World famous Cranberries tribute act The Lizberries @ Monroe’s Live 

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

The Lizberries are the international tribute band of The Cranberries. The band was officially born in Milan in 2010, after a long career that began in 2002 as The Lizards.

Brian Kennedy will play the Roisin Dubh

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

Brian Kennedy will play the Roisin Dubh on September 5 from 8pm. Tickets cost €20 (€18 members) and are available online at

Award winning actor/writer Emmett Hughes to write and star in Los Angeles thriller Axis 

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

Irish actor and Galway native Emmett Hughes, who wrote, produced, and starred in the award-winning film The O’Briens, is set to write and star in the upcoming independent thriller Axis.

The film, based on his original concept, will be set and shot entirely in Los Angeles. Actress and director Aisha Tyler, of such acclaimed TV shows as Friends, Archer, 24, and Criminal Minds, is set to produce via her company Hot Machine Films as well as direct.

Lunchtimes with ConTempo

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

The Galway Music Residency has announced details of the 2015/16 monthly lunchtime concert series with its ensemble in residence, the ConTempo Quartet.

Autumn poetry workshops at the Galway Arts Centre

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

This September, Galway Arts Centre is offering aspiring poets a choice of three poetry workshops facilitated by renowned poet Kevin Higgins.

Autumn creative writing classes with Susan Millar DuMars at Galway Arts Centre

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

Starting in September, Galway Arts Centre presents a daytime class for beginner and continuing creative writing students, facilitated by poetry and fiction writer Susan Millar DuMars. 

Decadent bring Vernon God Little to the stage

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Following the huge critical and popular success of their production of Martin McDonagh’s The Pillowman earlier this year, Decadent Theatre Company are back with another exciting, high-profile, show; the stage adaptation of DBC Pierre’s Booker-winning novel, Vernon God Little.

‘Galway always has good stories’

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

WHEN A performer's raison d'être is creating on the spot rap songs inspired by audience suggestions, that performer needs the crowd to be able to come with something fresh, something the performer can really get stuck into, and something that will inspire humour filled rhymes.

Baile an Salsa to play Monroe's Live

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Baile an Salsa brings its eclectic mix of Irish traditional music and salsa to Monroe’s Live on Saturday August 29.

From Mervue to mayhem and murder: The McGowan Trilogy 

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

The McGowan Trilogy by Seamus Scanlon is back for one night only at the main auditorium of the Town Hall.

Fregoli chosen as first recipients of Michael Diskin Arts Bursary

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Galway theatre company Fregoli will perform a new original production on August 21 and 22, as a result of being awarded the Michael Diskin Arts bursary last year. 

A Politicised Evening of Poetry at Byrne’s Bookshop with Mike Jenkins and Kevin Higgins

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop presents ‘A Politicised Evening of Poetry’ with prominent Welsh poet Mike Jenkins, and Kevin Higgins.

The Nathan Carter show returns to Galway

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Ireland’s hottest act, Nathan Carter, will return to Galway when he plays Leisureland on Saturday August 29 for a fully seated concert. Carter promises a full on, no holds barred, evening of great entertainment with his terrific band and special guests on the night.

The Hive @ Roisin Dubh tomorrow night

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

110th Street’s The Hive is back tomorrow night spinning the best tracks, from across the genres and across the eras, in the name of having a decent party.

Keith and Lorraine's Showband Show with Brendan Bowyer at the Salthill Hotel

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Keith and Lorraine McDonald are two of Ireland's most respected entertainers, and have been receiving rave reviews following a number of recent high energy cabaret and dancing shows with the recently reformed Showband Show.

Parquet Courts play Róisín Dubh next month

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

"ANYTHING THAT does not come from tradition is plagiarism," declared Catalan surrealist Salvador Dalí. It is a wilfully contradictory, deliberately oxymoronic, statement, but it describes perfectly New York indie-rockers Parquet Courts.

Galway Baroque Singers auditions for new members

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

In preparation for an exciting new term, Galway Baroque Singers will hold auditions for new members in Saint Patrick's Bandroom on Tuesday September 1. Vacancies exist in all sections. For further information and to arrange audition, call Joan on 087 6911460.

The Voice of Ireland needs you

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

RTÉ One hit show The Voice of Ireland returns for a fifth series and aspiring Galwegian divas, rock bands, and pop acts, are being sought for auditions, which will be held later in the autumn.

The show's format gives each singer 90 seconds to impress one or more of four coaches. Those interested in talking part can apply via www.rte.ie/thevoice and send an MP3 or YouTube clip of themselves singing, along with contact details.

David McSavage to play the Roisin Dubh 

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

David McSavage is one of Ireland’s most popular comedians. His cutting commentary and performances cover all aspects of life, and nothing is safe from his truth induced interpretations.

'The Cosmological Sublime': An exhibition of paintings by Jim Kavanagh in aid of COPE Galway

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Renowned fine artist Jim Kavanagh will exhibit his collection of cosmologically inspired works, from August 22 to September 12 at the Market Street Gallery, with proceeds from the event going towards COPE Galway.

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