Christmas cheer at Brigit’s Garden Café

Thu, Dec 06, 2018

Brigit’s Garden offers a magical experience for all ages. The beautiful gardens are set on 4.5 hectares of woodland and wildflower meadows in Roscahill, County Galway. The wildlife gardens are designed to reflect the west of Ireland landscape and are dotted with interesting features — a nature trail, Ogham trees, children's discovery trail, living willow play area, an ancient ring fort, roundhouse, and the largest calendar sundial in Ireland. As winner of a prestigious Georgina Campbell award for Family Friendly Destination of the Year 2017, these family-friendly gardens are themed on the Celtic festivals of Samhain, Imbolc, Bealtaine, and Lughnasa, a journey through the cycle of the year. Additional talks and activities on Celtic heritage are available and there is often music in the gardens on bank holidays and every Sunday in summer.

Festive seafood delights from Dockside Deli

Thu, Nov 29, 2018

The Dockside Deli is a one stop destination for seafood this Christmas in Galway city.

Room with a view

Thu, Nov 29, 2018

Galway Bay Golf Resort near Oranmore is one of the most scenic golf courses in Ireland. It overlooks the bay, with Galway city and the Aran Islands in the distance. The course is very challenging and a great test for more gifted golfers. Or so I am told, as everything I know about golf can be written on the back of a postage stamp.

Feast on some festive lunch at The Ardilaun

Thu, Nov 29, 2018

The Christmas season is in full swing on Taylor's Hill with festive lunch or dinners available in The Ardilaun hotel for the month of December. Award winning head chef Ultan Cooke and his team have introduced a sumptuous Christmas three course menu with tea/coffee and mince pies from Saturday December 1, all for €25 per person served in The Ardilaun Bistro with larger parties catered for in the Camilaun Restaurant.

Lights, Camera, Brunch… Galway Restaurant launches pooch friendly brunch

Tue, Nov 27, 2018

Gone to the Dogs at Merrow
Galway’s newest destination restaurant, set on the ground floor of the Pálás cinema Merrow is bringing dog lovers dreams to life. On Saturday 8th December, from 10am Merrow will host a brunch that allows your four-legged pal to come to brunch. The brunch will be hosted in aid of Madra Dog Rescue the charity which is dedicated to finding new homes for unwanted, neglected, abused and abandoned dogs.

Toiletries wanted for Christmas Wishlist for COPE!

Mon, Nov 26, 2018

In the build up to Christmas, The Skeff Late Bar & The Skeffington Arms Hotel will be working closely with COPE GALWAY.

Rachel Allen Cookery Demonstration at The Lough Rea Hotel & Spa, Thursday 29th November

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

What does a world-famous celebrity chef cook for Christmas dinner? Surely, it’s some wild and wonderful exotic dish that she picked up on her travels? Not Rachel Allen because Rachel Allen is a traditionalist. “Absolutely not!” Rachel says when asked if she would consider anything else other than turkey for dinner on Christmas Day. “I’m a turkey, sprouts and spuds for Christmas dinner kind of person,” she said ahead of her cookery demonstration at the Lough Rea Hotel and Spa next week. “We tried braised beef one year but we went back to turkey the following year and it has been turkey ever since.”

Sunday Lunch ‘Kids Eat Free’ at Galway Bay Golf Resort

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

This Sunday 18th November sees Galway Bay Golf Resort launch their brand new Sunday Lunch Menu, which includes a free main course for Children Under 12.

Christmas Party Nights at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa

Tue, Nov 13, 2018

The Lough Rea Hotel and Spa is one of the most highly recommended and well know Christmas party venues in Galway, situated just outside the quaint town of Loughrea overlooking Loughrea Lake.

Natural Wine Week to take place in Galway this month

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

Natural wine will be celebrated and explored this November by Aniar Restaurant, Cava Bodega, and Tartare Café and Wine Bar with a week of free talks, as well as dinners and tastings taking place from November 19 to 25.

Natural Wine Week offers the public an accessible way to experience wine in its purest form, without additives, chemicals, or over-processing, as well as an opportunity to learn more about the winemaking process itself and to engage in the topical discussion around the low-intervention wine movement.

