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What’s Your Pleasure? Galway Opens Pioneering Record, Coffee & Club Spot

A change of pace and style on Abbeygate Street in Galway city with the opening of Pleasure. It’s a time of change, for clubs, for retail and the vinyl industry — as competition with cafes, pubs, online and festivals is tougher than it ever has been. There is now a need for a new kind of space… like Pleasure. After a decade making clubs and nightlife spaces in Galway, and seeing the ways in which people experience music and club culture change, John Gillen wanted to do something to make sense of the old and the new. The installation type space — based off mobile soundsystems and incorporating elements of […]

Irish Road Trips You Need to Try in 2019

There are many ways to see Ireland, but travelling by car is by far the best way to explore the amazing beauty on offer. Chill Insurance have shared their favourite road trips in their latest series of eBooks and we felt inspired, so here’s our roundup of the top Irish road trips for 2019. Boyne Valley Scenic Loop Boyne Valley Loop is a 173 mile stretch that follows the Boyne River and covers 9,000 years of history – this is not just a scenic drive but an historic one too. The loop will take you across two counties both Louth and Meath and as you take this trail you will […]

48 Hours In Ireland… The Ultimate Staycation Guide

Staycays are the new vacays thanks to the new-wave and old-school destinations and experiences our little gem of an island has to offer. Planning on visiting Dublin, Cork, Limerick or Galway? Well if you’re away in one of our great cities for 48 hours then read on for all the best things to see, do and eat for a fabulous weekend. There’s nothing more satisfying than the ease of a staycation. Finishing work on a Friday afternoon and hitting the road, knowing what the weather will be like (showers all weekend, probably), packing is a quick, no-nonsense affair. Just grab the essentials and not a care in the world about […]

Soul Space The Experience – Galway

What is it? Soul Space is a one-day experience that will deliver a synergy of workshops to bring you on a journey of the body, mind and soul. On the day you can expect to: Learn to heal and refocus the mind to unlock your true potential Understand, adapt and stand up to anxiety and stress Awaken your best self through practicing guided yoga, meditation and mindfulness Learn to nourish the mind and body and explore your relationship with food Discover, explore and enhance the relationships you have with yourself and with others Have powerful conversations with leading minds in the fields of health, wellness, sport and performance and meet […]

Unique Irish Record Stores That Are Making a Difference

One of the most disheartening announcements that we hear more and more frequently these days are the closures of once popular record stores as a result of the digital age taking over. When you can stream everything online, the desire for buying a physical copy of music just isn’t as strong as it used to be. However, there are some Irish record stores that are defying all odds and are succeeding. So what’s their secret? Well to mark the upcoming Record Store Day on April 21st, we have compiled a list of some of our favourite independent record stores in the country. These are places that you must visit if […]

6 Unmissable Irish Gigs Over St. Patrick’s Weekend

It’s that time of the year again where you can show everyone exactly why it’s so great to be Irish. What better way to start off the St. Patrick’s Weekend celebrations than with a nice dose of homegrown music! There are gigs taking place in every corner of the country so get your dancing shoes on, grab a friend and get going! 1. Zion Train If you are in Cork on St. Patrick’s day, you sure are lucky because Zion Train are playing in the Crane Lane Theatre. In 2014, they’re Land of the Blind album was a big hit and they are looking to release another new album soon. […]

The Best Irish Health & Wellbeing Events in 2018

If there is one New Year’s resolution that you are guaranteed never to regret, it is looking after yourself and taking the time to maintain a healthy body and mind. We live in a world that is becoming increasingly pressurised and it’s easy to neglect our mental and physical wellbeing as a result. Thankfully there will be plenty of special events set up around the country this year that can help everyone to hone these skills. The events differ greatly to cater for everyone so there can be no excuses! Check out some of the top health and wellbeing events on offer in 2018 and make minding yourself a guilt-free […]

5 Irish Festivals Worth Getting to This January

January can feel like a daunting month for some after the festivities of Christmas. So, to calm those January blues, we are bringing you a range of great Irish festivals this January. Whether you fancy some delicious vegan food, an afternoon of anime or music in the moonlight, there’s plenty of ways to kick off the new year with a bang. If you want to start your 2018 in style, be sure to try out some of these festivals over the next few weeks. 1. Akumakon Akumakon is an anime and manga convention taking place in Galway. Taking place at NUIG in Galway, this festival has plenty of exciting events coming […]

2017 Leinster SHC Final Preview – Wexford v Galway

Nobody who knows anything about hurling would have predicted that Wexford, who have flattered to deceive over the past couple of years, would reach this year’s Leinster Senior Hurling Championship final. However, thanks to the appointment of Davy Fitzgerald as manager, Wexford have reached their first Leinster final since 2008. Facing off against Davy Fitz and his team of yellow bellies are the men from West Leinster, Galway. Michéal Donoghue’s men have had a great 2017 season so far, and will come into this final as heavy favourites after their demolition job of Dublin and Offaly in the previous rounds of the Leinster SHC. But can Galway claim a second […]

Four Provincial Championship Finals – One Massive Preview

After last weekends semi-finals were decided, the wheels were in motion for all of the 2017 GAA Senior Football Championship provincial finals. It’s been a hectic few months for players, battling in and out of the AIB Club Championship and fighting through the Allianz Football League. But of all the matches that have been played, none share the significance of the games ahead. A win for each county will take the pride of the province and secure a place at the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship quarter-finals in just under a months time. Let’s have a look at these four massive finals and what the fans can look forward to over […]