Large crowds attend official launch of Galway International Arts Festival

GBFM News

Share this article

Large crowds attend official launch of Galway International Arts Festival

Galway Bay fm newsroom - A large crowd gathered at the Galmont Hotel in the city last night to officially launch the Galway International Arts Festival.

It marks the full return of in-person events since 2019 with a packed programme of arts events running until Sunday, July 24th.

John Gerrard’s Flare [Oceania] 2022 was unveiled on the Galway Docks on Sunday ahead of the festival:

Speaking to Aisling Bolton-Dowling, Artistic Director Paul Fahy described the atmosphere as "thrilling":

Galway Bay FM News provides trusted, comprehensive coverage and analysis of local, national, and international stories.

Tune in every hour, Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, with breakfast updates at 7:30 and 8:30.

Catch the multi-award-winning FYI Galway from 5pm for all your news and sport, along with traffic and business information.

Download the Galway Bay FM app to get the latest stories on the go and stay connected on Facebook, Instagram and X

Suggested for You

Large crowds attend official launch of Galway International Arts Festival

300 Galway community groups to get funding under the Local Enhancement Programme

Six Galway parishes get digital makeover

Gort doctor receives HSE award for sleep apnoea project

Sinn Fein's Pearse Doherty to address city neutrality meeting