Phil Coulter brings a lifetime of songs and stories back to Galway

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Phil Coulter is bringing his 80th birthday show to the Town Hall on Tuesday December 6. While he enjoyed connecting virtually with his fans over Covid lockdowns, he's happy being back in front of a live audience.

A Jamaican sound steeped in traditional roots, Cian Finn to launch new album at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

With a family musical legacy that stretches to the folk powerhouse that is De Danann, Cian Finn brings his ancestral roots to his fresh reggae sound that combines electronica with hip hop, dancehall with soul.

The laughs keep coming at Róisín Dubh's Thursday night comedy club, Tigh He-He!

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

This week's headliner is Patrick McDonnell, an Irish comic favoured by everybody - whom audiences may recognise as Eoin McLove in Father Ted.

'Unique' art exhibition featuring Ukranian artists to take place in Galway

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

The opening of a "unique art project" entitled 'Point Zero' starts on Friday, December 9 at 6pm in 126 Artist-Run Gallery on St Bridget's Place.

Indie folk band The Amazing Apples are back at Monroe’s Live this December

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Fresh from the success of their ten-year celebratory reunion in October, the Amazing Apples are back to bring their popular indie-folk stylings to Monroe’s Live.

Powerful sculpture exhibition on The Famine opens in Galway on Friday December 2

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

A very powerful and affecting sculpture exhibition on the famine will open tomorrow Friday December 2 at 5.30pm in Alcantara on Bonham Quay, Dock Road. It will run into the New Year.

Fíbín sa Taibhdhearc presents Fionn agus an Bradán Feasa, The Christmas Panto

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Written by Bridget Bhreathnach and directed by Séamus Hughes, Fíbín sa Taibhdhearc's Christmas pantomime travels back to ancient Ireland for a magical adventure with Fionn agus an Bradán Feasa (Fionn and the Salmon of Knowledge)

Fionn Mac Cumhail is destined to be the leader of The Fianna, but he will have to defeat his father’s enemies first and the ever-so-slightly, unhinged poet, Fionnéigeas.

She Said — a matter of fact film that could win an Oscar

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

'She Said' one of the first big Oscar contenders released this year. It’s a great time of year for movies as we get all the films the studios have saved to be released just as awards seasons begins.

Sweet sounds of Vox Orbis and Emma Johnson in Galway Cathedral

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Vox Orbis, a female choral ensemble in Galway directed by Mark Keane, joins forces with the internationally renowned clarinetist Emma Johnson to present her 'Songs of Celebration' in Galway Cathedral on 9 December 2022.

Celebrate Christmas with The Three Tenors at St Nicholas Church

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Celtic flavoured with a blend of classical and good humour, it’s the fabulous mix of carefully selected popular and inspiring songs beautifully arranged and sung with passion that draws in people, who can easily connect with the three warm engaging singers Paul Feery, Conor Gibbons and Philip Fagan.

Christmas by the Hearth with Sean Keane

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Join the distinctive voice of Ireland, Seán Keane and his band along with Scoil Éanna Choir for a special Christmas by the Hearth concert on Saturday December 3 and 8pm.

The Waterboys Steve Wickham and folk artist Jane Willow in unique double headliner at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

A special double headliner gig takes place at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, December 10, as musical driving forces Steve Wickham and Jane Willow take to the stage on Dominick Street. The award-winning rock fiddler Steve Wickham is part of the Waterboys’ musical legacy that has spanned over 30 years.

Phil Coulter brings a lifetime songs and stories back to Galway

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

"Nothing beats live shows and people responding. I think people have been starved of that real life connection for such a long time. They're relishing the idea of getting back to live music. I'm really enjoying the gigs myself."

Haunting and Healing Sounds with Cinder Well

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

The result is a rich tapestry of folk with an ethereal air. Baker’s work is one of stillness, a quiet musing on the landscape of our time, leading to a sense of healing and sanctuary.

From Dingle to Dominick Street, Seamus Begley’s Traditional Style at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

While the award-winning musician is renowned for his Kerry wit and repartee, his most recent songs display a tenderness and emotional vulnerability, that comes with the power of experience. Working with the calibre of singer Mary Black and guitarist Jim Murray, Seamus Begley is also carving his own path as he celebrates decades on the music scene. To this end, his name alone is synonymous with traditional music in Ireland and abroad.

New generation of Irish Indie-Folk with Orwells ’84 at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

With such extensive musical inspiration, it is no wonder that the combination of Damien Mc Kenna (vocals, guitar and writer), Seán Byrne (guitar, bouzouki, vocals), Ella Englishby (cello, harmonium, vocals), Roisin Ward Morrow (violin, vocals), Pauric Mc Crum (drums) and Peter Mc Coy (bass, vocals, piano) are making waves on the indie scene.

Returning comic, Al Porter, to perform at Comedy Te-He this week.

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Colum McDonnell
A hero of the underground comedy scene, Colum McDonnell is an amazing act. Colum has starred in Bridget and Eamon and Irish Pictorial Weekly on RTÉ and The World Stands Up on Comedy Central. Over the past decade, Colum has established himself as a regular on the Irish and UK comedy circuits, with his unusual and often self-deprecating outlook on family, life, love and the pain of being the last-living hobbit in Ireland (underground… geddit?)

Irish documentary How To Tell A Secret to be shown in the Pálás on December 1, World Aids Day

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Robbie Lawlor was diagnosed with HIV at 21 and became one of the youngest people to come out on Irish television. Enda McGrattan, also known as Veda, promised to keep their HIV status a secret for a decade but eventually broke free by releasing a song. And a group of Irish and migrant women, who cannot show their faces, found creative ways to have their voices heard...

Shane Clifford comes to the Town Hall Theatre on Thursday December 1

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

King of uconventional comedy and well known Kerry podcaster, Shane Clifford, is bringing his sell out show 'AW CLASS' to the Town Hall Theatre on Thursday, December 1. Named the "best comedian in Ireland HANDS DOWN" by Blindboy himself, Shane will bring a night of laughter to Galway as he talks through trying and failing to get to grips with rugby fans, posh dogs, sinister yoghurt and retail breakdowns.

Niall Teague and Padraic Joyce to perform at The Mick Lally Theatre

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Best known as a powerful writing and performing duo, Niall Teague and Padraic Joyce have developed their craft as songwriters and performers and grown in popularity since winning the Panceltic international song contests in 2018. Influenced by their local Galway community, culture, and sounds, they perform music that speaks to fans across the musical spectrum. They have become important new contributors to folk music both in English and in the Irish language.

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