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Galway food lovers, get ready to tantalize your taste buds. The Ardilaun Bistro has just launched a vibrant new menu, crafted with passion and flair by talented executive head chef, Chris Kerley. This isn't just a menu refresh; it's an invitation to experience a delightful array of dishes that celebrate fresh, quality ingredients and offer something for everyone.

Blas na Bealtaine (A Taste of May), returns this May with a feast of flavour, culture and community spirit, showcasing some of the very best places to eat and drink in Galway. From natural wine pairings to seafood trails, pop-up feasts, chef swaps and global flavours rooted in west of Ireland ingredients, this year’s festival is your perfect excuse to try something new, meet new people, and enjoy the buzz of Galway.

At Blackthorn, they believe that great food starts with knowing where it comes from. Under the expert guidance of Head Chef Nathan Hindmarsh, the menu is a testament to the rich agricultural and maritime heritage of Galway and Connaught. They are committed to food provenance, sustainability, and supporting the incredible network of artisan producers who make this region so special.

After an intense two-hour cook-off, Eliška Semanová from ATU Galway came third at this year’s Knorr Student Chef of the Year competition. This year ten student chefs from north and south of the country took part in the competition, which was hosted at TUS Athlone.

The Michelin star is the most coveted award for any restaurant, with only 220 hard-won stars earned amongst almost 40,000 eateries across Britain and Ireland last week, including one for Bullaun’s amazing wood-fired Lignum Restaurant outside Loughrea.

Chef JP McMahon has partnered with The Dough Bros, with a limited-edition JP McMahon x The Dough Bros Bolognese Pizza, which runs exclusively in The Dough Bros, Galway for the month of February. This exciting collaboration takes a classic Italian meat sauce, Bolognese, teams it with Irish artisan and foraged ingredients and reimagines it as a glorious pizza, the JP McMahon x The Dough Bros Bolognese Pizza. This specially crafted pizza features Bolognese sauce with slow-cooked fennel sausage, smoked Gubbeen cheese béchamel sauce from West Cork, foraged and pickled wild ramsons, cold-pressed Irish rapeseed oil, and sprinkled with Achill Island sea salt.JP McMahon first experienced a Bolognese dish in the 1980s at Chez Hans in Tipperary—an influential moment he credits in his book, An Irish Food Story, as the beginning of his culinary journey. Jp, says, “Bolognese sauce has a special place in my heart. From the very first time I had it when I was young, it retains a magical aspect in my culinary imagination. It's great to collaborate with the Dough Bros. They're one of the best pizza makers in Ireland, and they showcase wonderful Irish and Italian products. The pizza combines the wildness of the west of Ireland with our shard love of Italian food”.

A range of varied events and classes will be held at the Ballybane Community Hub next month.

The River Room at Glenlo Abbey Hotel and Estate offers a captivating setting for a truly memorable Valentine’s celebration. Overlooking the meticulously manicured lawns and boasting breathtaking views of Lough Corrib, the River Room combines timeless elegance with an intimate atmosphere. Ornate chandeliers, crisp white linens, and the warm glow of candlelight create the perfect backdrop for a romantic evening to treasure.

This is the perfect time of year to settle into a cosy corner of Blackrock Cottage in Salthill and choose from the award-winning restaurant’s evening dinner menu.

Fahy Travel cruise department introduces the Celebrity Ascent to the Irish market. This is the newest addition to the award-winning Edge® Series from Celebrity Cruise Lines — an incredible five-star resort at sea, offering everything you would expect and more from a world-class cruise experience.