Folk rocker icon Mundy gears up for Headfest headliner
Thu, May 29, 2025
Ahead of his headline gig at this year's Headfest, Irish folk hero Mundy spoke with the Galway Advertiser about his love for the city of Galway, his inspiration for new music, and the buzz he gets from live performance, as he gears up for "a big sing-song" this Sunday in Headford.
Read more ...Folk rock pioneer Richard Thompson in Galway
Thu, May 22, 2025
One of the most enduring and distinctive figures in British folk rock, Richard Thompson, will perform at Monroe’s on Sunday, July 27, as part of the Galway International Arts Festival.
Read more ...Galway short selected for Cannes
Thu, May 22, 2025
The Irish feature film Learning to Breathe Under Water, filmed in Galway last September and co-produced by Galway-based production company Éiru Films, has been officially selected for the prestigious Great 8 Showcase at this week's Cannes Film Festival.
Read more ...Over-30s dance night returns after April sell-out
Thu, May 22, 2025
Following a sold-out event last month, Club 30 returns to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, May 31, from 6pm to 10pm, for an evening of non-stop dancing and throwback anthems from the eighties, nineties and naughties.
Read more ...Summer gigs in Regans of Clonboo
Thu, May 22, 2025
Regan’s of Clonboo is delighted to announce a series of concerts and events in its Live Lounge throughout the summer of 2025.
Read more ...Countdown to Headfest
Thu, May 22, 2025
The town of Headford is gearing up for stellar June Bank Holiday weekend of music, with Headfest 2025 only one week away.
Read more ...Summer choral concert for Simon
Thu, May 22, 2025
The event, at 8pm, will be an uplifting night of choral, brass, and community music, in support of the Galway Simon Community which provides services to people at risk of homelessness.
Read more ...Big Sleep at Monroe’s
Thu, May 22, 2025
Dublin-based Big Sleep will bring their indie, classic rock, funk, synthwave and soul to Monroe’s Live this Saturday, May 24, as part of their European tour, which includes three sold-out shows in the Netherlands.
Read more ...Bit of fun at Outset
Thu, May 22, 2025
It’s All a Bit of Fun (Until Somebody Gets Hurt) opens tomorrow, Friday, May 23, at the gallery on Middle Street.
Read more ...REVIEW: DATHANNA GEALA AMHÁIN by Pauline Goldsmith
Theatre Reviews Thu, May 22, 2025
An Taibhdhearc, Galway
May 9, 2025
Jazz night for Galway Hospice
Thu, May 15, 2025
The Martin Murray Foundation will present A Night of Jazz Legends, a spectacular musical evening on Sunday, May 25, from 7pm, at the Salthill Hotel.
Read more ...Pearl Jam’s ‘Ten’ in full
Thu, May 15, 2025
The Seattle Grunge Experience will celebrate ten years recreating the sound of four of the biggest grunge bands in history at Monroe’s Live on Friday, May 23, with doors open at 9pm.
Read more ...Ceili, craic, agus ceol to close Brittany Fest 2025
Thu, May 15, 2025
BRITTANY FEST Galway 2025 comes to a close this weekend with a series of gigs and music events, culminating in a show from leading Galway trad-folk band Galvian Way.
Read more ...Local cartoonists seek industry gongs
Thu, May 15, 2025
The biennial Irish Animation Awards will be held in Galway later this month, one day after a special industry meitheal on Friday, May 23, at the Galway Bay Hotel in Salthill.
Read more ...Sounds from home and away at Monroe’s
Thu, May 15, 2025
Monroe’s Live will host a weekend of music from tomorrow, Friday, May 16, to Sunday, May 18, with performances from Irish and international artists rooted in folk, traditional, and contemporary styles.
Read more ...Arts Festival line-up at Monroe’s
Thu, May 15, 2025
As part of this year’s Galway International Arts Festival, Monroe’s Live will host a line-up from folk icons to indie legends, and new collectives to confessional pop, across a series of summer performances.
Read more ...Big noise from new art
Thu, May 15, 2025
White Noise Seven are a group of artists based in Galway which work in various and diverse media.
Read more ...REVIEW: MR BERGMANN OF DEADMAN'S POINT
Theatre Reviews Thu, May 15, 2025
by Ronan Dempsey
Nth Degree Productions
Murder and mayhem at Town Hall
Thu, May 08, 2025
The award-winning, Knocknacarra-based company KATS will perform Joseph Kesselring’s 1939 hit play from Wednesday, May 21, to Friday, May 23, each night at 8pm.
Read more ...‘Fest Noz’ for Galway
Thu, May 08, 2025
Breton folk and traditional musicians Ampouailh and Charlie Le Brun will play Monroe’s Live in May as part of Brittany Fest Galway 2025.
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