Galway

Volunteers in Galway, Ireland are swimming and kayaking to remove litter from the city's waterways, with one describing the underwater work as 'magical'. The effort highlights growing community action on marine and river pollution, as participants combine recreation with hands-on environmental clean-up in Galway's coastal waters.

A feature in the Irish Independent profiles the last remaining basket-weaver on the Aran Islands, off County Galway, who is keeping an ancient craft tradition alive. The piece explores life on the islands and the struggle to preserve traditional skills in the face of modern pressures. Readers are sharing the story as a nostalgic look at Irish cultural heritage and the fragility of endangered rural crafts.

Trá Pháidín, a folk group from Galway, Ireland, have released their album Cloch's Claí, and a new review praises the band for pushing well beyond the conventions of traditional folk music. The write-up describes a lively, adventurous record from a group clearly enjoying itself, positioning them as one of the more exciting acts in Irish traditional and experimental folk circles.