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The Irish Government is committed to supporting digital creative industries across the West and North-West. That was the message delivered by Alan Dillon TD, Minister of State for Employment, Small Businesses and Retail & Circular Economy, when he addressed 400 delegates at the EDGE26 Creative Economy Summit in Galway on Thursday afternoon.

As FlexManager marks 15 years in business in 2026, the Ireland-founded company celebrates a journey built on expertise, innovation, and a commitment to helping organisations take control of safety, compliance, and operational performance.

Galway’s position as one of Europe’s leading centres for medical technology innovation recently received another major endorsement with the announcement that Boston Scientific is to invest €75 million in expanding its research and development capabilities in the city.

Galway will host EDGE26: Ireland’s Creative Economy Summit on 21 May at Dexcom Stadium, bringing together founders, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders from Ireland and overseas for a major one-day event focused on the future of the creative economy.

‘Plug into the West’ will take place on Wednesday May 13 at the London Irish Centre in Camden, offering London-based audiences an opportunity to reconnect with the energy, ambition and creativity of Ireland’s West and Northwest.

The Western Development Commission (WDC) has announced the nine companies selected to participate in the new Landing Studio at CREW Galway, a pilot initiative designed to support creative enterprises and innovation-driven businesses from across the West and Northwest of Ireland.

University of Galway has just launched a new Medical Device Prototype Hub, supported by medical device company Medtronic, which will see a major expansion of research and innovation links between the two.

University of Galway and TE Connectivity have entered a new partnership in support of the University’s Ian Quinn Centre for Health Technology Innovation, building on the success of the BioInnovate Ireland programme.

Galway is once again in the international spotlight as the CREW Creative Enterprise & Innovation Hub at the former Cluain Mhuire at Wellpark. has been named a finalist in the prestigious SBID International Design Awards 2025. Competing in the hotly contested “Interior Design: Office Design (Europe)” category, the CREW Hub is not just a workplace – it is a bold statement of design, innovation, and community. Now, the public has the power to help bring this global award home to the West of Ireland.

On September 1, 2025, Claregalway Educate Together National School (CETNS) will mark 20 years since it first opened its doors. This anniversary is a testament to two decades of growth, community spirit, and a steadfast commitment to academic excellence and equality-based education in the heart of Claregalway village.