Topic: Festival Fun
Festive Family Adventures in Galway
November 13, 2024

The festive season in Galway is packed with excitement, and it’s the perfect time for families to come together and make cherished memories! From sparkling lights and winter markets to cosy family outings, Galway offers endless ways to celebrate the magic of this special time of year. Here at The Connacht Hotel, we are so excited for the festive season and can’t wait to welcome families for a holiday filled with joy, warmth, and unforgettable memories! We’ve put together an itinerary filled with festive cheer and fun for all the family.
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Halloween Fun at The Connacht Hotel in Galway
September 25, 2024

Spooky season is here, and there’s no better place for a family Halloween adventure than The Connacht Hotel! With plenty of fun activities and Halloween-themed events, both at the hotel and around Galway, there's something for everyone to enjoy. From our friendly fellows’ kids' club to our Family Halloween Celebration and disco, your little ones are in for a treat. Plus, Galway offers a variety of family-friendly attractions, from pumpkin patches to ghastly treasure hunts. Join us for a spooktacular stay and create magical Halloween memories with your family this year!
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What's On In Galway - September 2024
September 03, 2024

Autumn is here, and Galway is bursting with colour and energy! As the leaves turn golden and the air gets a bit cooler, the city comes alive with all kinds of exciting events and cosy happenings. At The Connacht Hotel, we’ve put together a list of the best things to do this September, from local festivals to fun outdoor activities. Whether you’re a Galway local or just visiting, we’ve got the scoop on how to make the most of this vibrant season. So, throw on your favourite Aran sweater and get ready to dive into everything Galway has to offer this autumn!
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Galway Airport Summer Sessions
July 26, 2024

The Fun Continues This Summer in Galway With a New Concert Series
Get ready for something truly special this August with the Galway Airport Summer Sessions! This brand-new concert series is set to light up Galway with ten amazing nights of live music. Held in a marquee with a limited audience of just five-thousand attendees, it's the perfect way to enjoy world-class acts in an intimate setting. Here at The Connacht Hotel, we're so excited to see Galway Airport transform into a buzzing musical hotspot. Book your stay with us and dive into the incredible vibes of Galway's newest summer event!
Read on for the full line-up of amazing acts!
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What's On In Galway - August 2024
July 25, 2024

As summer reaches its peak, Galway comes alive with a burst of activities and events that promise fun, engagement, and lasting memories. Whether you're a local or a visitor, there's something for everyone. Here’s a sneak peek into the exciting lineup of "What's On in Galway" this August!
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Galway Race Week with Connacht Hospitality Group
Welcome to the heart of Galway Race Week 2024!
As the excitement builds for this iconic event, the Connacht Hospitality Group is thrilled to present a week full of unforgettable experiences across our venues: The Connacht Hotel, M. Fitzgerald's Bar, An Púcán, and Hyde Bar. From thrilling horse races to the lively Galway Summer Vibes Festival, Galway is the place to be. Let’s dive into what we have in store for you this race week
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Summertime is one of our favourite times of the year. It usually means we get some nice weather, we have a few days booked off, and there’s a good vibe in the air.
It also means there’s something fun happening somewhere around the city pretty much every hour of the day.
Luckily for you, we’re here to make it easier for you to find out what’s going on, where, and when.
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Crack Open Your Easter Stay at The Connacht Hotel
March 01, 2024

Easter at The Connacht Hotel means family fun, an eggstravaganza of treats, and plenty of reasons to get out and about to explore.
So, if you’re looking for a family-friendly experience at a Galway hotel, we have so much to make your visit as enjoyable as it deserves to be.
Plus, we’ll even throw in a few incredible additions to really make your Easter enjoyment the best it deserves to be.
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Fun Things to Do in Galway This St. Patrick’s Weekend
February 29, 2024
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This St. Patrick’s Day, you owe it to yourself to book a stay at The Connacht Hotel.
We love this national holiday because it celebrates so much about why we love this country and what it represents. We’re here to help you maximise your enjoyment of the March 17 festival, and you’re welcome to extend your stay either side of that date.
After all, there is so much to savour and explore around Galway City. So, let’s dive in!
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Festive Fun: Galway at Christmas
October 05, 2023

The holiday season is the most magical time of the year, and Christmas in Galway is even doubly spectacular.
When the lights go up, the decorations twinkle, and the novelty Christmas jumpers appear, you just know it’s time to start decking the halls and rocking around the Christmas tree. But before that, make sure you explore the City of Tribes – after all, Christmas activities in Galway are plentiful.
So, join us on a virtual sleigh ride as we dash through this list.
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Self-catering Apartments
September 02, 2020

Apartments at The Connacht Hotel
As people continue to explore this beautiful country of our they are looking for new twists on accommodation options. Here at the Connacht Hotel we have a host of room types including our very popular Apartments which are ideal for corporate leisure or even students who are experiencing a very different academic term for the semester ahead.
Autumn Events in Galway
August 09, 2019

Anyone else feeling a bit sad after the last three brilliant weeks of festivities in Galway, it almost feels like we are on the run in to the C word already. Fear not Galway is the county of festivals and there is no shortage of fantastic events on the horizon. From next Monday August 12th Galway Pride kicks off with a week long schedule of events. From panel discussions in Irish, Mental Health Events, Comedy Nights and of course the Pride Parade there’s something for everyone in this years Galway’s Community Pride Festival.
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