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.

Mosaics hint at what lies beneath

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

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

Artists brighten up forgotten corner of Gort

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Gort hosted its second annual Mural Art Jam last week, transforming the once neglected Kelly's (or Courtney’s) Lane into a colourful public art space.

Trad Reimagined With The Kilkennys at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Following in the footsteps of folk legends such as The Dubliners and The Clancy Brothers, The Kilkennys are coming to Monroe’s Live on Friday, August 23rd for a late night foot-stomping set.

Celebrate Galway Pride at Monroe’s Live with a Post Parade Day Rave

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Monroe’s Live will host a vibrant day rave following the Galway Pride Parade on Saturday, August 17, from 3pm to 9pm.

Galway Cathedral summer series comes to a close with an exciting 'unusual' event

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Bringing together the 'unusual combination of organ and harmonium', the final concert in Galway Cathedral's annual summer series is set to take place in the Cathedral this evening (Thursday) at 8pm.

Esker Festival Orchestra to give 'out of this world' performance of The Planets

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Esker Festival Choir alongside its rising star soloist, Zo ë Nagle and conductor, Peter Joyce, will bring Gustav Holst's famous suite, The Planets, to the Galway Cathedral on Saturday, August 17 at 8pm.

Feature film seeks to include work from Galway artists in film

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

An independent feature film is seeking submissions from Galway artists to showcase their work as pieces created by a character in the film. Selected artworks will be filmed in and around Galway throughout September, and some commissions will be required.

Interested artists are encouraged to submit examples of their work. The film team is looking for a diverse range of art forms, including paintings such as portraits and abstract pieces, sketches like figurative and life drawings, and lifelike clay head sculptures.

Clifden Arts Festival Presents a Rich Tapestry of Musical Events for All Ages

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

The Clifden Arts Festival (September 18 to 29) is set to enchant audiences with a diverse lineup of musical events catering to all ages.

Breaking records and making waves, GIAF comes to a close for another year

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

Boasting 'five star reviews' for its co-productions, making international press and drawing record numbers of attendees, this year's Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF) has officially come to a close.

Douze Points - My Lovely Horse Eurovision Event to take place at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

Monroe’s Live presents My Lovely Horse, an evening filled with Eurovision nostalgia with DJ Corey on Friday, August 2nd from 10pm.

Transatlantic duo DUG Bridge Irish and American Traditions at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

Transatlantic duo Lorkin O’Reilly and Jonny Pickett bring together Irish folk and American old-time music as part of their collaboration, DUG, on Friday, September 6th at Monroe’s Live.

From the Big Apple to the City of the Tribes - Jess Lynn to perform at Monroe's Live

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

American country crossover star, Jessica Lynn, will perform at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, September 14, at 7:30pm as part of her first ever headline tour in Ireland.

Excitement builds for 50th annual Dunmore Festival

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

The official programme of events for the 50th Dunmore Annual Festival was launched on Thursday, July 25 in Byrnes Bar, Dunmore. The festival will run from August 2 - 11.

UNSPEAKABLE CONVERSATIONS

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

BY OISÍN FLORES SWEENEY
Reading the brief description of Unspeakable Conversations online, I feared that I was in for 85 minutes of deeply political theatre. Instead, I was treated to 70 minutes of pure joy.

Courthouse Gallery wildlife exhibition

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

International wildlife artist Richard Ward will showcase a collection of original paintings and prints at the Oughterard Courthouse from this Friday, July 26, to Sunday, August 4.

Lunchtime trad sessions at Monroe’s

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

Monroe’s Live is running a lunchtime traditional Irish showcase, continuing from today, Thursday, July 25, to this Saturday, July 27, daily at 1pm.

Ellis to excel at Róisín’s

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

If you like comedy, you like shows, and you have strong thoughts on excellence, then ‘Phil Ellis's Excellent Comedy Show’ may well be the excellent comedy show for you.

THE MAP OF ARGENTINA

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

For any playwright, to have a new piece of work staged every three or four years would be seen as a major achievement. In the current climate, revivals of tried and tested classics appear to take precedence over new plays; the latter proving to be a bit of a gamble when it comes to filling seats. Marina Carr is the exception.

Simple Kid at Arts Festival

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

Former member of The Young Offenders, Kieran Macfeely – better known as Simple Kid – will play the Róisín Dubh this Friday, July 26, from 7.30pm as part of the Galway International Arts Festival.

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