Comedy tackles perception of possessions

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Satellite Studios in Galway's Westend will host a collection of comedic plays where the audience may grab a seat, just don’t take them home.

Talk on first census of city after Independence

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

This lecture in the Galway Archaeological and Historical Society autumn series deals with the recently-released 1926 census with a presentation from Dr John Gibney.

Ten Ton Slug returns from desert

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

One year after recovering from pioneering the Kalahari Desert's first heavy metal as gaelige, Ten Ton Slug will play a moister homecoming gig at Róisín Dubh this Saturday, October 3.

Lasta Festival on now at Town Hall

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

This year’s programme for the Lasta Festival in the city has been curated by three exceptional young curators: Natasha Nolan, Alison Dixon and Tara Finn under the guidance of cultural mentor Maisie Lee, supported by the team at the Town Hall Theatre.

Brokentalkers return for one night only

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Returning to Galway for their second show of 2026, this internationally renowned and award-winning theatre company’s collaboration with acclaimed theatre-maker Andy Smith is Heroes of Tomorrow.

Comedy for kids

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

It’s not just about the laughter.
Galway Comedy Festival wants to get children and families dancing, exercising, and having their imaginations fired and delighted by experimental comedy.

Public lecture on Ballinasloe Fair

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Historian Steve Dolan will deliver an illustrated lecture titled ‘Snapshots of Ballinasloe Fair and Galway Life from Newspaper Reports, 1750–2000’ as part of this year’s Ballinasloe Fair & Festival.

Experts gather to discuss county's oral archives

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

The seminar, titled A Century of County Galway Voices: A Shared Responsibility for the Future, follows the completion of the County Galway Oral Heritage Audit, led by the Heritage Office of Galway County Council, which identified 86 collections, more than 4,500 recordings and over 60 collection holders across County Galway and its wider diaspora.

REVIEW: H.O.M.E

Theatre Reviews Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Where is home for nomads?
H.O.M.E.

Hiding at home and abroad

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

‘It was a home, what we had. Then.
Now it's a timber-and-stone carcass. Rotting from the inside out.'

Comedy of the left behind

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Starring Juliette Christle and Siobhán Matshazi, and created by the LEGROOM Collective (Lucy Bruton & Caoimhe O’Farrell), the performance follows Trudy, stuck in Dublin, while her best friend is Down Under. (Not dead, just on a working visa).

Odd sisters at odds after mother’s death

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Happiness, written by Elizabeth Moynihan will be performed at the Town Hall Theatre on Monday, October 5, before embarking on an 11 venue run.

Spooktacular festival of laughs

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Spanning international headliners, Irish comedy greats, and the best emerging talent on the circuit, tickets are on sale now for 60 shows across 14 venues over seven days and nights from October 20 to 26.

Tea, scones and classical jam

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Just as the French dessert of Café Gourmand comprises a selection of bite-size puddings, Piano Gourmand presents two hugely talented international piano competition winners. Both will perform a one-hour piano recital each, with tea and buns available in between for those attending both concerts.

Life's hurdles prompt trio's pared back album

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

The Whileaways will release their fifth studio album When You Are Falling this Friday, September 25, and begin a nationwide tour at the Town Hall Theatre next Tuesday, September 29.

Review: RESIDENT EVIL

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Resident Evil is a gnarly, tongue-in-cheek video game adaptation with an endearing lead performance at its core.

Film Society shifts screenings from Pálás to Eye

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

In moving to The EYE Cinema, GFS intends to retain the intimate, community-focused atmosphere that has been central to the society for more than 60 years. Screenings will take place in the cinema’s smaller screens, with GFS continuing to manage its own ticket sales and welcome audiences to each screening.

Stage set for winter season at Town Hall Theatre

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Three months of theatre, music, comedy, dance, and special events will be held at the Town Hall Theatre overt the coming autumn-winter season.

Country star tours new act to Conamara

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Fresh from being crowned Female Entertainer of the Year, and previously voted Female Vocalist of the Year at the Irish Country Music Awards, Claudia Buckley is bringing her brand-new production to Clifden Arts Festival on Friday, September 25.