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A new push to increase tourism and attract investment to East Galway will see businesses, tourism operators and community groups come together for a networking event in Athenry later this month.

The Galway City Council’s biodiversity team is installing one hopper of nuts per hectare of forest its contractors began clear-felling this week, as part of a controversial plan to rejuvenate the city’s largest urban woodlands after sections were devastated by Storm Éowyn last winter.

The East Galway community will celebrate the completion of its new outdoor swimming pool with a Community Open Day at Shannon Bank Park on Saturday, 1 August 2026.

A national community protest against the Mercosur trade deal is taking place in Athlone, County Westmeath on Saturday January 10 at 11am.

A national community protest against the Mercosur trade deal is taking place in Athlone, County Westmeath on Saturday January 10 at 11am.

Roscommon is a heritage county dotted with beautiful lakes, historic towns and ancient tombs. An hour and 20-minute drive from Galway city to Roscommon, you could be uncovering all the great things that make up Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands in no time. Castles, abbeys, heritage museums, national museums and genealogy centres are just part of the reason you would miss if you did not explore County Roscommon this summer. Gain knowledge of what makes up Ireland, not just the Hidden Heartland’s Ros Comáin.

Looking for a refreshing escape that doesn’t involve airport queues, expensive car hire, or complicated logistics? Just 45 minutes from Limerick, located in the heart of Portumna town, lies a truly unique Irish holiday experience, Podumna Village, Ireland’s first-ever urban glamping site.

With its glassy lakes, winding rivers and gentle pace, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands offers anglers something truly special, a place to slow down and tune into nature.

Situated on the calm waters of Lough Ree, Lough Ree Access for All Boat Trips invites everyone, regardless of mobility, to experience the heart of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands.

Welcome to County Offaly, a space to explore, relax and unwind. A part of the Eastern and Midland Region and the province of Leinster, and in the middle of the Hidden Heartland brand, it is named after the ancient Kingdom of Uí Failghe. For walkers, cyclists, adrenaline junkies and lovers of the great outdoors, Offaly has something for you. Just a little over an hour away from Galway by car, The Faithful County is full of natural wonders, castles, activities, festivals, and places to stay to get a real feel for life in the Midlands.