Carsie Blanton at Róisín Dubh
Thu, Apr 18, 2024
US political singer-songwriter Carsie Blanton will perform at the Róisín Dubh this evening, Thursday, April 18, at 8pm.
Read more ...Galway Folk Festival announces programme for 2024
Thu, Apr 18, 2024
Galway Folk Festival is delighted to reveal its programme for 2024, featuring an exceptional line-up of world-renowned artists and brilliant Irish acts. Returning for its third edition, the festival will take place from Wednesday, June 5, to Sunday, June 9, showcasing the best of folk, roots, and traditional music in venues across Galway city.
Read more ...Buena Vista Social Club star in Headford
Thu, Apr 18, 2024
Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Joachim Cooder will perform at Campbell’s Tavern in Headford on Tuesday, April 30.
Read more ...New book on how Galway became a county
Thu, Apr 18, 2024
Although medieval Galway eventually became an almost independent Anglo-Norman city state, up until 1500 there was always a threat that the warlords of Connemara, north Galway, Roscommon and south Mayo might attack.
Read more ...Postmodern Jukebox at Leisureland
Thu, Apr 18, 2024
Famed “Pop music in a Time Machine” concert extravaganza Postmodern Jukebox will come to Leisureland in Galway this Saturday, April 20.
Read more ...Hear the Elvis Costello songbook in Galway
Thu, Apr 18, 2024
Following the release of their critically acclaimed album ‘Country Darkness - the songs of Elvis Costello', English duo My Darling Clementine play Monroe’s Live on Saturday, May 4.
Read more ...Gary Barlow-approved Take That tribute at Monroe’s
Thu, Apr 18, 2024
Few tribute acts win approval from the artists they emulate, but Rule The World boasts Take That’s Gary Barlow as a fan.
Read more ...No Spaghetti Westerns for Galway's Italian film fest
Thu, Apr 18, 2024
Organised by the Italian Embassy, the Italian Institute of Culture and the Italian-Irish Chamber of Commerce, the festival will take place across Dublin, Cork and Galway from April to May. This is the third year of the Italian Film Festival in Ireland, and its first time in Galway.
Read more ...Late-night fun at HYDE’s ‘Bottomless After Dark’ event
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Mark Friday, April 26th, in your calendar because you’ll need it free for HYDE Bar’s exciting ‘Bottomless After Dark’ event which will celebrate female music icons from 7pm ‘til late.
Read more ...Why are the Irish so good at storytelling?
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
To be human is to be a natural-born storyteller, and there are theories about why that is. But one thing that is not up for debate is that storytelling is precious in Irish culture.
Read more ...Free choral concert by Charleston County School of the Arts
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
All are welcome to the free choral concert which will take place on April 9 at 8pm in St Joseph's Church, Galway by the Charleston County School of the Arts from South Carolina, USA.
The Charleston County School of the Arts Vocal Department is made up of 190 singers from grades six through 12, lead by directors Heather Hammond Caffarel and Robin A. Rogers.
Read more ...Japanese film fest begins this week
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
The Japanese Film Festival Ireland returns to Galway for its 15th edition this week, with a line-up highlighting the best of that country’s cinema.
Read more ...Guitar originals from Sano Hill at Monroe’s
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Irish singer-songwriter Sano Hill has carved a niche for himself in the music industry for timeless acoustic guitar originals.
Read more ...The Circus Ponies giddy up for ‘90s revival
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
From a ‘Commitments-style’ meeting in the back to the pub four years ago, to their upcoming gig at Monroe’s Live this Saturday, April 13, The Circus Ponies are chomping at their bits to gallop through a festival-style ‘90s experience.
Read more ...Over 50 events for Galway Folk Festival
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
The third Galway Folk Festival has unveiled its 2024 programme with folk, roots, and traditional music in several venues across Galway city from Wednesday, June 5, to Sunday, June 9.
Read more ...Deranged orchestra to be Policed at Big Top
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
The final act to be announced for the Big Top at this summer’s Galway International Arts Festival will be fronted by Stewart Copeland, founder of English rockers the Police.
Read more ...Houseplants in Galway this weekend
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Houseplants is the fully-fledged creative vision of two of Ireland’s most respected artists – Bell X1 frontman Paul Noonan, and innovative, atmospheric producer Daithí.
Read more ...Two new art exhibits tackle Identity
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Two new exhibitions created in collaboration with artist Jane Cassidy open on Nun's Island this eve, Thursday, April 11, using animation, video, and voice-over to delve into the talents, interests, and dreams of the ten artists in Arts Alive Galway
Read more ...Róisín Dubh goes Boom
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Le Boom is brothers Christy and Andy from Navan. These underground ravers will emerge from their warehouses to play the Róisín Dubh next Thursday, April 18, at midnight.
Read more ...Two Bookers booked for Cúirt
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
Recent Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch will discuss his novel Prophet Song and 2005 winner John Banville will converse with author Mike McCormack at Galway's 39th Cúirt literature festival this month.
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