Legendary Galway Girl Composer Steve Earle To Headline the 2023 Galway Folk Festival

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Acclaimed American singer-songwriter, Steve Earle, who composed the world famous ‘The Galway Girl’, will perform at the Seapoint ballroom, Salthill on Tuesday, June 13 as part of the Galway Folk Festival 2023. Known for his soulful storytelling, the multi Grammy award-winning Earle has been captivating audiences for over 30 years, and is set to headline this years’ festival, taking place from June 13-18.

Galway Theatre Festival 2023 celebrates hope, resilience, and the arts

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

After a challenging few years due to the pandemic, Galway Theatre Festival (GTF) is back and better than ever. The 14th edition of the festival, which runs from April 26 to May 9, marks a new beginning for the arts and theatre community in Galway and beyond. This year's festival theme is a call to explore new perspectives, challenge assumptions, and broaden our understanding of the world.

Galway's first indoor market launches this Saturday

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Galway's first indoor market is happening this Saturday, March 25 from 11am to 4pm in the Cornstore Mall on Middle St.

Marty brings the Party to Leisureland this Saturday March 25

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

He once had a brief exchange with Cindy Crawford at the Summer Olympics as they passed each other on the stairs. "I said, 'This is Marty Morrissey from Irish TV.' She looked at me and said, 'Oh, I love Ireland!' But she didn't stop, she kept going. Talk about disappointment." He also wants to meet Jennifer Aniston, but with his schedule, it's no wonder he hasn't yet.

University of Galway will host a Traveller and Roma Film Festival, 'WHIST A THARY!', next Tuesday March 21

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

The festival programme includes eight feature length films from a variety of countries including Pavee Lackeen (2005), Irish made film Float Like a Butterfly (2018), Fellini classic La Strada (1954), French film Gagarine (2020) and the critically acclaimed An Episode in the Life of an Iron Picker (2013).

Galway St. Patrick's Festival 2023 - Event Guide

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Announcing the launch of the 38th Cúirt International Festival of Literature

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

'So much of this festival is about celebrating Irish writers.' - Manuela Moser, Festival Director for Cúirt.

Female City Councillors unite to mark International Women’s Day at the Hardiman Hotel

Mon, Mar 06, 2023

Mayor of Galway City, Clodagh Higgins, Councillors Terry O’ Flaherty, Colette Connolly, Martina O’ Connor and Imelda Byrne are asking the public to come and join them to celebrate International Women’s Day with an interactive coffee and networking morning which will take place at the Hardiman Hotel between 10.00 a.m. and 12.00 noon on Wednesday 8 March.

Tedfest Toilet Duck Awards Return to the Róisín Dubh!

Thu, Mar 02, 2023

Finally, it’s the long-awaited return of the Tedfest Toilet Duck Awards, a stand-up comedy competition hosted by Eddie Mullarkey and featuring 16 of Ireland’s finest up and coming comedians in a war of wits, battling it out until there’s only one left standing.

Connemara based production company collaborating with Cairde Sligo Arts Festival

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Cairde Sligo Arts Festival is one of two Irish festivals leading projects as part of EFFEA - the European Festival Fund for Emerging Artists. Cairde will be working with Aoife and Mark Carry of Twisted Lane Productions, a Spectacle Theatre company based in Connemara. Twisted Lane aim to excite, intrigue and astonish audiences with the highest quality, one of a kind spectacle experience. Aoife and Mark have been working internationally on large scale circus and spectacle shows since 2014 and have worked with companies like Cirque Du Soleil, Franco Dragone and MGM. They are excited to bring this extensive experience in large scale spectacle into their own work, and to a wider Irish audience.

Inis Mór isn't the only place to celebrate TedFest

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

God almighty it's that time of year again - TedFest returns to Inis Mór from Thursday March 2 to Sunday March 5. Can't make your way out to the island? No problem there! The TedFest Table Quiz is on in Massimo's on Wednesday March 1, and the Toilet Duck Awards are on in the Roisin Dubh on Thursday March 2.

This month’s Ar Ais Arís is back in the Áras with an impressive lineup

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Cormac Geraghty is an up-and-coming Galway based DJ. His carefully curated sets take in house, grime and the wonkier end of bass music. He’s a regular Galway DJ in the likes of the Blue Note, and is the president of the Irish chapter of the Hessle Audio fan club.

Galway Game Jam Announce Two February Events

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Galway Game Jam is a volunteer-led organisation who support the local game development scene by providing regular game jams and events that encourage experimentation, collaboration and facilitating the game making community to connect. Anyone with an interest in making games, no matter their experience, is welcome to join a game jam to meet like-minded folks and make games.

Find Love at Raheen Woods Hotel Speed Dating Night on 11th February

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Find Love at Raheen Woods Hotel Speed Dating Night on 11th February.

Glenamaddy Theatre Festival hosting this year's All Ireland Confined Drama Finals in April

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Glenamaddy Theatre Festival are thrilled to host this year's All Ireland Confined Drama Finals in April. They will welcome the nine qualifying groups and visiting patrons who will experience Glenamaddy at its finest.

Fast forward the seasons at Music for Galway's Midwinter Festival

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Music for Galway’s 20th Midwinter Festival, this year themed SEASONS is taking place at the Town Hall Theatre, Galway as well as the Hardiman Hotel between January 20 and 22.

Right in the heart of winter, audiences can look forward to experience the feel and sounds of all seasons over four concerts. The opening featuring one of the most popular works for chamber orchestra, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons paired with the fiery 20th century interpretation of the theme, Four Seasons in Buenos Aires, by Argentinian tango master Piazzolla.

Galway artist Niamh Regan to perform as part of TradFest Temple Bar 2023

Thu, Dec 29, 2022

TradFest Temple Bar, running from January 25-29 has a packed programme of live music.

MÓC2 is proud to present Nollaig Cois Coiribe

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

The musical Christmas celebration will be hosted in the dramatic and majestic setting of the Galway Cathedral, and features vocalists and instrumentalists from Galway and beyond.

South Galway Bay Music Festival scheduled for July 2023

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

After a very successful inaugural event in 2022, the South Galway Bay Music Festival returns for its second year! A three day music Festival, from July 28 to 30, will be hosted by Ballinderreen GAA Club.

In the 1950s and 60s, the village of Ballinderreen in Galway was a firm fixture on touring maps for the showbands who travelled the length and breadth of the country. The South Galway Bay Music Festival has revived that spirit.

Claddagh Choral presents Live from Galway Christmas 2022

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Let the dulcet tones of Claddagh Choral serenade you this Christmas at their concerts in Salthill Church and the Claddagh Church this weekend.

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