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For generations, tourists venturing to Ireland’s scenic west have paused to snap photos beside iconic local statues. From the contemplative Padraic O Conaire in Galway to the adventurous Alcock and Brown monument near Clifden, and even the Wilde ensemble on Galway’s bustling Shop Street, these landmarks have long held a magnetic appeal. Now, Westport, County Mayo, has a charming new addition capturing hearts and camera lenses alike – none other than Paddington Bear himself.

A Rare Journey celebrates the life of truly remarkable Galwegian woman, Nora Joyce née Barnacle.

On this Saturday, had he lived, Walter Macken would be 110 years old. He was born on May 3, 1915 in St Joseph’s Avenue. His father was originally from Knock, Spiddal and came to Galway aged 14 and worked as a carpenter during the day. At night, he became an actor who performed numerous roles in the Racquet Court Theatre in Middle Street. He became unemployed in 1915 and, as he had a wife and three children to support, he joined the British Army, the Royal Fusiliers to be precise. He was sent to France and was killed on March 28, 1916 in St Eloi. He is in our first photograph in his army uniform.

Monroe’s Live will host a storytelling event tonight, Thursday, April 24, celebrating Galway through the power of its tales.

Michael Grealish served his apprenticeship (it cost him 100 guineas) in Garret’s Saddlery in Eyre Square, roughly where the Imperial Hotel is today. When he finished, he decided to set up his own saddlery business at the beginning of the last century at Number 2, Eyre Square. At the time, the horse reigned supreme. There were regular horse fairs in Eyre Square at the time and this obviously helped his start-up.

Shaskeen has been a cornerstone of the Irish traditional and folk music scene, and on Friday, May 9, at 8pm, the group returns to Monroe’s Live for a special seated show that promises a night steeped in tradition.

Monroe’s will host a weekend of music and comedy, with rockabilly rhythms and sharp-witted stand-up on the bill.

Galway senior footballers make the trip across the Atlantic to kickstart their Connacht Football Championship campaign. They take on New York at a sold out Gaelic Park in the Bronx with throw-in at 8pm on Sunday, April 6.

Galway is the location where pioneering developers, design leaders, and cutting-edge creatives in the world of games will hold key conversations on the industry’s future.

Artistic Director for the Abbey Theatre Caitríona McLaughlin has presented the 2024-2025 Siobhán McKenna Scholarship to University of Galway MA in Drama and Theatre Studies student Chen Rui (Daphne).