Why are the Irish so good at storytelling?
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
To be human is to be a natural-born storyteller, and there are theories about why that is. But one thing that is not up for debate is that storytelling is precious in Irish culture.
Read more ...Free choral concert by Charleston County School of the Arts
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
All are welcome to the free choral concert which will take place on April 9 at 8pm in St Joseph's Church, Galway by the Charleston County School of the Arts from South Carolina, USA.
The Charleston County School of the Arts Vocal Department is made up of 190 singers from grades six through 12, lead by directors Heather Hammond Caffarel and Robin A. Rogers.
Read more ...Japanese film fest begins this week
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
The Japanese Film Festival Ireland returns to Galway for its 15th edition this week, with a line-up highlighting the best of that country’s cinema.
Read more ...Guitar originals from Sano Hill at Monroe’s
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Irish singer-songwriter Sano Hill has carved a niche for himself in the music industry for timeless acoustic guitar originals.
Read more ...The Circus Ponies giddy up for ‘90s revival
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
From a ‘Commitments-style’ meeting in the back to the pub four years ago, to their upcoming gig at Monroe’s Live this Saturday, April 13, The Circus Ponies are chomping at their bits to gallop through a festival-style ‘90s experience.
Read more ...Over 50 events for Galway Folk Festival
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
The third Galway Folk Festival has unveiled its 2024 programme with folk, roots, and traditional music in several venues across Galway city from Wednesday, June 5, to Sunday, June 9.
Read more ...Deranged orchestra to be Policed at Big Top
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
The final act to be announced for the Big Top at this summer’s Galway International Arts Festival will be fronted by Stewart Copeland, founder of English rockers the Police.
Read more ...Houseplants in Galway this weekend
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Houseplants is the fully-fledged creative vision of two of Ireland’s most respected artists – Bell X1 frontman Paul Noonan, and innovative, atmospheric producer Daithí.
Read more ...Two new art exhibits tackle Identity
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Two new exhibitions created in collaboration with artist Jane Cassidy open on Nun's Island this eve, Thursday, April 11, using animation, video, and voice-over to delve into the talents, interests, and dreams of the ten artists in Arts Alive Galway
Read more ...Róisín Dubh goes Boom
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Le Boom is brothers Christy and Andy from Navan. These underground ravers will emerge from their warehouses to play the Róisín Dubh next Thursday, April 18, at midnight.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...Driven Snow in Galway this weekend
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
Fresh from releasing their debut album A Kind Of Dreaming last month, Driven Snow play the Róisín Dubh this Saturday, April 6.
Read more ...Matter and Infinity, a solo show by Dani Gill at 126 Gallery
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
Matter and Infinity is a solo show in the 126 Gallery on April 10 to April 24 by Dani Gill, exploring memory, water, lineage, the real and the ephemeral. Working with water, text, and sculpture, the work explores what it means to exist in and between universal planes, the fractured nature of memory, and how we understand our physical state.
Read more ...Dilemma! at the Town Hall
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
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In a post-apocalyptic world, there’s only one contraceptive pill left. Do you give it to your 20-year-old daughter, or keep it for yourself?
Read more ...Concert season ends before cello festival in May
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
Music for Galway’s 42nd International Concert Season concludes next week with a peformance by clarinet and vocalist duo Eonta at the University of Galway, before its cello festival Cellisimo begins in May.
Read more ...Rock warriors to invade Leisureland
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
A sonic army of heavy metal soldiers will descend on Salthill next month to pay homage to the gods of Rock.
Read more ...A night of exceptional music awaits in the Concert for Hope
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
HopeSpace Galway invites the public to the Galway Bay Hotel on Thursday, April 11 for a night filled with amazing music and positivity to raise funds for HopeSpace while enjoying music by Galway's local artists.
Read more ...Folk Singer Gearoid McCarthy 'Going Out For One' at Monroe’s
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
Irish folk singer Gearoid McCarthy brings his highly anticipated ‘Going Out For One’ tour to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, May 18, at 7:30pm.
Read more ...Glenamaddy celebrates 60 years of theatrics
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
The home side scooped a number of awards at the 60th Glenamaddy Theatre Festival held in Glenamaddy Town Hall last week, narrowly missing out on the top gong to Donegal’s Ballyshannon Dramatic Society.
Read more ...The Grand Stretch with Dora Gola and Dan Astro
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
County Clare musicians Dora Gola and Dan Astro will bring their Grand Stretch tour to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, April 13, at 7pm for an evening of electronic mastery.
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