Get To Know Galway

BIA Innovator Campus is a step change project that will transform the food entrepreneurship landscape in the West of Ireland currently under construction Elaine Donoghue General Manager tells us what we can expect from state of the art cookery school set up to demo and showcase rooms. Bia Blas will be a centre of food culture and food experiences for Galway.

Ciara talks about her family’s business in the stunning setting of Connemara with the backdrop of Ireland's largest Fjord. Over forty years in business Ciara explains what's new for 2021 with speedboat trips at sunset, fishing and cooking your own catch. Fireside talks in their eco friendly lodge. The adventure can be high octane or soft there is something for everyone here including a new trail to an old famine village by the fjord.

Experience the unspoilt beauty of the Aran Islands on a bespoke 4x4 Land Rover Jeep. Padraig a native Aran Islander talks about all the hidden treasures of Inish Mor and takes us Off the Beaten Track with his off road experience, it's all about Slow Tourism.

Built in the 1800s with Ireland's largest walled garden, learn about the abbeys past lives, stunning woodland lakeshore walks, one of Irelands top attractions. Jennifer shares many of the abbeys new developments, its walks and trails, new farm friends and an exclusive opportunity in the future for small groups to dine after hours.

Sample a creamy pint of Guinness, meet the local characters who will share their stories and listen to yours a memorable way to experience Connemara. Padraic reveals his new enterprise called Secret Connemara and shares the unique Connemara Archipelago experience of food, culture and creativity.

Gabriel of Aran Goat's Cheese will introduce you to his herd of goats (he has a favourite goat too) he talks about his Goats Cheese, what you can experience on his farm and the Island of Inish Mor. Gabriel is a native Aran Islander, Goats Cheese farmer and deep sea fisherman.

Sail along the majestic River Corrib travelled by Viking invaders and Victorian steamboats, this is an ideal venue for your event or to discover Galway. Aodan owner of the Corrib princess tells us about their famous Irish Coffees, dancing, craic agus ceol on the boat.

An exciting alternative for a corporate evening or a team building activity, walk, cycle, eat and drink your way around the most interesting venues in Galway with lots of captivating stories, historical places and craft people along the way. Sheena shares her favourite story while doing her tours, it includes a tourist and a bag of salt !

This sister duo from Connemara focus on tailor made high-end wellness programmes from a half day to multiple days. Hannah and Rachel are living their dream and pursuing their passion for yoga and wellness using the backdrop of stunning Connemara and exclusive venues around Galway for their experiences.

In this podcast we discuss the value of business tourism in Ireland and how we classify a business tourists !

Find out what financial supports are available from Meet In Ireland when you bring an international business event to Galway or anywhere in Ireland.

Hear how the practical supports and free impartial expert local knowledge of the local convention bureau can elevate your bid and entire event making it a memorable experience for all of your delegates. We also discuss why key decision makers choose Ireland.