Future Islands - countdown to Black Box concert

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

FUTURE ISLANDS, the indie-electro, synth-pop trio, whose music is one part melancholic, one part euphoric; led by the impassioned vocals and endearingly dodgy 'dad dancing' of Samuel T Herring, are coming to Galway.

Republic of Telly's Kevin McGahern @ Comedy Clubh

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

KEVIN MCGAHERN has been called a "gas bastard" by The Rubberbandits and Charlie Brooker said he "made me laugh out loud", and Galway will see why when he plays the Róisín Dubh Comedy Clubh.

Pléasc – Fíbín play remembers Galway's WWI disaster

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

ON JUNE 17 1917, Loughaunbeg beach, near Spiddal, was the scene of a dreadful disaster when a mine explosion killed nine local men. Windows in houses nearby were shattered and the sound of the blast was heard in Galway city, 16 miles away.

The 'strong, wise' Juno and the 'boozy spoofer' Paycock

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

ONE OF the all-time great Irish plays, Juno and the Paycock by Sean O’Casey, looks set to thrill Galway audiences from Wednesday June 21 to Sunday 25 in an exciting joint production by Galway Community Theatre and the Town Hall Theatre, under the trusty direction of Andrew Flynn.

Galway Community Pride fundraising events

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

THE COUNTDOWN has begun to the 2017 Galway Community Pride festival which runs from August Monday 7 to Sunday 13, and in advance of that, a number of fun fundraising events will take place.

Margaretta D’Arcy will Tell Them Everything

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

TELL THEM Everything, a book by the veteran Galway activist and author Margaretta D’Arcy will be launched this month in The Women’s Pop Up Playhouse as part of The Colours Free Festival.

Saucy Hot Soup with The Dirty Circus

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

THE DIRTY Circus will deliver a night of the most fantastic, sauciest, and craziest cabaret imaginable when it returns to the Róisín Dubh, and among the performers is Bonnie Boux, Miss Burlesque Ireland Showgirl of the Year 2016.

An atypical heavy trio for FEAST

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

HAILING FROM Ostia, near the 'Eternal City' of Rome, Zu are an atypical trio of drums, electric bass, baritone saxophone, and electronics. It may be the strangest gig FEAST has yet organised, but all the more reason to go see it.

Volunteers sought for Galway Film Fleadh

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

THE GALWAY Film Fleadh takes place from Tuesday July 11 to Sunday 16 and volunteers are sought to help out at the festival and with the Fleadh TV crew.

Two concerts from The Whileaways

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

THE WHILEAWAYS, the acclaimed Galway folk/Americana trio will play two Galway shows at two different festivals - this month they play Headford's Hedfest, and next month is the Galway International Arts Festival.

See Peter Pan live @ The Eye

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

WHEN PETER Pan, leader of the Lost Boys, loses his shadow, headstrong Wendy helps him reattach it. In return, she is invited to Neverland, where Tinker Bell, Tiger Lily, and the vengeful Captain Hook await.

Pontchartrain to deliver the beats @ Electric

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

IT IS a lake in southern Louisiana, which has given its name to a celebrated American folk song, but Pontchartrain is also the moniker of a DJ whose endless love affair with classic music, as well as his taste, vision, and dedication, set him apart from the rest.

Amelia Curran to play Monroe’s

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

AMELIA CURRAN, the Juno Award winning singer, songwriter, activist, and mental health advocate, makes a return visit to Galway, to play Monroe's Backstage Bar on Saturday June 24 at 7pm.

Bruce Springsteen tribute @ Monroe's Live

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

IF YOU missed Bruce Springsteen on his last visit to Ireland, or were there and want a taste of the New Jersey legend's magic again, then check out the tribute act to The Boss coming to Galway.

A Galway Bloomsday concert for Nora Barnacle

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

BLOOMSDAY 2017 will be marked in Galway with the Nora at Nuns Island concert, featuring songs, operatic arias, and ballads, and celebrating the life of James Joyce's Galway wife, Nora Barnacle.

Free fun for little ones at Roscommon Arts Centre

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

As part of the Bookworms Children’s Literary Festival, Roscommon Arts Centre is hosting a free family show on Saturday, June 10, called ‘The Return of Spring’.

Every year, as part of the festival, the centre offers a small amount of funding to professional theatre makers to create new work for the Bookworms audience through their ‘First Editions’ commission. This year’s recipient is Thomas Johnston.

Traditional Irish music from Boithrin at Tack Room

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

Head on down for a fantastic night in one of Athlone’s most welcoming local watering holes this weekend for live music and a great atmosphere.

Athlone poet wins Listowel Writers Week poetry award

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

Athlone poet Jackie Gorman has won the 2017 Listowel Writers Week Single Poem Award.

The Snug has you covered this weekend

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

Looking for a comfy setting with lots of live entertainment and friendly banter? Then The Snug is the ideal venue for you this weekend.

It all kicks off on Thursday, June 8, with live music from the ever-popular Adrian Hyney from 9.30pm.

The Cure's Lol Tolhurst to read at the Róisín

Wed, Jun 07, 2017

LOL TOLHURST, a founder member of The Cure with Robert Smith, and a former member of the legendary goth-pop band, is coming to Galway to read from his acclaimed autobiography, Cured - The Tale Of Two Imaginary Boys.

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