Dermot Bolger featured in ‘Crannog’

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Crannóg is published by WordsOnTheStreet, and appears in March and September. Each issue features about 10 short stories and 35 poems, often with emphasis on Galway’s writers, plus informative and enlightening interviews. The main interviewee for the current issue is poet and playwright Dermot Bolger.

Opacas' album launch

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

The band, consisting of Pat Boyle, Joe Tracy, Mike McLoughlin, Peter Tobin, and Steve Talbot recently recorded the album at the iconic Abbey Road Studios.

Saturday night Scot ska

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

This 9-piece powerhouse band brings the vibrant sounds of 2-Tone ska revival to life with a thumping brass section, guitars, keys, and the signature pork pie hats.

Folk with a fresh edge

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Known for her inventive approach to folk, Lisa Knapp has been active in the British folk scene since her debut album, Wild & Undaunted.

Glory Days for Galway

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Fronted by Christy Trimble, a lifelong Springsteen fan, the six-piece band delivers an authentic sound, performing hits from Born in the USA through to tracks from Letter to You.

Republic of Connacht recalled in murder-mystery

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Within a year, the Mayoman was dead, and his body lost until 1960.

Chanteuse for social justice

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

The Cavan singer will perform at the Town Hall Theatre after touring Britain and the US as a special guest of The Pogues.

Next gen artists to take over Town Hall

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

LASTA is the National Arts Festival for young people, with programmes created by young curators chosen through a competitive annual open call.

‘Dance With Danger’ at Monroe’s

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Galway audiences will have the opportunity to hear the Polish-born artist’s hotly anticipated new work ahead of its official release. It will not be available on streaming platforms until early November.

Conamara Boston musical connection

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Doors open at 7pm, with limited, unreserved seating available.

Hiberno-Caledonian musical confluence

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Reader and Alan Kelly have established themselves as mesmerising stewards of Celtic traditions, and purveyors of the contemporary.

Palaces to Pálás

Films Reviews Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Spoiler alert: I saw some of this year’s most anticipated films, and ate great Italian food too.

Disco brunch at Hyde: diva edition

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Expect fabulous brunch plates, back-to-back disco diva classics and plenty of feel-good surprises for a glittering afternoon in the city centre.

Comedy Festival line-up revealed

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

The 2025 festival runs from Tuesday, October 21, to Monday, October 27, and features comedic heavyweights including Rhod Gilbert, Dylan Moran, Deirdre O’Kane, Jack Dee, and Omid Djalili.

Review: The Adventures Of Shay Mouse

Theatre Reviews Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Based on the book by Pat McCabe
Town Hall Theatre, Galway

Manosphere influences new album

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

The tour coincides with the release of Cullen’s forthcoming album by the same name, City Soundscapes, which is due out this Friday, September 19. He plays Monroe’s Live next Friday, with doors at 7.30pm.

Opacas’ birthday bash after London triumph

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Kicking off the festivities will be Kill Lane, an exciting new band from Dublin causing a stir on the indie scene with a punchy, melodic sound.

Play centres on bathroom kiss

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Jilly Morgan’s Birthday Party will be performed at the Town Hall Theatre on Saturday, September 27.

‘Dance With Danger’ at Monroe’s

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Galway audiences will have the opportunity to hear the Polish-born artist’s hotly anticipated new work ahead of its official release. It will not be available on streaming platforms until early November.

Big Love for Fleetwood Mac

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Six-piece tribute band, Big Love, will bring the best of Fleetwood Mac’s classic songs to Monroe’s Live on Friday, September 26, at 9pm.

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