Poetry bridging Brooklyn to Bangor

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Accepting The Call, by Tim Dywer, published by Templar Poetry, will be introduced to an Irish audience by fellow poet Susan Millar Dumars after winning the 2024 Straid Collection Award in London.

Technically spectacular, charming and moving, but just not satisfying

Films Reviews Thu, Mar 26, 2026

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Project Hail Mary is the directorial return of Phil Miller and Christopher Lord, the filmmaking duo behind buddy cop comedy, 21 Jump Street (2012) and The Lego Movie (2014).

Galway Theatre Festival 2026 turns up the volume with a bold, homegrown programme

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Galway Theatre Festival returns from 30 April to 9 May 2026, and this year the message is clear: this is a city brimming with artists ready to take risks. With over 60% of the 2026 line-up featuring Galway-based performers and creative arts groups, the festival continues to platform daring new work, amplify emerging voices, and turning venues across the city into hubs of provocation, play, and possibility.

Trad metal folk fusion to finish festival

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Dublin’s answer to Rage Against the Machine, The Scratch, will headline the closing day of the inaugural Momentum Festival in Oranmore, on Monday, May 4.

New World meets Old for Salthill classic

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

National Symphony Orchestra Ireland, led by the acclaimed Irish conductor David Brophy, now chief conductor with WDR Funkhausorchester, Cologne, returns to Galway with extraordinary uilliean piper Mark Redmond joining as soloist for Shaun Davey's epic The Brendan Voyage.

Konno throws out ‘Lifeline’

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

The track is by Galway indie artist KONNO, co-written by Dillon Brady. It was recorded, mixed and produced by the artist in a turf shed in the west of Ireland.

Gaza hike night music at Rowing Club

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

A 30-strong group of Galwegians is preparing to undertake a 35km pilgrimage along St Kevin’s Way in Wicklow in July to raise funds for families affected by the catastrophic crisis in Gaza.

Exhibition of coastal art

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Flight is a celebration of these Atlantic seabirds, and a reflection on their fragile existence. On dsiplay now, Hutchinson will join Edel Lukács for Le Chéile: An Evening of Creative Conversation next Monday, March 23, from 7pm to 9pm.

Opportunity to know nowt

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Guru It, the new play from Bernard Field and Hawtheatre, will begin its world premiere at The Town Hall Studio on Wednesday, March 25, at 8.30pm.

Singers invited to join Bealtaine 2026

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

The festival is an initiative of Age & Opportunity, an organisation which brings people together from all over Ireland to foster and inspire creativity among older people.

Commanding performance frustrated by second half

Theatre Reviews Thu, Mar 12, 2026

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Aidan Dooley’s Tom Crean - Antarctic Explorer premiered in 2003, before touring extensively, both nationally and abroad. It amassed some stellar reviews, as well as widespread popularity, becoming a show destined to run and run. And even after more than two decades, Dooley shows no sign of slowing down.

Druid's 'Scottish Play' returns to Galway

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

On a three city tour, the five-star show will then move to Belfast’s Lyric Theatre and Limerick’s Lime Tree following stellar reviews in Galway, Dublin and the US last year.

Orchestral extravaganza of exploration

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

In association with Music for Galway, Ireland’s largest professional orchestra will perform Shaun Davey’s epic The Brendan Voyage, and Dvo?ák’s monumental ‘New World’ Symphony - one of the great symphonic showpieces.

Gaeltacht civil rights talk for Seachtain na Gaeilge

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Tá Cumann Seandálaíochta agus Staire na Gaillimhe ag eagrú léachta poiblí speisialta do Sheachtain na Gaeilge.

Unpredictable awards season has few certs

Films Reviews Thu, Mar 12, 2026

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This Sunday night, March 15, the 98th Academy Awards will take place with many observers anticipating an historic first: an Irish Best Actress winner to be announced towards the ceremony’s conclusion.

TG4 series focuses on east County Galway music

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Ceolaireacht returns to TG4 for a fourth season, presented by renowned fiddle player, singer and broadcaster Doireann Ní Ghlacáin.

World theatre premiere in Headford

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

The village of Knocksala, where this play is set, is perfect “if it’s the quiet life you’re looking for” kind of place.

Pub parable film released online

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

The Pub That Refused To Die, premiered at the Dublin International Film Festival last week, captures the true story of a village’s fight to save its last boozer.