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“New York has the Statue of Liberty, Galway has Con Mór,” says Artistic Director of Macnas, Noeline Kavanagh.

Ireland’s flagship festival will welcome thousands of children from 0 to 13 years, their families and teachers from October 14 - 23.

Music for Galway (MfG) is thrilled to announce what looks like the first season with audiences in attendance in three years. For its 41st International Concert Season 2022/23, artistic director Finghin Collins decided to put the focus on J.S. Bach: “Beethoven called him ‘the immortal god of harmony’ and it is no exaggeration to say that Bach has influenced every composer who followed him” says Mr Collins.

Next week sees the start of previews before the world premiere in Galway of The Chief — Jimmy Murphy's a new play that reveals the man behind the iconic figure of Michael Collins. Murphy has written some of the poignant Irish drama of the past few decades and there is great anticipation at how he is to treat the Collins story.

According to Claire, artistic director with Trading Faces Stage School, children (four to seven years) have suffered during Covid. They need to have fun and spread their creative wings. With a team of three experienced teachers, Trading Faces strives to create a happy space where children can explore the world of acting, singing, and dancing each Saturday in St Enda’s, Salthill. Taking part in these activities boosts confidence.

Tens of thousands of people are expected to flock into the city this Bank Holiday Weekend to bring to an end what has been a €100m month for Galway.

Among the many multi-faceted events programmed at the Linenhall Arts Centre this July are two compelling stage productions, of very different, but equally engaging ilks.

Galway Cathedral Recitals is delighted to announce its international summer concert season for 2022, the 29th series to take place in Galway Cathedral. As always, the concerts take place on Thursdays at 8:00pm over six weeks in July and early August.