Pay Eye Cinema a visit this Bank Holiday Weekend

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

This June Bank Holiday weekend, Eye Cinema have plenty on the menu for film fans.

The Exciting World-Folk Sounds of Scottish-Irish Band Dallahan at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Fast, furious and forged in Scotland and Ireland’s traditional music scene, Dallahan deliver their style of world-folk with dazzling virtuosity. Described as Lúnasa for the new generation, this four-piece are whipping up a trad storm across the globe, touring extensively across Europe and the US.

From Avicii to New Album Anuas, Seo Linn To Deliver Rousing Trad Performance at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

The multi-award winning trad group Seo Linn have been on an upward trajectory since their version of Avicii’s ‘Wake Me Up’ catapulted them into the limelight. Now, they are set to perform music from their latest album, Anuas, at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, June 3 from 9pm.

Grammy Nominated Global Artist KT Tunstall to Perform Latest Album at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Following her global success with Suddenly I See, Black Horse and Cherry Tree, KT Tunstall has re-emerged with new energy, vigour and enthusiasm in the wake of her latest trilogy, Kin, Wax and Nut. An expression of soul, body and mind, these three albums are a rhythmic triumph, a fresh departure for the Grammy nominated singer-songwriter who has stayed true to her ability to balance introspective folk with propulsive rock.

Shaskeen snippets: A new millennia and no signs of slowing down

Thu, May 25, 2023

Traditional music band, Shaskeen, has been a cornerstone of Irish Traditional music and song for over half a century and show no signs of slowing down, ahead of their appearance in the Town Hall Theatre on June 10 as part of Advertiser Events, we look back through various publications that have covered the group's long history.

Druid O'Casey rehearsals well underway with talented cast

Thu, May 25, 2023

Back in March, Druid announced their most ambitious production yet, DruidO’Casey - a play cycle of Sean O’Casey’s Dublin Trilogy.

One woman show, "Yes! Reflections of Molly Bloom," coming to the Town Hall Theatre on May 30

Thu, May 25, 2023

A thrilling new adaptation of James Joyce's, Penelope Chapter, “Yes! Reflections of Molly Bloom”, is set to come to the Town Hall Theatre on May 30.

Stellar lineup at Róisín Dubh for Galway International Arts Festival

Thu, May 25, 2023

THERE ARE certain factors, without which, Galway International Arts Festival would be incomplete - the Big Top in the Fisheries Field, the extraordinary street spectacles, and the buzz around Róisín Dubh.

Hang Massive play Róisín Dubh on Thursday June 1

Thu, May 25, 2023

Welcome to the Sound of Light and Colour - the incredible new show and tour from Hang Massive. This unmissable live experience will bring you a next level sound with rocking electro soundscapes, flowing techno beats and their stunning hand pan classics in a fresh new form.

Tigh He-He Comedy with Karl Spain, Jessica Collins, Ian Burke & Eddie Mullarkey tonight, Thursday May 25

Thu, May 25, 2023

Tonight, the team at Róisín Dubh Comedy are celebrating their upcoming programme of comedy which will keep Galway laughing through the summer, autumn and right up to Galway Comedy Festival in October.

406 DAYS, a documentary about 2020 Debenhams redundancy, will open at Pálás Cinema on May 26

Thu, May 25, 2023

Winner of the 2023 Dublin Film Critics Circle Award for Best Irish Documentary, 406 DAYS is produced by Fergus Dowd and directed by Joe Lee. It tells the story of 1,000 Irish Debenhams workers who were made redundant through a generic email on April 9 2020 after Debenhams UK Retail Ltd closed all 11 Irish stores, including their flagship store on Henry St. Dublin 1.

Josh Ritter tickets on sale this Friday May 26

Thu, May 25, 2023

Following his recent sell-out Dublin date, renowned singer, songwriter and best-selling author Josh Ritter announces his ‘Hello Starling’ anniversary tour in Ireland this autumn, as part of which he will play in Leisureland on October 19. Tickets for the new dates go on-sale this Friday, May 26 at 10am.

Acclaimed famine musical ‘In the Midst of Plenty’ - a moving story set to score of original folk songs

Thu, May 25, 2023

Roscommon-based Enchanted Croi Theatre has recently announced that its new contemporary folk musical ‘In the Midst of Plenty’ will tour across Ireland, beginning with performances at the Mullingar Arts Centre on May 25 and 26, and including Town Hall Theatre Galway on June 7 and 8 and Westport Town Hall Theatre June 13 and 14.

Claddagh Choral presents: On the Road, a celebration of Irish and American choral music

Fri, May 19, 2023

Galway choir, Claddagh Choral welcomes Lehigh Choral Arts Programme, who are visiting from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in an evening celebrating Irish and American choral music, taking place on Friday, May 26 in Galway Cathedral. 

From druids to dragons and artists to acrobats as fantastic arts festival launched

Thu, May 18, 2023

The Pulse from Gravity & Other Myths featuring a company of over 60 performers with a choir of 30 female voices; a newly commissioned installation from David Mach; the return of Colm Meaney to the Irish stage after 40 years performing alongside his daughter Brenda Meaney in Bedbound from Landmark Productions and GIAF; an enormous Dragon wandering the streets of Galway City; epic theatre with DruidO’Casey directed by Garry Hynes; Baxter Theatre and Handspring Puppets Life & Times of Michael K from South Africa directed by Lara Foot; a stellar line up at the Heineken® Big Top; artists Diana Copperwhite and Lorraine Tuck; Grafton Architects; musicians Martha Wainwright, KT Tunstall, Susan O’Neill, Robert Forster, James Yorkston and Nena Peerson; and First Thought Talks featuring Lindsey Hilsum, Fintan O’Toole, Gaisu Yari and a host of speakers are amongst just some of the highlights of the dazzling array of this year’s programme.

Shaskeen Snippets: Half a century of pure talent

Thu, May 18, 2023

Traditional music band, Shaskeen, has been a cornerstone of Irish Traditional music and song for over half a century and show no signs of slowing down, ahead of their appearance in the Town Hall Theatre on June 10 as part of Advertiser Events, we look back through various publications that have covered the group's long history.

Dirty Circus returns promising a night of debauchery and decadence

Thu, May 18, 2023

Galway's leading burlesque and cabaret event, the Dirty Circus returns to Róisín Dubh on Saturday, May 20, with a show packed full of fantastic performers that will tantalise, entice and entertain the crowd.

Folk duo Teague and Joyce to play An Taibhdhearc

Thu, May 18, 2023

Celebrated folk duo Niall Teague and Padraic Joyce will be joined by string ensemble, Treo, at a concert in An Taibhdhearc on Friday, May 19 as part of the 'What Will We Be' album tour.

Irish National Opera presents Mozart’s controversial comedy, Così fan tutte, at Leisureland

Thu, May 18, 2023

Coming to Leisureland on Monday May 29 at 8pm, Mozart's Così fan tutte is one of the composer’s best-loved operas. Audiences are thrilled by the fabulous score, hilarous plot-twists and of course, healthy doses of love, lies and deceit.

Phil Hartnoll of legendary Orbital will play DJ Set in Róisín Dubh on Saturday May 27

Thu, May 18, 2023

Phil Hartnoll (one half of pioneering electronica monsters Orbital) is coming to Róisín Dubh on Saturday May 27 to blast us into the summer with a DJ set featuring all the Orbital classics, in collaboration with New Moon Sessions.

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