FOOD & DRINK

Award winning Builín Blasta announces new Head Chef

Builín Blasta, the award-winning Irish language café & bakery based in the picturesque Ceardlann Craft Village in Spiddal, Co. Galway, has announced Damien O’Malley as its new Head Chef. In readiness for an exciting year ahead for their business, full of creative change and new opportunities, Builín Blasta’s owners, Heather Connolly, Eimear Killian, and Jenya […] Galway Daily …


Galway Farmhouse Cheesemakers Scoop Honours At The CÁIS 2024 Irish Cheese Awards

Two Farmhouse Cheesemakers from Galway were honoured last week at the 2024 Irish Cheese Awards during a prestigious ceremony hosted by CÁIS, the Association of Irish Farmhouse Cheesemakers. Between them, Killeen Farmhouse Cheese from Portumna and Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese from Loughrea took home a total of four awards. The biennial celebration of Ireland’s farmhouse cheesemakers, […] Galway Daily …


Galway Hooker Brewing Something Special with Artist Cathy Hughes

Galway Hooker is brewing up a good time with the launch of the first two seasonal beers of 2024 from the Oranmore brewery. There was great excitement for their launch at a lively Galway Chamber Business After Hours evening event attended by businesses from across the city. Dozens of people turned up for the launch […] Galway Daily …


Iconic Galway pub reopens with classic charm and style

MacNeill’s pub in the historic cellars of The Hardiman on Eyre Square has reopened following a beautiful makeover which cost over €400,000. The pub, which was opened in the Hotel in the late 19th century, was a well-known under a number of identities including O’Flaherty’s and Fagan’s. The refurbished and repurposed pub retains its classic […] Galway Daily …