2020 has arrived which means a new year and of course a new decade. Every year Galway hosts some of the best events around the country ranging across all interests, including drama, art, music, gardening and everything in between. The countdown has begun - Start planning your staycation this year to Galway who was named the best city to visit in 2020 by CNN Travel and selected 2020 European Capital of Culture.

If you didn’t already know, Christmas Markets are becoming kind of a big thing in Ireland, with lots of great markets to choose from across the island.

Being one of the most bustling cities, having just been named “fourth best city in the world to visit” by Lonely Planet, Galway triumphs as one of the top spots for Christmas festivities.

The 2019 Christmas Market is the tenth year of the market in Galway, awaiting visitors with a wide variety of entertainment. With more than 50 wooden chalets located at Eyre Square in Galway City centre, the market will be host to Santa’s Grotto, the German Bier Keller and numerous other stalls and activities throughout the four-week fair.

Even without the Christmas markets, Galway has much to offer during the festive season. Expect blankets of fairy lights hanging above the streets and the usual cosy pubs enhanced with the addition of Christmas trees and, in some cases, roaring fires.

Thinking of visiting Galway this Christmas for last minute shopping ideas and to see what else the city has to offer? We put together a list of the top things to do and see while visiting Galway this Christmas.

As winter is coming and the excitement builds for the 2019 Christmas period, it is time to start planning your trip to Waterford. Why Waterford? Let us give you two exciting reasons. Most importantly, one of our favourite Christmas festivals is returning to the city on the 23rd of November with many exciting activities and beautiful Christmas displays, turning the city into a Winter Wonderland you won’t forget. Secondly, a new and magical exhibition is arriving to the city. The Wizards and Dragons exhibition will invite visitors to immerse themselves in the tales of dragons and wizardry and will run alongside Winterval from the 22nd of November to the 6th of January.