start Your Own

Our editor Nathalie Marquez Courtney explores the beauty of the travel journal, and how you can start your own.

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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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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.

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.

People

A Day in the Life of Ella & Jo's Charlene Flanagan

From reviewing brand campaigns to making time with her family, the iconic business owner walks us through 24 hours in her shoes.

People

Stories That Live And Breathe: Inside Celtic Tales Galway

Inside The Crane, audiences gather not just to listen but to take part, as Rab Fulton’s Celtic Tales sessions turn folklore into something immediate and alive.

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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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.

Beauty & Wellness

The Grounding Power of Female Friendships

Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Elva O'Conaire explores why female friendships are so important for our wellbeing.

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.

Beauty & Wellness

PureJoy's Joy Colleran on the Summer Skincare Ingredients to Look Out For

When it comes to skincare, choosing a product can be overwhelming – there's a wealth of information out there, a market overflowing with options, and everyone's skin is totally unique.

Beauty & Wellness

SPFs the Galway Now Team Are Loving

We all know the importance of wearing an SPF every day to protect our skin – especially in the summer.

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.

Fashion & Design

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.

Fashion & 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!

Stay

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.

Stay

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.

Fashion & 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.

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WIN! A Luxury Overnight Experience at The Hawthorn by Galway Bay

Galway’s newest luxury hotel has opened its doors in Renville Point in Oranmore and we’re giving one lucky reader the chance to experience all it has to offer.

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Introducing The Autumn Issue 🍂

A sneak peek at the autmn issue, on sale tomorrow!

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.