Singers invited to join Bealtaine 2026
Thu, Mar 12, 2026
The festival is an initiative of Age & Opportunity, an organisation which brings people together from all over Ireland to foster and inspire creativity among older people.
Read more ...Commanding performance frustrated by second half
Theatre Reviews Thu, Mar 12, 2026
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Aidan Dooley’s Tom Crean - Antarctic Explorer premiered in 2003, before touring extensively, both nationally and abroad. It amassed some stellar reviews, as well as widespread popularity, becoming a show destined to run and run. And even after more than two decades, Dooley shows no sign of slowing down.
Druid's 'Scottish Play' returns to Galway
Thu, Mar 12, 2026
On a three city tour, the five-star show will then move to Belfast’s Lyric Theatre and Limerick’s Lime Tree following stellar reviews in Galway, Dublin and the US last year.
Read more ...Orchestral extravaganza of exploration
Thu, Mar 12, 2026
In association with Music for Galway, Ireland’s largest professional orchestra will perform Shaun Davey’s epic The Brendan Voyage, and Dvo?ák’s monumental ‘New World’ Symphony - one of the great symphonic showpieces.
Read more ...Gaeltacht civil rights talk for Seachtain na Gaeilge
Thu, Mar 12, 2026
Tá Cumann Seandálaíochta agus Staire na Gaillimhe ag eagrú léachta poiblí speisialta do Sheachtain na Gaeilge.
Read more ...Unpredictable awards season has few certs
Films Reviews Thu, Mar 12, 2026
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This Sunday night, March 15, the 98th Academy Awards will take place with many observers anticipating an historic first: an Irish Best Actress winner to be announced towards the ceremony’s conclusion.
TG4 series focuses on east County Galway music
Thu, Mar 05, 2026
Ceolaireacht returns to TG4 for a fourth season, presented by renowned fiddle player, singer and broadcaster Doireann Ní Ghlacáin.
Read more ...World theatre premiere in Headford
Thu, Mar 05, 2026
The village of Knocksala, where this play is set, is perfect “if it’s the quiet life you’re looking for” kind of place.
Read more ...Pub parable film released online
Thu, Mar 05, 2026
The Pub That Refused To Die, premiered at the Dublin International Film Festival last week, captures the true story of a village’s fight to save its last boozer.
Read more ...Film covers last phone call of murdered 6yo
Thu, Mar 05, 2026
It takes place in the HBB-G019 lecture theatre in the Human Biology Building at the university.
Read more ...Collins releases 'Shaping Darkness' poetry
Thu, Mar 05, 2026
Poet Ria Collins will launch her first book, a collection of haiku and senryu poetry, next Thursday, March 12, at 6pm, in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop.
Read more ...New concert band to debut at Hardiman Hotel
Thu, Mar 05, 2026
Founded last October under the umbrella of St Patrick’s Brass Band, the Galway Concert Band brings together local musicians with a shared passion for wind band and concert repertoire.
Read more ...Twenty schools to celebrate their artistic achievements
Thu, Mar 05, 2026
Open to learners across all 20 Galway-Roscommon Education Training Board (GRETB) second?level schools, the competition embraces an impressive range of artistic disciplines including fine art, photography, poetry, short story writing, drama, traditional music, sean?nós singing and dancing, and contemporary dance groups.
Read more ...The Testament of Ann Lee
Films Reviews Thu, Mar 05, 2026
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Ever since I was lucky enough to snag a ticket to the world premiere of The Testament of Ann Lee in Venice last September, I have been anticipating its release in Irish cinemas.
Play unpacks privileged punks
Thu, Mar 05, 2026
Posh will be performed on Saturday, March 7, at 5pm, Tuesday, March 10, and Wednesday, March 11, at 7pm, and final show on Thursday, March 12, at 1pm.
Read more ...Dance icon Sonique joins Momentum Festival
Thu, Mar 05, 2026
With the Nineties’ rave sound firmly back in vogue, organisers of Galway’s newest music festival have scored quite the coup: securing Sonique to perform on Saturday, May 2.
Read more ...Masterclasses on offer for budding musicians
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
Do you have a piece of music you have always wanted to play or sing in public?
Read more ...Carefree night of new talent
Theatre Reviews Thu, Feb 26, 2026
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With new theatre companies emerging, a tendency develops to resort to revivals of the canon. It is understandable that tried and tested plays are safer bets, and more likely to bring in punters off the street.
An intelligent, suspenseful thriller
Films Reviews Thu, Feb 26, 2026
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It was a great feeling to be back in the Eye Cinema again after its extended closure.
Donegal cowboy film in college
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
The feature documentary film tells the true story of Ollie Hepburn, better known as ‘Texas Ollie’, and a chance encounter that transported him from watching cowboy movies in 1950s Donegal, to working in dude ranches in America, and performing at equestrian showcases across the world.
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