Galway celebrates Culture Night more than 40 planned events

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

On Friday, September 20, over 40 free events will be held across the county for culture night. Events include music, dance, theatre, art, poetry, puppetry, storytelling, film screenings, crafting and more.

October cheer fest for city and county

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

The Galway Comedy Festival has revealed an ambitious line-up for its latest bout of autumnal amusement from October 22, to October 28, and this year it will break out of the city to what lies beyond.

Baboró festival begins in October

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

The 28th annual Baboró International Arts Festival for Children will run from October 11 to October 20. It invites children of all ages to explore an exciting programme of theatre, exhibitions and workshops.

Shadowy take on Bond theme

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Just as actor Daniel Craig brought a grittier side to 007, Galwegian musician Daniel Cohen has reimagined the classic Bond tune with a darker, haunted edge.

Mosaics hint at what lies beneath

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Artist Brenda Kennelly’s new exhibition ‘Beneath our Feet’ will open at the community art gallery KAVA in Kinvara this evening, Thursday, September 5, with a launch event at 7pm.

Renmore panto will be Snow White this winter

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Auditions for Renmore Pantomine Society’s winter extravaganza will take place on Monday, September 23, and Wednesday, September 25, at 8pm.

Dancer uses holograms to explore loss and love

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Argentinian dance artist Rocío Dominguez will premier her personal show Many Mes about loss, travel, and rebirth at the Black Box on Friday, September 13.

Frankie Gavin to replay old flute tunes of Galway

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

A book on one of Galway’s traditional flute players will be launched this week, followed by performances in Ballinasloe, Loughrea and in Galway city by fiddler and flautist Frankie Gavin.

MacDonald on the decks at Monroe’s

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Monroe’s Live is set to bop to a blend of funk n’ soul edits and Nineties classic party anthems this Saturday, September 7 from 11pm with DJ Killian MacDonald in the house.

Disco Scots back in town

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Edinburgh’s disco trio High Fade, known for their razor-sharp funk sounds, will return to Monroe’s Live on Friday, October 4.

Westend weekend of Indie, rock and folk

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

This weekend Monroe’s will host a selection of exceptional music including the best of 00s indie rock, contemporary Irish folk, and a fusion of Irish and American traditions at its Westend venue.

King's Head turns on the comedy

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Comedy returns to the Ruby Room in the Kings Head pub this week, with two great shows on two consecutive nights, beginning tonight, September 5, and tomorrow, Friday 6.

Rise choir aims to empower 100 voices

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

A Galwegian choir wants take group singing to another level in the New Year as it seeks 100 voices to join its members on stage for an enormous performance at the Town Hall Theatre.

Casper goes solo in Galway

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Having quickly established himself as a formidable artist, Casper Walsh, formerly one-half of the renowned hip-hop duo Versatile, will bring his solo work to Monroe’s Live on Thursday, September 26, at 10pm,

Slow sets and mixtapes at Monroe’s this weekend

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

DJ Flako aims to take Monroe’s back to the 80s and 90s this Saturday, August 31, with a set that stretches across two decades of hits.

All Sorts win 48-hour movie challenge

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Last weekend the eighth annual Little Cinema/Galway City of Film 48 Hour Challenge had 10 teams each create a five-minute film within 48 hours.

Maidens, monsters and mayhem this autumn

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Women in technology, beasts and ‘general mayhem’ will be the three themes of this year’s Galway Carton Festival, set to run for six days from October 4.

A Foo Good Men up from Cork

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Cork-based tribute band, A Foo Good Men, will bring the legendary sounds of the Foo Fighters to Monroe’s Live on Friday, September 13.

Hermitage Green return to Clifden

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Hermitage Green is returning to Connemara to headline at the Clifden Arts Festival on Saturday, September 21.

Improvised comedy on Nuns Island

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

TJ & DAVE, aka TJ Jagodowski and David Pasquesi, walk out on stage with nothing prepared, and within the hour they miraculously improvise multi-character, fully realized comedic plays.

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