Features

Welcome to Galway Feature Stories — the heart of long-form journalism, cultural narratives, and human-interest writing from Galway and beyond. Here you’ll find thoughtfully crafted articles covering arts, community life, personal profiles, social issues and more.

Whether you’re interested in local music and culture, community voices, deep-dive features or stories that highlight the people shaping Galway’s identity — this is your go-to destination. Each feature is carefully written to bring depth, insight and context.

Browse the collection, discover compelling perspectives, and explore the stories that define Galway’s character and spirit.

North American Visitor Drop-off Causes Tourism Industry Concern

Galway Beach Cleaners Fight Marine Litter One Piece at a Time

‘Owning a record? There’s nothing like that’ – Paul Deacy of Bell Book and Candle

Rab Fulton on 20 Years of Celtic Storytelling

Greenhouses and garden in Ballybane Community Garden.

Growing a Greener Galway at Ballybane Community Organic Garden

Boo to fast fashion: Go green this Halloween

Galway Students Raise Over €2,000 for Jigsaw in 24-Hour Football Tournament

Galway-Based Fundraiser Creates Spaces for Local Bands

Connemara carves unique partnership with Guatemala

Richard Blowes

Galway-based Independent Label streamlines newest in Irish Independent Music  

North American Visitor Drop-off Causes Tourism Industry Concern

Galway Beach Cleaners Fight Marine Litter One Piece at a Time

‘Owning a record? There’s nothing like that’ – Paul Deacy of Bell Book and Candle

Rab Fulton on 20 Years of Celtic Storytelling

Greenhouses and garden in Ballybane Community Garden.

Growing a Greener Galway at Ballybane Community Organic Garden

Boo to fast fashion: Go green this Halloween

Galway Students Raise Over €2,000 for Jigsaw in 24-Hour Football Tournament

Galway-Based Fundraiser Creates Spaces for Local Bands

Connemara carves unique partnership with Guatemala

Richard Blowes

Galway-based Independent Label streamlines newest in Irish Independent Music  

Choosing to stay: Irish woman remains in Dubai as conflict continues 

“Whatever I’m putting into this bag, that’s all I’m going to have”: Irish expats on the war they never anticipated.

Valter

“Don’t Send Us Back Home”; how migration inspires Galway busker Valter Romulo

RAG week

Claddagh Watch Patrol: the volunteers keeping Galway’s waterways safe

Michael D. Higgins marks Town Hall milestone with call for stronger support for artists

Are Galway City Council’s cycle plans too good to be true? 

Language Exchange events: where countries, accents and stories collide in Galway

Is the world’s best coffee in Galway?  

Catching up with DJ Shampain, Galway’s Renaissance man

Opinion: There is work to do, but Irish football has hope once again

Movie Review: Now You See Me: Now You Don’t 

Mexican Dance Festival Marks Half-Century of Irish–Mexican Friendship  

New ‘Shake the Dust’ classes bring sober social scene to Galway City Centre 

Dixieland Daze: Exploring college football in Alabama, a culture like no other