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Each year Galway International Arts Festival and Róisín Dubh join forces to bring to Galway some of the most exciting music acts to play at the iconic Heineken Big Top.

Staff at Ask Acorn, part of the Acorn Life Group headquartered in Galway, have donated an impressive €20,000 for cancer research charity Breakthrough Cancer Research (Breakthrough) through the company’s annual ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) programme.

A quarter of parents in Connacht say they have let children ‘dictate’ their holiday destination, according to a major new survey looking at how people in this country make the choice each year. Overall, the research carried out by Opinium on behalf of Multitrip.com shows just over a quarter of parents let the kids decide, while 41 per cent say they will never do this.

The 23rd annual Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh gala awards ceremony was held on Monday at the Galway Bay Hotel, celebrating excellence in bilingual service among businesses and organisations across Galway City. Finalists, their families, colleagues and friends, together with members of Cairde Ghaillimh le Gaeilge, turned out in force to honour this year’s achievements.

BRITTANY FEST Galway 2025 comes to a close this weekend with a series of gigs and music events, culminating in a show from leading Galway trad-folk band Galvian Way.

BRITTANY FEST Galway 2025 comes to a close this weekend with a series of gigs and music events, culminating in a show from leading Galway trad/folk band Galvian Way.

The compelling British drama ‘Adolescence’ that both captivated and shocked viewers has raised urgent questions about parents’ involvement in their children’s online lives.

Connemara National Park located in the scenic northwest of Connemara in County Galway, is a must-visit destination for nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and families looking for a free and enriching experience. Managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, the park spans 2,000 hectares of rugged mountains, serene bogs, heaths, and lush woodlands, offering something for everyone—from peaceful walks to historical exploration.

News of the initiative comes as expectation in senior government circles is growing that An Bord Pleanála will initiate a second oral hearing on environmental aspects of the planning permission for the N6 City Ring Road.

A Galway GAA supporter has earned widespread concern and sympathy after detailing her troubling experience at the recent Leinster Hurling Championship clash between Galway and Kilkenny at Nowlan Park. In a letter to the Kilkenny People, fan Bridie Kirby recounted what she described as an appalling incident of aggression and intimidation from a fellow spectator.