Tommy aims to be home for the Christmas

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

He begins with six shows in Westmeath, then six in Leitrim before drifting down to Limerick and then up to Mayo and back to Galway again for the Christmas, and then on and on and on and on till the wheels fall off and burn, according to himself.

Druid calls for new ideas

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

The Galway-based company, which is due to tour North America this winter, says it wants to provide professional opportunities for writers, and women working as theatre artists on the island of Ireland, through its New Writing open call and its Marie Mullen Bursary.

City architect will curate Irish pavilion in Venice

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan, announced the selection of Emmet Humphreys and Nathalie Weadick, on behalf of Galway City Council, as the curators to represent Ireland at the 20th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice - a global platform for structure and design.

Na Cleasaithe's double bill hints at bright future for Irish-language theatre

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

There was an air of creative ambition in Áras na nGael last Monday evening as Na Cleasaithe presented a double bill pairing a new work with a fresh interpretation of an Irish theatrical classic.

Earthy art in Oughterard

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

The fourth and final exhibit of the season, “Work From Two Studios”, featuring Brian Bourke and Jay Murphy, will open on July 31 at the courthouse.

Tolü Makay is 'itching and searching for more'

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

Tolü Makay, born Toluope Makanjuola, is a Irish-Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performer famous for her cover of 'N17' – but she is more than that, describing her sound as “cinematic pop soul,” backed by a stunningly beautiful vocal range.

Maybe we all need a shaughraun

Theatre Reviews Thu, Jul 30, 2026

THE SHAUGHRAUN
by Dion Boucicault

Cathedral organs primed for summer concerts

Thu, Jul 23, 2026

Thursday night summer concerts will continue in Galway Cathedral for another three weeks, with this evening’s event featuring a guest appearance from Europe.

Foil Arms & Hog: always a hoot

Thu, Jul 23, 2026

This hour-long show was the perfect length. It was a mix of old fan favorites – gags familiar to anyone who has seen their Swines tour, and brand new songs and skits. Roscommon received the usual amount of hate.

Carnation: revolution?

Thu, Jul 23, 2026

This performance, directed by Firenza Guidi and produced by Welsh circus company NoFit State, left me with mixed thoughts.

The Ballad of Ray McBride

Thu, Jul 23, 2026

Ray McBride, Galway city-born, was a multitude: dancer, singer, actor, writer, runner. And also a “forever friend” to sports journalist Frank Greally.

Barroom banter with dark heart

Theatre Reviews Thu, Jul 23, 2026

TWO
by Jim Cartwright

Emotional experience is festival highlight

Theatre Reviews Thu, Jul 23, 2026

FOR DOLORES
by Eva O’Connor

Glorious achievement from Christopher Nolan

Films Reviews Thu, Jul 23, 2026

*****
The sack of Troy precedes the titular journey our hero Odysseus (Matt Damon) undertakes during Christopher Nolan’s near three-hour epic.

Foil Arms & Hog: always a hoot

Thu, Jul 23, 2026

This hour-long show was the perfect length. It was a mix of old fan favorites - gags familiar to anyone who has seen their Swines tour, and brand new songs and skits. Roscommon received the usual amount of hate.

A young Galwegian in the audience who confessed to being a historian of the 1700s was told: “You really need to move on from the 18th century” to which he responded: “Well to be fair that is the common timezone in Roscommon”. “Don’t be funnier than us,” warned the trio.

Local films take home awards as Film Fleadh records highest attendance to date

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

The film tells the real-life story of how history enthusiast Catherine Corless uncovered how many children had been buried on the property of the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam and the consequent campaign for justice.

PorterShed Celebrates a Decade of Local Art

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

PorterShed announced the launch of a new exhibition celebrating ten years of the company and the people who have shaped Galway's innovation community.

Tunes to bounce a sliotar to

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Originally written during Galway’s memorable 2017 championship campaign, the song has been completely re-recorded, with updated lyrics and contemporary production, reflecting the excitement and optimism surrounding this year’s final.

Local singers to perform in national choir

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Alexandria Wilson, aged 18, from Abbeyknockmoy, Sadhbh Mechan, aged 19, from Portumna, and Nicole Hargaden, aged 21, from Galway city have been selected for the Irish Youth Choir for 18- to 25-year-olds.