Errant herrings and flying sardines at Town Hall

Thu, May 21, 2026

Slamming doors. Falling trousers. Flying sardines. A cast at war with itself, a set that's losing the will to stand - it can only be Michael Frayn's gloriously unhinged farce, Noises Off.

Latin art in Oughterard

Thu, May 21, 2026

Oughterard Courthouse will host an exhibition entitled Tropic Signal in Grey Light next Friday, May 29.

Eamon Little documentary to screen for good cause at Campbells

Thu, May 21, 2026

Following from the popularity of his recent Documentary, Born That Way, which screened twice at Galway Arts Centre, Nuns Island in December and was broadcast on RTÉ One, Éamon Little’s 2011 documentary, Living Colour, will screen at Campbells Tavern in Cloughanover on Wednesday May 27 next at 8pm, with proceeds going to support a beleaguered family in Gaza, one of whom has made it to live in Galway.

Countercultural extravaganza

Thu, May 21, 2026

A two-decade-long mixture of theatrical touring and activism, THISISPOPBABY will be in Galway for one night only on Tuesday, June 23, at the Town Hall Theatre.

Date night energy pop-rock

Thu, May 21, 2026

Johnluke’s upcoming single ‘Nervous’, to be released tomorrow, Friday, May 22, marks the first release from his Comical Romance Vol. 2 EP series.

Twisted tale to turn stomachs, yet bring belly laughs

Films Reviews Thu, May 21, 2026

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Curry Barker is the latest of a fresh, new generation of film directors putting their stamp on the horror genre, along with others such as Zach Cregger (Weapons) and Danny and Michael Phillipou (Bring Her Back).

Casting call for 'The Wiz'

Thu, May 14, 2026

Twin Productions will hold auditions for its annual musical and enrolments for its summer theatre camp on Sunday, May 24, in Galway Community College, Moneenageisha.

Poaching, politics and progress on the Corrib

Thu, May 14, 2026

The late Peadar O'Dowd, a prolific historian who worked tirelessly to preserve Galway’s archaeological and architectural heritage, was also a long-time secretary of the Galway Archaeological and Historical Society.

Feel Good Factor at Town Hall

Thu, May 14, 2026

Marc Roberts is a singer-songwriter, Eurovision runner up and Galway Bay FM presenter of the ‘Feel Good Breakfast’ at the weekends.

Council provides financial aid to artists

Thu, May 14, 2026

Thirteen artists with a Galway connection are to share a €33,860 award administered by the County Council.

High heelers to strut Town Hall

Thu, May 14, 2026

Twenty-six dancers from Dublin, Limerick, Galway and Cork will combine at the Town Hall Theatre on Friday, May 15, to explore femininity through the art of Heels dance.

Spymaster’s daughter who built Portumna

Thu, May 14, 2026

Portumna Castle will host a talk on the woman who erected Ireland's greatest manor house of the early seventeenth century, on Sunday, May 24, at 4pm.

A flawed sequel that recaptures some of the original’s magic.

Thu, May 14, 2026

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It’s a crowd-pleaser designed to make people feel good. The original, which I first watched recently, has developed a devoted following which can easily recall Meryl Streep’s memorable lines: “Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking…”. And despite my belatedness, I instantly saw why.

Actors excel at mammoth task

Theatre Reviews Thu, May 14, 2026

ALL MY FRIENDS ARE BOTS
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Joyous play en route to Town Hall on Thursday, May 21

Theatre Reviews Thu, May 14, 2026

 
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Community spirit with musical ambition - Music for Galway's Cellissimo Playathon

Thu, May 07, 2026

Music for Galway is striking a fresh and engaging chord this spring with the Cellissimo Playathon, a fundraiser that blends community spirit with musical ambition. Taking place on Sunday, May 17th at 4pm in the welcoming surroundings of the The Ardilaun Hotel, the event promises an afternoon that is as entertaining as it is meaningful.

Irish country artist Gareth for Galway gig

Thu, May 07, 2026

Fresh off his debut headline Australian tour, Rising Irish country artist Gareth has will return to the Roisin Dubh in Galway this month as part of his upcoming The Uncut Tour, bringing stripped-back performances to cities such as Liverpool, Cardiff and Nottingham, in addition to an appearance at The Great Escape in Brighton.

Growing Pains - New powerful collection from Danielle Holian

Thu, May 07, 2026

Acclaimed Galway poet Danielle Holian returns with her fourth collection, Growing Pains, released May 5, marking a powerful evolution in her already resonant body of work. Following the success of Beautifully Chaotic (2019), The Dilemma (2020), and Surviving You (2021), this latest collection offers an unflinching and deeply personal exploration of love, loss, and the difficult road to self-reclamation.

Galway International Arts Festival launches programme befitting its scale and confidence

Thu, May 07, 2026

The announcement of the Galway International Arts Festival 2026 programme arrives with a sense of scale and confidence that underscores its position as one of Europe’s most dynamic multidisciplinary arts festivals.

Headford ready for annual shindig

Thu, May 07, 2026

Headfest 2026 will take place in Headford from Wednesday, May 27 to Monday, June 1, bringing six days of music, sport, culture, food and family events to the town and surrounding area.

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