The Amazing Apples to release debut single

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

GALWAY BAND The Amazing Apples will mark the launch of their debut single ‘Head In The Clouds’ with a show at Monroe’s Live this Saturday at 9pm.

Madu to launch new EP in Galway

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

IRISH-MALAYSIAN brother and sister lead band Madu will launch their new EP at the Sean Agus Nua Ethnic Sessions this evening at 8pm in Aras na nGael.

Classical lunchtime concert

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

A CONCERT of classical music will take place in the Presbyterian Church, Victoria Place, Galway this Tuesday at 1pm.

Pianist Elena Gekker and clarinettist Robert Sólyóm will perform sonatas for clarinet and piano by Camille Saint-Saens, the premiere of ‘Sonata for Clarinet & Piano’ by Galway composer Tom Cullivan, as well as works by John Field and Jose Padilla.

Irish films at the fleadh

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

THE GALWAY Film Fleadh has always supported Irish film, but this year’s festival, which runs from July 10 to 15, features an abundance of new Irish movies, including 13 world premieres, seven European premieres, and seven Irish premieres.

Mad Men writer to give Galway Film Fleadh masterclass

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

THE PEOPLE behind such series as Mad Men and The Tudors are coming to give the masterclass in television writing and development at next month’s Galway Film Fleadh.

The 30 Minute Film Festival

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

THE 30 Minute Film Festival run by Galway Film Centre, Galway Film Fleadh, and Solid Media, is calling on filmmakers and film enthusiasts to take part.

Win tickets to André Rieu @ Galway Omniplex

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

ANDRÉ RIEU’S Maastricht concert will be broadcast live via satellite to Galway Omniplex this Saturday at 7pm.

NUI Galway to host major cinema summer school

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

NUI GALWAY’S Huston School of Film and Digital Media will host the Cinema, Human Rights and Advocacy summer school from July 6 to 13.

The summer school’s programme was originally launched in 2006 in Venice in co-operation with the Venice International Film Festival. In 2010, supported by the Galway University Foundation, the school moved to NUIG’s Huston School and the Irish Centre for Human Rights, in co-operation with Galway Film Fleadh.

The devil has all the best music

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

PULL UP a chair and wet your whistle for an evening of anarchic theatre, live music, and strange goings-on inspired by Scotland’s rich tradition of border ballads.

Kevin Brophy’s Berlin Crossing

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

TODAY, THURSDAY June 21, sees the publication of the trade paperback edition of Galway writer Kevin Brophy’s much-praised novel of love and espionage, The Berlin Crossing.

GMIT students to exhibit in London

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

GMIT TEXTILES students have been invited to exhibit their work at one of Europe’s most prestigious shows, New Designers, which takes place in London, from June 27 to 30.

A trip to the sweet shop with Fregoli

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

Galway’s Fregoli Theatre Company presents Maria Tivnan’s debut play, The Sweet Shop, in the Town Hall Theatre Studio, from Wednesday June 27 to Friday 29 at 8.30pm.

Over The Edge Writers’ Gathering

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

A FEAST of readings and the launch of a new poetry collection is on the menu for the June Over The Edge Writers’ Gathering at Galway City Library on Thursday June 28 at 6.30pm.

‘What’s your line?’ asks Galway Theatre Festival

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

“TO BE or not to be, that is the question.”; “We are all born mad. Some remain so.”; “To lose one parent may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose both looks like carelessness.”

Celebrate the walk of life

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

SIÚL, A new choreographic show by Galway dancer Bernadette Divilly, will be staged in the Town Hall Theatre on Saturday July 7 at 8pm.

An afternoon of Patrick Kavanagh

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

THE LEGACY of the great Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh will be celebrated through poetry, talks, readings, films, stories, and music during next weekend’s Galway Kavanagh Day.

The Nitty Gritty @ Massimo

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

The Nitty Gritty is back this Friday night at Massimos brining you the best in Soul, Funk, Ska, Rockabilly and Swing with Djs Dave Barry and Kit Kola from 11pm. Like the Nitty Gritty page on Facebook.

Get Up, Stand Up @ Garvey’s

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

GET UP, Stand up, the weekly stand up comedy open mic night at Garvey’s Hotel and Bar, Eyre Square, takes place tonight from 9.30pm.

The show is open to the public and comedians, and admission is free. Every week there is a lively crowd and a load of up and coming comedians performing. Each comedian is allowed seven to eight minutes for his/her set.