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Meet the Irish Perfumers Capturing The Essence of the West

Meet the Irish perfumers capturing the essence of the west coast through fragrance.

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People

Family Flowers Only: Grief Podcaster Kathie Stritch on Finding Community in Loss

Through her podcast, online community and retreats, Kathie Stritch is creating spaces for discussions, healing and emotions to be expressed and acknowledged.

Weddings

Ring True: The Galway Guide to Buying an Engagement Ring

When you’re buying a piece of jewellery that you’ll wear every day, it’s a choice worth taking your time with. We caught up with Galway experts in engagement rings, to help you find your forever piece.

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Your Cultural Calendar for November in Galway

The evenings may be getting shorter, but Galway’s cultural calendar is only getting bigger and better.

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Celebrate Mexican and Irish Culture this Halloween with Galway’s Very Own Día de Muertos Parade

With live music, dancing and extraordinary costumes, this year's A Gathering of Souls is one event you won’t want to miss.

Beauty & Wellness

Why Is Everyone Talking About Skin Longevity? A Galway Expert Weighs In

Why is everyone suddenly talking about skin longevity? Galway skin pro Tara Casserly explains what it actually means and how to achieve it.

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Three Autumn Tipples to Toast The Season

Raise a glass to autumn with some fabulous must-try seasonal tipples from local Galway businesses.

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.

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.

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

5 Events to Enjoy at The International Oyster Festival This Weekend

This weekend, Galway’s International Oyster & Seafood Festival is back with a bang for its 72nd edition.

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Your Cultural Calendar for November in Galway

The evenings may be getting shorter, but Galway’s cultural calendar is only getting bigger and better.

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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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Celebrate Mexican and Irish Culture this Halloween with Galway’s Very Own Día de Muertos Parade

With live music, dancing and extraordinary costumes, this year's A Gathering of Souls is one event you won’t want to miss.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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Five Reads to Bring You Closer to the West

From captivating new releases to gems you might have missed, we've rounded up five beautiful books and three cookbooks to deepen your connection to the West.

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.

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.

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5 WTAF!? Performances You Won't Want to Miss

After a successful first year, the Westend Theatre and Arts Festival (WTAF!?) is back and better than ever.

Weddings

Ring True: The Galway Guide to Buying an Engagement Ring

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Your Cultural Calendar for November in Galway

The evenings may be getting shorter, but Galway’s cultural calendar is only getting bigger and better.

Beauty & Wellness

Why Is Everyone Talking About Skin Longevity? A Galway Expert Weighs In

Why is everyone suddenly talking about skin longevity? Galway skin pro Tara Casserly explains what it actually means and how to achieve it.

Culture

Five Reads to Bring You Closer to the West

From captivating new releases to gems you might have missed, we've rounded up five beautiful books and three cookbooks to deepen your connection to the West.

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.

Eat & Drink

Three Autumn Tipples to Toast The Season

Raise a glass to autumn with some fabulous must-try seasonal tipples from local Galway businesses.

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.

Style & 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!

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.