Tommy Tiernan added to this weekend’s Pearse Stadium concerts

Wed, Aug 25, 2021

TOMMY TIERNAN has been added to Friday’s comedy concert at Pearse Stadium, with capacity for the four Salthill concerts now raised from 500 to 1,200.

Liam O’Flaherty and the War of Independence

Tue, Aug 24, 2021

LIAM O'FLAHERTY was travelling in the Americas during the War of Independence, while his brother Tom was involved in Communist politics in the United States.

Fall Right Into Place - Galway’s new music festival

Mon, Aug 23, 2021

VILLAGERS, BELL X1, And So I Watch You From Afar, and Saint Sister, are set to play Galway’s new music festival - Fall Right Into Place - in Claregalway Castle in September.

Christy Moore to open new series of Pearse Stadium concerts

Thu, Aug 12, 2021

FOR THE first time in more than a decade, Pearse Stadium will host a series of major concerts, starting with the legendary Christy Moore on August 26.

GIAF seeks volunteers for 2021 festival

Thu, Aug 12, 2021

Volunteer applications are now open for Galway International Arts Festival, which this year runs from August 28 to September 18.

Declan O’Rourke, Cathy Davey, and Andy Irvine to play The Grand Auld Stretch

Wed, Aug 11, 2021

DECLAN O’ROURKE, Cathy Davey, Toucan, and Andy Irvine have been added to The Grand Auld Stretch’s already jam-packed bill of events taking place at Nimmo’s Pier.

Galway Pride Week 2021 to be launched outside the Pálás

Thu, Jul 29, 2021

Galway Community Pride will mark its 32nd year this month with a series of online, outdoor, and in person events to celebrate the LGBT+ community in the city and county.

Galway Pride Guide to be launched at the Pálás

Thu, Jul 22, 2021

GALWAY WILL continue its tradition of having the longest continually running Pride event in Ireland, with an array of events from Monday August 9 to Sunday 15.

GIAF launch 2021 festival programme

Tue, Jul 13, 2021

DESPITE ALL the obstacles the Covid-19 pandemic has put in the way, the 2021 Galway International Arts Festival has emerged triumphant, with an impressive, and exciting array of events for the autumn.

Live drive-in park’n’party outside the Black Box

Mon, Jul 12, 2021

THE BLACK Box Theatre car park and grounds will be the location for Galway's biggest party of the summer - the live drive-in park’n’party.

Become a friend of the Galway International Arts Festival

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

GALWAY INTERNATIONAL Arts Festival has announced details of its 2021 Friends Campaign, ahead of the 44th annual Festival, which runs from August 28 to September 18.

2021 GALWAY FILM FLEADH ANNOUNCES OUTDOOR, ONLINE & IN-CINEMA EVENTS

Wed, Jul 07, 2021

The Galway Film Fleadh (July 20th-25th) is back; in-person and online, with inspiring and entertaining films & events on the big screen, outdoors, and in your home. In-person screenings will take place in the heart of Galway city. And for those who can’t travel, the festival will once again stream their new programme of films to your home via their website.

Cartoon festival wants your photos of Galway

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

IN 1915, the Welsh artist Augustus John visited Galway, and began work on a large mural based on the inhabitants of Galway City.

Féile Traidphicnic celebrates 10th birthday this weekend

Tue, Jun 29, 2021

LIAM Ó MAONLAÍ of The Hothouse Flowers will be among the musicians performing at Féile Traidphicnic, the An Spidéal based festival of Irish traditional music and arts, which this year takes place online.

Cruinniú na nÓg 2021 - ‘Let's get creative, Galway’

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

Children across Galway city and county will celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg - a national day of creativity for children and young people – with a host of free online events and workshops on Saturday June 12.

Lasta - a new festival in Galway, for young people, by young people

Mon, May 31, 2021

RISING GALWAY indie band NewDad, Hardy Bucks star and comedian Owen Colgan, and photographer Ruth Medjber are among those who will be taking part in an exciting new festival - Leasta, created for young people, by young people.

Galway to celebrate Africa Day 2021 virtually

Tue, May 25, 2021

Africa Day 2021, a day to showcase the vibrant cultural heritage of Africa and the contribution made to Irish society by African communities and people of African descent, takes place this week.

Mayhem - Galway Community Circus youth festival returns with in person and online events

Thu, May 20, 2021

Mayhem - Galway Community Circus youth circus festival returns from Saturday May 22 to Sunday May 30 with a mixture of in person events - the first such events in the city since late last year - and online shows.