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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.

A landmark report will be launched today (Thursday) at Ireland’s inaugural EDGE26 Creative Economy Summit. The study highlights how the West and North-West of Ireland has built a strong and rapidly growing digital creative industries sector over the past decade. It goes on to note, however, that the next phase of growth will require more coordinated investment and supports, tailored to how digital creative enterprises actually operate.

Galway-based digital and creative agency Simpl has officially relaunched, warning that many Irish businesses are investing in artificial intelligence before establishing the strategic and brand foundations needed to deliver meaningful commercial return.

Industry and academic leaders came together at the University of Galway’s fourth annual Business Summit to tackle the challenges and opportunities of AI and explore its evolving impact on the world of work.

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Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern should apologise for ignorant comments he made about immigrants, says a Galway West by-election candidate.

Galway is set to host one of the most engaging science outreach events of the year later this month, as the Pint of Science Festival returns to the city from 18 to 20 May 2026. Known for bringing cutting-edge research out of laboratories and into relaxed, social settings, the festival sponsored by ATU, will once again transform a selection of Galway pubs and cultural venues into informal lecture spaces where the public can hear directly from scientists working at the forefront of discovery.

The point-blank gunshot to his head cemented Helen Ogbu’s crushing fear her husband had been assassinated. He was not the random, tragic victim of a robbery gone wrong.

As Ireland’s creative industries continue to evolve into a major driver of enterprise and innovation, the need for dedicated business support within the sector has never been greater. At the forefront, CREW, Galway’s enterprise hub for the digital creative industries, supports companies and entrepreneurs in building sustainable, scalable businesses across film, animation, games, immersive media, digital design, and creative technology.

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.