Theatre
Students stage end-of-the-world black comedy
Thu, Feb 05, 2026
This sets the scene for Mr Burns, a post-electric play, an award-winning and controversial production to be staged by Galway Community College students at the Mick Lally Theatre, Druid’s Lane, on Wednesday, February 11, and Thursday, February 12.
Festivals & Events
Pianos in pubs for Patrick’s Day
Thu, Feb 12, 2026
Organisers are attempting to place a real piano in every pub around the County Galway town, and have invited 40 pianists to play shows over the two days leading up to St Patrick’s Day this year.
Music
Music inspired by physical division
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
Hailed as “ground-breaking and dynamic”, the Hard Rain Soloist Ensemble’s Peaceline Prespectives: Voices from a Divided City form an intriguing element of Music for Galway’s current concert season Breath.
Cinema
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.
Performing Arts
Naughty night out at Town Hall
Thu, Jan 29, 2026
It will be a homecoming of sorts as two of the dancers – Rogan and Shane – have Irish connections.
Arts & Exhibitions
Kylemore talks mark ‘Old Ireland in Colour’ finale
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
Authors Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley and Professor John Breslin, who have also curated an exhibition inspired by the books, will attend the afternoon series of talks at the Connemara landmark this Saturday, February 21, from 2.30pm.
Literature & Readings
Library hosts advice on life-changing diagnoses
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
Next Saturday, February 28, poet Rita Ann Higgins, who is an ambassador for Ireland Reads, will recite her work at an Ireland Reads events at 3pm. She will be accompanied by the Ballybane Library Creative Writing Group, members of which will each share two pieces of their original writing.
