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The Atlantic Summit Galway 2026, a landmark international conference focused on advancing Europe’s ocean research, skills and innovation agenda, will take place in Galway during Ireland's upcoming EU Presidency.

RTÉ’s new documentary series Wild Conamara, premiering this weekend, takes viewers on a thrilling wildlife journey through one of the most spectacular and internationally renowned corners of Ireland.

A self-taught wildlife cinematographer from the west coast of Ireland is set to make his television debut, as Jack Kelly appears on BBC Springwatch on Thursday 28 May 2026 at 20:00, showcasing footage of basking sharks filmed off Ireland’s Atlantic coast.

With its lively streets and buzzing atmosphere, Galway is one of the most sought-after stops along the Wild Atlantic Way. Galway, both city and county, offers visitors a rich blend of history, culture, food and scenery that has stolen the hearts of all those who have visited.

The branding of the Wild Atlantic Way is a relatively recent development in Irish tourism, having recently marked 12 years since its launch. Yet the coastal route it follows has been travelled for centuries, linking small towns, villages and seaside communities along Ireland’s western seaboard. Much of the journey takes in roads many of us might never have explored were it not for the initiative introduced by Bord Fáilte.

Stretching along Ireland’s rugged western seaboard, the Wild Atlantic Way is a journey of raw beauty, epic scenery and rich cultural heritage. Nowhere is this more true than in my native county, Mayo, one of the most captivating and unmissable sections of the route. From towering peaks and ancient castles to windswept islands and starlit skies, Mayo offers something for every kind of traveller.

For those of us living out west, the Atlantic is more than just a view – it’s a way of life. And when it comes to sea angling, few places rival the west coast counties of Galway, Mayo and Clare.

The Hawthorn by Galway Bay, Galway’s newest five-star hotel, has brought together a food and beverage team rich with international experience and some of Ireland’s most respected hospitality talent to shape its culinary identity for when it opens its doors this May.

Dean Montgomery has been appointed Director of Golf at The Hawthorn by Galway Bay, a role that will see him lead the golf offering into an exciting new era. With an impressive international background and a passion for the game Dean’s arrival comes at a pivotal moment – ahead of the highly anticipated opening of The Hawthorn by Galway Bay, a five-star hotel set to open in late spring.

Situated on Ireland’s wild Atlantic coast, Kinvara Skincare has grown from a small kitchen table idea into one of the country’s most loved natural skincare brands.