Galway

<p>Galway city has come alive with a full free entertainment programme as the Galway Summer Vibes campaign kicks off in style. It will run until Wednesday, July 31st with free live entertainment, fashion showcases, and a variety of family-friendly activities throughout the city.</p>
<p>Eyre Square, the Latin Quarter, and Galway’s westend will transform into hubs of activity, buzzing with live performances from local bands, traditional music sessions, and acoustic sets.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Each evening from 8pm, the city’s neighbourhoods will resonate with the sounds of summer, offering a perfect backdrop for the festive atmosphere.</p>
<h4>Pop-Up Fashion Showcases:</h4>
<p>Fashion enthusiasts can look forward to pop-up fashion showcases (From 12noon to 3pm) on Tuesday, July 30th hosted by fashion entrepreneur and stylist Mandy Maher.  These will take place in Eyre Square, Cross Street and on the Spanish Arch.</p>
<p>These on street showcases will highlight the latest trends and styles as racegoers prepare to bring their fashion A-game to Galway.&nbsp;</p>
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<h4>Shop Local:</h4>
<p>Mandy will shine a spotlight on local Galway retail outlets, encouraging attendees to shop locally and support the city's boutiques, jewellers, footwear stores, and talented milliners.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Galway is a city that knows how to entertain, and this year’s race week is no exception. Families can explore award-winning restaurants, enjoy drinks in some of the best pubs in Ireland, and partake in the city's renowned craic.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Galway’s reputation for exceptional food and drinks will be on full display, with Diageo partnering with local public houses to ensure every pub offers a top-tier experience.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Galway’s award winning restaurants are ready to welcome you for a pre-race lunch to talk through the plan and then back into the city to enjoy innovative culinary creations whilst you chat through the fun of the day.</p>
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<h4>Shuttle Buses:</h4>
<p>To make the experience even more convenient, Bus Éireann shuttle buses will provide easy transportation, dropping racegoers in the heart of the city and directly at the Ballybrit racecourse.</p>
<h4>An Exciting Programme of Free Events:</h4>
<p>Margaret Jenkins, Fáilte Ireland says the Summer Vibes festival will help showcase the best that Galway city has to offer, with an exciting programme of free events that will bring Galway’s streets to life with the city’s renowned arts, culture, and creativity.</p>
<p>This race week, Galway is undeniably the place to be. Embrace the #GalwaySummerVibes and stay connected through social media accounts: Galway Races Official, Galway’s westend, The Latin Quarter, and Eyre Square Galway and of course your favourite app, Xplore.</p>
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<p>Photos by Andrew Downes.</p>
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City Fashion Showcases as Summer Vibes Festival Begins

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