Patser Murray for the Comedy KARLnival

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

PATSER MURRAY has appeared in Love/Hate, Primeval, Can't Cope Won't Cope, and movies such as Intermission, and he was nearly in Game of Thrones. He is also a first rate stand-up.

Go Beyond Therapy with the Ray Leonard Players

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

BEYOND THERAPY, the 1982 comedy play by the American writer Christopher Durang, will be performed in Galway city and Clifden by the Ray Leonard Players, a new theatre company named after the west of Ireland director, producer, and mentor.

Toshín - a night of funk and soul with the Irish Lizzo

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

TOSHÍN HAS been called "Lizzo meets Aretha Franklin" by redvinemusic.com, "a must see" by Indie Buddie, and "a superstar in the making" by GoldenPlec. Galway is about to see why.

The saucy encounters of James and Nora

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

THE SEX life of James Joyce and Nora Barnacle, as well as their love and romance, is the stuff of a new exhibition currently running in the Town Hall Theatre bar.

Boozy Movie Bingo Brunch at the Pálás

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

THE BRILLIANT Steve Bennett, one of Ireland's finest young comedians - he won the inaugural Irish Comedian of the Year Award remember - will host The Boozy Movie Bingo Brunch at Pálás cinema bar.

Julie Jay - first solo tour comes to Galway

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

JULIE JAY, described by Tommy Tiernan as “the brightest, funniest thing I’ve seen in a long time”, is embarking on her first solo tour with her show, Julie Really Love Me?

Mary Coughlan to headline the Town Hall

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

MARY COUGHLAN, arguably Ireland's greatest jazz and blues singer, returns to her native Galway for a concert at the Town Hall Theatre on Saturday February 29 at 8pm.

Three women go Over The Edge

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

THE POETS Fiona Foster, Meabh Ann McCrossan, and Grace Wilentz are the featured readers at this month's Over The Edge, which takes place in the Galway City Library on Thursday February 27 at 6.30pm.

See Galway's latest one-act plays

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

THEATRE ROOM Galway is a monthly showcase of original one-act plays that are written, directed and performed by local theatre makers of all stripes, from professional to amateur.

Cherym headlines next A Modern Movement

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

CHERYM, THE brilliant and exciting Derry pop-punk trio, return to Galway this month to headline the next A Modern Movement, the city's new alternative music gig night.

Show Me The Funny grand final

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

AFTER FIVE hotly contested heats, the grand final of Show Me The Funny at The King's Head takes place on Monday February 24, with 11 of the freshest new comedic talents vying to win the top prize.

See the latest one-act plays

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

THEATRE ROOM Galway is a monthly showcase of original one-act plays that are written, directed and performed by local theatre makers of all stripes, from professional to amateur.

Maria Shiel to launch debut EP

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

MARIA SHIEL, the Galway singer-songwriter, will launch her debut EP, Ebb Of The Wave, on Friday February 28 with a gig in the upstairs bar of the Róisín Dubh.

A night of 'wonky psychedelic pop' @ Eclectics

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

TOMORROWS' music has been described as "wonky psychedelic pop" and be compared to soft-rock giants Billy Joel and Supertramp, and they are about to released their new album.

Alex Borstein - the voice of Lois Griffin in concert

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

SHE IS the voice of Lois Griffin in Family Guy and plays Susie Myerson in the award-winning Amazon Prime series The Marvelous Mrs Maisel. She is Alex Borstein and she is coming to Galway.

Varo - an international Irish folk duo

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

FOLLOWING THE recent release of their eponymous debut album, Dublin trad/folk duo Varo will play two shows in County Galway this weekend.

Nashville music label to host songwriting showcase in Galway

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

AFTERTOUCH MUSIC, the Nashville based record label, will host its first annual songwriting camp in Galway this weekend, featuring 20 songwriters, producers, and singers.

Birds of Prey: enjoyable chaos and mayhem

Films Reviews Mon, Feb 17, 2020

OK to start off, I am not a massive fan of DC movies or Marvel movies, or any kind of superhero movie, so it is safe to say I wasn't holding out for much when I rocked up to Omniplex Salthill to view Birds of Prey, Birds of Prey: The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn, or Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey or whatever title DC has decided to place upon their newest release. However, I have to say it wasn't that bad and I rather enjoyed a huge chunks of the movie.

On the joy and benefits of reading

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

WHEN THE hiatus caused by the General Election, Brexit, and the upcoming exams is over, time will allow for the opportunity to discuss the greatest of joys - the joy of reading.

The Lords of Strut are Absolute Legends

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

THEY ARE "a glorious mix of comedic gold and awe inspiring dance moves", according to Meg.ie. The Sunday Times declared them "utterly magical", while  said they deliver "belly laughs all round".

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