Blas na Bealtaine returns for a month-long celebration of Galway’s food and culture

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Blas na Bealtaine, the annual food festival from Blas na Gaillimhe – A Taste of Galway, returns this May with a month-long celebration of seasonal food and flavour, bringing together Galway’s vibrant food community for a packed programme of events.

Family-run tradition at Keogh’s Restaurant Kinvara

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Open seven days a week, 9am to 9pm, there is no excuse not to stop in at Keogh’s Restaurant Kinvara on your route around the Wild Atlantic Way.

Tiffin Fusion brings bold new flavours Kinvara

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Tiffin Fusion Street Food brings bold, flavour-led dishes to The Forge in Kinvara, creating a vibrant new Asian fusion experience every week with energy, colour, and authenticity.

Green’s Bar: A timeless stop on the Wild Atlantic Way

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Green’s Bar is situated in Kinvara, where it has been a part of local life for generations. Family-run for well over 100 years, Green’s remains one of the true gems of Kinvara, offering visitors and locals alike a warm welcome, great conversation and an authentic old-style pub experience.

Great coffee and fine wine in the heart of Kinvara

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Wild Beans
In the heart of Kinvara, Wild Beans has built a loyal following through great coffee, warm service, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes every visit feel easy and familiar.

Where good food brings people together

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

In the heart of Kinvara, there’s a place where the ovens are always warm, the welcome is genuine, and the food speaks for itself. The Rustic Oven has quickly become a favourite for locals and visitors alike, serving up handcrafted pizzas made with the freshest ingredients and a whole lot of care.

From the moment you walk in, there is a sense of comfort. Whether you’re gathering with friends, enjoying a family night out, or simply calling in after a long day, The Rustic Oven offers a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where everyone feels at home. With a cosy indoor dining space and a heated outdoor beer garden, it’s the perfect spot all year round.

Kombu brings Japanese street food to Galway

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Kombu is a new Japanese street-food restaurant located on Druid Lane in Galway. It is built around the simple pleasures of ramen, bao, tempura, yakitori, and many other Japanese favourites. It is a love letter to Japan, but one written from the west of Ireland.

Food On The Edge is going global

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Food On The Edge is entering an exciting new chapter. After more than a decade of inspiring conversation in Ireland, the renowned symposium is heading abroad for the first time. Food On The Edge 2026 will take place on Monday, October 19 and Tuesday, October 20, in Malta, marking a significant milestone in its evolution.

Galway Hooker launches '20 Bars, 20 Years' video series to mark milestone anniversary

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Galway’s iconic craft beer brand, Galway Hooker, has announced the launch of a new video series, 20 Bars, 20 Years, as part of its celebrations to mark two decades in business.

Celebrate in style at HYDE Bar: Galway’s ultimate destination for every occasion

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Galway’s social scene has a clear go-to when it comes to unforgettable celebrations, and HYDE Bar continues to set the standard as the ultimate destination for stylish events in the city.

Local family business announces major nationwide expansion with Tesco Ireland

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Divilly Brothers has unveiled a significant nationwide expansion of its partnership with Tesco Ireland, marking a major milestone in the growth of the nearly century-old local food business.

Connacht’s top restaurants and hospitality leaders honoured at Irish Restaurant Awards

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

The very best in food and hospitality across Connacht were celebrated last week at the Irish Restaurant Awards Connaught Regional Final 2026, the final regional event in this year’s awards programme. The awards took place at the Knockranny House Hotel, where county winners from across the province were revealed.

Hoax is where the heart is - AIB warns customers about rental deposit scams linked to fake property listings

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

As part of AIB’s quarterly Fraud Trend series, AIB is warning customers about a new fake rental scam where criminals pose as landlords on legitimate letting websites and request small deposit payments to secure a property viewing.

Culinary expert shares top tips for perfecting garlic dishes at home

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

April to June marks wild garlic season in Ireland, making it the perfect time to forage for this aromatic herb and use it in your home cooking. Ramsons is the only native garlic that grows in Ireland. Unlike its shop-bought counterpart, wild garlic boasts a fresher, more intense flavour, with subtle variations in taste depending on where it's found.

Head of culinary at HelloFresh, Hannah Duxbury-Pardoe, gives her top tips for cooking with garlic.

From strangers to neighbours: Street Feast returns this May to help Ireland reconnect

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Neighbourhoods across the country are being invited to pull up a chair, share some?food?and say hello as Street Feast, Ireland’s national weekend of community lunches and gatherings, returns on Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24.

Get baking, Galway and help CHI, says Donal Skehan

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Award-winning food writer and TV presenter Donal Skehan has returned as Ambassador for the 18th Annual Great Irish Bake for Sick Children, calling on people across Galway to roll up their sleeves and help raise vital funds for sick children in Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) hospitals and urgent care centres.

Food Academy, supported by SuperValu, opens for applications

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Ireland’s food and drink producers are being encouraged to apply for the 2026 Food Academy programme, which is supported by SuperValu, as the initiative opens applications for its 13th year.

Galway oyster farmers honoured at Irish Food Writers’ Guild Awards

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

The Irish Food Writers’ Guild has announced the recipients of its 2026 Food Awards, recognising excellence, sustainability, community and outstanding contribution across Ireland’s food and drink sector.

Survey finds bread is the food thrown out most often at home

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

New Environmental Protection Agency research shows that 48 per cent of people say bread is the food they throw out most often. The research, carried out for National Stop Food Waste Day last weekend, explored our habits which contribute to the more than 220,000 tonnes of household food waste produced in Ireland every year.

Howya Chipeen! Prátaí relaunches under new name

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Prátaí, Galway's beloved city centre ‘chip shop’, is entering an exciting new chapter with the launch of its new name, Chipeen.

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