Mark Geary - a 'quintessential singer-songwriter'

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

HAVING SPENT the last 20 years between his native Ireland and New York, where he cut his teeth at the renowned Sin-É cafe, Mark Geary has won respect and attention from audiences and fellow artists.

Stories of a 'misspent' musical life

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

SALTHILL NIGHTS - Songs and Stories of a Misspent Life, is the title of a show that Galway musician Kevin Duffy will present at Massimo bar, William Street, on Friday July 13, from 8pm.

Afternoon Tea fundraiser for Galway University Hospitals' arts programme

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

AFTERNOON TEA, a fundraising social event for the Galway University Hospitals' arts programme, takes place in the home of Phyllis MacNamara on Sunday June 24 from 3pm to 6pm.

Dead Horse Jive - new EP, Galway gig

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

GALWAY BAND Dead Horse Jive will launch their new EP, Should’ve Stayed In, with a gig in the upstairs bar of the Róisín Dubh, tomorrow evening from 9pm.

2018 Galway Garden Festival - 7th & 8th July - Claregalway Castle

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

The 2018 Galway Garden Festival will take place on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July, at Claregalway Castle. This will be the 9th year of a uniquely charming garden event which caters for specialist and eclectic tastes.

One last time for Straight Outta Connemara

Wed, Jun 13, 2018

AFTER A year of touring rural Ireland with Straight Outta Connemara, Paraic Breathnach brings his autobiographical comedy show back to the city for one final farewell performance.

Mike McCormack wins International Dublin Literary Award

Wed, Jun 13, 2018

GALWAY BASED author Mick McCormack has won the 2018 International Dublin Literary Award for his novel hugely acclaimed novel Solar Bones, published by independent Irish publisher Tramp Press.

Album review: Father John Misty

Music Reviews Mon, Jun 11, 2018

FATHER JOHN'S previous album, Pure Comedy, was a vast, sprawling 'state of the American nation' address, and consequently difficult to digest, weighted down by the weight of what it was dealing with.

The Whileaways - new single, Galway gigs

Mon, Jun 11, 2018

THE WHILEAWAYS, the acclaimed Galway Americana, folk, and roots trio, are set to release a new double A-sided single, ‘Roll Down Your Window’/‘Spare Me From Your Heartache’, and have announced a number of shows in Galway.

Róisín Dubh Comedy presents Comedy KARLnival with Karl Spain and friends

Thu, Jun 07, 2018

The Comedy Karnival will kick off next Tuesday (and every Tuesday) with Karl Spain and friends Tom O’Mahony, Tomie James, and Margaret McHugh at Róisín Dubh.

Féasta Sráide Mhaigh Cuilinn 2018!

Thu, Jun 07, 2018

Féasta Sráide Mhaigh Cuilinn is going to be a very special day for Moycullen. We will be reliving memories of our past, whilst embracing our modern day use of Irish. During the 1930’s and 1940’s Moycullen locals used to have a similar celebration close to where An Furán is now. Féasta Sráide Mhaigh Cuilinn is going to be an Irish day, or “Lá Gaelach,” behind the Coach House pub from 2-6pm to have a “Street Feast” with a difference. Noel for the Coach House has kindly agreed to let us take over his car-park and transform it into a “Hub na Gaeilge” or Irish hub for the day. We want to celebrate our wonderful native language in the best way possible by having a fun day for young and old.

'We’ve always wanted to show different sides to the band'

Thu, May 31, 2018

'YOU NEVER forget your first time…’ is an old expression, but one which holds true for The Magic Numbers and their relationship with Galway, a city they have performed in numerous times over the past decade, and to which they return in June.

Album review: The Flaming Lips

Music Reviews Thu, May 31, 2018

IT IS easy to forget The Flaming Lips have been a going concern for 35 years, but this vast, 52 track, three-disc collection, reminds you, not only of their longevity, but their evolution over that time, and their achievement.

Damien Clark comes to the Comedy KARLnival

Thu, May 31, 2018

AUSSIE COMEDIAN Damian Clark brings his big arms, peaky cap, wry smile, but most importantly, his high-octane, observational, stand-up to the next Comedy KARLnival at the Róisín Dubh.

Galway Theatre Festival appoints new festival director

Thu, May 31, 2018

GALWAY THEATRE Festival has appointed Sorcha Keane as its new festival director. She takes over the festival as it moves into its 11th year.

Sister Nancy - pioneering Jamaican DJ comes to Galway

Thu, May 31, 2018

"I'M A lady, I'm not a man, MC is my ambition. I come fi nice up Jamaica. " So declared Sister Nancy, the first female dancehall DJ, who has been described by the Washington Post as a "dominating female voice for over two decades" on the dancehall scene.

Final year GMIT art students exhibition

Thu, May 31, 2018

FIFTY-FIVE students of the Centre for Creative Arts and Media at the Galway Mayo Institute of Technology, are about to host their final year exhibition, featuring ceramics, sculpture, textiles, print, and painting.

Deirdre does A Line Of O'Kane

Thu, May 31, 2018

FOOTLOOSE FROM her turn on Dancing With The Stars, and revelling in her return to stand-up, Deirdre O'Kane, who also enjoyed acclaim for her roles in Nobel and Moone Boy, is coming to the Town Hall Theatre.

UB40 to headline Fever Pitch music festival

Thu, May 31, 2018

UB40, THE long running British reggae band, best known for the songs 'Red, Red, Wine' and 'Breakfast In Bed', headline the Fever Pitch music festival on Sunday, with Rudimental headlining on Saturday.

Tory Irvine gets set to T H R I V E

Thu, May 31, 2018

T H R I V E, an exhibition by the abstract artist Tory Irvine, whose work focusses on emotional health, will open next week in the Arts Corridor at University Hospital Galway.

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