Choosing to stay: Irish woman remains in Dubai as conflict continues
By Rosa Boran When Rebecca Bartlett and her husband flew to Dubai in late February, she had no idea that Iran would…
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“Whatever I’m putting into this bag, that’s all I’m going to have”: Irish expats on the war they never anticipated.
By Tara McGivern When Claire Kellaghan landed back in Ireland from Abu Dhabi this week, she…
“Don’t Send Us Back Home”; how migration inspires Galway busker Valter Romulo
by Marcela Villagómez Picture this: it’s December in Galway, your first winter living abroad. You’re…
Claddagh Watch Patrol: the volunteers keeping Galway’s waterways safe
By Emma van Oosterhout This article contains mentions of suicide Mayo Monday and Donegal Tuesday…
Michael D. Higgins marks Town Hall milestone with call for stronger support for artists
By Rosa Boran Thirty years after the opening of the Town Hall Theatre, the former president…
Are Galway City Council’s cycle plans too good to be true?
By Éimear Stockmann University of Galway student Sophia Waeldele commutes by bike daily from Dangan to the city centre. There is no bus that…
Language Exchange events: where countries, accents and stories collide in Galway
By Marcela Villagómez Being new to a city can feel overwhelming, particularly when its main…
Is the world’s best coffee in Galway?
By Tara McGivern It’s good news for Galway coffee lovers as five Galway coffee shops…
Catching up with DJ Shampain, Galway’s Renaissance man
By Dylan Hudson It would probably be easier to ask Cóilí Collins, stage name DJ…
Opinion: There is work to do, but Irish football has hope once again
By James Ffrench It could be argued Irish football has never seen a week like…
Movie Review: Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
By Eva Araña Molina If the world ever needed a dose of pure spectacle, it’s…
Mexican Dance Festival Marks Half-Century of Irish–Mexican Friendship
By Jean Daly A lively celebration of music, dance, and international friendship took over the…
New ‘Shake the Dust’ classes bring sober social scene to Galway City Centre
By Jean Daly After more than a decade running two of Galway’s most recognisable cafés,…
Dixieland Daze: Exploring college football in Alabama, a culture like no other
By Conall Diggin and Fionn Murray “ALABAMA!?” That was the common reply when I told…
Weinstein whistleblower, Zelda Perkins, likens misuse of NDAS to ‘legal waterboarding’
By Rachel Birch Former assistant to Harvey Weinstein, Zelda Perkins, has spoken about her experience…
Galwegians: The cornerstone of club rugby in the West
On the Old Dublin Road, a few yards from Flannery’s Hotel, the sound of muddy…
From film to fragrances: The Cloon Keen Atelier story
Margaret Mangan knows how to follow her nose. Born in Newfoundland to Irish parents, she…
Pickleball: How Ireland’s fastest-growing sport is taking over Galway
By Dorottya Fejes As you enter the Westside Community Centre on Thursday at lunchtime, you…
Galway Singer/Songwriter Aisling Fuller Releases Her First Amhrán as Gaeilge
By Leona Gilmore Galway singer-songwriter Aisling Fuller has released her first ever song as Gaeilge. Her first track…
