Biig tunes at Galway International Arts Festival

Thu, Jun 19, 2025

Fresh from releasing her debut album 11:11 in February, the international artist crafts songs that speak candidly to the realities of youth culture.

A sparkling line up at this year’s Big Top

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

Each year Galway International Arts Festival and Róisín Dubh join forces to bring to Galway some of the most exciting music acts to play at the iconic Heineken Big Top.

BIIRD swoops in for Arts Festival

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

This exciting ensemble of female musicians, singers and lilters brings a contemporary edge to traditional Irish music in a collaboration designed to challenge and expand perceptions of traditional music.

Dungeons & Dragons on Dominick St

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

Organisers say games start at 7pm, with places limited to 12 players across two tables. Both tables will be running self-contained, one-shot D&D adventures.

Countdown to Headfest

Thu, May 22, 2025

The town of Headford is gearing up for stellar June Bank Holiday weekend of music, with Headfest 2025 only one week away.

Ceili, craic, agus ceol to close Brittany Fest 2025

Thu, May 15, 2025

BRITTANY FEST Galway 2025 comes to a close this weekend with a series of gigs and music events, culminating in a show from leading Galway trad-folk band Galvian Way.

Galway Folk Festival over five days this summer

Thu, May 01, 2025

Galway Folk Festival has announced the final line-up for its 2025 edition, featuring a mix of international artists and outstanding Irish talent from the folk, roots, and traditional music scenes.

Breton musicians on tour for twinning anniversary

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

The Ampouailh quintet features Simon Lotout (bombardes) Yuna Léon (violins), Rémi Bouguennec (flute), Heikki Bourgault (guitar), and Gwylan Meneghin on bass. They will play with the famed singer, composer, and flautist Charlie Le Brun.

Conamara man awarded Cumadóir 2025

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

County Galway's accordion maestro, Johnny Óg Connolly, is to be honoured for his contributions to traditional Irish music and culture at this year’s Gradam Ceoil TG4 awards.

Cúirt opening night - 40th edition

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

The lobby of Galway's Town Hall Theatre was abuzz on Tuesday night, with people gearing up to kickstart the 40th year of the Cúirt International Festival of Literature.

Human Rights central to Galway's Robinson Archive

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Ireland’s first female head of state, Mary Robinson (80) remains a prominent voice for social and environmental justice. She has made real change through her legal work, as well as through her contributions to policy and advocacy, nationally and internationally.

Cúirt is 40!

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Running from April 8 to April 13, this year’s Cúirt International Literature Festival promises its usual illuminating, interactive and innovative presentation of the very best in contemporary literature. For 40 years the community of Galway has come together with visiting writers to create a unique celebration of writing.

Talk: Kayaking the Grand Canyon

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

Navigating the entire length of the Grand Canyon is the theme of a talk by kayaker Jamie Donald, in An Comhlacht Forbartha, An Ceardlann, An Spidéal, next Friday, March 28.

International Women's Day lunch for Self Help Africa in The Kings Head

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

Self Help Africa will host a lunch in The Kings Head Bistro on Friday, March 7 to support the charity's work with women and families in 16 countries in Africa and the Global South. This luncheon will begin at 12:30pm to 2:30pm.

Disco brunch at Hyde

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Hyde Bar on Forster Street will host its Best of Irish Disco Brunch on Sunday, March 16, as part of this year's St Patrick’s Day celebrations.

Darts, nostalgia, and late-night antics at Monroe’s

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Monroe’s goes back to the Nineties this weekend with a high stakes darts competition pitching locals at pros on Friday, followed by throwback tunes for Saturday night.

D’Arcy on the decks this Patrick’s Day

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

The County Galway native will take to the decks on Saturday, March 15, at 11pm, to deliver an electrifying set in the heart of the West End’s nightlife scene.

DJ Corey to spin weekend belters and bangers

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

If hearts, flowers, and candlelit dinners aren’t for you, Monroe’s Live is offering an alternative this weekend.

Talk on St Brigid in Moylough

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

To celebrate the 1,500th anniversary of the death of St Brigid, there will be a talk in Moylough Community, Heritage and Resource Centre on Friday, January 31, at 8pm.

Galway goes bilingual for St Brigid

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

The Tonnta festival celebrating the Irish language and Galway as a bilingual city will run from Thursday, January 30 to February 2, over the St Brigid's Day bank holiday weekend.

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