Mick and Mary's Coastal Cottage

03/05/2026

22/04/2026

Galway Folk Festival
June 3rd – 7th, 2026
www.galwayfolkfestival.com

Galway Folk Festival is proud to announce the headline artists for its 2026 edition, taking place from June 3rd to 7th 2026, as the festival celebrates its 5th year. Since launching in 2022, the festival has quickly become a vital part of Ireland’s folk, roots and traditional music landscape, and 2026 marks its most ambitious programme to date.

This year, headline shows will take place across nine venues throughout Galway city, including Leisureland, Townhall Theatre and St Nicholas’ Church, alongside theatres, churches, pubs and intimate performance spaces. Across five days, audiences can expect large-scale concerts, seated performances, late-night sessions and city-wide events.

The 2026 headline acts include The Divine Comedy, Richard Thompson, Damien Dempsey, Lisa O’Neill and Jamie McIntyre. Returning favourites such as Hothouse Flowers, Niall McCabe, CLADA and Seán Keane join a wave of debut artists, reflecting the festival’s commitment to both legacy and discovery.

The wider programme features Irish and international performers including Muireann Bradley, Flyte, RÓIS, Bill Ryder-Jones, Brìghde Chaimbeul, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Ríognach Connolly & Honeyfeet, Nadia Reid, Padraig Jack, Without Willow, and more, with further announcements to come.

Alongside ticketed concerts, the festival will again host free daytime events, including pop-up performances, sessions, talks and family-friendly activities across the city, with details arriving in April 2026.

Tickets from www.galwayfolkfestival.com

Galway Folk Festival
Irish Music Magazine official
fans

11/04/2026

Looking forward to welcoming you all to our cottage by the sea this summer.

13/01/2026

Great session of music at Power's Oughterard

20/12/2025

Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and a Happy and safe New Year. We had some wonderful people from this group stay with us in 2025 and we are very grateful for the bookings. Looking forward to meeting more of you in 2026.
Thank you
Maura

15/12/2025

Beautiful Galway

05/12/2025

Anybody thinking of coming to Ireland in 2026 to have their wedding looking out on our beautiful Galway bay
We have a very dear friend who is a registered solemiser that might be able to help.
We had some wonderful guests last year that booked her and have said wonderful things about the experience. These are her details below.

As a registered solemniser in the west of Ireland, I help couples weave their love into ceremony — heartfelt, personal, and steeped in the beauty of this wild, gentle place we call home.

Whether by shore, hilltop, or fireside, I create ceremonies that honour your story with warmth, joy, and a touch of magic.

If you’re planning your day, I’d be honoured to walk that path with you. 💛✨

Contact me on my email
[email protected].

25/11/2025

Here is a list of some of the festivals we have to offer here in Galway.
Come stay with us by the sea here in Barna . We are 15 minutes from Galway City.

Galway Xmas Market runs from the 08th Nov to the 05th Jan 2025.
This is a very popular festival, it features the Ferris Wheel, rides for the children, Santa Express Train, a visit to Sant and 50 chalets which line Eyre Square offering a variety of treats and crafts. Check out
galwaychristmasmarket website

Galway Skates | Ice Skating
14 Nov 2024 - 4 Jan 2026
Galway Skates Ice Skating returns to the Salthill seafront from November 14, 2025, to January 4, 2026, bringing holiday fun with a 600m² real ice rink beside Leisureland.

Skaters of all ages can enjoy festive lights, music, and gliding on ice with six daily weekday sessions and 11 on weekends.

Galway Races Summer Festival 🏇
(27 July – 2August 2026)
Ireland’s biggest and most famous racing festival is held in Galway during the last week of July every year and involves seven days of unrivalled action. The 2026 festival will run from Monday 27 July to Sunday 2 August.

Galway International Arts Festival 2026
Online art courses
13 - 26 Jul, 2026, Galway Events Calendar
Ireland’s leading festival of extraordinary experiences
Galway Arts Festival brochure
2026 Programme (tbc)
The Galway International Arts Festival is one of the main highlights of the year and involves events throughout Galway City.

The Galway International Arts Festival in 2026 will take place for 2 weeks in July and will feature a wealth of theatre, music, comedy, visual art, dance, and literary events from artists from Africa, America, Asia, Australia, Europe, and of course Ireland and Galway.

Galway Film Fleadh 2026
Festival
The Galway Film Fleadh, Ireland’s leading film festival will celebrate the 37th edition from 7 – 12 July in the Town Hall Theatre and Pálás Cinema. Irish Film Talent is to the fore of programming at the Fleadh alongside World Cinema, award winning Documentaries and Irish and International Short Films; audiences can look forward to powerful, moving, funny and provocative storytelling from both emerging and renowned filmmakers.

Check out this website for all events in Galway
www.galwaytourism ie