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Alice Jary of Rúibín Galway on the importance of being committed to making change
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Where to eat, drink and shop in Galway, according to the locals

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48 Hours in Galway with Team IMAGE
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Business Club member competition: WIN a 3-month supply of SISTERLY supplements (and a water bottle!)
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Everything the team packed for Galway

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Announcing the shortlist for the IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026
Announcing the shortlist for the IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026

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15 Raincoats To Make You Happy When It Rains


By Laura Chabal
01st Sep 2015
15 Raincoats To Make You Happy When It Rains
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All summer long we’ve felt?like singing, “rain, rain, go away, come again another day…” but given the inevitability of it, maybe we should just change our attitudes, see it as a positive, and decide to invest in?a lovely raincoat. At least?we just might?enjoy getting wet a little more.

A raincoat is a must-have in everyone’s wardrobe, wherever you may live. But in Ireland, even more so. Whether?you are going for a hike in the woods or a walk on the beach and even if the day starts out sunny, you may soon want to be sheltered from the wind and whatever precipitation Mother Nature brews up. Thankfully, these days not all raincoats have to go down to your knees and make you disappear. We have actually managed to find some pretty cute ones that will make the rainiest’day a-ok.?You might also want one for less sporty city use?because, let’s face it, ?an umbrella is as good as useless?when there’s the slightest wind outside. Browse our gallery for inspiration.

Stutterheim/ Miu Miu/ Asos/ Petit Bateau/ Joules/ Asos/ Stutterheim/ Burberry/ Petit Bateau/ French Connection/ Stutterheim/ Nike/ Burberry/ Topshop/ Ember & Earth