Ancient rock art shows how humans moved across the Sahara in search of resources as it gradually transformed from a wetland to desert over thousands of years, according to an archaeology expert lecturing at the University of Galway on 24 September 2026. Fellowship awardee Professor Lakhdar Benbouzid explored how the trail of rock art originating in Tassili n'Ajjer National … [Read more...] about From North Africa to Galway: Ancient rock art reveals a trail of migration across the Sahara
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Culture night / Oiche chultùir
Galway culture night 2026 logo. Credit: www.galwaytourism.ie On Friday, September 18th, one of Ireland’s most culturally important events took place. For the 21st time, Ireland celebrated Culture Night. All counties, including Galway, hosted free events across their cities and towns, transforming the evening into a celebration of music, dancing and, most importantly, … [Read more...] about Culture night / Oiche chultùir
Inis Meáin: The forgotten island
I tagged along with classmates on a reporting trip to Inis Meáin, the quiet middle child of the Aran Islands. They were bound for interviews; I was there out of curiosity. And, if I’m honest, scepticism. Why Inis Meáin? Raised in east Galway, I’d made the pilgrimage west more than once, but always to Inis Mór or Inis Oírr. In school, an Irish teacher of mine had dismissed … [Read more...] about Inis Meáin: The forgotten island