Cross the bridge into Galways Westend to discover the real meaning of Christmas

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

From the Bridge Mills to Dominick Street to Ravens Terrace across to Henry Street over to Williams Street West, into the small Crane and onto Sea Road, Galways Westend will officially light up on Friday 6th December.

From Little Green Cars to Soda Blonde

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

FOLLOWING THE release of their debut EP, Terrible Hands, Dublin alt-pop band Soda Blonde, featuring former members of Little Green Cars, are touring Ireland this month, including Galway.

Fred Cooke to headline comedy night for Ability West

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

FRED COOKE, one of Ireland's most popular comedians, will headline a night of comedy in the Galway Bay Hotel on Wednesday November 27 at 8pm, in aid of Ability West.

An Iranian film about women and football

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

AFROOZ IS the star player of Iran’s international indoor soccer team which is about to go to the Asian Nations Cup in Malaysia, but at the airport, she discovers husband, Yaser, has refused permission for her to leave the country.

Fran McCann's jazz inspired take on life

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

GOING PLACES, whether metaphorically, thematically, or stylistically, is the theme of That Other Life, the new exhibition by Fran McCann, which opens this week in The Kenny Gallery.

Three writers to go Over The Edge

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

THE WRITERS Kevin Doyle, Riona MacEoin, David Green will read from their work at the next Over The Edge: Open Reading, which takes place in the Galway City Library on Thursday November 21 at 6.30pm.

EP review: Hiperson

Music Reviews Thu, Nov 14, 2019

IN A world so dominated by the English language, it is refreshing when a band goes against the grain and sings in their native tongue. Hiperson, from Chengdu in southwest China, is one such act.

'Having a Bolshevik moody outspoken granny is good fun'

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

ONE OF the most enjoyable shows I have seen this year was Brú Theatre’s Selvage, written and performed by James Riordan and first staged in The Mick Lally Theatre in March. Selvage now returns to the Town Hall Theatre for one night only, on Tuesday November 26.

The Irishman - big cast, big cost, and worth it

Films Reviews Thu, Nov 14, 2019

THIS WEEK saw the release of the much anticipated The Irishman in Irish cinemas. We are lucky here in Ireland, due to Netflix's role in financing the film that is has not been released in American cinema chains.

Emman Idama at the Comedy KARLnival

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

EMMAN IDAMA, the Nigerian-born Irish citizen and one of the most popular young comedians on the circuit right now, headlines the next Comedy KARLnival at the Róisín Dubh.

The Riptide Movement - new single, Róisín show

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

THE RIPTIDE Movement have just released the new single, 'Is This What We’re All Living For?’ and as part of their current Irish tour, come to Galway at the end of the month to play the Róisín Dubh.

Recalling The Celtic Tiger book launch

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

RECALLING THE Celtic Tiger, a collection of essays examining that controversial era of the Irish economy, will be launched in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop this evening at 6.30pm.

Airneán Árann - a taste of Aran Islands’ tradition

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

AN TAIBHDHEARC, in collaboration with Arts in Action, will host a celebration of the Aran Islands on Wednesday November 20th, in a concert featuring actor Macdara Ó Fátharta, writer Dara Ó Conaola, poet Mary O’Malley, and singer Lasairfhíona Ní Chonaola.

Declan O'Rourke - in concert at the Town Hall

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

HIS SONGS have been covered by Christy Moore, Eddi Reader, and Josh Groban, and he has earned the praise of Paul Weller and Dubliners legend John Sheahan. He is Declan O'Rourke.

Geraldine Mills' poetic trek into her family history

Literature Reviews Thu, Nov 14, 2019

THE OPENING verse of Geraldine Mills' new poetry collection, The Bone Road, reads: “They’re glad to see the back/of all the wind-crippled whins,/turn their heads from/the rain over Achill Island,/smoor the final fire.”

Jogging return to Galway...with a new album

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

LAST FRIDAY, Jogging released Whole Heart, their first new album in seven years, the long-awaited follow-up to 2012's the much-acclaimed Take Courage. This weekend, they play Galway.

Kilfenora Céilí Band to play the Town Hall

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

REGARDED BY many as the quintessential Irish céilí band, the Kilfenora Céilí Band, have released a new album, Both Sides Now, and are about to play the Town Hall Theatre.

Sorcha Richardson - upstairs at the Róisín

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

SORCHA RICHARDSON'S music has been declared "cinematic, relatable, and completely and utterly heartwrenching" by The Line of Best Fit and as "ultra-catchy" by The Guardian.

Phil Coulter returns to the Town Hall

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

PHIL COULTER - who has written songs for Van Morrison, Elvis Presley, Cliff Richard, and Luke Kelly - makes a welcome return to Galway's Town Hall Theatre.

Club GASS to celebrate fourth birthday

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

CLUB GASS - the Great and Secret Show, Galway's main LGBT clubnight is celebrating its third birthday in the Róisín Dubh tomorrow evening from 11.30pm.

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