KATS return with supper theatre

Thu, Nov 25, 2021

KATS, THE Knocknacarra Amateur Theatre Society is back and will stage two comedy one act plays in the Galway Bay Hotel from December 1 to 3.

Applications open for Theatre57 Nuns’ Island residencies

Thu, Nov 25, 2021

THEATRE57 is seeking applications for residencies at its pilot artist-led theatre hub in the Nuns’ Island Theatre between January and March 2022.

An Spidéal author wins An Post Book Awards for Irish language novel

Thu, Nov 25, 2021

MADAME LAZARE, a novel as Gaeilge by the An Spidéal author and songwriter, Tadhg MacDhonnagáin, has won the 2021 An Post Book Awards in the Irish language category.

‘We need to realise what we are and what we can be’

Wed, Nov 24, 2021

IT IS a time of change at the Galway Arts Centre. As 2021 draws to a close, plans are being made for 2022 which will see renovated buildings, a new online presence, challenging exhibitions, and even new approaches in how we experience events.

How To Catch A Star - in the classroom

Wed, Nov 24, 2021

ONCE THERE was a boy who was always looking up. He dreamt of having a star as a friend. Then one night, he decided to set about catching a star of his very own.

Malaki - rising hip hop star to play Róisín Dubh

Tue, Nov 23, 2021

AS THE year draws to a close, it seems everything is happening for Dublin rapper Malaki. In September came his EP, DFTTYM; last month saw a duet with Tolü Makay, and December sees him play Galway.

Nutcracker Sweeties - a fresh take on a festive Ballet classic

Tue, Nov 23, 2021

ON CHRISTMAS Eve, Ciara and Fionn wander off from their parents during a shopping trip in Dublin, only to discover the Nutcracker doll and the Sugar Plum fairy, who lead them to the Kingdom Of The Sweets.

Club GASS - bring back our girls

Tue, Nov 23, 2021

CLUB GASS, Galway’s leading drag and LGBT+ night is back at the Róisín Dubh tomorrow, Friday November 26.

Tommy Tiernan to play Róisín Dubh in January

Tue, Nov 23, 2021

2022 IN Galway will begin with huge laughs when Tommy Tiernan performs the warm-up shows for his Tomfoolery tour at the Róisín Dubh.

The Raines - new single, Town Hall show

Mon, Nov 22, 2021

THE RAINES, the Galway Americana/folk trio release their new single ‘Always Snow On The Mountain’ on Friday November 26, and play the Town Hall Theatre on Friday December 10.

Rofi James - new single out on Friday

Mon, Nov 22, 2021

THE BRILLIANT Galway pop-rock trio, Rofi James, release their new single, ‘Berlin Wall’ on Friday November 26, and play a Galway city show next month.

'Getting to Know'...Jo Vahey

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

What is your idea of perfect happiness?
A big fire and a good book!

Artwork by Young Travellers on display at Galway City Library

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

AN EXHIBITION by youths from the Traveller Community in Tuam is being shown alongside work by artist Martina Passman at the Galway City Library.

Album review: Oasis

Music Reviews Thu, Nov 18, 2021

IN AN era where bands like Foals and Biffy Clyro can play to large audiences, but only after many albums and many years of working their way up the ladder, Oasis in 1996 proves LP Hartley’s dictum, “the past is a foregin country, they do things differently there”.

Live Again - a Galway night of great Galway musicians and performers

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

TWO GALWAY music legends; the inaugural winner of the Choice Music Award; a rising star among Irish singer-songwriters; and a Galway trad music and dance phenomenon.

Gift Fraser! A storybook for children

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

HAVE YOU heard about Fraser, the tallest fir tree in the forest? There is a new story book for children aged between six and 10 this Christmas - and all year - about a fir tree who longs to be picked as a Christmas tree.

Feature films sought for 2022 Galway Film Fleadh

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

Filmmakers or companies with works-in-progress, or completed works ready to debut in the new year, are being sought to submit their films to the 34th Galway Film Fleadh.

An evening with the Navarra Quartet

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

THE NAVARRA Quartet, one of Britain’s most sought-after string quartets, are coming to Galway to perform a concert at St Joseph’s Church, Presentation Road.

Adele is back! New album 30 out tomorrow @ OMGZhivago

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

Adele is finally releasing her fourth studio album, 30, tomorrow, Friday November 18. After the massive success of her previous albums, 30 is a highly anticipated release.

Have you found your TRIBE?

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

After a very successful run last year, Galway’s only youth arts festival is back, and is bigger and better than before.

TRIBES Youth Arts Festival is a multi-disciplinary arts festival promoting and developing high quality arts and cultural events for young people. The broad themes of the TRIBES festival include mind-body connection through movement and expression, issues of identity and mental health, and exploring worlds outside of the tribes we become part of as we grow.

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