Black Box open for blues legend
Thu, Dec 11, 2025
In her first major gig since selling out the Galway International Arts Festival’s Big Top this summer, legendary jazz and blues singer, Mary Coughlan, plays the Black Box Theatre, next Friday, December 19.
Read more ...Dragons in Doughiska
Thu, Dec 11, 2025
An art exhibition called ‘Magic and Dragons’ will be central to a week-long, Polish-themed Christmas market in Doughiska, from this Sunday, December 14
Read more ...The perfect gift of Irish language literature: Cló Iar-Chonnacht’s Christmas collection
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
As the festive season approaches, book lovers across Galway are heading to Cló Iar-Chonnacht in An Spidéal, where Irish literature meets Christmas magic.
With their annual Christmas sale now on, this independent bookshop and publisher has everything you need for meaningful gifts that celebrate our language and culture. Shopping for young readers or adults deepening their knowledge of Ireland? They’ve got you covered.
Read more ...The Fureys say goodbye to Galway audiences with Town Hall show
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
THE FUREYS will play their last ever concert in County Galway as part of their Farewell Tour in the Town Hall Theatre on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Read more ...Hollywood coming to Salthill
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
Salthill’s own musical theatre star Aoife Mulholland returns to Galway next week alongside Britain's ‘king of swing’, vocalist Matt Ford, for A Swingin’ Little Christmas.
Read more ...George Michael tribute in town
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
James Bermingham and The Star People are back in Galway to celebrate the legacy of George Michael on Friday, December 12, from 9pm.
Read more ...Experience the Rush at Monroe's
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
Rushified will bring the music of Rush to Monroe’s Live Backstage this Saturday, December 6, delivering the sound and spirit of one of rock’s most distinctive trios.
Read more ...Award-winning trio Chasing Abbey at Monroe’s
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
It has been a busy time for the group, which has brought trad house to a new level. Ro, Bee, and Teddy C have grown from strength to strength since their 2016 debut That Good Thing, with multiple platinum singles released as they continue to move in new directions.
Read more ...Final tickets for Pintophile in Mayo
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
The star of the hit podcast My Therapist Ghosted Me will perform on Friday and Saturday this week, December 5 and 6, with doors at 7pm.
Read more ...Messiah in city centre
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
It has been a decade since its last performance in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, but Handel’s Messiah is returning with a unique, local twist on Sunday, December 14, at 7.30pm.
Read more ...Straight-faced satire is tricky task
Theatre Reviews Thu, Dec 04, 2025
The Glens Arts Centre
Town Hall Studio, November 12
Young artists explore ‘the feels’
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
Arts students from the Further Education school in Moneenageisha will stage a multimedia exhibition More Than a Feeling at Monroe’s, next Wednesday, December 10, at 7pm.
Read more ...Impressive mystery from stale franchise
Films Reviews Thu, Dec 04, 2025
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Knives Out (2019) was the cinematic equivalent of a lightning bolt. By injecting a mostly forgotten film genre with colour, energy and humour, it became one of the most well-regarded films of 2019, even earning itself an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay in a highly competitive year. The fact that a modern take on an Agatha Christie-style story was recognised for its originality should be commended.
Fun Lovin’ Criminals back in town
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
A reformed Fun Lovin’ Criminals return to Monroe’s Live on Friday, December 5, with doors open at 8pm.
Read more ...O’Connor whistles up new album
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
The Galway-based musician says his slow-cooked, latest album is a true labour of love, which saw him take regular trips to the studio of producer and engineer Paddy Jordan.
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Christmas shows in Castlebar
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
Whether you’re planning a family outing, a Christmas catch-up with friends, or a well-earned night to yourself, the TF Royal Theatre has a show to match the season.
Read more ...Fun Lovin’ Criminals back in town
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
Formed in New York City in 1993, the band has spent more than three decades developing their own vibrant mix of rap-rock for a global audience.
Read more ...Nashville vibes on Dominick St
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
The daughter of country legend Glen Campbell, she first toured the world as part of her father’s band, playing banjo and keyboard across multiple international runs.
Read more ...Imperfect Days at Pálás
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
Imperfect Days, is a new CÚRAM/Ardán ‘Science on Screen’ documentary from Prospect Films highlighting how clinical trials are transforming healthcare for people living with diabetes.
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