MARS: taking opera where no opera has gone before

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Speaking to the Galway Advertiser, Tom Creed promises that Galway has never before seen what he and composer Jennifer Walshe have cooked up for the Galway International Arts Festival.

Slieve Aughty on screen at Galway Film Fleadh

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

The world premiere of Marina Levitina’s latest documentary, on the people and beauty of the Graney Valley in East Clare, will be screened next Wednesday, July 9, as part of the 37th Galway Film Fleadh.

Top US choir at St Nick’s

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Described by composer Eric Whitacre as “the gold standard of American university choirs,” these choristers hail from California State University at Long Beach.

New history of Barna

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

The history of Bearna as a place of Christian worship has been documented in a fascinating new booklet produced by the Salthill Men’s Shed and Community Heritage Group.

An American session at the Arts Festival

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

With nine records, a hectic touring schedule across the US and Europe, and a hot ticket residency in Cambridge, Massachusetts, they create the best of Americana in a rowdy but deft fashion.

Latin beats back the West this weekend

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Taking to the main stage, the group brings together styles and influences from across Latin America and beyond, with the smooth vibes of reggae, the upbeat energy of Ska with their energetic fusion of Latin rhythms.

Almost 100 feature films at this year’s Fleadh

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

The 37th Galway Film Fleadh will feature 31 world premieres, and 11 European premieres from 44 countries, plus 46 Irish premieres, totalling 96 feature films overall.

Art exhibition at the Portershed

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

The west of Ireland artist, well known for her semi-abstract landscapes, has her latest exhibition curated by Cadhla Forde.

Scouse joker to hurl insults in Galway

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

Tickets are now available for this year’s Galway Comedy Festival, which runs from Ocober 21 to October 27, including the first time Paul Smith comes west.

Cathedral to host international organists

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

This long-running series began in 1994, and showcases performances from local and international organists.

REVIEW: 28 Years Later

Films Reviews Thu, Jun 26, 2025

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Galway writer blazes path in the Big Smoke

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

The inaugural event, ‘The Out of Towners’, brought together five poets from across Ireland to celebrate newly published work, and Morgan’s reading from his latest collection, Blood Atlas, was a highlight of the evening.

Dolla Ho in Galway

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

Moran’s new stand-up show Dolla Ho will form part of this year’s Galway Comedy Festival, and he will perform in Athenry on Thursday, October 23, and in Galway city on Friday, October 24.

Honest lyrics and Skinny Living

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

Formed in Wakefield and gaining over 85 million streams worldwide, the band is made up of vocalists and guitarists Will Booth and Danny Hepworth, alongside Belfast-born Ryan Johnston.

Stepping on Lego at Monroe's

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

The project of Conor Waters, a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer originally from County Mayo, Stepping on Lego is a mix of electronic and acoustic elements that lean towards the cinematic, but remain rooted in a live, performance-based sound.

Breaking city limits with A Lazarus Soul

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

Building a sound that is driven by the energy of post-punk and rock while grounded in folk tradition, the four-piece, Brian Brannigan, Joe Chester, Julie Bienvenu and Anton Hegarty, are recognised for their unflinching portrayals of Irish life.

The colour of healing

Thu, Jun 19, 2025

Catherine’s life is changed the moment she discovers her husband dead, alone and motionless inside their glasshouse. What unfolds over the following days is a raw exploration of grief, financial hardship, isolating rural loneliness, and a fierce emotional awakening that challenges everything she thought she knew.

‘The Last of Us’ director to give movie masterclass

Thu, Jun 19, 2025

Born in Iran and based in Denmark, Abbasi’s fourth feature, The Apprentice, premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival — his third Cannes selection—and was nominated for two Oscars, two Golden Globes, three BAFTAs, and three Independent Spirit Awards.