The Connacht Monthly - May

Join us for another recap of the past few weeks as we reflect on what happened in May. As usual, there was a lot happening, and it was fantastic to see. So, let’s dive in!

With the Galway Races on the horizon, the Connacht Hospitality Group team in conjunction with the Galway Races organised a roadtrip with some of Galway’s top content creators to the Race Academy to see some of Irelands up can coming jockeys learn their trade, followed by a trip to Kildare Village for some style inspiration from the uber elegant Jess Colivet. This glorious afternoon was completed by a trip to Athlone Town Centre where attendees were treated to afternoon tea and a fashion show from the stores beautiful brands. We can’t wait to see the style for this years Ladies Day which we are proudly sponsoring.

M Fitzgearlds have launched a mouth-watering new menu which has gone down a storm since reopening. Chef Nick Betts recently treated some local content creators to a sample of this new menu. They had a night of amazing food and of course cocktails lovingly prepared by our team, make sure to call in and check out our new menu yourself soon.

May saw Madri take over An Pucan Gaden with an epic night of art, amazing tunes from Riff Shop, and delicious snacks prepared by the brilliant team in the An Pucan kitchen. The takeover saw Madrí Excepcional, the Mediterranean style lager bring the soul of Madrid to Galway on 16th of May. This dynamic event promises was immersive celebration where great beer, delicious food, street art and high-energy music converged to create an unforgettable night!

Galway Bay Golf Resort announced this month that it will host the draw for Win a Home in Oranmore. The Win a Home in Oranmore fundraiser aims to generate much needed funds to fuel Maree Oranmore Football Club’s growth and expansion. The winner of this draw will become the proud owner of a new AA-rated, energy efficient, 3 bedroom semi-detached home in the stunning coastal village of Oranmore. We are really looking forward to hosting this great night.

Celebrate in style with our exclusive Cocktail Class in the Connacht Hotel! Nestled in the vibrant city of Galway, this experience is perfect for brides-to-be and their closest friends looking to add a splash of excitement and a dash of creativity to the pre-wedding festivities. Class includes hands-on tutorial and 2 signature cocktails and is available Fridays from 5 PM to 8 PM and Saturdays from 2 PM to 5 PM. Pre booking is essential

Join HYDE Galway for an unforgettable evening of creativity and compassion! HYDE is thrilled to host a Paint and Prosecco event in support of Galway Simon Community. Sip on bubbly, unleash your inner artist, and make a difference in the lives of those in need. Reserve your spot today!

Tickets are €50 per person and include 2 glasses of Prosecco, Lite Bites, and Paint!

And that's all from this month's edition of The Connacht Monthly. Thanks for stopping by!