Romance, rebellion and rebuke
Thu, Nov 12, 2026
The publication of a new book next week, Wolfe Tone: Irish Jacobin, by Galway city native Dr Kieran Allen, makes it opportune to remember the famous republican's connections with Galway.
Read more ...Local and global writing in Ragaire
Thu, Nov 12, 2026
Novelist and journalist Edel Coffey will launch the sixth issue of Galway’s Ragaire Literary Magazine at the Portershed on Friday, November 20, at 6.30pm.
Read more ...The Slug slithers to Land of Rising Sun
Thu, Nov 12, 2026
Ahead of a monumental rock tour of Japan, leading Irish sludge metal band Ten Ton Slug is releasing its new single, ‘Livid’ this Saturday, November 14.
Read more ...Rare live performance of psych folk
Thu, Nov 12, 2026
Psychedelic folk artist A Ghostly Lunar has released debut album Secretly An Astronaut and will play excerpts at a show at the Róisín Dubh this Friday, November 13.
Read more ...That's what he wrote last night
Thu, Nov 12, 2026
The Tuam songwriter behind hits for the Saw Doctors, Christy Moore, Mike Denver and more is launching his new book tonight, Thursday, November 12, in Charlie Byrne’s bookshop at 6pm.
Read more ...Film premiere written by Tuam playwright
Thu, Nov 12, 2026
Based on a play by Galway’s Martin Beanz Warde, The Dead House will premiere at Cork International Film Festival this Friday, November 13.
Read more ...Search for TG4’s next Country star
Thu, Nov 05, 2026
Glór Tíóre prides itself as the country’s premier Country music show, and next year it will return for its 23rd season.
Read more ...Music inspired by loss
Thu, Nov 05, 2026
‘Good Bye Moma’ is out tomorrow, Friday, November 6.
Known for upbeat music, his latest release indicates the Galway man is not afraid to write songs that deal with the rawest of emotions.
Read more ...Galway TradFest returns for third year with a week-long celebration of traditional music, song and dance
Thu, Nov 05, 2026
First launched in November 2024, Galway TradFest is produced by Music Generation Galway County and has quickly established itself as an important celebration of the county’s rich musical heritage, with a particular focus on creating opportunities for children and young people. At its heart is a simple but powerful ambition: to ensure that young people can experience, learn and develop their musical talents at home in Galway, working alongside some of the finest performers and tutors in Irish traditional music.
Read more ...Grants available for musical instruments
Thu, Nov 05, 2026
Applications are invited from amateur groups and individual professional musicians across Galway to apply to the Music Network Music Capital Scheme.
Read more ...History lecture links institutional homes
Thu, Nov 05, 2026
The next lecture in the Galway Archaeological and Historical Society's current series is entitled ‘Seen and heard from so many houses all around: Mapping Galway's Institutional Past.’
Read more ...Toddlers’ theatre at Leisureland
Thu, Nov 05, 2026
Audiences are invited to join the three little heroes as they bumble, boogie, and build their way through a whirlwind, fairytale world in Leisureland on Saturday, November 14.
Read more ...Red carpet for murder mystery at Pálás
Thu, Nov 05, 2026
It is a dark and stormy night that finds us crossing the overflowing Corrib to Pálás - and the premier of the highly anticipated original RTÉ drama The Galway Bay Murders.
Read more ...Majestic power of symphony orchestra in Salthill
Thu, Oct 29, 2026
National Symphony Orchestra Ireland, in partnership with Music for Galway, returns to Leisureland on Thursday, November 11, under the baton of acclaimed conductor Anna Rakitina, with Daniel Müller-Schott, one of the world’s leading cellists, as soloist.
Read more ...Survivors' strength knitted through new play
Thu, Oct 29, 2026
The monologue, which uses the extended metaphor of sheep to examine effects of sexual violence, has been nominated for the KLUG award for Women Reclaiming the Arts at Thessaloniki Fringe, Greece.
Read more ...Two Hallowe’en shows of music, song and dance
Thu, Oct 29, 2026
A packed programme will see Classical Halloween staples like Bach’s Fugue and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice performed alongside cinematic classics Harry Potter and Ghostbusters. Soloists and dancers from Galway Musical Society will take to the stage to bring to life music from The Adams Family musical and Thriller.
Read more ...Scandinavian session with trad maestro
Thu, Oct 29, 2026
Quilty is a highly renowned interpreter of traditional Irish music and is considered the foremost band on the Irish folk music scene in Scandinavia.
Read more ...Perhaps world's greatest album, live in city
Thu, Oct 29, 2026
The Mersey Beatles have wowed fans around the world for 25 years and they are now bringing their biggest ever tour to Galway Town Hall Theatre this Tuesday, November 3.
Read more ...Shark ‘hot spots’ feature in new stage show
Thu, Oct 29, 2026
It will be staged at Clifden’s Station House Theatre on Saturday, November 14, at 8pm.
Read more ...Star-studded benefit night for Bodhrán player
Thu, Oct 29, 2026
Taking place on the second anniversary of Eamonn Nugent’s untimely passing at the age of just 31, the evening will honour his enduring legacy and raise crucial funds to support brain tumour research.
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