The story of love in song and music

Sat, Apr 27, 2024

Schumann’s iconic Frauenliebe und -leben, a song cycle charting the journey of life as defined by the experience of love, will be the centrepiece of a concert in Galway this month.

Gemma Hayes to 'Feed the Flames' at Róisín Dubh

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

A longstanding star in the Irish music scene, Gemma Hayes brings her dulcet tones to Róisín Dubh on Saturday, April 27.

Bird on the Wire celebrates Leonard Cohen's 90th birthday with song

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

A 90th birthday celebration for legendary singer / songwriter, Leonard Cohen, will take place on Sunday, September 22, at the Black Box Theatre.

Canadian rockers Crash Test Dummies to perform at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Widely known internationally for their hit single ‘Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm’, Canadian rockers, Crash Test Dummies are coming to Galway this October and tickets are on sale now.

Quarter century of bangers from Connemara

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Raidió na Gaeltachta might not be what first springs to mind when you think of alternative, electronic music, but Cian Ó Cíobháin has been quietly – and sometimes loudly – banging out obscure or forgotten classics from its Connemara studio for 25 years.

The N.I.C.E Italian Film Festival to take place Galway for the first time

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Organised by the Embassy of Italy in Ireland, the Italian Institute of Culture and the Italian Irish Chamber of Commerce, the N.I.C.E Italian Film Festival will take place from April 25 until May 5, in Dublin, Cork and Galway. The festival will screen Italian films by some of Italy’s best contemporary directors including Sydney Sibilia, Andrea Di Stefano and Maria Sole Tognazzi.

The Henry Girls bring folk harmonies to Monroe’s Live

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Fresh from releasing their latest single ‘Don’t Fear The Night’ Donegal folk trio The Henry Girls will bring their rich harmonies and powerfully dynamic style to Monroe’s Live on Thursday, May 9, at 8pm.

Moon Looks On to launch new album at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Sligo singer-songwriter Stephen Gormley, known as Moon Looks On will launch his new album Way Out West at Monroe’s Live on Friday, May 10 at 7:30pm.

Cellisimo event in Galway features former president

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

The opening concert of the 2024 Cellisimo series will feature the National Symphony Orchestra performing alongside a star-studded cast at Leisureland, Salthill, on Saturday, May 18, including an address by Mary Robinson.

Currie at Comedy Club

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

This Friday’s Tigh He-He Comedy Club at Róisín Dubh will be graced by Belfast’s Paul Currie, with doors at 8pm.

Folk's rising star Bury in Galway this weekend

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Following the release of he debut album Yellow Roses last month, Niamh Bury will play the Róisín Dubh this Sunday, 21 April.

Carsie Blanton at Róisín Dubh

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

US political singer-songwriter Carsie Blanton will perform at the Róisín Dubh this evening, Thursday, April 18, at 8pm.

Galway Folk Festival announces programme for 2024

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Galway Folk Festival is delighted to reveal its programme for 2024, featuring an exceptional line-up of world-renowned artists and brilliant Irish acts. Returning for its third edition, the festival will take place from Wednesday, June 5, to Sunday, June 9, showcasing the best of folk, roots, and traditional music in venues across Galway city.

Buena Vista Social Club star in Headford

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Joachim Cooder will perform at Campbell’s Tavern in Headford on Tuesday, April 30.

New book on how Galway became a county

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Although medieval Galway eventually became an almost independent Anglo-Norman city state, up until 1500 there was always a threat that the warlords of Connemara, north Galway, Roscommon and south Mayo might attack.

Postmodern Jukebox at Leisureland

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Famed “Pop music in a Time Machine” concert extravaganza Postmodern Jukebox will come to Leisureland in Galway this Saturday, April 20.

Hear the Elvis Costello songbook in Galway

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Following the release of their critically acclaimed album ‘Country Darkness - the songs of Elvis Costello', English duo My Darling Clementine play Monroe’s Live on Saturday, May 4.

Gary Barlow-approved Take That tribute at Monroe’s

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Few tribute acts win approval from the artists they emulate, but Rule The World boasts Take That’s Gary Barlow as a fan.

Late-night fun at HYDE’s ‘Bottomless After Dark’ event

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Mark Friday, April 26th, in your calendar because you’ll need it free for HYDE Bar’s exciting ‘Bottomless After Dark’ event which will celebrate female music icons from 7pm ‘til late.

Free choral concert by Charleston County School of the Arts

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

All are welcome to the free choral concert which will take place on April 9 at 8pm in St Joseph's Church, Galway by the Charleston County School of the Arts from South Carolina, USA.

The Charleston County School of the Arts Vocal Department is made up of 190 singers from grades six through 12, lead by directors Heather Hammond Caffarel and Robin A. Rogers.

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