Crannóg magazine launch its 58th issue upstairs at The Crane

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Crannóg, Galway’s international literary magazine, is launching its 58th issue upstairs at The Crane on Friday, March 31 between 6.30pm and 8pm. The launch will feature readings of poetry and fiction from a selection of contributors.

American Folk Artist Nina Nastasia to Bring New Album to Monroe’s Live

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

For singer songwriter Nina Nastasia, her harrowing personal journey is bared through her music as she charts her heartbreaking and wrenching tale through song. Nastasia weaves a dark tapestry through her latest work, Riderless Horse, creating an album that is both difficult and cathartic.

Kevin Gildea is the star of tonight’s Tigh He-He Comedy Club

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

“Highly original and explosively funny” - The Sunday Times

Galway's first indoor market launches this Saturday

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Galway's first indoor market is happening this Saturday, March 25 from 11am to 4pm in the Cornstore Mall on Middle St.

Arctic Monkeys tribute band, Favourite Worst Nightmare, to play Róisín Dubh

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Favourite Worst Nightmare are an Arctic Monkeys tribute band, who play songs from all seven studio albums and more. Consisting of the exact same line-up, their special sound and radiant presence on stage mimics every last thing about the Arctic Monkeys. They will play a gig at Róisín Dubh this Saturday, March 25.

Marty brings the Party to Leisureland this Saturday March 25

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

He once had a brief exchange with Cindy Crawford at the Summer Olympics as they passed each other on the stairs. "I said, 'This is Marty Morrissey from Irish TV.' She looked at me and said, 'Oh, I love Ireland!' But she didn't stop, she kept going. Talk about disappointment." He also wants to meet Jennifer Aniston, but with his schedule, it's no wonder he hasn't yet.

Relive the Classic Anthems of the ‘80s with Electric Dreams at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

High octane band, Electric Dreams, will bring the ‘80s back to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, April 8. With classic hits from the decade and rollicking anthems, the group will reignite the era in true ‘80s style. It’s set to be the ultimate tribute to the decade, featuring timeless chart-toppers that will have you on the dance floor all night long.

Pauline Scanlon & Barry Kerr bring traditional singing project, 'The Longing' to Galway

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

'The Longing', a collaborative traditional singing project between renowned artists Pauline Scanlon and Barry Kerr, is coming to Campbell’s Tavern in Headford, this Sunday March 26.

Monroe's Crowned Connacht Live Music Venue of the Year 2023

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Monroe's has scooped the prestigious IMRO award for Connacht’s live music venue of the year.

Legendary Irish musician Andy Irvine is coming to the Róisín Dubh in April

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Hailed as being "a tradition in himself", Andy Irvine, one of the great Irish singers, is coming to the Róisín Dubh on Sunday April 9.

Dance Floor Classics and Club Hits with Choons at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Nostalgic fun-filled dance floor outfit Choons will bring their club-thumping anthems to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, March 25. It’s set to be a journey through pops greatest hits, from ‘80s classics to ‘90s dance mania and beyond with Eva LaViva, Ken-E West, Bill.I.Am, Mr Elliott and Pat Bull.

The Red Hot Copy Peppers to Reignite Legendary Rockers Music at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Renowned Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band, the Red Hot Copy Peppers, will perform an impassioned recreation of their greatest hits and fan favourites at Monroe’s Live on Friday, March 31. From ‘By the Way,’ to ‘Can't Stop,’ ‘Under the Bridge,’ to ‘Give it Away,’ the band will delve into the legendary rockers extensive catalogue with dynamism and flair in a unique performance that celebrates 40 years of the Californian funk, metal and alt rock giants.

The Hard Rock Collective to Bring Rousing Grunge, Rock and Metal to Monroe’s Live

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Grunge, rock and metal fans will enjoy a blistering live show from the Hard Rock Collective at Monroe’s Live on Friday, April 7. From Led Zeppelin to Linkin Park, Nivana, Pearl Jam, Sound Temple Pilots, Slayer and Metallica, it will be a raucous night of loud, blazing anthems from the Newry based tribute band.

University of Galway will host a Traveller and Roma Film Festival, 'WHIST A THARY!', next Tuesday March 21

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

The festival programme includes eight feature length films from a variety of countries including Pavee Lackeen (2005), Irish made film Float Like a Butterfly (2018), Fellini classic La Strada (1954), French film Gagarine (2020) and the critically acclaimed An Episode in the Life of an Iron Picker (2013).