Vernon God Little for GIAF

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Running the full length of the Galway Arts Festival 2025 was the loud production full of country hits and accent misses, Vernon God Little. Brought to the Nun's Island stage by Galway Arts Centre's Galway Youth Theatre, the play was an adaptation of DBC Pierre's Booker Prize-winning novel of the same name.

An Ozzy celebration with Craic Sabbath

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Limerick-based tribute band Craic Sabbath will bring their powerful homage to Black Sabbath to Monroe’s Live on Friday, August 8, with doors open at 9pm.

Getting to know...

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Introduce yourself!
My name is Ellen Greally and I am a Galway-based singer, actress, writer and theatre-maker. Between touring with musicals, singing in the wedding band 'One More Time' and teaching with Stageworks Youth Theatre, I am kept busy and would not have it any other way!

Accordionist album launch at Monroe's

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Galway button accordion player, Gerry Hanley, will launch his highly anticipated debut solo album, In the Middle of It, at Monroe’s Live on Friday, August 22, from 7:30pm.

Packed weekend at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

With seasoned performers to rising voices, this weekend at Monroe’s Live offers an exciting line-up of established acts and emerging artists, from Friday, August 1 to Sunday, August 3.

Nostalgia and Smash Hits at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

It will be a night of pure nostalgia at Monroe’s Live as Smash Hits takes you back to the golden era of ‘90s dance, pop, and R&B on Saturday, August 16 from 9pm, followed by a late DJ until 2:30am.

Volunteering with GIAF

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

For the past few summers, as the Galway International Arts Festival arrived, I would head into town and have a quick look at whatever was on during the day. The open-air installations and galleries were handiest, letting me enjoy a chunk of what was on offer, while still allowing me to make the last bus home. I got to thinking about what goes into making the whole endeavour happen. Spurred on by friends who had taken part the year prior, I volunteered for a few days.

Monroe’s Live launches new talent night

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Monroe’s Live is championing original music with a new night dedicated to the best of emerging talent.

Singer reaches for the sky

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

For her second single, Gerdine deftly navigates the vulnerability and uncertainty of falling in love in an expressive folk ballad. The single will go live on all major streaming platforms.

Arts Festival wrap-up at Monroe’s

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Today, Thursday, July 24, at 1pm, Aine Bird, Caitlín Nic Gabhann and Anne Marie Grogan continue their lunchtime traditional music series at the venue.

Swifties to unite at Monroe’s

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Fans of Taylor Swift can bop to the pop icon’s full discography when The Swift Show takes to the stage at Monroe’s Live on Friday, August 15, with doors at 9pm.

Weekend blues with Siúcra

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

Doors open at 10pm, with support on the night from funk-infused surf rock trio, The Bog Project.

Week Two of Arts Festival at Monroe’s

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

For a lunchtime traditional music showcase treat, join Nuala Kennedy on flute and vocals, and Tara Breen on fiddle this Friday, July 18 at 1pm.

Galway’s over-30s club night returns

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

Galway’s very own Club 30 returns to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, July 26, from 6pm to 10pm, for an evening of non-stop dancing and throwback anthems from the Eighties, Nineties and Noughties.

The return of Cry Before Dawn

Thu, Jul 10, 2025

Bringing together guitar-driven rock with the influence of trad, incorporating instruments such as the Uilleann pipes and whistles, the Wexford band is continuing its traditional sound with the latest single, Open Water.

NOTIFY all: delicate melodies at Monroe’s

Thu, Jul 10, 2025

Known for their combination of traditional Irish music with elements of jazz, post-rock and cinematic sounds, NOTIFY features six of Ireland’s accomplished musicians.

Stormy debut from band with Galway roots

Thu, Jul 10, 2025

‘Existing Condition’ from Petrel, is a tense, brooding meditation on fractured identity, and the strange calm found in chaos. It is on general release tomorrow, Friday July 11.

Manc duo celebrates Galway roots

Thu, Jul 10, 2025

A new Manchester band with Galway roots has dropped its debut EP Heaven Here, combining musical traditions from the West of Ireland with Northwest England’s rock n’ roll.

Skeff amps up live music all week

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

The Eyre Square venue, which operates a late bar licence seven nights a week, announced a new live schedule this week tailored for locals and tourists.

Loved one’s loss inspires new song

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

The County Galway-based songwriter’s delicate folk ballad, ‘Feathers on the Ground’ explores the themes of love and loss. Moving yet uplifting, this song may resonate with anyone who has experienced bereavement.

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