Play draws Nora from Joyce’s shadow

Thu, May 01, 2025

A Rare Journey celebrates the life of truly remarkable Galwegian woman, Nora Joyce née Barnacle.

Mick Hanly to play Kinvara

Thu, May 01, 2025

Kinvara Area Music welcomes renowned singer-songwriter Mick Hanly on stage at the Gig Room, in Kinvara Community Centre, next Saturday, May 10.

Church, candles and Chopin

Thu, May 01, 2025

Australian pianist Piers Lane will put the finishing notes to Music for Galway’s 43rd International Concert Season on Wednesday, May 7, at St Joseph’s Church on Presentation Road at 7:30pm.

Junior Brother - a gig for the unsensible

Thu, May 01, 2025

Junior Brother will play the Róisín Dubh, on November 14, to showcase his third album, The End.

An Taibhdhearc presents Dathanna Geala Amháin

Thu, May 01, 2025

‘Dathanna Geala Amháin/Bright Colours Only’ is a wickedly funny one-woman show, resurrected for the first time for the Galway Theatre Festival. The legendary Irish wake show has toured from Belfast to Brazil in a hearse, and An Taibhdhearc presents the premiere of its translation into Irish. Enjoy a drop of the hard stuff and join in on this heartwarming journey to the edge of oblivion. This show is only suitable for those dying to live.

REVIEW: The Loved Ones

Theatre Reviews Thu, May 01, 2025

The Loved Ones appears at The Black Box on Friday May 2, and Saturday, May 3. Tickets €17/€20/€24 from www.tht.ie

Three Irish authors launch new books in Galway

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

by Maxim Kelly
Irish writers John Connolly, Marita Conlon-McKenna and Elaine Feeney, will be interviewed over three separate evenings in May at Kennys Bookshop in Liosbán, Galway city.

Irish writers John Connolly, Marita Conlon-McKenna and Elaine Feeney, will be interviewed over three separate evenings in May at Kennys Bookshop in Liosbán, Galway city.

Theatre festival for May

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

Galway Theatre Festival 2025 is back, running across Galway venues from Friday, May 2, to May 10th.

Stories of humour, heartache, and heritage

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

Monroe’s Live will host a storytelling event tonight, Thursday, April 24, celebrating Galway through the power of its tales.

Druid brews up Blue Teapot connection

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

Two of Galway city’s famous theatre companies have joined forces to provide work experience opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities.

Conamara fiddlers on TV

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

The Kane sisters from Letterfrack will feature on TG4’s ‘Music Network - Ar an mBóthar’ this Sunday, April 27, at 9.30pm.

Music for the birds

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

Galway Music Residency is to spread snippets of avian delight this spring to encourage classical music fans to flock to performances in Galway city and Loughea.

Breton musicians on tour for twinning anniversary

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

The Ampouailh quintet features Simon Lotout (bombardes) Yuna Léon (violins), Rémi Bouguennec (flute), Heikki Bourgault (guitar), and Gwylan Meneghin on bass. They will play with the famed singer, composer, and flautist Charlie Le Brun.

Weekend of music at Monroe’s

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

This Friday, April 25, tribute band Negative Creeps return to channel the raw energy of Nirvana in a late-night performance.

Weekend of music at Monroe’s

Wed, Apr 23, 2025

A Nirvana tribute, the return of Club 30 and luminaries of the trad world, Quilty - playing with Andy Irvine – is the eclectic mix on Monroe’s set-list this weekend.

Breton musicians on tour for twinning anniversary

Wed, Apr 23, 2025

Leading Breton folk and traditional musicians Ampouailh,, will play Monroe’s Live on Friday, May 16, as part of the Galway-Lorient twinning 50th anniversary celebrations.

Trad, rock and beats at Monroe’s for Easter

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Hailing from Donegal, the high-energy Byrne Brothers will bring their vibrant brand of folk and trad music to Monroe’s.

Depeche Mode tribute in town

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Depeche Mode tribute band, D-Mode, will perform at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, May 10, with doors opening at 9pm.

Drums and dance explore otherness

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Outsider is a new dance production from Youth Ballet West, Galway Community College and Drumadore which delves into the themes of otherness and our innate human drive to connect.

Cúirt review: poetry sessions

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Crowds were backed up to the door to listen to the poetry showcased by Macha Press poets Eilish Martin, Sam Furlong, Alanna Offield, and Zara Meadows at Charlie Byrne's Bookshop last week.

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