Ultan Conlon Announces New Album and Upcoming Galway Gigs

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Irish singer-songwriter Ultan Conlon found a haven for his unique sound and sensibility in Los Angeles, California, with Grammy Award-winning David Garza producing Ultan’s fifth record, The Starlight Ballroom, which will be released on September 13, 2023.

Brad Heidi and All Of Eden call on Galway support in Irish Music Month bursary award

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Galway music fans, it's time to step up and vote for your local superstar!

Folk musician David Keenan coming to Róisín Dubh on Thursday May 4

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Folk musician David Keenan has been among the most fascinating new Irish artists of the past ten years.

Irish band Whenyoung playing Róisín Dubh on Saturday April 22

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Irish band, Whenyoung, are from Clare and Limerick, but based in the UK. Brought up with a love for music, they're started off into everything from Irish trad to 00's pop, eventually stumbling upon punk and rock music of old. This became their mutual escape, which eventually resulted in Aoife and Andrew moving to London to start a band. In between, Aoife studied Landscape Architecture and Horticulture and Andrew studied Architecture.

Pálás Cinema's Sweet Lineup this Spring and Summer

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

The home of independent gems and cult favourites, Pálás Cinema has a stellar lineup for spring and summer - something for every type of film lover, including Director Q&A’s and live streamed events.

Emerging Irish Contemporary Pop Artists Conor Byrne and Saibh Skelly to Perform At Monroe’s Live

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Having signed his first major record deal with Sony Music/RCA Germany, Kerry’s Conor Byrne is making waves internationally with his unique blend of contemporary pop and heartfelt song writing. Inspired by the likes of Damien Rice, James Bay, James Morrison, and Coldplay, the influence of these lyrical stalwarts is palpable throughout his work.

Living on Borrowed Cash: a night of Comedy and Johnny Cash tunes

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Born and raised in a smelter town in Northern Ontario, Canada, Chris Hawes grew up less than a mile from the NASA lunar landing practice site. The moon they called it. A barren desolate landscape just outside of Sudbury. Not much to do but play sports and dream of getting the hell out of there. As a child, he would revel in the few and far between opportunities to watch the Tonight Show. Like many before him, it was his dream to one day grace the Tonight Show stage, and be waived over to a coveted spot seated across the desk from Johnny Carson.

Remembering Maeliosa Stafford

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Maelíosa Stafford was an actor, director, producer, and educator and one of the most influential, successful, innovative, and charismatic of Galway artists.

Poetry Day Ireland takes place on Thursday April 27

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Now in its ninth year, Poetry Day Ireland is an annual island-wide celebration of poetry which invites the nation to read, write, and share a poem on Thursday, April 27.

Young actor makes stage debut in Irish premiere of Martin McDonagh's Hangmen

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

After a busy run in The Gaiety Theatre, Martin McDonagh's first England-set play is in The Black Box in Galway this week until Saturday April 15.

Duke Special will perform at Róisín Dubh this Saturday April 15

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Duke Special, Belfast songwriter and performer, is coming to Róisín Dubh this Saturday April 15.

Songwriter, musician and producer David Kitt performs at Róisín Dubh on Thursday April 20

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

A unique and sincere songwriter with an expert ability to meld inspirations, eras and sounds, Kitt’s music glimmers with a sense of timelessness well earned after over twenty years immersed in music. Genre-bending Irish musician and producer, Kitt has released his ninth studio album ‘Idiot Check’ and will be performing in Róisín Dubh on Thursday April 20.

Róisín Dubh's famous Tigh He-He comedy club returns tonight with Karl Spain

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

"His quick wit will leave you gasping" - Evening Standard

The Clifden Traditional Music Festival takes place this week

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

The 12th Annual Clifden Traditional Music Festival will take place this year from Thursday April 13 to Sunday April 16 in Clifden, Connemara. The event will feature a host of artists from all over Ireland as well as lots of local talent.

Moth and Butterfly present A Night of Storytelling & Improvisation at Rouge

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

"This show was the highlight of our visit to Ireland" - Maura

Multidisciplinary ritual beach performances during Galway Theatre Festival 2023

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

This Bealtaine, on Sunday April 30 and Monday May 1, as part of Galway Theatre Festival 2023, two multidisciplinary ritual beach performances that celebrate our ocean will take place in Kinvara on Trácht Beach and Ladies Beach in Salthill. People are invited to the beaches at dusk where they will be immersed in a performative ritual.

The Saw Doctors announce second concert at 2023 Galway Arts Festival

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Galway International Arts Festival and Róisín Dubh are delighted to announce that The Saw Doctors will play a second concert at the Heineken Big Top on Saturday July 29.

Swiss pianist Cédric Pescia performs Bach at Music for Galway’s 41st concert

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Renowned Swiss pianist, Cédric Pescia, will bring the Bach element of Music for Galway’s 41st concert season to an end on Thursday, April 27, at the Emily Anderson Concert Hall in the University of Galway.

Galway band The Opacas' new documentary to screen at Eye Cinema

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Galway band, The Opacas, will have a new documentary made by young film-maker Greta Thornton screened in Eye Cinema.

Irish National Opera presents the unmissable romantic opera, Werther

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

The Irish National Opera returns to the Town Hall Theatre on Thursday April 27 with an unmissable romantic opera Werther, Massenet’s masterly and nuanced portrayal of hopeless love.

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