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Tonnta will kickstart Galway’s 2027 festival season, with more than 20 Irish-language/bilingual events taking place across 15 venues from January 28, to January 31.

Beidh deis aríst ag an bpobal éisteacht leis an dá mhórshaothar ceoil a choimisiúnaigh Stiúideo Cuan ó na ceoltóirí iomráiteacha Aoife Ní Bhriain agus Colm Ó Foghlú.

A specially commissioned public piano, restored and designed to depict the ancient legend of the drowned princess who gave Galway her name, will be unveiled at Ceannt Station tomorrow (Friday) morning.

In Séamus King’s remarkable book The History of Hurling, there is a reference to hurling being played as far back as 1,200 BC in Tara, Co Meath. The earliest written references to the sport in the Brehon Laws date from the fifth century. It was played in ancient times by teams representing villages, involving hundreds of players, and the match might last several hours, even days.

Anticipation is building as the final days approach before the announcement of this year’s Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh winners. The prestigious bilingual business awards will be marked by a special awards ceremony on this coming Monday, May 25, at the Galway Bay Hotel. Gaillimh le Gaeilge is honoured to welcome Her Excellency, President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, as Guest of Honour, and delighted that Minister for the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, will unveil this year’s Gradam winners and announce the new Tribe of Galway City.

Tá Cumann Seandálaíochta agus Staire na Gaillimhe ag eagrú léachta poiblí speisialta do Sheachtain na Gaeilge.

One of the most common things we hear from people is: “I’d love to use my Irish, but I’m afraid I’ll get it wrong.”

Tonnta, Galway’s Irish-language and bilingual festival created by Gaillimh le Gaeilge, has unveiled its full programme from today January 29 to February 1, 2026, promising four days of music, creativity, wellness, and community celebration across the city and beyond. With 24 events taking place in 15 venues, including 14 free events, the festival celebrates the Irish language as a living, inclusive, and creative part of Galway life.

The Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard, has officially announced that the box office is now open for Tonnta 2026 at the Cairde Gaillimh le Gaeilge Autumn Lón Gnó, held in the Park House Hotel, Forster Street, Galway.

Tonnta, Galway’s annual festival celebrating the Irish language in Ireland’s bilingual city, will return next year with the 2026 festival taking place from January 29 to February 1.