Clifden to create cultural centre once again

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

The visual arts programme, reflecting this year's theme of OPEN - A Festival of Welcome, Encounter, and Possibility, invites audiences to experience art in galleries, churches, public spaces, and some of Connemara's most remarkable landscapes.

Wild party for Macnas’ middle age

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

The world-renowned masters of storytelling and pioneers of imagination have called this anniversary performance on Sunday, October 25, Fíain – a celebration of the wild heart of the West.

Saw Doctors go green and red

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

The Tuam rockers plus special guests make their long-awaited return to Mayo for their first show in the county for more than a decade, live at the TF Royal Theatre, Castlebar, on Saturday, September 5.

Izzy’s fightback fundraiser

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

A special gig for a special Galway girl will be hosted at JF Murphy’s Bar in Athenry on Saturday, August 22, from 3pm until late.

Story series spans cruelty and compassion

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

The Other Poet Drives a Black Mercedes from Foyle is a paean to a writer’s imagination and experience, where the liminal border between the conscious world and the other world exists.

Celebration of screen guru's Spiddal roots

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Now in its second year, Féile John Ford will acknowledge Forde’s enduring connection with the west of Ireland, and include screenings of The Quiet Man, The Informer, The Plough and the Stars and My Darling Clementine, plus a theatre production of The Quiet Men written and performed by Morgan C. Jones.

Living history of city for Heritage Week

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

With this year’s theme focusing on ‘Heritage at risk’ Galway Civic Trust has put together a diverse programme of events exploring the city’s buildings, archaeology, waterways, stories, traditions, natural heritage and community memory.

Opacas tread in Beatles’ footsteps

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

The five-piece — Steve Talbot, Joe Treacy, Peter Tobin, Mike McLoughlin and Pat Boyle — secured the gig after submitting live footage filmed at Monroe’s and Padraicins, in Furbo, in the hope of taking part in International Beatle Week in September.

Considered, comedic take on quest for time alone

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

Theatre-maker Róisín Stack has been searching for answers for three years, and she will present her findings twice per day in an hilarious one-woman show at the Bank of Ireland Theatre, in University of Galway, on August 21 and August 22.

Decade of Collective effort for St Nick’s this weekend

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

Led by Joe Bunker, The Collective is a London-based choir of actors, songwriters, musical directors, composers and singers founded in 2016, and its first public performance was with the PopUp Choir of Minneapolis, co-founded by choral conductor Heather Nelson. Nelson was appointed to Galway’s Cois Cladaigh choir earlier this year.

Powerful story of resilience

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

Written by Brian Foster and starring actor Fíonna Hewitt-Twamley, the critically acclaimed play will be staged at the Townhall Theatre on Friday, September 4, and Saturday, September 5.

Stories by moonlight

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

This live production celebrates Ireland’s storytelling tradition through music, folklore and theatre.

Ambitious orchestra returns to Galway

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

Ireland’s orchestral talent will share the stage with internationally acclaimed opera stars this month as the festival embarks on its most ambitious programme so far.

Single celebrates moments of possibility

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

The Portumna singer’s ‘Could Be Dancin’ is a folk-pop track that blends modern pop with a touch of two-stepping country, creating a foot-tapping, feel-good sound.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor didn't disappoint, didn't dazzle

Music Reviews Thu, Jul 30, 2026

A breezy evening found us passing through checkpoints onto well-trodden grass and a well-organised Galway International Arts Festival venue.

Youth wind ensemble concerts return this summer

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

Young musicians from Ireland will embark on a musical tour From Skylines to Shadows this August Bank Holiday.

Tommy aims to be home for the Christmas

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

He begins with six shows in Westmeath, then six in Leitrim before drifting down to Limerick and then up to Mayo and back to Galway again for the Christmas, and then on and on and on and on till the wheels fall off and burn, according to himself.

Druid calls for new ideas

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

The Galway-based company, which is due to tour North America this winter, says it wants to provide professional opportunities for writers, and women working as theatre artists on the island of Ireland, through its New Writing open call and its Marie Mullen Bursary.

City architect will curate Irish pavilion in Venice

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan, announced the selection of Emmet Humphreys and Nathalie Weadick, on behalf of Galway City Council, as the curators to represent Ireland at the 20th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice - a global platform for structure and design.

Na Cleasaithe's double bill hints at bright future for Irish-language theatre

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

There was an air of creative ambition in Áras na nGael last Monday evening as Na Cleasaithe presented a double bill pairing a new work with a fresh interpretation of an Irish theatrical classic.

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