STAGEDOOR REVIEW: When The Moon Spun Round

Theatre Reviews Thu, Apr 03, 2025

by Fidget Feet & Ceol Connected
Black Box, March 28, 2025

Nathan Carter afterparty with brother Jake

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Music won't be the only thing celebrated that night, with Jake's recent engagement to Karen Byrne of Dancing With The Stars becoming a major show biz story.

Meadhbh Walsh and The 4 of Us takeover Monroe’s this weekend

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

On Friday, March 28, Meadhbh Walsh performs at Monroe's Live after a whirlwind year of sold-out shows and festival performances.

Curtains up on spring season events

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

The Town Hall Theatre revealed its headline acts for Galway’s busy spring and summer season this week.

Swedes to tackle trad tunes

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

The tour marks a special collaboration between Quilty and Irvine, combining their shared passion for Irish music. The result is a dynamic take on traditional music, offering audiences an exhilarating experience.

Mafioso comedy from McGann

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Comedian, writer, and actor Peter McGann is set to bring his latest comedy special, Ah No, to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, May 3.

NICE film event in Galway

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Organised by the Embassy of Italy in Ireland and the Italian Institute of Culture, the fourth edition of this Italian movie showcase will tour four Irish cities, featuring films by some of Italy’s foremost contemporary directors.

Cúirt is 40!

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Running from April 8 to April 13, this year’s Cúirt International Literature Festival promises its usual illuminating, interactive and innovative presentation of the very best in contemporary literature. For 40 years the community of Galway has come together with visiting writers to create a unique celebration of writing.

Galway's Darragh shines in Abbey Theatre performance

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Darragh Faherty from Galway took part in a unique production at Dublin’s Abbey Theatre last week.

Tall tales from Tiernan and Shaw

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Tommy Tiernan and Martin Shaw are setting out on an adventourous, story-telling tour of Ireland this autumn, with a Galway performance of their new story time, Between Dog and Wolf at the Town Hall Theatre, on September, 28.

Latin sounds from Los Wachos

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

One of Galway’s newest Latin music bands, Los Wachos, will perform at Monroe's Live Backstage venue on Friday, March 21 at 9pm.

Broadcast firms get slice of €7m funding

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

Three creative companies from Galway are set to receive financial support from Coimisiún na Meán as part of its €7m Sound and Vision Scheme.

Nirvana tribute at Monroe’s

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

With a ferocious blend of guitars, drums, and pulsating basslines, Negative Creeps will channel the essence of Nirvana's music at Monroe’s Live on Friday, April 25, with doors at 11pm.

Weekend charity concert at St Nick’s

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

An evening of choral song and music will be held in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church this Saturday, March 22, to raise funds for the Galway Rape Crisis Centre and Galway Simon.

Byrne Brothers take Donegal energy to town

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

The Byrne Brothers, an award-winning family band from Donegal, will bring their energetic style of folk and trad music to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, April 19, with doors at 8pm.

Action-packed Irish animation series on RTÉ2

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

What happens when three totally mismatched teens from Planet Eire crash-land on an ancient prison planet? Chaos, danger, and the fight of their lives. Welcome to HOLT, the new action-packed Irish animated series premiering this April 7 on RTÉ2.

Talk: Kayaking the Grand Canyon

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

Navigating the entire length of the Grand Canyon is the theme of a talk by kayaker Jamie Donald, in An Comhlacht Forbartha, An Ceardlann, An Spidéal, next Friday, March 28.

Sunday strings in the city

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

A Sunday treat awaits fans of classical violin and viola this weekend, with a city performance by the Vanbrugh Trio and Friends at St Joseph’s Church, Presentation Road, March 30, at 3pm.

The Kilkennys to play Galway

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Traditional Irish folk and balladeers The Kilkennys, will perform at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, April 12, with doors opening at 10pm.

Foreign Land arrives after Field Trip hiatus

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Field Trip are set to make a return to the Irish music scene this spring when they release their new album, Foreign Land, with a music video and live show to celebrate the occasion.

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