Beyond the Captivating Music of The Joshua Tree - Wednesday, December 12th.

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

A very special evening is promised in the Black Box on Wednesday, December 12th. Beyond the Music presents the compelling music of the iconic U2 album ‘The Joshua Tree’. The music is performed by a live band, choir and orchestra. Stunning arrangements and all orchestral parts have been arranged and scored by the creative team and subsequently recorded with the multi-award-winning and internationally-renowned Prague FILMharmonic Orchestra.

Feminist Society event to highlight gender based violence

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

A Day Of Silence will take place in Galway on Wednesday November 28, to coincide with the international 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence campaign.

'We got a fantastic response from cartoonists internationally'

Events Review Thu, Nov 08, 2018

Galway’s second Cartoon Festival kicks off this weekend on Saturday, and last year’s little acorn has already had an impressive growth spurt. Last year the festival was confined to two venues, whereas this year’s event features work by more than 70 cartoonists from all around the world which will be on show in a minimum of eight locations across the city.

A concert to commemorate the end of WWI

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

AS THE centenary of the end of WWI draws close, Galway will mark the event with a performance of Karl Jenkins' The Armed Man and Haydn's Mass in a Time of War.

A Festival of Light and Colour in Galway is set for Christmas 2018!

Tue, Oct 30, 2018

An iconic Festive Light and Colour Experience is coming to Galway this Christmas. It will be family focused and will include; an official Light-up Ceremony, large Lighting Installations and Projections on iconic buildings. The magnificent Lighting Features will act as beacons and attraction points. They will navigate visitors throughout the city while providing interactive photo opportunities in some of the most photographed city centre landmark locations. These are spectacular Christmas decorations that are all LED lit, making them very energy efficient.

Galway Indian Community to celebrate Diwali

Thu, Oct 25, 2018

The Galway Indian Community will hold its annual Diwali celebration at the Menlo Park Hotel, Galway, on Saturday November 10 at 5pm and is open to all who "enjoy Indian traditions, culture, and food".

Indian Cultural and Sports Community Galway to mark Diwali

Thu, Oct 25, 2018

The Indian Cultural & Sports Community Galway will celebrate Diwali - Festival of Lights, a festival celebrated by Indians across the world irrespective of their faith or beliefs.

A Fashion Fairytale for Rosabel’s Rooms.

Mon, Oct 22, 2018

Two of Galway’s most fashionable establishments, Willow Boutique and Caprice Café, have come together to host a night of fun, fashion and food on Wednesday, November 7th, to help raise funds for local charity, Rosabel's Rooms.

Macnas parade 2018 - hypnotic, intoxicating, mysterious

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

OUT OF The Wild Sky, the 2018 Macnas Halloween parade, celebrating the act of transformation, creating in its wake, a hypnotic, intoxicating, glittering, mysterious world, filled with shadow and nobility, takes place next week.

Marathon Open Mic in aid of Cancer Care West

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

THREE YEARS ago, Galwegian Jamie Marshall was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. "Since then Cancer Care West has been my lifeline. They have done so much for me I wanted to give something back."

Follow the Curiosity Trail in Galway’s Westend

Thu, Oct 11, 2018

THREE DAYS of free events hits Galway’s Westend tomorrow, Saturday, and Sunday during the Westend Curiosity Trail, featuring music, art, talks, readings, and discussions.

Plaque honouring those who fought with Éamonn Ceannt in 1916, unveiled at city museum

Thu, Oct 04, 2018

A bronze plaque, dedicated to those who served under Galwayman and 1916 Proclamation signatory Éamonn Ceannt, in Dublin during the Easter Rising, was recently unveiled at the Galway City Museum.

BABORÓ INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL FOR CHILDREN IS COMING SOON 15-21 OCTOBER

Wed, Oct 03, 2018

Excitement is building ahead of this year’s Baboró International Arts Festival for Children, which kicks off on Monday 15 October for seven days. This year’s programme is bursting with 51 events all designed especially for children and families. Whether you’re looking for theatre, dance, music, puppetry, exhibitions, films or storytelling, Baboró has it covered. Check out the full programme here https://www.baboro.ie/festival/programme

Fundraising night for Teach Solais LGBT+ Resource Centre

Thu, Sep 27, 2018

A FUNDRAISING night for the Teach Solais LGBT+ Resource Centre, hosted by drag queen Miss Bella Boutique, and with music by DJ Rob B, takes place in NOVA this weekend.

Baboró children's festival seeks volunteers

Thu, Sep 27, 2018

THE BABORÓ International Children's Festival, which runs in Galway city from October 15 to 21, is seeking volunteers to help with the running of its theatre, dance, music, literature, and film events, and exhibitions, talks, and workshops.

Baboró workshops for adults

Thu, Sep 27, 2018

DESPITE ITS title, the Baboró International Arts Festival for Children, does not just have great shows for children, it also has events that will be interest to adults.

Go 'Bonkers for Conkers' at The Skeff

Thu, Sep 27, 2018

Since the 19th century, conkers has been a popular children's game each autumn, but should the children be the only ones to have the fun? With that in mind, The Skeff is hosting a conkers championship in October.

Annual Amach! LGBT Galway table quiz in aid of Teach Solais

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

The fourth annual Amach! LGBT Galway table quiz in aid of the Teach Solais LGBT Resource Centre takes place next week in the Harbour Hotel, and everyone is welcome to join in the fun.

A play by Picasso for Culture Night

Thu, Sep 13, 2018

PICASSO WAS the greatest artist of the 20th century, but he also dabbled in literature, thanks to his interest in the Surrealists and their citing him as a major inspiration.

Public lecture on Cumann na mBan at Galway City Museum

Thu, Sep 13, 2018

ANY GALWEGIANS possessing a Cumann na mBan badge from the revolutionary era are being asked to bring it to the Galway City Museum which is holding an illustrated talk on the group this weekend.

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