Autumn poetry workshops via Galway Arts Centre

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

Starting in September, Galway Arts Centre is offering aspiring poets a choice of three online poetry workshops, all facilitated by poet Kevin Higgins, whose best-selling first collection, The Boy With No Face, published by Salmon Poetry, was short-listed for the 2006 Strong Award for Best First Collection by an Irish poet.

UN climate change showcase among highlights of Clifden Arts Festival

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

Clifden Arts Festival connects some of the world’s most fascinating artists and showcases a diverse range of their innovative works within the stunning surroundings and breath-taking beauty of the west of Ireland, this year is no different as world renowned artists converge to Connemara for a Visual Arts spectacle.

The 2022 theme of O?mo?s is a major feature across many of the 11 day festival’s exciting visual arts spectacles, with a stellar line up of internationally acclaimed artsts paying homage to their craL through a series of events.

National Theatre Live broadcasting ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ to EYE Cinema

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

The EYE Cinema in Wellpark is thrilled to bring to Galway the National Theatre Live’s new production of Shakespeare’s timeless tale ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ for one night only on Thurs September 8 at 7pm.

In The Shadow of Galway Cathedral — 30 years on

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

In 1992 The Galway film industry was in its infancy, there was no TG4, Ros na Rún, Town Hall Theatre or Palas Cinema.

Great anticipation ahead of premiere of Collins play

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

Next week sees the start of previews before the world premiere in Galway of The Chief — Jimmy Murphy's a new play that reveals the man behind the iconic figure of Michael Collins. Murphy has written some of the poignant Irish drama of the past few decades and there is great anticipation at how he is to treat the Collins story.

Marking the centenary of Collins’ death in August 1922, The Chief explores his intimate relationship with Kitty Kiernan, his dream for a united Ireland, and his guilt at taking arms against former comrades. Decadent Theatre Company’s Andrew Flynn directs a cast of six in a drama that speaks directly to the Ireland of today.

As The Chief opens in Galway, playwright Murphy hopes it starts new Collins conversations

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

The great challenge in writing a play about an iconic figure such as Michael Collins is trying to find something to say that hasn’t already been said.

Hometown gig in Roisin Dubh for Donohue

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

Born and raised in Galway City, Donohue grew up bound for music.

The Quays Bar wins gold at Bar Awards

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

The Quays Bar and Music Hall has been awarded first place for Ireland’s ‘Best Live Entertainment Bar’ at the Bar of the Year awards.

Spanish artist shows her landscape magic

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

The work of Spanish artist Elena Moreno, who has been based in Galway since 2013 is currently on show at an exhibition at Renzo Cafe and Gallery at Eyre Street.

André Rieu’s annual Maastricht concert at the Eye Cinema this weekend

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

The Eye Cinema in Wellpark is delighted to show for one weekend only André Rieu’s annual Maastricht concert on Saturday August 27 at 6pm and on Sunday August 28 at 2:30pm.

Footsbarn Travelling Theatre make a welcome return to Galway

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

In a stunning collaboration, Footsbarn Travelling Theatre company, singer-songwriter Glen Hansard and accordionist Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich will be performing an adaption of Irish author James Stephens' 1912 novel, The Crock of Gold in Galway later this month.

Awardwinning Blue Teapot announces Touch Tour for theatre premiere

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Into the Dark Woods, the Blue Teapot and Abbey Theatre Co-Production written by Charlene Kelly is delighted to have audio describer Mo Harte facilitate a special Touch Tour of the forthcoming theatre premiere on Saturday 17th September at 1.45pm at Black Box Theatre Galway prior to the 3pm matinee.

New single from Partland tomorrow

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Partland is the stage name of Galway-based singer songwriter and artist Thomas McPartland, who has gigged in various countries such as Canada, Germany, France, Scotland and England over the years, including support slots with the likes of Damien Dempsey, Ham Sandwich, Picturehouse and Heathers.

Curtis Stigers to play Galway concert this winter

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Curtis Stigers has just announced his Irish Tour, which is set to go on the road across Ireland this November with shows in Dublin, Belfast, Meath and Galway.

Nope — a great night out

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Jordan Peele has a new film out. 'Nope' is Peele's third movie after two very successful films ‘Get Out’ and ‘Us’. It's pretty remarkable that a sketch comedian (Peele was one half of comedy duo ‘Key and Peele’) has not only made the transition to film maker so smoothly, but in such a short time. There is such excitement around him his films are already anticipated like a Christopher Nolan or Tarantino movie.

Galway Arts Centre presents 2021 Turner Prize winning síbín installation from Array Collective

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

The official opening of the Turner Prize winning installation from the Array Collective took place at Nuns Island Theatre recently with members of the Belfast-based collective in attendance.

Galway Youth Orchestra auditions

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Galway Youth Orchestra, which is celebrating 40 years of bringing young people from both county and city together to make beautiful music, will hold its Autumn Auditions on Saturday September 3, in the Anno Santo Hotel, Threadneedle Rd, Salthill from 10am to 12pm.

A day of performance in Connemara

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

Six artists will create and perform works related to the theme of Performance Ecologies during a two day event in the Inagh Valley.

Esker Festival Orchestra returns to Galway

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

The Esker Festival Orchestra returns to Galway with an ambitious programme under the baton of gifted young Mexican conductor Rodrigo Sámano tomorrow (Friday) at 8pm in Galway Cathedral.

Galway Arts Centre presents 2021 Turner Prize winning installation

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

Galway Arts Centre and Nuns Island Theatre are currently exhibiting the Turner Prize winning installation from the Array Collective.

Curated by Galway Arts Centre director Megs Morey, the exhibition will be shown until October 2 in both venues, and is free to attend.

E-paper

Read this weeks E-paper. Past editions also available from within this weeks digital copy.