Conlon remembers ballrooms of romance

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Folk singer Ultan Conlon has released his latest album with Grammy Award-winning producer David Garza.

Derelict Ballinasloe

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Galway historian Barry Lally will launch an exhibition focusing on ideas of dereliction for Culture Night 2023 tomorrow at 7.30pm at Ballinasloe’s Town Band Hall.

Misleór Festival of nomadic cultures opens in city

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

The Misleór Festival of nomadic cultures will run in the city until October 1 with a vibrant programme featuring music, film, poetry, talks and visual art from Traveller, Roma, Sámi, Mongolian, Australian Aboriginal and Romany Gypsy communities.

The Misleór Festival event is presented by Galway Traveller Movement (the name Misleór, meaning ‘wanderer’ in the Irish Traveller language Cant) celebrates and connects nomadic peoples from around the world. Started in 2019, Misleór is a unique collaboration between local artists and community activists working at local, regional, national and international levels.

Alternative Country star Hank Wangford to perform at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

The irreverent Godfather of country music Hank Wangford returns to his spiritual home of Galway this Thursday, September 21 as part of his Irish tour.

But, We Move health podcast stage show at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

Creators of one of Ireland’s top weekly podcasts But, We Move take to the stage at Monroe’s Live this month for a light-hearted take on serious wellbeing issues.

Pop sensation Lea Heart to play Monroe’s Live after new single launch

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

Fresh from releasing her latest video Stolen, Kildare-born online sensation Lea Heart graces Monroe’s Live on Saturday, September, 23.

Sing Along Social bring Diva Battle tour of Ireland to Róisín Dubh

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

Join the Sing Along Social as they embark on a Diva Battle tour of Ireland this autumn, popping up in Róisín Dubh in Galway on Saturday, October 7. Doors open at 7:30pm, singing starts at 8:30pm sharp.

#GCF23 Programme launch party this Thursday, September 14

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

The full programme for Galway Comedy Festival has been announced. Join the crew in Róisín Dubh tonight, Thursday September 14, with special guests from the #GCF23 programme to celebrate the good news. Guests joining in on the night's festivities include...

Country music stars to salute singer Louise Morrissey

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

Stars of Country Music will gather in County Galway this month to celebrate the career of award-winning singer Louise Morrissey.

Fight the power with Brass Against in Róisín Dubh

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

In this politically challenging era, it’s time to stand up against the machine. Brass Against is a collective of artists, led and curated by Brad Hammonds, who share in the goal of creating brass protest music that calls fans to action.

Dive into the playful with the 27th Baboró children's festival

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

Baboró International Arts Festival for Children, Ireland's flagship arts festival dedicated to children and families, has launched its playful, thought provoking and imaginative programme for the upcoming 27th annual event, which will take place in venues across Galway city and county from October 13 to 22.

Ghost in the meaisín

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

Sonic geographer Francis Heery’s latest album is a dark and moody aural survey of a Galway city suburb.

Star cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason to headline Music For Galway’S 42nd concert season

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Music for Galway (MfG) has announced details of its 42nd international concert season 2023/24 which features an array of artists from near and far. At the launch of the season, high up in the new Bonham Quay office complex in Galway’s Docks, Artistic Director Finghin Collins singled out the November 18 appearance of iconic British sibling duo Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason as a “major highlight of the season.

David McSavage brings ‘U Lazy Bastard’ to Róisín Dubh on Saturday, September 9

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Get ready for a night of side-splitting laughter with Ireland's most beloved and divisive comedian.

Indigo Sparke lights up Róisín Dubh on Thursday, September 7

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Indigo Sparke writes with a rare and reflective power, creating music that builds and bursts as she examines love, loss, grief, and a newly realized rage. Born in Australia and now based in New York, Indigo established herself in the Sydney music scene with her EP Night Bloom (2016).

Lewis Black goes ‘Off The Rails’ at Róisín Dubh on Sunday, September 10

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Known as the King of Rant, Lewis Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and finger pointing to expose the absurdities of life. His comedic brilliance makes people laugh at life’s hypocrisies and the insanity he sees in the world. Catch Lewis Black in Róisín Dubh on Sunday 10 September for one night only.

Emerging Irish band The Fynches are set to soar at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Fresh from supporting renowned Irish acts The Coronas and The Stunning, emerging band The Fynches are soaring, fuelled by their mutual love of music. They will bring their fresh and original work to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, September 16.

RTE Folk Music Awards nominee Padraig Jack is coming to The Crane Bar on Friday September 1

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

A native of the Aran islands which has produced writers Liam O Flaithearta, Máirtín Ó Direáin and Breandán Ó hEithir, Padraig is proudly bilingual both as a conversationalist and a songwriter. Padraig’s song about the islands ‘Making Sand’ was nominated for Best Original Song at the 2022 RTE Folk Music Awards and it was Number 1 in the Radio 1 Airplay chart for four weeks in summer 2022.

Don't miss Phil Hartnoll (Orbital) on Saturday September 9 in Róisín Dubh

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

The legendary Phil Hartnoll, one half of pioneering electronica monsters Orbital, hits Róisín Dubh with his Orbital Classics DJ set in collaboration with New Moon Sessions, on Saturday September 9.

Italian Acoustic Guitar Virtuoso Luca Stricagnoli to Perform at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

The multiple award winning Italian guitar phenomenon, Luca Stricagnoli, has not only vastly contributed to the modern evolution of the acoustic guitar, his work has garnered him huge international success, both online and with sell out concerts across the globe.

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