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Robert Harris, acclaimed British author and former journalist, will be in Galway on September 18 as part of his book tour celebrating his new thriller, Agrippa.

New figures published by the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) show Shannon Airport recorded the strongest year-on-year passenger growth among Ireland's major airports in June, with traffic increasing by 14% compared to the same month last year.

Archaeologists have rediscovered a ‘lost’ Neolithic tomb and located a second, previously unidentified, tomb during excavations at a prehistoric site revealing new evidence about the earliest farming communities in the west of Ireland.

Fr Walter Macken, son of the famous author Walter Macken and Peggy Kenny of Kenny’s Bookshop, died peacefully in Dublin on May 21st last. Fr Walter was a well-known figure both in Galway, where he lived for many years and in Dublin.

Shannon Airport has recorded a strong first half of 2026, welcoming 1.17 million passengers, an 12% increase on the same period last year, driven by an expanded route network, increased capacity and sustained demand for travel.

Former Liam Mellows hurler and Salthill-Knocknacarra footballer Mark Barrett will represent Italy at the GAA World Games in Waterford this July.

Kennys Bookshop are delighted to be hosting a very special event with bestselling author Robert Harris in Galway's Black Box Theatre on Friday, September 18.

Shannon Airport has launched a 100?flight giveaway to celebrate its new brand campaign, The Best Place To Fly From – inviting passengers to dream big, build their perfect holiday wishlist, and be in with a chance to fly for free. The giveaway will see 50 people each win a pair of flights, all departing from Shannon Airport.

St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church Choir have been invited to Rome to sing at some of the Eternal City’s most famous churches, including St Peter’s Basilica.

Shannon Airport is preparing for a busy Easter period, with more than 132,000 passengers expected to travel through the airport, a seven per cent increase on the equivalent holiday period in 2025.