Gemma Hayes to 'Feed the Flames' at Róisín Dubh
Thu, Apr 25, 2024
A longstanding star in the Irish music scene, Gemma Hayes brings her dulcet tones to Róisín Dubh on Saturday, April 27.
Read more ...Making the 'unrelatable, relatable' with Tom Houghton
Thu, Apr 25, 2024
The 'ultra-privileged master of making the seemingly unrelatable, relatable', the Honourable Tom Houghton brings his 'It's not Ideal' tour to Róisín Dubh on Friday, April 26.
Read more ...Bird on the Wire celebrates Leonard Cohen's 90th birthday with song
Thu, Apr 25, 2024
A 90th birthday celebration for legendary singer / songwriter, Leonard Cohen, will take place on Sunday, September 22, at the Black Box Theatre.
Read more ...Canadian rockers Crash Test Dummies to perform at Monroe’s Live
Thu, Apr 25, 2024
Widely known internationally for their hit single ‘Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm’, Canadian rockers, Crash Test Dummies are coming to Galway this October and tickets are on sale now.
Read more ...WRAP: investment support for screen production in the western region
Thu, Apr 25, 2024
As the landscape of the west of Ireland continues to prove a preferred location for screen production - both on a national and international scale - there is a growing need to establish infrastructures to support this.
Read more ...Le Chéile (together)- artist talks with Lorraine Fletcher
Thu, Apr 25, 2024
The Gallery Wall at Daróg is designed to establish a haven for local artists to showcase their talents. Lorraine Fletcher will be exhibiting her new collection of work entitled 'Connections', from Tuesday, April 30 until Monday, June 10.
Read more ...Quarter century of bangers from Connemara
Thu, Apr 25, 2024
Raidió na Gaeltachta might not be what first springs to mind when you think of alternative, electronic music, but Cian Ó Cíobháin has been quietly – and sometimes loudly – banging out obscure or forgotten classics from its Connemara studio for 25 years.
Read more ...The N.I.C.E Italian Film Festival to take place Galway for the first time
Thu, Apr 25, 2024
Organised by the Embassy of Italy in Ireland, the Italian Institute of Culture and the Italian Irish Chamber of Commerce, the N.I.C.E Italian Film Festival will take place from April 25 until May 5, in Dublin, Cork and Galway. The festival will screen Italian films by some of Italy’s best contemporary directors including Sydney Sibilia, Andrea Di Stefano and Maria Sole Tognazzi.
Read more ...The Henry Girls bring folk harmonies to Monroe’s Live
Thu, Apr 25, 2024
Fresh from releasing their latest single ‘Don’t Fear The Night’ Donegal folk trio The Henry Girls will bring their rich harmonies and powerfully dynamic style to Monroe’s Live on Thursday, May 9, at 8pm.
Read more ...Moon Looks On to launch new album at Monroe’s Live
Thu, Apr 25, 2024
Sligo singer-songwriter Stephen Gormley, known as Moon Looks On will launch his new album Way Out West at Monroe’s Live on Friday, May 10 at 7:30pm.
Read more ...Hollywood calling: Galway boy wanted for movie
Thu, Apr 25, 2024
Plans are afoot for a new movie to be filmed in the west of Ireland this summer, and its producers have an opening for a young star in the making.
Read more ...Lasta youth arts festival in Galway
Thu, Apr 18, 2024
The Town Hall Theatre in Galway city will be one of seven venues across Ireland to host the third Lasta National Arts Festival, a festival of events programmed for young people by young people, taking place between June 1 and 12.
Read more ...Cúirt begins next week
Thu, Apr 18, 2024
Cúirt International Festival of Literature returns to Galway from Tuesday, April 23 to Sunday, April 28, for its annual celebration of literature and creativity.
Read more ...Cellisimo event in Galway features former president
Thu, Apr 18, 2024
The opening concert of the 2024 Cellisimo series will feature the National Symphony Orchestra performing alongside a star-studded cast at Leisureland, Salthill, on Saturday, May 18, including an address by Mary Robinson.
Read more ...Currie at Comedy Club
Thu, Apr 18, 2024
This Friday’s Tigh He-He Comedy Club at Róisín Dubh will be graced by Belfast’s Paul Currie, with doors at 8pm.
Read more ...Folk's rising star Bury in Galway this weekend
Thu, Apr 18, 2024
Following the release of he debut album Yellow Roses last month, Niamh Bury will play the Róisín Dubh this Sunday, 21 April.
Read more ...Carsie Blanton at Róisín Dubh
Thu, Apr 18, 2024
US political singer-songwriter Carsie Blanton will perform at the Róisín Dubh this evening, Thursday, April 18, at 8pm.
Read more ...Galway Folk Festival announces programme for 2024
Thu, Apr 18, 2024
Galway Folk Festival is delighted to reveal its programme for 2024, featuring an exceptional line-up of world-renowned artists and brilliant Irish acts. Returning for its third edition, the festival will take place from Wednesday, June 5, to Sunday, June 9, showcasing the best of folk, roots, and traditional music in venues across Galway city.
Read more ...Buena Vista Social Club star in Headford
Thu, Apr 18, 2024
Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Joachim Cooder will perform at Campbell’s Tavern in Headford on Tuesday, April 30.
Read more ...New book on how Galway became a county
Thu, Apr 18, 2024
Although medieval Galway eventually became an almost independent Anglo-Norman city state, up until 1500 there was always a threat that the warlords of Connemara, north Galway, Roscommon and south Mayo might attack.
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