Library hosts advice on life-changing diagnoses

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Next Saturday, February 28, poet Rita Ann Higgins, who is an ambassador for Ireland Reads, will recite her work at an Ireland Reads events at 3pm. She will be accompanied by the Ballybane Library Creative Writing Group, members of which will each share two pieces of their original writing.

Music inspired by physical division

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Hailed as “ground-breaking and dynamic”, the Hard Rain Soloist Ensemble’s Peaceline Prespectives: Voices from a Divided City form an intriguing element of Music for Galway’s current concert season Breath.

Wigmore Soloists at St Joseph’s

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

A truly stellar line-up of musicians from Wigmore Hall, the home of London’s chamber music, will visit Galway city in March.

Culturally relevant yet sadly stale

Films Reviews Thu, Feb 19, 2026

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Writer-director Emerald Fennell has followed-up her provocative, Saltburn (2023), which despite its iterative social-class storyline, became a cultural talking point, with an adaptation of a signature work of English literature – Wuthering Heights.

Kylemore talks mark ‘Old Ireland in Colour’ finale

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Authors Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley and Professor John Breslin, who have also curated an exhibition inspired by the books, will attend the afternoon series of talks at the Connemara landmark this Saturday, February 21, from 2.30pm.

Music inspired by physical division

Wed, Feb 18, 2026

Influenced by the so-called 'Peaceline' which divides Loyalist and nationalist Belfast, The Hard Rain Soloist Ensemble will play a unique concert programme at Galway Community College on Saturday, February 28, at 3.00pm.

Donegal cowboy film in college

Wed, Feb 18, 2026

The University of Galway’s theatre department will screen Texas Ollie today, Thursday, February 19, at 1pm.

Kylemore talks mark ‘Old Ireland in Colour’ finale

Wed, Feb 18, 2026

The compilers of the best-selling photography series, Old Ireland in Colour, will speak on the central themes of their books at a special event in Kylemore Abbey this weekend.

Hat trick for Blue Moose

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Blue Moose has been named wedding band of the year in Connacht at the National Wedding Industry Awards, for the third year in a row.

Kettama to front Forbidden Fruit

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Kettama, the Galway-born DJ who is currently a globally influential techno producer in London, will headline a major Irish festival this summer.

Gerdine inspired by 1950s classic

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Galway-based singer-songwriter Sara Gerdine will release a romantic single this St Valentine’s weekend.

Pianos in pubs for Patrick’s Day

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Organisers are attempting to place a real piano in every pub around the County Galway town, and have invited 40 pianists to play shows over the two days leading up to St Patrick’s Day this year.

Story of individuals – not ‘cases’

Films Reviews Thu, Feb 12, 2026

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The second film of the Galway Film Society’s exciting spring 2026 line-up is the latest film from the critically revered, veteran directing team of Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne.

Full orchestra behind Galway Choral at St Nick’s

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Under the direction of Musical Director Norman Duffy, the 50-strong choir will be joined by an outstanding line-up of soloists: soprano Aisling Kenny and tenor Eoin Hynes will be joined by fellow Galway native, David Kennedy (baritone) who makes his debut with Galway Choral.

A poorly built machine of mismatched components

Films Reviews Thu, Feb 05, 2026

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A Star is Born (2018) was a sensational crowd-pleaser of a film, with a heartrending love story at its core between Cooper and Lady Gaga. It captured the hearts of audiences everywhere, and more than justified the decision to make a fourth version of the same story.

Ballads of a Bogman in city centre

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Leading Irish musicians, tenor Gavan Ring and pianist Fiachra Garvey, will perform Ballads of a Bogman in St Joseph’s Church, Presentation Road, on Wednesday, February 11, at 7.30pm.

Arthouse films on Nun’s Island

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Sunday night movies begin at 8pm, Monday's at 7.30pm.

Students stage end-of-the-world black comedy

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

This sets the scene for Mr Burns, a post-electric play, an award-winning and controversial production to be staged by Galway Community College students at the Mick Lally Theatre, Druid’s Lane, on Wednesday, February 11, and Thursday, February 12.

Glenamaddy Players to stage Chapatti

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

This Friday, February 6, Saturday, February 7, and on Friday, February 27, all at 8pm, the Glenamaddday Players bring this two-hander ‘home’ before touring it to drama festivals across the country next month.

Born to sing

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

The Galway-based choir is set to take group singing to another level as over 100 ordinary voices join forces to create an extraordinary sound at the Town Hall Theatre this February in a sell-out show.

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