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6 Cultural Events to Celebrate This Halloween in Galway

Looking for a way to celebrate Halloween in Galway? Look no further than this year's Gaillimh Ah-Boo! Festival.

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6 Cultural Events to Celebrate This Halloween in Galway

Eat & Drink

Coming to Galway for the Comedy Festival? Here’s Where to Eat

Galway’s Comedy Festival is back with its biggest line-up ever. We've rounded up the best local eateries for you to enjoy while you're here.

People

Ahead of Another Sold-Out Run, Aoife Dunne on Love, Loss and Laughter

Today, tickets go on sale for the five new dates added to Aoife Dunne's sell-out Good Grief tour.

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.

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The Magic of Macnas and Their Spectacular Halloween Parade

Macnas' iconic Halloween Parade is back this month for its 40th anniversary, and they've got a wild and wonderful new theme.

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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Coming to Galway for the Comedy Festival? Here’s Where to Eat

Galway’s Comedy Festival is back with its biggest line-up ever. We've rounded up the best local eateries for you to enjoy while you're here.

Eat & Drink

The Resilient Table: An Extract From Harrison Gardner’s Latest Book On Food Resilience

In an exclusive extract from his new book, Harrison Gardner explores how we can start changing our relationship with where our food comes from.

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.

Eat & Drink

Embracing the Mess: Aoife McElwain on Connemara Summers and Her Favourite Campfire Recipe

Sing Along Social founder Aoife McElwain shares her favourite summer haunts, a campfire recipe from her new book and the secret beach she probably shouldn’t tell us about…

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.

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6 Cultural Events to Celebrate This Halloween in Galway

Looking for a way to celebrate Halloween in Galway? Look no further than this year's Gaillimh Ah-Boo! Festival.

Eat & Drink

Coming to Galway for the Comedy Festival? Here’s Where to Eat

Galway’s Comedy Festival is back with its biggest line-up ever. We've rounded up the best local eateries for you to enjoy while you're here.

Stay

The Magic of Macnas and Their Spectacular Halloween Parade

Macnas' iconic Halloween Parade is back this month for its 40th anniversary, and they've got a wild and wonderful new theme.

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.

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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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Ahead of Another Sold-Out Run, Aoife Dunne on Love, Loss and Laughter

Today, tickets go on sale for the five new dates added to Aoife Dunne's sell-out Good Grief tour.

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.

People

Baboró at 30: Artistic Director Aislinn Ó'hEocha on What Inspires Her

As Galway’s beloved children's arts festival Baboró celebrates its 30th anniversary, artistic director Aislinn Ó’hEocha shares what's moving her.

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.

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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

Three West of Ireland Serums to Try this Autumn

Our favourite tried-and-tested serums from West of Ireland skincare brands.

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.

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6 Cultural Events to Celebrate This Halloween in Galway

Looking for a way to celebrate Halloween in Galway? Look no further than this year's Gaillimh Ah-Boo! Festival.

Eat & Drink

Coming to Galway for the Comedy Festival? Here’s Where to Eat

Galway’s Comedy Festival is back with its biggest line-up ever. We've rounded up the best local eateries for you to enjoy while you're here.

People

Ahead of Another Sold-Out Run, Aoife Dunne on Love, Loss and Laughter

Today, tickets go on sale for the five new dates added to Aoife Dunne's sell-out Good Grief tour.

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.

Stay

The Magic of Macnas and Their Spectacular Halloween Parade

Macnas' iconic Halloween Parade is back this month for its 40th anniversary, and they've got a wild and wonderful new theme.

People

Baboró at 30: Artistic Director Aislinn Ó'hEocha on What Inspires Her

As Galway’s beloved children's arts festival Baboró celebrates its 30th anniversary, artistic director Aislinn Ó’hEocha shares what's moving her.

Eat & Drink

The Resilient Table: An Extract From Harrison Gardner’s Latest Book On Food Resilience

In an exclusive extract from his new book, Harrison Gardner explores how we can start changing our relationship with where our food comes from.

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.