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“It’s amazing to be back in Ireland, I don’t know about saints, but it’s definitely the land of scholars, and writers, and just to be around that kind of energy again is amazing.”

Summer is often regarded as a season of renewal, offering an opportunity to step away from the routines and pressures of everyday life and embrace a slower, more enjoyable pace. The longer days, warmer temperatures, and increased opportunities to spend time outdoors can have a positive impact on both physical and mental wellbeing. For many people, summer provides a welcome chance to recharge, reconnect with nature, and rediscover a sense of balance.

In today’s fast-paced world, finding time to restore balance and nurture well-being has never been more important.

Over the course of 14 days and nights this July, Galway city and county will once again be transformed into a vibrant cultural landscape—alive with theatre, music, circus, dance, visual arts, comedy, street spectacle and ideas. This year’s Galway International Arts Festival 2026 programme, described as one of the most ambitious to date, reflects a festival that continues to grow not only in size, but in artistic depth, international reach and civic importance.

There is something transformative about summer in Galway. It arrives not simply as a change in weather, but as a change in atmosphere, energy and possibility. The city seems to stretch its arms towards the Atlantic, welcoming visitors, artists, students, entrepreneurs and dreamers from across Ireland and around the world. Streets fill with colour, music drifts through the air, cafés spill onto pavements, and every corner seems alive with conversation and creativity. Summer in Galway is not just a season; it is an experience that defines the city and helps shape its future.

As Leaving Certificate students across Ireland enter the second week of exams, many will be feeling a mix of relief, pressure, and fatigue.

Accessories. They are the key to style and can transform a basic minimalist outfit into a memorable one or elevate a daytime look into a nighttime winner. These essential details act as a powerful tool for self-expression, allowing you to introduce additional colours and trends into your day-to-day wardrobe. A wallet, watch, ring, belt, tie, bag (a weekend backpack, messenger, laptop, or gym one) are all examples of accessories. A well-chosen tie, for example, can inject a pop of colour into a neutral suit or a slick leather messenger bag can make a style statement. Similarly, scarves and hats do not solely ward off winter chills, they add a layer of texture and a splash of colour to your outfit.

Galway City Council has announced that the tender for the Fit-Out of the new civic offices at Crown Square, Mervue, has been awarded to Flynn Management and Contractors, following a tender process in Q4 2025.

City councillor Michael J Crowe tore into the HSE this week at the Regional Health Forum after he was told that the HSE has not yet applied for the development of University Hospital Galway as Critical Infrastructure — a designation that would fast track it through the planning, development and construction process and ensure its delivery years sooner.

Aoibheann Costello has seen it all. Progressing through the ranks in the grassroots system, a transition to a new footballing club identity, All-Island Cup victories, and leading her teammates out at Eamonn Deacy Park.