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There is fierce activity in Rinville these days, as builders work to complete Galway’s first purpose-built, five star hotel in two decades.

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.

BY DECLAN VARLEY

The Hawthorn by Galway Bay, Galway’s first five-star hotel in over two decades, has announced the appointment of John Keating as its General Manager ahead of its grand opening in Spring 2026.

The Connacht Hospitality Group is celebrating national recognition after securing an outstanding 10 nominations across a wide range of categories in this year’s Bar of the Year Awards, Ireland’s most prestigious celebration of excellence in the drinks and hospitality industry.

The Connacht Hospitality Group is delighted to announce the opening of City HideAway, a brand-new accommodation offering in the heart of Galway City. Officially open from June to August, this stylish 150-room property is now welcoming guests for Summer 2025.

The Connacht Hospitality Group has been nominated for an incredible 23 awards at the prestigious Irish Bar and Cocktail Awards 2025, recognising excellence across its five standout venues: The Connacht Hotel, HYDE Bar, M Fitzgerald’s Bar, An Púcán, and Galway Bay Golf Resort.

The Connacht Hospitality Group continues in its efforts to make a meaningful impact in the Galway community, with an incredible €147,000 going to local charities and not for profit organisations in 2024. This latest milestone brings the Group’s cumulative fundraising and contributions total to €360,000 since 2022.

The Connacht Hospitality Group has officially been certified as a Great Place to Work, after a thorough and independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work® Institute Ireland. The accreditation process is based on direct feedback from employees, provided as part of an extensive and anonymous survey about the workplace experience.

Award-winning beer Galway Hooker has agreed a deal with Rye River Brewing Company to produce their beer moving forward.