Start your planning for Culture Night

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Galway City Culture Night takes place on Friday 23 September. Galway City will host over 50 events with 200 artists participating in a diverse programme of visual arts, music, film and storytelling.

Palestinian Youth Group to Perform in Town Hall Theatre

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Following their sell out 2014 Irish tour, the Youth Group from Lajee Cultural Centre, Aida Camp in Bethlehem are back, embarking on a nationwide tour of Ireland.

The group will perform in the Town Hall, Galway on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 8pm. The inspirational performers will enjoy sharing their music and dance alongside traditional Irish musicians and dancers.

Ireland's biggest drum show rolls up in Galway

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

The Galway Drum Show which commences this weekend is Ireland’s only drumming enthusiast event and is the largest drumming event ever to be held in Ireland.

Renmore-native Cohen back with cover of Diana Ross classic

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Renmore's Daniel Cohen is a talented new pop artist. He started writing music in his teens, and was part of a semi successful Irish rock band for many years.

Dónal Foreman’s The Cry of Granuaile to screen at EYE Cinema

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Irish filmmaker Dónal Foreman’s bold new film The Cry of Granuaile will screen at the EYE Cinema in Wellpark for one week only at 7pm daily from tomorrow Fri September 9.

Enjoy the big screen while paying small prices this Saturday

Fri, Sep 02, 2022

Galway cinemas are participating in the "National Cinema Day" on Saturday 3, with admission prices set at just €4.

Autumn poetry workshops via Galway Arts Centre

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

Starting in September, Galway Arts Centre is offering aspiring poets a choice of three online poetry workshops, all facilitated by poet Kevin Higgins, whose best-selling first collection, The Boy With No Face, published by Salmon Poetry, was short-listed for the 2006 Strong Award for Best First Collection by an Irish poet.

UN climate change showcase among highlights of Clifden Arts Festival

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

Clifden Arts Festival connects some of the world’s most fascinating artists and showcases a diverse range of their innovative works within the stunning surroundings and breath-taking beauty of the west of Ireland, this year is no different as world renowned artists converge to Connemara for a Visual Arts spectacle.

The 2022 theme of O?mo?s is a major feature across many of the 11 day festival’s exciting visual arts spectacles, with a stellar line up of internationally acclaimed artsts paying homage to their craL through a series of events.

National Theatre Live broadcasting ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ to EYE Cinema

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

The EYE Cinema in Wellpark is thrilled to bring to Galway the National Theatre Live’s new production of Shakespeare’s timeless tale ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ for one night only on Thurs September 8 at 7pm.

In The Shadow of Galway Cathedral — 30 years on

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

In 1992 The Galway film industry was in its infancy, there was no TG4, Ros na Rún, Town Hall Theatre or Palas Cinema.

Great anticipation ahead of premiere of Collins play

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

Next week sees the start of previews before the world premiere in Galway of The Chief — Jimmy Murphy's a new play that reveals the man behind the iconic figure of Michael Collins. Murphy has written some of the poignant Irish drama of the past few decades and there is great anticipation at how he is to treat the Collins story.

Marking the centenary of Collins’ death in August 1922, The Chief explores his intimate relationship with Kitty Kiernan, his dream for a united Ireland, and his guilt at taking arms against former comrades. Decadent Theatre Company’s Andrew Flynn directs a cast of six in a drama that speaks directly to the Ireland of today.

As The Chief opens in Galway, playwright Murphy hopes it starts new Collins conversations

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

The great challenge in writing a play about an iconic figure such as Michael Collins is trying to find something to say that hasn’t already been said.

Hometown gig in Roisin Dubh for Donohue

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

Born and raised in Galway City, Donohue grew up bound for music.

The Quays Bar wins gold at Bar Awards

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

The Quays Bar and Music Hall has been awarded first place for Ireland’s ‘Best Live Entertainment Bar’ at the Bar of the Year awards.

Spanish artist shows her landscape magic

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

The work of Spanish artist Elena Moreno, who has been based in Galway since 2013 is currently on show at an exhibition at Renzo Cafe and Gallery at Eyre Street.

André Rieu’s annual Maastricht concert at the Eye Cinema this weekend

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

The Eye Cinema in Wellpark is delighted to show for one weekend only André Rieu’s annual Maastricht concert on Saturday August 27 at 6pm and on Sunday August 28 at 2:30pm.

Footsbarn Travelling Theatre make a welcome return to Galway

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

In a stunning collaboration, Footsbarn Travelling Theatre company, singer-songwriter Glen Hansard and accordionist Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich will be performing an adaption of Irish author James Stephens' 1912 novel, The Crock of Gold in Galway later this month.

Awardwinning Blue Teapot announces Touch Tour for theatre premiere

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Into the Dark Woods, the Blue Teapot and Abbey Theatre Co-Production written by Charlene Kelly is delighted to have audio describer Mo Harte facilitate a special Touch Tour of the forthcoming theatre premiere on Saturday 17th September at 1.45pm at Black Box Theatre Galway prior to the 3pm matinee.

New single from Partland tomorrow

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Partland is the stage name of Galway-based singer songwriter and artist Thomas McPartland, who has gigged in various countries such as Canada, Germany, France, Scotland and England over the years, including support slots with the likes of Damien Dempsey, Ham Sandwich, Picturehouse and Heathers.

Curtis Stigers to play Galway concert this winter

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Curtis Stigers has just announced his Irish Tour, which is set to go on the road across Ireland this November with shows in Dublin, Belfast, Meath and Galway.

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