TROJANS

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Founded in 2024, Luail is Ireland's national dance company, with a full-time ensemble of eight dancers. Under Artistic Director Liz Roche, it has brought an array of critically acclaimed productions to Ireland and beyond, including IMPASSE, Chora, Reverb, and more recently, Dancehall, which was performed at the Black Box last year.

Italian movie showcase

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

The fifth edition of the Italian Film Festival Ireland returns to Galway from Saturday, April 25.

Journalist’s memoir tackles adoption mystery

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Irish Times journalist Paul Cullen will launch his autobiography in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop, on Middle Street, tomorrow, Friday, April 17, at 6pm.

Scoring Ó Ríordáin at Taibhdhearc

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

A recital to music of poetry by Seán Ó Ríordáin will be hosted at An Taibhdhearc this Saturday, April 18, at 8pm.

A Cúirt lecture on hope, accountability and agency

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

As a Galway native, Sarah Clancy has grown up with Cúirt and believes it is a space where you do not have to apologise for creating or thinking anew. Bringing this motto to her lecture, she will give her audience space to think about the genocide in Gaza in a space of equality, to reflect on the Global Sumud Flotillas, and explore our lack of agency as a subversive society.

Children of Cúirt are adult readers of the future

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

As the big yellow pencils are taken out of storage for another year of the Cúirt International Festival of Literature, Méabh McDonnell, children’s book author and bookseller with Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop, looks ahead to her events.

Children of Cúirt are adult readers of the future

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Running two events for the 2026 programme, a free ‘Children’s Story Time’ on Saturday, April 25, at 11am in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop, and a ‘Sunday Breakfast Club’ on Sunday, April 26, at 10am in Nuns Island Theatre, Méabh is excited to show children that there is a space for them within the literature festival.

Áras na nGael set to receive €170k conservation grant

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Despite the centre only reopening its doors last July following major renovation work, it is understood that the roof of the building is still in a vulnerable condition.

Impressive debut is authentic and emotionally compelling

Films Reviews Thu, Apr 16, 2026

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Premiering at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, it received the Camera D’Or for outstanding first feature. My Father’s Shadow (streaming on Mubi soon) was another Iraqi film which won a Special Mention award at the same festival; a brilliant film that depicts the country’s tumultuous history through children’s eyes.

'Trojans' is an exhilarating assault on the senses

Theatre Reviews Thu, Apr 16, 2026

TROJANS
by Philip Connaughton

Town Hall Theatre Galway announces spring/summer programme

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Town Hall Theatre Galway is marking a major milestone in 2026 as it celebrates the 30th anniversary of its official opening with what is being described as its busiest Spring/Summer season to date. The much-loved cultural venue has unveiled an ambitious and wide-ranging programme that brings together theatre, music, comedy, dance, film, and special events in a vibrant showcase designed to appeal to audiences of all ages and interests.

Local musicians unite for ‘Voices for Pia’ fundraiser at Monroe’s

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

A fundraising concert in Galway this month will bring together local musicians and community support in aid of Pia Cloherty, who is preparing to undergo a life-saving double lung transplant in the UK.

Swipe right for adventure: ‘Gulliver in Love’ turns queer dating into an epic, interactive odyssey

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Galway-based theatre artist Raphaël Adams presents his new interactive show "Gulliver in Love" as part of Galway Theatre Festival during the first weekend in May.

‘Natural Women’ to rock Town Hall

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

After decades of friendship, Irish eighties’ rock icons Leslie Dowdall and Flo McSweeney finally share the stage together for the very first time on their tour, Natural Women.

Old hat: historical talk on millinery

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

The next lecture in the Galway Archaeological and Historical Society spring series is entitled Les Modes Modernes: the Galway hat factory, 1937-1972.

Japanese Film Festival brings international cinema to Galway screens this April

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Galway audiences will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of Japanese cinema this April, as the Japanese Film Festival Ireland returns with a series of screenings at Eye Cinema.

Glenamaddy Players bring Chapatti to All-Ireland Confined Drama Finals

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Glenamaddy Players have secured a place in the All-Ireland Confined Drama Finals, which will take place in Carrickmore, Co Tyrone, from April 9 to 17, with the awards ceremony scheduled for April 18.

‘What Persists’ — new exhibition from Terri Smith inspired by forensics

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

What Persists is a solo exhibition by Galway-based artist, Terri Smith. The work looks at what remains in nature after use, damage, abandonment, or death.

"Come on ta f**k"

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Catch The Scratch in Oranmore
They say to really understand The Scratch, you have to see them live. Punters in Galway can catch them at the new Momentum Festival, in Oranmore, over the May bank holiday weekend.

Choral reflection on the Passion

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

As an antidote to all the hustle and bustle, Music for Galway has organised vocal ensemble Collegium directed by Mark Duley to perform Heinrich Schütz’ setting of the St Matthew Passion.

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