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National Symphony Orchestra Ireland, in partnership with Music for Galway, returns to Leisureland on Thursday, November 11, under the baton of acclaimed conductor Anna Rakitina, with Daniel Müller-Schott, one of the world’s leading cellists, as soloist.

Aaron Sorkin’s latest directorial effort has inspired more curiosity than anticipation. As a quasi-sequel to The Social Network (2010), it carries the burden of following a much-loved film.

More than one million passengers travelled through Shannon Airport between May and August this year, as the airport recorded an 11.5% increase in summer passenger traffic compared with the same period in 2025.

Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Helen Ogbu met with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson last weekfor a strategic roundtable discussion focused on shared priorities including diversity, youth opportunity, climate resilience, education, and cultural exchange.

A significant milestone in the Galway–Chicago Sister City relationship was reached last week with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Galway Chamber of Commerce and the ChicagolandChamber of Commerce.

This week, Galway City Council has officially opened its 2026 Sister City delegation visit to Chicago with a reception at Ireland House hosted by Acting Consul General Pádraig Manning. The event marked the beginning of a three?day programme focused on strengthening civic, cultural, educational, and economic ties between Galway and Chicago.

Shannon Airport has recorded a strong first half of 2026, welcoming 1.17 million passengers, an 12% increase on the same period last year, driven by an expanded route network, increased capacity and sustained demand for travel.

There was hardly a dry eye among councillors in the chamber after Mayor Helen Ogbu was finished with them.

Marti Pellow, former frontman of Wet Wet Wet, will perform at the TF Royal Theatre in Castlebar on Saturday, September 26.

Galway-founded medical technology company Aerogen has been named the winner of the 2026 American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (AmCham) Global Impact Award, a prestigious recognition of organisations whose work is making a significant difference on the international stage.