A poorly built machine of mismatched components

Films Reviews Thu, Feb 05, 2026

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A Star is Born (2018) was a sensational crowd-pleaser of a film, with a heartrending love story at its core between Cooper and Lady Gaga. It captured the hearts of audiences everywhere, and more than justified the decision to make a fourth version of the same story.

Ballads of a Bogman in city centre

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Leading Irish musicians, tenor Gavan Ring and pianist Fiachra Garvey, will perform Ballads of a Bogman in St Joseph’s Church, Presentation Road, on Wednesday, February 11, at 7.30pm.

Arthouse films on Nun’s Island

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Sunday night movies begin at 8pm, Monday's at 7.30pm.

Students stage end-of-the-world black comedy

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

This sets the scene for Mr Burns, a post-electric play, an award-winning and controversial production to be staged by Galway Community College students at the Mick Lally Theatre, Druid’s Lane, on Wednesday, February 11, and Thursday, February 12.

Glenamaddy Players to stage Chapatti

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

This Friday, February 6, Saturday, February 7, and on Friday, February 27, all at 8pm, the Glenamaddday Players bring this two-hander ‘home’ before touring it to drama festivals across the country next month.

Born to sing

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

The Galway-based choir is set to take group singing to another level as over 100 ordinary voices join forces to create an extraordinary sound at the Town Hall Theatre this February in a sell-out show.

Road tragedies inspire warning song

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

Eight people have already been killed on Irish roads so far in 2026, including one person in Galway.

Two world premieres for classical music fans

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

MusicConnects (previously Galway Music Residency) has announced its 2026 season, which begins this February.

Naughty night out at Town Hall

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

It will be a homecoming of sorts as two of the dancers – Rogan and Shane – have Irish connections.

Tonnta Festival unveils vibrant 2026 programme celebrating Irish language and bilingual Galway

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

Tonnta, Galway’s Irish-language and bilingual festival created by Gaillimh le Gaeilge, has unveiled its full programme from today January 29 to February 1, 2026, promising four days of music, creativity, wellness, and community celebration across the city and beyond. With 24 events taking place in 15 venues, including 14 free events, the festival celebrates the Irish language as a living, inclusive, and creative part of Galway life.

Storytelling festival this weekend

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

This year’s theme is ‘Turning Tides’ and more than a dozen events are scheduled over the weekend until Sunday, February 1.

A microcosm of modern insecurity

Films Reviews Thu, Jan 29, 2026

****
Unquestionably one of the most provocative and visually playful of celebrated modern directors, Park Chan-Wook treats each of his films as elaborately designed art pieces.

Full orchestra behind Galway Choral at St Nick’s

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

Under the direction of Musical Director Norman Duffy, the 50-strong choir will be joined by an outstanding line-up of soloists: soprano Aisling Kenny and tenor Eoin Hynes will be joined by fellow Galway native, David Kennedy (baritone) who makes his debut with Galway Choral.

Stepping Up: A radio play and community conversation on anti-racism in Galway

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

Stepping Up is a powerful radio drama examining Irish attitudes to racism, immigration, and mental health. Directed by French director Olivier Bonnardot, the adaptation is based on the original stage play by Galway playwright Joan Lally and draws on her experiences as a therapist and anti-racism activist. The story reflects the social and political climate surrounding the 2019 immigration protests in Co Galway and will be presented to a live audience for the first time.

New children’s theatre show on tour

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

Written by renowned children’s author Mary Murphy with an original score by award-winning composer Tom Lane, the production will be presented in both English and Irish language versions.

Interview with producers of 'Adolescence'

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

The movie’s executive producer, Mark Herbert, and Netflix Commissioner, Toby Bentley, will appear at the event at the Radisson Red Hotel which begins on February 26.

Bogged down in art

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

Aisling Newe’s solo show Where Ancient Earth Meets will run from Thursday, February 3, to February 14.

€12k golden ticket claimed

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

A lucky punter has won the coveted golden ticket for a year’s worth of free shows at the TF Royal Theatre in Castlebar.

Celtic history unpicked

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

The Celtic World: A History, from Four Courts Press, will be introduced by renowned medievalist and scholar of the Hill of Tara, Edel Bhreathnach.

Housing activists to screen Brazilian film

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

The night centres on the history and organisation of Brazil’s Landless Workers’ Movement (the MST).

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