American Folk hero M Ward tours to Monroe’s Live

Thu, May 09, 2024

Renowned Californian folk and blues artist Matthew “M” Ward, is known for his versatile, solo work and his wide-ranging collaborations with the likes of Zooey Deschanel for the duo She & Him, and as a member of celebrated band, Monsters of Folk.

Tumbling Paddies at An Púcán’s birthday bash

Thu, May 09, 2024

Get ready for one of the hottest gigs of the summer as The Tumbling Paddies roll in to Galway on Thursday, June 6, to celebrate 10 years of An Púcán.

Celtic goddesses of rock at Róisin

Thu, May 09, 2024

Irish duo Dea Matrona’s Irish and British tour comes to Galway on Sunday, May 19.

No Stairway for all ages at Róisín Dubh

Thu, May 09, 2024

Galway’s own Led Zeppelin worshippers, No Stairway, will play arguably some of the greatest hard rock and blues ever recorded for an all-ages audience on Saturday, May 18, at 3.30pm.

McDonnell brings vacant stare to comedy club

Thu, May 09, 2024

Patrick McDonnell will be special guest at this week’s Tigh He-He Comedy Club at Róisín Dubh tomorrow, Friday, May 10 at 8pm.

Choir sings for peace on Earth

Thu, May 09, 2024

Galway Choral Association will present ‘Pax Mundi’, a concert dedicated to the theme of peace, on Saturday, May 11, 8pm at Galway cathedral.

Moon Looks On to launch album at Monroe’s

Thu, May 09, 2024

Sligo singer-songwriter Stephen Gormley, known as Moon Looks On, will launch his new album Way Out West at Monroe’s Live on Friday, May 10, at 7:30pm.

From Dungeness to Galway, a summer of art at Ard Bia

Thu, May 09, 2024

The upcoming show by photographer Aoibheann MacNamara, titled 'Dungeness', is a showcase on light, how it impacts textures and interacts with the natural landscape.

History of Galway's built heritage explored

Thu, May 09, 2024

Galway: City of Heritage by Pat Dargan explores a rich body of historic buildings that date from the thirteenth century to the present day. Mayor of Galway, Councillor Eddie Hoare, (FG) will introduce the new publication.

Harp extravaganza in An Taibhdhearc

Thu, May 02, 2024

Join Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland for Happy Birthday, Mary O’Hara in Taidhbhearc na Gaillimhe on Sunday, May 12, at 7pm. Celebrate renowned harpist Mary O’Hara’s birthday with the release of Voices and Harps IV, Moya Brennan and Cormac de Barra’s latest album.

Celebrating the Celtic connections

Thu, May 02, 2024

Various successful events have been initiated over the last 10 years with official and business visits and most recently the Inter-Celtic Business Forum which second edition took place in Galway.

DJing workshops for teenagers as part of Cruinniú na nÓg

Thu, May 02, 2024

Galway teens (aged 16-18) are invited to explore their musical creativity with "Beats and Beyond," a FREE DJ workshop series led by renowned DJ Laura O'Connell.

‘May the Fourth be with You’ at EYE

Thu, May 02, 2024

By Maxim Kelly
Dust off your light sabres, iron your capes and… um… brush your wookie! May the Force be with you on Star Wars Day.

Connemara locations a major draw for new film

Thu, May 02, 2024

Although based on a story set in rural Leitrim, a new film shot in County Galway is winning accolades, with its stunning landscapes a major factor.

Rock warriors to invade Leisureland

Thu, May 02, 2024

A sonic army of heavy metal soldiers will descend on Salthill next month to pay homage to the gods of Rock.

Cooper Clarke struts to Galway on birthday tour

Thu, May 02, 2024

Literary phenomenon and British cult hero John Cooper Clarke will perform at the Black Box Theatre on Thursday, May 16, at 7pm.

Róisín to host Terry Alderton

Thu, May 02, 2024

Each week Róisín Dubh hosts the Tigh He-He Comedy Club, and this Friday, May 3, special guest Terry Alderton is visiting.

Acoustic anarchy at Monroe's Live

Thu, May 02, 2024

A heady mix of pop, punk rock, blues and country techno, Brixton’s Alabama 3 have railed against the norm with a dollop of acid house and an attitude to match.