Easter 1916 book deal for Galway tour guide

Wed, Apr 01, 2026

This Easter will mark the 110th year since the Easter Rising of 1916.

‘Witching Hour’ is new single from local scene stalwart

Wed, Apr 01, 2026

Singer-songwriter Si Noble will launch his new single 'The Witching Hour' with a live show at Monroe's Backstage Bar on Friday, April 10, at 7.30pm.

Arts Festival seeks Friends

Wed, Apr 01, 2026

The line-up for this year’s Galway International Arts Festival is imminent, and organisers are keen to highlight how important the vital role Friends of the Festival play in bringing this world-renowned event to audiences each year.

Students shine at short films project

Wed, Apr 01, 2026

Students from schools across Galway and Roscommon showcased creativity, leadership and strongly shared values at a special event in Galway Community College earlier this month.

International DJ lands residency at Hyde

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Natalie Roache made a name for herself on the global club circuit with residencies at celebrated venues including Pacha London, Ministry of Sound, Eden Ibiza, Hush Ibiza, and Kanya Ibiza, as well as the globally recognised Summerized Sessions events across London and Ibiza. Her international career has also taken her across luxury resorts and venues in the Middle East, the Swiss Alps, Mauritius, the Maldives, and Ibiza.

'Chicago' comes to Clarinbridge

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

The show runs in Kilcornan Hall on Thursday, April 2, and Friday, April 3, with doors at 7pm.

Luminosa orchestra collab

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Rafter will be special guest at Draíocht – The Alchemy of Music on Thursday, May 7, at Saint Nicholas’ Collegiate Church.

Performing arts for all the senses

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

SYNAESTHESIA leans into answering that question, with its arrival at Nun’s Island Theatre on Friday, April 10, for a one-of-a-kind performance.

Poetry bridging Brooklyn to Bangor

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Accepting The Call, by Tim Dywer, published by Templar Poetry, will be introduced to an Irish audience by fellow poet Susan Millar Dumars after winning the 2024 Straid Collection Award in London.

Technically spectacular, charming and moving, but just not satisfying

Films Reviews Thu, Mar 26, 2026

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Project Hail Mary is the directorial return of Phil Miller and Christopher Lord, the filmmaking duo behind buddy cop comedy, 21 Jump Street (2012) and The Lego Movie (2014).

Galway Theatre Festival 2026 turns up the volume with a bold, homegrown programme

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Galway Theatre Festival returns from 30 April to 9 May 2026, and this year the message is clear: this is a city brimming with artists ready to take risks. With over 60% of the 2026 line-up featuring Galway-based performers and creative arts groups, the festival continues to platform daring new work, amplify emerging voices, and turning venues across the city into hubs of provocation, play, and possibility.

Trad metal folk fusion to finish festival

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Dublin’s answer to Rage Against the Machine, The Scratch, will headline the closing day of the inaugural Momentum Festival in Oranmore, on Monday, May 4.

New World meets Old for Salthill classic

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

National Symphony Orchestra Ireland, led by the acclaimed Irish conductor David Brophy, now chief conductor with WDR Funkhausorchester, Cologne, returns to Galway with extraordinary uilliean piper Mark Redmond joining as soloist for Shaun Davey's epic The Brendan Voyage.

Konno throws out ‘Lifeline’

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

The track is by Galway indie artist KONNO, co-written by Dillon Brady. It was recorded, mixed and produced by the artist in a turf shed in the west of Ireland.

Gaza hike night music at Rowing Club

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

A 30-strong group of Galwegians is preparing to undertake a 35km pilgrimage along St Kevin’s Way in Wicklow in July to raise funds for families affected by the catastrophic crisis in Gaza.

Exhibition of coastal art

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Flight is a celebration of these Atlantic seabirds, and a reflection on their fragile existence. On dsiplay now, Hutchinson will join Edel Lukács for Le Chéile: An Evening of Creative Conversation next Monday, March 23, from 7pm to 9pm.

Opportunity to know nowt

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Guru It, the new play from Bernard Field and Hawtheatre, will begin its world premiere at The Town Hall Studio on Wednesday, March 25, at 8.30pm.

Singers invited to join Bealtaine 2026

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

The festival is an initiative of Age & Opportunity, an organisation which brings people together from all over Ireland to foster and inspire creativity among older people.

Commanding performance frustrated by second half

Theatre Reviews Thu, Mar 12, 2026

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Aidan Dooley’s Tom Crean - Antarctic Explorer premiered in 2003, before touring extensively, both nationally and abroad. It amassed some stellar reviews, as well as widespread popularity, becoming a show destined to run and run. And even after more than two decades, Dooley shows no sign of slowing down.

Druid's 'Scottish Play' returns to Galway

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

On a three city tour, the five-star show will then move to Belfast’s Lyric Theatre and Limerick’s Lime Tree following stellar reviews in Galway, Dublin and the US last year.

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