Baboró showcasing children’s art

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Baboró International Arts Festival for Children is in full swing, including a series of exhibitions that showcase the talent and creativity of local artists.

Clayton Hotel goes full ABBA

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

ABBAesque bill themselves as Ireland’s number one tribute show, and their homage to Sweden’s best-selling band of all time comes to Galway next month.

Tennessee tunes for Galway

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

The Black Gate’s programme of autumn gigs has a transatlantic flavour, with Grammy-nominated American artist Valerie June, to perform at the Róisín Dubh next Wednesday, October 16 at 8pm, with special guest Doug Paisley.

Review: INDIGESTION

Theatre Reviews Thu, Oct 10, 2024

Full disclosure: I am an admirer of Seamus O’Rourke’s work. I have been fortunate enough to see most of his plays, all of which I enjoyed immensely. Saying that, one would not describe them all as masterpieces.

Sporting comedy to shake your hurl at

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

The Hurler: A Campion’s Tale will be shown a An Taibhdhearc, on Saturday, October 26, as part of the 2024 Galway Comedy Festival. This special screening of a homegrown comedy hit will be followed by a question and answer session with the film’s writer, director and star, Tony Kelly, and special guests.

Dylan Moran lands painting job in Galway

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

BAFTA and Perrier Award-winning comedian and actor Dylan Moran has landed himself a new role: Artist In Residence for the Galway Comedy Festival.

Classic rock at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

Galway’s own Amos Moses will take the stage at Monroe’s Live next Friday, October 18, for a night of high-energy rock with a fresh twist.

Saturday night double bill at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

Monroe’s is gearing up for a whole day of rock and nostalgia this Saturday, October 12, with two exciting events.

Online folk sensation Gearoid McCarthy in Galway

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

Viral TikTok sensation Gearoid McCarthy brings his highly anticipated songs to Monroe’s Live tomorrow, Friday, October 11, at 7:30pm.

Zombie Nation invades Galway

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

There is a prize for the best costume.
That’s all some punters will need to know about a spine-tingling night of music, costumes, and high-energy fun at Monroe’s Live hosted by top radio DJ Fergal D’Arcy, on Sunday, October 27, from 11pm.

Classical wind at the Docks

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

Presented by Music for Galway, Cassiopeia Winds is a group of five of Ireland’s top woodwind players whose infectious enthusiasm draws in its audiences to feel like a sixth member. Their name is inspired by a constellation in the northern sky which is formed by five bright stars.

Rich Hall at The Mall

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Galway Comedy Festival is no longer just a city phenomenon, and it is expanding to bring major international comedians to the county as well.

Ensemble to showcase Ulster composers in Galway

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

The Fews Ensemble from County Down will be premiering a number of works with an Ulster theme at the University of Galway’s Emily Anderson Hall this Saturday, October 5.

Extrovert interpretation of Beethoven at UG

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Italian virtuoso Maurizio Baglini will play movements by Liszt and Mozart for the Emily Anderson Memorial Concert next Thursday, October 10.

Post Britpop Bluetones for Galway

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

English indie rockers The Bluetones will play the Róisín Dubh next Saturday, October 12, at 8.30pm.

Scottish folk trio return to Galway

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Scottish folk band Talisk return to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, October 26 at 8pm.

Monroe’s goes disco

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

A weekend of funk, disco, and soul music is on the cards at Monroe’s Live this weekend.

Canadian rock icons crash into the West

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Canadian rockers Crash Test Dummies are making their way to Galway at Monroe’s Live on October 30 at 8pm.

Galway Film Society celebrates 60 years of film

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

For sixty years Galway Film Society has been at the heart of culture in Galway and the west of Ireland. And at the heart of GFS for most of those years were Joe and Bridie McMahon.

Al’s Gals at the Town Hall

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

But for one night only, that is what is happening in the Town Hall Theatre. The dapper Dublin comedian is hosting a night with some of the best funnywomen in Ireland, on Thursday, October 24, to display all their (to borrow a phrase from Ru Paul) charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent.

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