Trad on the Prom celebrates 20 years of excellence

Thu, Jun 13, 2024

Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, Trad on the Prom continues to thrill audiences with its extraordinary energy and passionate live performances.

An Púcán’s double digit birthday bash

Thu, Jun 06, 2024

With a decade now under its belt, An Púcán will begin its weekend 10th birthday bash tonight, Thursday, June 6, with an electrifying performance from the Tumbling Paddies from 7pm.

Sharon Shannon headlines Folk Festival finale

Thu, Jun 06, 2024

Fresh from releasing her brand new album Now!, one of Ireland’s greatest traditional music exports Sharon Shannon will headline the closing night of the Galway Folk Festival this Sunday, June 9, at 7pm.

Folk Festival opens this weekend

Thu, Jun 06, 2024

The Galway Folk Festival will be in full swing this weekend, with a host of afternoon, evening and late night events celebrating the best of local and international talent.

Country stars to sparkle in Loughrea

Thu, May 30, 2024

The Stars of Irish Country return to Loughrea Hotel and Spa for a concert on Tuesday, June 11, at 8pm.

O’Rourke to mark two decades of success at Galway Folk Festival

Thu, May 30, 2024

On the twentieth anniversary of the release of his critically acclaimed album, Since Kyabram, esteemed singer-songwriter Declan O’Rourke will perform at Leisureland next Wednesday, June 5, as part of the upcoming 2024 Galway Folk Festival.

Birthday bash to toast Galway’s ‘dark rose’

Thu, May 30, 2024

Tucked away in the city’s West End, this ‘dark little rose’ – named for the 16th Century political love song which has became for some a metaphor for Irish patriotism – has established itself as a top tier venue for new acts, international headliners and raucous comedy.

Welsh psychedelic pop for Arts Festival

Thu, May 30, 2024

One of the great pop eccentrics of his generation, he gained fame in the mid-'90s as frontman for the neo-psychedelic warriors Super Furry Animals, and has continued to craft melodically rich, stylistically adventurous works as a solo artist.

With a career spanning over three decades, Rhys' unique blend of rock, electronic, and psychedelic elements has come together in his latest album, Sadness Sets Me Free.

Paul Weller tribute at the Róisín

Thu, May 30, 2024

Featuring classic hits from The Jam, The Style Council and Paul's amazing solo career, prepare for a night of top tunes both past and present.

Cello spectacular for Salthill

Thu, May 23, 2024

The eight professional cellists who comprise Cello Ireland will be at the heart of a special Cellisimo Spectacular concert in Leisureland, Salthill this Saturday, May 25.

Folk festival beefs up its acts

Thu, May 23, 2024

Already boasting a strong line-up of over 50 acts, the Galway Folk Festival has added extra muscle with more free and ticketed events announced to run over four days from Wednesday, June 5.

Monroe's reveals line-up for GIAF 2024

Thu, May 16, 2024

On Wednesday, July 17 at 8pm, the Fun Lovin’ Criminals will take to the stage with their blend of hip-hop, rock n’ roll, blues-jazz, and Latin-soul. The band burst onto the scene in 1996 with the worldwide multi-platinum debut album Come Find Yourself and their single ‘Scooby Snacks’ became an international hit.

Countdown begins for Galway Arts Festival

Thu, May 16, 2024

Theatre audiences can look forward to the world premiere of Reunion by Mark O’Rowe. The playwright turns his laser focus on the deep currents of family life with biting humour and insight. The GIAF and Landmark co-production features a roll-call of Ireland’s finest actors, including Ian-Lloyd Anderson, Cathy Belton, Venetia Bowe, Stephen Brennan, Robert Sheehan and Catherine Walker.

Tumbling Paddies at An Púcán’s birthday bash

Thu, May 09, 2024

Get ready for one of the hottest gigs of the summer as The Tumbling Paddies roll in to Galway on Thursday, June 6, to celebrate 10 years of An Púcán.

Celebrating the Celtic connections

Thu, May 02, 2024

Various successful events have been initiated over the last 10 years with official and business visits and most recently the Inter-Celtic Business Forum which second edition took place in Galway.

Lasta youth arts festival in Galway

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

The Town Hall Theatre in Galway city will be one of seven venues across Ireland to host the third Lasta National Arts Festival, a festival of events programmed for young people by young people, taking place between June 1 and 12.

Cúirt begins next week

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Cúirt International Festival of Literature returns to Galway from Tuesday, April 23 to Sunday, April 28, for its annual celebration of literature and creativity.

Two Bookers booked for Cúirt

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

Recent Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch will discuss his novel Prophet Song and 2005 winner John Banville will converse with author Mike McCormack at Galway's 39th Cúirt literature festival this month.

New pub for Quay Street

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

There’s a new-look, new-feel pub in town, and it’s about as Galway as you can get.

Industry giants headlining Galway gaming summit

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Ardán will host the FÍS Games Summit 2024 at Galway’s Portershed a Dó, Market Street on Friday, April 5.

Headline speakers at this year’s event include Mark Brown, Gregorios Kythreotis, and Chella Ramanan. The goal of the summit is to help foster growth and success in the Irish computer games development community by providing creators across Ireland with opportunities to engage with career-building talks and presentations.

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