Arts Festival to showcase Electro pioneer Sakamoto

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

Acclaimed Dublin ensemble Glasshouse will perform a new arrangement of the work of renowned composer and music pioneer Ryuichi Sakamoto at the Róisín Dubh this Saturday, July 27, from 7.30pm.

Ransomed frog steals the show

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

Twenty-five years later, they are still singing the same old song when their own TV show gets cancelled, and to make matters worse, Froggie is stolen.

'Fidil Ghorm' to enchant at Film Fleadh

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

The latest offering from the Cine4's collaboration with Screen Ireland/Fís Éireann and TG4, Fidil Ghorm is a new Irish language film for the Galway Film Fleadh that will transport audiences to a world of music, magic, and the resilience of the human spirit.

EYE Cinema to show Europa and Champions League finals

Thu, May 16, 2024

Remaining tickets are now difficult to get for the Europa League final taking place in the Aviva Stadium, so the second best venue is the EYE Cinema in Galway. Sit back and relax in the comfort of your favourite local cinema - and get ready to enjoy Atalanta vs Bayer Leverkusen kicking off at 8pm on Wednesday 22nd May.

‘May the Fourth be with You’ at EYE

Thu, May 02, 2024

By Maxim Kelly
Dust off your light sabres, iron your capes and… um… brush your wookie! May the Force be with you on Star Wars Day.

Connemara locations a major draw for new film

Thu, May 02, 2024

Although based on a story set in rural Leitrim, a new film shot in County Galway is winning accolades, with its stunning landscapes a major factor.

WRAP: investment support for screen production in the western region

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

As the landscape of the west of Ireland continues to prove a preferred location for screen production - both on a national and international scale - there is a growing need to establish infrastructures to support this.

Le Chéile (together)- artist talks with Lorraine Fletcher

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

The Gallery Wall at Daróg is designed to establish a haven for local artists to showcase their talents. Lorraine Fletcher will be exhibiting her new collection of work entitled 'Connections', from Tuesday, April 30 until Monday, June 10.

Hollywood calling: Galway boy wanted for movie

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Plans are afoot for a new movie to be filmed in the west of Ireland this summer, and its producers have an opening for a young star in the making.

No Spaghetti Westerns for Galway's Italian film fest

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Organised by the Italian Embassy, the Italian Institute of Culture and the Italian-Irish Chamber of Commerce, the festival will take place across Dublin, Cork and Galway from April to May. This is the third year of the Italian Film Festival in Ireland, and its first time in Galway.

Japanese film fest begins this week

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

The Japanese Film Festival Ireland returns to Galway for its 15th edition this week, with a line-up highlighting the best of that country’s cinema.

City cinema scoops top industry prize

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

The Eye Cinema in Wellpark has won the ‘Cinema of the Year’ prize at the 2024 Prestige Awards.

These global awards recognise small- and medium-sized local businesses that have proven to be the best in their market over the past 12 months.

Seachtain na Gaeilge and St. Patrick’s Day treats at the EYE Cinema

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

This Bank Holiday weekend, there's lot to celebrate at the EYE Cinema in Wellpark.

Inis Mór trumps ‘Inisherin’ in movie awards

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

The Banshees of Inisherin may have failed to pick up an Oscar last year, but Inis Mór, which provided part of the movie’s stunning backdrop, has now won an international film industry award.

Theatrical and surreal, Poor Things worked for me

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Based on a 1992 novel of the same name (although it does make some pretty big changes). Poor Things is the latest film from Yorgos Lanthimos, one of the more interesting directors working today. It is also co-produced by Irish production company Element Pictures, the fourth time they have worked with Lanthimos.

Diamond jubilee for Galway Film Society

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

On the cusp of its 60th anniversary, Galway Film Society has announced its line-up for the 2024 Spring season, and a tie-in with the Dublin International Film Festival.

NYE classical performance at Eye Cinema

Thu, Dec 28, 2023

The Eye Cinema in Wellpark has announced a live broadcast of the traditional New Year’s Eve Concert from the Berliner Philharmoniker Orchestra on Sunday, December 31 at 4pm.

Irish movie class set-up in Galway

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

The National Talent Academy Film & TV Scéal to Set Irish language workshop took place for emerging directors and writers at the Mick Lally Theatre this month.

Festive fiddling at EYE Cinema

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

Due to popular demand, the EYE Cinema in Wellpark will show violinist André Rieu’s visual and musical festive extravaganza White Christmas this weekend.

Oranmore film maker triumphs in Tinseltown

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

A documentary chronicling US president John F Kennedy’s momentous visit to Galway in 1963 has won 'Best Documentary Short' title at the City of Angels Women’s Film Festival in Los Angeles.

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