Old-school session at Monroe’s

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

Get your freak on and jump around with classic anthems from the best-selling hip-hop and RnB artists, as oldskool take to the stage at Monroe’s Live this Saturday, December 23.

Irish movie class set-up in Galway

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

The National Talent Academy Film & TV Scéal to Set Irish language workshop took place for emerging directors and writers at the Mick Lally Theatre this month.

JFK’s three miles a long journey for Galway filmmaker

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

"It has been a marathon," sighs Oranmore’s Pamela Finn, producer and director of JFK - The Three Miles. The 24-minute film tells the story of JFK’s visit to Galway – over just three miles from the Sportsground to Salthill - through eye witness recollections.

Bilingual festival for St Brigid’s Day

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

Tonnta – ‘waves’ as gaelige – is a new festival for 2024 celebrating the Irish language and Galway as a bilingual city. Tonnta will run from Thursday, February 1 to Monday, February 5.

Small screen show for The Stunning

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

A documentary on veteran Galway rockers The Stunning will be available over the Christmas season online on the RTÉ player.

The Púcas release festive Galway song

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

Sometimes the best tunes tumble from musicians’ minds late at night, and for two lads sitting at a piano after wandering Galway last month, that eureka moment arrived.

Fergal O’Hanlon and Adam O’Shea of The Púcas released their debut single ‘Christmas in Galway’ last week. The tune combines a traditional Irish air with a seasonal sound.

Neil Young for Simon at The Crane

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

The Crane Bar will host an evening to celebrate the music of Neil Young this Monday, December 18.

Galway artist scoops major award

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

ATU Galway art graduate Taïm Haimet has won the €10,000 Taylor Art Award after Royal Dublin Society (RDS) judges hailed her as Ireland’s most promising emerging visual artist. Her visual art is inspired by her experiences as an Arabic interpreter for asylum seekers in Galway, and her own family’s stories from Syria.

Galway Rap Star Celaviedmai to Perform at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

Galway girl Celaviedmai has emerged as a captivating figure on the Irish hip-hop and rap landscape.

Festive fiddling at EYE Cinema

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

Due to popular demand, the EYE Cinema in Wellpark will show violinist André Rieu’s visual and musical festive extravaganza White Christmas this weekend.

Giant panto for Clarinbridge

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

A giant of a pantomime is making its way to Kilcornan Hall, Clarinbridge next month.

“Collage of madness”

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

It has been 23 years since Bell X1, the inexorably eclectic rock band, first burst onto the Irish music scene. They play Leisureland next Thursday, December 21.

Ash to ignite Monroe's

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

The trio of Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray will headline Monroe’s Live on Sunday, December 17 at 8pm.

Take A Chance with The Björn Identity at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

The Björn Identity will take a chance to imitate pop icons ABBA at Monroe’s Live tomorrow, December 15, at 9pm to recreate the sound, style, and energy of the Swedish sensation.

Rogue at centre of Renmore Pantomime

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

Award-winning duo directors Brian and Seán Power, choreographer Declan J Gardiner and musical director John O’Dea have prepared a huge cast, including a full chorus, with Tweens and Smurfs to add music and dance to the story.

Town Hall Theatre - Brightening Up Your 2024!

Wed, Dec 13, 2023

The wait is over! Town Hall Theatre has just announced a packed programme of events for January - March 2024 that will entertain and enthral. Dive into a sea of theatre, music, comedy and dance - there’s something for everyone!

'Galway embodies our traditional spirit, a massive music city with a Celtic soul'

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Teenage heartbreak, the hard school of busking, “fluke” success, a Number 1 with ‘Galway Girl’, and the late Shane McGowan: Irish folk hero Mundy explains all to the Advertiser ’s Jamie Conlon on the long drive to Galway.

Fionn MacCumhaill at An Taibhdhearc this Christmas

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Continuing with its mythological series, An Taibhdhearc is showing Fionn agus Clochán an Aifir (Fionn and the Giant’s Causeway), running from tomorrow, Friday, to Saturday, December 23.

Follow Irish hero Fionn MacCumhaill’s story as he meets with Benandonnar, the Giant of Scotland. When they met, a classic fable was born. Fionn was expecting someone like himself, but Benandonnar was very different. With the Morrígan in flight, and war in the air, will Fionn be safe? How do you know that you have real friends? And why the Scottish War Pipes?

Bionic Byrne for Town Hall Misadventures

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Take cover Galway! Jason Byrne - half man, half natural disaster - crashes into Galway’s Town Hall Theatre on Saturday, January 20, for one night only.

The Academic’s five-year term finishes in Galway

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Irish Indie rockers The Academic will end their five-year-long term of touring with a finalé at Leisureland on Saturday, December 23.

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