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Written by Brian Foster and starring actor Fíonna Hewitt-Twamley, the critically acclaimed play will be staged at the Townhall Theatre on Friday, September 4, and Saturday, September 5.

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ALL MY FRIENDS ARE BOTS

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The west of Ireland has long been celebrated for its storytelling traditions, artistic culture, and creative spirit. Today, those same strengths are helping to shape one of the country’s most exciting modern industries: video game development. At the heart of this movement is Ardán and the thriving gaming community in Galway, which continues to establish itself as a national leader in digital creativity, innovation, and cultural storytelling.

The County Galway troop’s performance of Chapatti, by Christian O’Reilly, stole the show at the All-Ireland Confined Drama Finals, winning Glenamaddy the top gong for the first time in 60 years of performing.

When Fergus Farrell will take his first steps on a 4,500 kilometre (2,800 mile) fundraising walk in the United States in August, he will make history. The 46-year-old former rugby player will be the first person with a spinal cord injury to take on this demanding challenge.

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Galway’s role as the crucial meeting point for the Irish Film and TV industry to plan and prepare for the challenges facing the sector was reinforced by the 2026 FÍS Film and TV Summit – the largest and most expanded in the event’s nine-year history.

Both Margie Connolly’s late brother, Eugene, and her uncle Joe, wanted her to tell people about a place in Co Galway that was very close to their hearts.