Grunge nostalgia for Pearl Jam

Thu, May 02, 2024

Inspired by the international grunge icons, Irish band Light Years will pay tribute to Pearl Jam at Monroe’s Live on Friday, May 31, at 11pm.

Play on Richard Kirwan's life in Cregg Castle

Thu, May 02, 2024

Flogaist is based on the life of Richard Kirwan, a famous scientist and descendant of one of the fourteen tribes of Galway. In 1750, Kirwan returns to Cregg Castle in Galway after a vibrant life studying across Europe and being exposed the knowledge of the world.

An Púcán Celebrate 10 Years with The Tumbling Paddies Gig

Thu, May 02, 2024

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

The story of love in song and music

Sat, Apr 27, 2024

Schumann’s iconic Frauenliebe und -leben, a song cycle charting the journey of life as defined by the experience of love, will be the centrepiece of a concert in Galway this month.

Gemma Hayes to 'Feed the Flames' at Róisín Dubh

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

A longstanding star in the Irish music scene, Gemma Hayes brings her dulcet tones to Róisín Dubh on Saturday, April 27.

Making the 'unrelatable, relatable' with Tom Houghton

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

The 'ultra-privileged master of making the seemingly unrelatable, relatable', the Honourable Tom Houghton brings his 'It's not Ideal' tour to Róisín Dubh on Friday, April 26.

Bird on the Wire celebrates Leonard Cohen's 90th birthday with song

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

A 90th birthday celebration for legendary singer / songwriter, Leonard Cohen, will take place on Sunday, September 22, at the Black Box Theatre.

Canadian rockers Crash Test Dummies to perform at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Widely known internationally for their hit single ‘Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm’, Canadian rockers, Crash Test Dummies are coming to Galway this October and tickets are on sale now.

WRAP: investment support for screen production in the western region

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

As the landscape of the west of Ireland continues to prove a preferred location for screen production - both on a national and international scale - there is a growing need to establish infrastructures to support this.

Le Chéile (together)- artist talks with Lorraine Fletcher

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

The Gallery Wall at Daróg is designed to establish a haven for local artists to showcase their talents. Lorraine Fletcher will be exhibiting her new collection of work entitled 'Connections', from Tuesday, April 30 until Monday, June 10.

Quarter century of bangers from Connemara

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Raidió na Gaeltachta might not be what first springs to mind when you think of alternative, electronic music, but Cian Ó Cíobháin has been quietly – and sometimes loudly – banging out obscure or forgotten classics from its Connemara studio for 25 years.

The N.I.C.E Italian Film Festival to take place Galway for the first time

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Organised by the Embassy of Italy in Ireland, the Italian Institute of Culture and the Italian Irish Chamber of Commerce, the N.I.C.E Italian Film Festival will take place from April 25 until May 5, in Dublin, Cork and Galway. The festival will screen Italian films by some of Italy’s best contemporary directors including Sydney Sibilia, Andrea Di Stefano and Maria Sole Tognazzi.

The Henry Girls bring folk harmonies to Monroe’s Live

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Fresh from releasing their latest single ‘Don’t Fear The Night’ Donegal folk trio The Henry Girls will bring their rich harmonies and powerfully dynamic style to Monroe’s Live on Thursday, May 9, at 8pm.

Moon Looks On to launch new album at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Apr 25, 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.

Hollywood calling: Galway boy wanted for movie

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Plans are afoot for a new movie to be filmed in the west of Ireland this summer, and its producers have an opening for a young star in the making.

Lasta youth arts festival in Galway

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

The Town Hall Theatre in Galway city will be one of seven venues across Ireland to host the third Lasta National Arts Festival, a festival of events programmed for young people by young people, taking place between June 1 and 12.

Cúirt begins next week

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Cúirt International Festival of Literature returns to Galway from Tuesday, April 23 to Sunday, April 28, for its annual celebration of literature and creativity.

Cellisimo event in Galway features former president

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

The opening concert of the 2024 Cellisimo series will feature the National Symphony Orchestra performing alongside a star-studded cast at Leisureland, Salthill, on Saturday, May 18, including an address by Mary Robinson.