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From the spectacular aerial performances in NoFit State Circus’ Carnation at this year's Galway International Arts Festival to the breathtaking circus acts on Take That's stadium tour, contemporary circus has captured the imagination of audiences everywhere. But did you know you can learn these same skills right here in Galway?

After a mammoth process, beset with delay, error, legal challenges, oral hearings, environmental concern, remittance, competing analyses, pandemic, demolition of families’ homes, fundamental questions of public policy, falcons, horses, bats, butterflies, and whatever-your-having-yourself, in April, the 18km route from Coolagh to the R336 Coast Road was finally granted planning permission.

The Government’s decision to designate the N6 Galway City Ring Road as a critical infrastructure project under the Critical Infrastructure Act 2026 has been widely welcomed across Galway as a major step towards accelerating the delivery of one of the State’s largest road projects.

Seldom does the opportunity arise to acquire a residence with a stunning countryside setting in the popular area of Chestnut Lane, Dangan, on the western side of Galway city.

The annual Cong-Galway Sailing Race will see sailors from across Ireland take to the waters of Lough Corrib and the River Corrib this Saturday.

A distinguished early Georgian country estate on the banks of the River Corrib, occupying an exceptional elevated setting with commanding panoramic views across the surrounding countryside, the River Corrib and Lough Corrib, Bushy Park House is an early Georgian country residence dating from circa 1730. The residence is of significant historical and cultural importance to Galway, having originally been the home of some of the merchant families and the Tribes of Galway.

Two of Galway city’s most celebrated heritage buildings - St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church and Menlo Castle - are to benefit from significant funding announced under the Community Monuments Fund this week.

The Tribesman Triathlon returns for 2026 and will take place on Sunday, June 15.

The waterworks building on Dyke Road is set to be transformed into a state-of-the-art watersports centre, with a floating pontoon on the River Corrib and a new greenway for walkers and cyclists, following Galway City Council’s issuing of a tender for the €2 million project.

As the River Corrib flows through Galway and into Galway Bay, it connects communities, shapes local identities and supports rich ecosystems. This month, audiences are invited to experience the river in a new and imaginative way through Rooted in the River, a unique dance theatre production that explores stories, memories and impressions inspired by one of Galway’s most treasured natural landmarks.