GET AHEAD OF THE CROWD AND BUY YOUR LOVED ONES A HARBOUR HOTEL VOUCHER THIS CHRISTMAS!

Wed, Oct 31, 2018

With so many voucher options available, from a relaxing night's stay to a Dillisk Dining Voucher or a delicious Afternoon Tea, there is sure to be something for everyone!

Come to try The Full Duck Salthill!

Wed, Oct 31, 2018

The Full Duck Café in Renmore has proven to be a big success, since it’s opening in January 2016. Providing fresh, cooked to order food & expert barista coffee, The Full Duck have established a well-respected reputation within Galway City. They have decided to expand our business, due to popular demand, to the seaside of Salthill. A large number of their customers have put forward requests for an extension of our high-quality café, and as the Renmore branch is quite small, there is often ques out the door. They thought they would carry on with our quest out here, and hope to provide delicious, wholesome & local food to the people of Galway. Salthill is a fabulous location for families to dine out for breakfast & lunch, and they have full advantage of Salthill’s view of the Atlantic Ocean! They serve 'top-notch' breakfast & lunch, with artisan barista coffees until 6 pm every day! Come to try out The Full Duck Salthill!

VINYL NIGHT - Listen to your favourite artists as they were meant to be heard!

Tue, Oct 30, 2018

On Sunday, 18th November join The Skeff Bar for the first of their Vinyl nights. Two classic albums will be played in their entirety on vinyl in the cosy surroundings of The Skeff's impressive decor. The first two classic albums that will be played are:

Food On The Edge 2018 brings global food conversations to Galway

Thu, Oct 25, 2018

The two-day international food symposium Food On The Edge took place in Galway this week, with chefs and other food leaders from around the world descending on the city for the event.

Eat, Drink & Be Scary this Halloween at The Skeff

Mon, Oct 22, 2018

It’s the scariest time of the year and The Skeff have a Spooktacular weekend of entertainment lined up! Dress to impress in your Halloween costume and be in with a chance of winning a cash prize over the weekend- 1st Prize €250, 2nd Prize €150 & 3rd Prize €100.

Jianbing Bar - a cafe like no other

Fri, Oct 19, 2018

Quay Street has a new member of the family - Jianbing Bar. The cafe, whose sister restaurant is the hugely successful Xi'an Street Food, is the only one of its kind in the west of Ireland which specialises in the Chinese dish Jian bing. Jianbing is a traditional Chinese street food similar to crepes. Created more than 2,000 years ago in the Shandong province, Jian bing is generally eaten for breakfast and is known as one of China's most popular street breakfasts.

Triple win for The Galway Plaza at prestigious industry awards

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

The Galway Plaza came out on top in the Motorway Service Station and Best Forecourt Facilities categories at the annual Ireland’s Forecourt & Convenience Retailer Awards. In what was a great night for Galway, Brian Joyce won Manager of the Year for The Galway Plaza as well. The awards recognise excellence of service and facilities at national level. The event took place at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin.

Celebrate the festive season with a Christmas party at the iconic Hotel Meyrick

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

Overlooking Eyre Square, Hotel Meyrick is the home of Christmas in Galway city centre, and the ideal location for a Christmas party or get-together. The magical Hotel Meyrick serves up a feast of festive experiences with delicious food, exceptional service, and lively entertainment. This is a truly beautiful venue, none more so than over the Christmas period. It is full of atmosphere and right in the heart of the city.

Indulge in traditional afternoon tea this winter at Hotel Meyrick

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

Hotel Meyrick has long been recognised as the home of the perfect afternoon tea in Galway city. As the winter months arrive, treat yourself to the ultimate indulgence and a little time out from the real world. Sink into one of the parlour lounge’s relaxing chairs and enjoy Hotel Meyrick’s afternoon tea, served daily from 1pm to 6pm.

Christmas feasts with a rustic twist at Cafe Express

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

At Cafe Express, Eyre Square, Christmas is all about sharing — sharing experiences, sharing stories, and sharing festive feasts.

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