Galway run for Love/Hate creator's play

Wed, Sep 03, 2014

LOVE/HATE creator/writer Stuart Carolan's debut play, Defender Of The Faith, is to be staged in Galway next month, starring Diarmuid De Faoite and directed by Andrew Flynn.

Watch new video from Galway metal band Ilenkus

Tue, Sep 02, 2014

PROGRESSIVE-METAL band Ilenkus have unveiled their new song 'Over The Fire, Under The Smoke', the video for which was shot on the streets of Galway city centre.

Programme revealed for the first Sky Road Film Festival

Mon, Sep 01, 2014

The Sky Road TV & Film Festival has announced details of its inaugural programme, which includes an exciting selection of Irish television and filmmaking talent across features, shorts, documentaries, and new media in English and Irish languages.

Two heavy metal bands launch EPs in the Cellar tomorrow

Fri, Aug 29, 2014

Two metal bands, Nautilus and Weed Priest, will be launching their new releases in the Cellar tomorrow night.

‘It’s the culmination of everything I have ever done’

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

AN ELDERLY woman, rapidly going senile, lies bedridden, where, to the distress of her daughters, she persists in telling and re-telling a strange story, yet never comes close to finishing it.

Over 50s show returns to Galway

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

An event specifically aimed at the interests and concerns of seniors is shortly returning to Galway. Called The Senior Times Over 50s Show, it is described by the organisers as “the ultimate lifestyle event for the west’s seniors” , which is “entertaining, informative, and educational” and will take place at the Salthill Hotel on Sunday August 31 and Monday September 1.

Oscar Wilde Festival returns for second year

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Galway’s Oscar Wilde Festival returns for its second year on the weekend of September 5 to 7, the festival will provide a host of insights into Wilde’s life and work with speakers from Galway, the UK, and the US as well as supporting new Irish writing inspired by Wilde.

Majella Kelly, Mary McGill, and Jane Williams for August Over The Edge reading

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

The first Over The Edge: Open Reading after the summer break takes place in Galway City Library on Thursday August 28, from 6.30pm to 8.00pm.

Review of Forgotten Me at the Town Hall

Theatre Reviews Thu, Aug 28, 2014

CURRENTLY RUNNING at the Town Hall studio is Cathal Leonard’s debut play Forgotten Me, a two-hander performed by himself and Gerry Howard and directed by Danielle Destephano.

Lloyd Cole @ Roisin Dubh

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

English singer-songwriter Lloyd Cole has been making records for more than 20 years.

New York show comes ‘home’ to Headford for Irish premier

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Award-winning New York show The Bark and the Tree will receive its Irish premier in Headford on Saturday September 6 at 9pm.

Esker Festival Orchestra’s debut performance tonight

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

THE DEBUT performance of the Esker Festival Orchestra will take place at the Galway Cathedral tonight at 8pm.

Autumn beginners and intermediate creative writing classes at GTI

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

CREATIVE WRITING for Beginners with Kevin Higgins takes place one evening per week (Monday) from 7pm to 9pm for 10 weeks with a mid-term break.

Lunchtime @ the Library showcases new music programme with ConTempo

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

THE GALWAY Ensemble in Residence, ConTempo Quartet, open their new series of concerts at the Galway City Library on Tuesday September 2 at 1.10pm, with a programme featuring classical and contemporary music.

Fundraiser for the Irish Cancer Society at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

On Friday September 5, Monroe’s Live will host a charity fundraiser in aid of the Irish Cancer Society featuring music from Sweet Attrition and Franklin Tree.

Irish bands to make their mark at the AMA Emerging Talent Tour

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Emerging talent selected by the Audionetworks Music Agency (AMA) will see 12 bands take to the stage at Monroe’s Live over four nights in September, bringing to Galway some of the best emerging talent that Ireland has to offer, with no cover charge.

Remembering Phil Lynott for his 65th birthday

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Phil Lynott would have turned 65 this week, and in his honour the Thin Lizzy tribute act, Remembering Lizzy, will play a special show at Monroe’s Live tomorrow night.

Spirit Of Smokie visits Galway next month

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Dean Barton, son of late Smokie frontman Alan Barton, and the band Spirit Of Smokie will perform the greatest hits of Smokie and tracks from Room with a View, the posthumous album from Alan Barton, this month at Monroe's Live.