Food & Wine
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.
Education & Training
Calasanctius College welcomes French students and teachers
Thu, May 14, 2026
Calasanctius College in Oranmore recently welcomed students and teachers from Lycée des Graves in Gradignan, Bordeaux to the school last month.
Home & Garden
Eleven Galway exhibitors to feature at this year’s Bord Bia Bloom
Thu, May 14, 2026
Bord Bia has announced the final line-up for the 20th annual Bloom festival, and there is plenty to celebrate.?With a host of new features, expert talks and immersive experiences taking place, Bord Bia Bloom’s landmark 20th year promises five unforgettable days in the Phoenix Park, Dublin.?
Health, Beauty & Fashion
HSE West and North West advancing excellence in dementia care
Thu, May 14, 2026
The second HSE West and North West Dementia Conference recently took place in ATU's Sligo campus, bringing together over 240 healthcare professionals, researchers and advocates to a full day of collaboration and commitment to improving dementia care across the region.
Travel & Outdoors
Find Your Wild in Waterford this summer
Thu, May 14, 2026
Visit Waterford has officially launched its 2026 tourism campaign, “Find Your Wild in Waterford,” introducing a new and immersive way for visitors to experience the county through a blend of curated journeys and personalised discovery.
Children & Parenting
Summer on the water with Galway Bay Sailing Club
Thu, May 14, 2026
If you are looking for an outdoor, water-based adventure and sailing activities to fill your children’s summer days, Galway Bay Sailing Club is ready to inspire young sailors. With courses tailored for beginners from 7 years old right through to advanced sailing for teenagers that combine fun, safety, and skill-building, there is something for everyone.
Old Galway
The Patrician Musical Society, the early years
Thu, May 14, 2026
On November 25, 1951, the Galway Literary and Debating Society hosted a lecture by Dr Louis Evers on the composer Verdi. In seconding the motion of thanks, the Patrician Brother, Bro Cuthbert, said: “The present seems a fit time for Galway to step into the musical world. It would be a fine tribute to the subject of tonight’s lecture if a musical society were formed”. The Patrician Brothers' Past Pupils' Union took up this idea, and on February 29, 1952, the Patrician Choral Society was formed.
