Straight-faced satire is tricky task
Theatre Reviews Thu, Dec 04, 2025
The Glens Arts Centre
Town Hall Studio, November 12
Young artists explore ‘the feels’
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
Arts students from the Further Education school in Moneenageisha will stage a multimedia exhibition More Than a Feeling at Monroe’s, next Wednesday, December 10, at 7pm.
Read more ...Impressive mystery from stale franchise
Films Reviews Thu, Dec 04, 2025
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Knives Out (2019) was the cinematic equivalent of a lightning bolt. By injecting a mostly forgotten film genre with colour, energy and humour, it became one of the most well-regarded films of 2019, even earning itself an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay in a highly competitive year. The fact that a modern take on an Agatha Christie-style story was recognised for its originality should be commended.
Fun Lovin’ Criminals back in town
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
A reformed Fun Lovin’ Criminals return to Monroe’s Live on Friday, December 5, with doors open at 8pm.
Read more ...O’Connor whistles up new album
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
The Galway-based musician says his slow-cooked, latest album is a true labour of love, which saw him take regular trips to the studio of producer and engineer Paddy Jordan.
Read more ...Christmas shows in Castlebar
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
Whether you’re planning a family outing, a Christmas catch-up with friends, or a well-earned night to yourself, the TF Royal Theatre has a show to match the season.
Read more ...Fun Lovin’ Criminals back in town
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
Formed in New York City in 1993, the band has spent more than three decades developing their own vibrant mix of rap-rock for a global audience.
Read more ...Nashville vibes on Dominick St
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
The daughter of country legend Glen Campbell, she first toured the world as part of her father’s band, playing banjo and keyboard across multiple international runs.
Read more ...Imperfect Days at Pálás
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
Imperfect Days, is a new CÚRAM/Ardán ‘Science on Screen’ documentary from Prospect Films highlighting how clinical trials are transforming healthcare for people living with diabetes.
Read more ...Kasabian singer swaggers back
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
His voice is instantly recognisable as co-founder of the renowned band.
Read more ...Mulholland swings home with Hollywood sparkle
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
Salthill’s own Aoife Mulholland returns to Galway to take centre stage at Leisureland on Friday, December 12, for A Swingin’ Little Christmas – a big-band celebration promising Hollywood sparkle with hometown heart.
Read more ...BOYFRIENDS by Ultan Pringle
Theatre Reviews Thu, Nov 20, 2025
LemonSoap Productions
Mick Lally Theatre, Galway
Fly me to Monroe’s…
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
Following their sold-out headline performances at the Cork Jazz Festival and Wexford Spiegeltent, the duo will celebrate The Great American Songbook featuring the music of Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong and more.
Read more ...Folk maestros Stiffe, O’Donnell and Sexton to jam together
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
Combined, the three musicians are a powerful force, harnessed by Sharon Shannon who recorded with the trio on her latest, upcoming album. She says that as soon as she heard them perform together, she wanted them involved.
Read more ...BIIRD flocks to Black Box in 2026
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
Tickets are on sale now for the event, which takes place on Saturday, May 9, with doors at 7pm.
Read more ...Swingin’ Christmas in Salthill
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
Aoife Mulholland shot to fame as one of the contestants in the hit BBC TV show How do you solve a problem like Maria? on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s search for the star of The Sound of Music in London.
Read more ...Singing for Speeders
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
Bel Canto singers are holding a charity concert for Galway Speeders in St Nicholas’ church this Saturday, November 22, at 8pm.
Read more ...Ravers demand early nights
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
It is back, and it’s by popular demand.
Galway’s very own Club 30 returns to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, November 29, from 6pm to 10pm, for an evening of non-stop dancing, and throwback anthems from the Eighties, Nineties, and Naughties.
Top singers to perform free charity concert
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
Cois Cladaigh choir and the Bel Canto singers will perform at the World AIDS Day Concert on Friday, November 28, from 8:00pm, at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church in Galway.
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