Something Happens in Galway

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

Alt-pop rockers Something Happens return to Monroe’s Live on Thursday, December 28.

Old-school session at Monroe’s

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

Get your freak on and jump around with classic anthems from the best-selling hip-hop and RnB artists, as oldskool take to the stage at Monroe’s Live this Saturday, December 23.

Small screen show for The Stunning

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

A documentary on veteran Galway rockers The Stunning will be available over the Christmas season online on the RTÉ player.

The Púcas release festive Galway song

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

Sometimes the best tunes tumble from musicians’ minds late at night, and for two lads sitting at a piano after wandering Galway last month, that eureka moment arrived.

Fergal O’Hanlon and Adam O’Shea of The Púcas released their debut single ‘Christmas in Galway’ last week. The tune combines a traditional Irish air with a seasonal sound.

Galway Rap Star Celaviedmai to Perform at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

Galway girl Celaviedmai has emerged as a captivating figure on the Irish hip-hop and rap landscape.

Ash to ignite Monroe's

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

The trio of Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray will headline Monroe’s Live on Sunday, December 17 at 8pm.

Take A Chance with The Björn Identity at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

The Björn Identity will take a chance to imitate pop icons ABBA at Monroe’s Live tomorrow, December 15, at 9pm to recreate the sound, style, and energy of the Swedish sensation.

'Galway embodies our traditional spirit, a massive music city with a Celtic soul'

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Teenage heartbreak, the hard school of busking, “fluke” success, a Number 1 with ‘Galway Girl’, and the late Shane McGowan: Irish folk hero Mundy explains all to the Advertiser ’s Jamie Conlon on the long drive to Galway.

Fionn MacCumhaill at An Taibhdhearc this Christmas

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Continuing with its mythological series, An Taibhdhearc is showing Fionn agus Clochán an Aifir (Fionn and the Giant’s Causeway), running from tomorrow, Friday, to Saturday, December 23.

Bionic Byrne for Town Hall Misadventures

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Take cover Galway! Jason Byrne - half man, half natural disaster - crashes into Galway’s Town Hall Theatre on Saturday, January 20, for one night only.

The Academic’s five-year term finishes in Galway

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Irish Indie rockers The Academic will end their five-year-long term of touring with a finalé at Leisureland on Saturday, December 23.

The Púcas release festive Galway song

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Sometimes the best tunes tumble from musicians’ minds late at night, and for two lads sitting at a piano after wandering Galway last month, that eureka moment arrived.

Black Box to host Hermitage Green

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Limerick acoustic rockers Hermitage Green will play Galway’s Black Box on Wednesday, December 27.

Fresh home to Irish shores after a worldwide tour, expect new music, older tunes, and perhaps an upbeat retake on some classics.

Cois Farraige sounds for Christmas

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Renowned sound engineer Don McKevitt has gone gamekeeper turned poacher and released his own solo album.

The Púcas release festive Galway song

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Sometimes the best tunes tumble from musicians’ minds late at night, and for two lads sitting at a piano after wandering Galway last month, that eureka moment arrived.

Brass and dance for Disney centenary

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

St Patrick’s Brass Band and Power Performance Academy will mark 100 years since Walt Disney founded his eponymous company with a celebration this Sunday, December 10, at the Clayton Hotel.

Arts festival reveals details for 2024 Big Top acts

Thu, Nov 30, 2023

It might seem like summer is far away, but with details already trickling out about next year’s Galway International Arts Festival, the sunshine music just got one step closer.

Blood Bike choral fundraiser

Thu, Nov 30, 2023

The renowned Cois Cladaigh Choir will perform a Christmas concert in St Nicholas' Collegiate Church in aid of Blood Bike West on Saturday, December 16, at 8pm.

Monroe’s Triple bill of Irish rock and trad talent

Thu, Nov 30, 2023

An enthralling triple headline show takes place at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, December 2, with independent pop-rock singer Pauric O’Meara, acclaimed contemporary trad band Seo Linn and indie-pop rock sensations The Valmonts.

Glory Days at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Nov 30, 2023

Dive into the heartland of rock n’ roll with Glory Days, the ultimate Bruce Springsteen tribute band as they storm into Monroe's Live this Friday, December 1.

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