Popcorn and rugby at the cinema

Thu, Jan 30, 2025

Don’t have power at home? Why not watch Ireland’s clash with her Old Enemy on the big screen this weekend.

Nature through musical exploration

Thu, Jan 30, 2025

Galway Music Residency will dedicate its 2025 artistic programme to Nature and Ecology.

Let there be slime

Thu, Jan 30, 2025

Galway's own sludge-metal riff-mongers Ten Ton Slug will celebrate the launch of their well-received debut album Colossal Oppressor on bank holiday Sunday, February 2, at 7pm, downstairs at the Róisín Dubh.

Pauric O'Meara tours new EP to Galway

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

The musician’s tour marks a significant milestone for the Tipperary native, known for his anthemic sound, indie charm, honest storytelling, and earworm melodies.

Three Masters of Irish Music unite

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

The legendary Paddy Keenan of The Bothy Band on pipes and whistles, celebrated Donegal accordionist Dermot Byrne, and guitarist and accordionist Tim Edey will unite to honour the rich tradition of Irish music.

1990s tunes in 2025

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

It will be a night of nostalgia at Monroe’s on Dominick Street as Smash Hits take you back to the days of Nineties’ dance, pop, and R&B on Saturday, February 22, from 9pm.

Drive It Like It’s Stolen in Galway

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Philadelphia’s singer-songwriter Dave Hause is coming to Galway to play the Róisín Dubh on Saturday, February 22.

Monroe’s to re-run New Year’s Eve

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Monroe’s Live is turning back the clock at its Backstage venue with a New Year’s Eve Re-Run event on Friday, January 31.

Complete Stone Roses return to Galway

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Relive the timeless sound of Mancunian legends The Stone Roses through acclaimed tribute band The Complete Stone Roses at Monroe’s Live on Friday, February 7, with doors open at 9pm.

Kíla’s Dee Armstrong to launch solo album in Galway

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Celebrated multi-instrumentalist and composer Dee Armstrong will launch her highly anticipated debut solo album at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, February 8, from 7pm.

Transformative tunes at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

They are no ‘robots in disguise’, but they are transformative: MegaTRAD will bring contemporary, modern trad music to Monroe’s on Saturday, February 8, at 9pm.

Poizat poised to unravel Ravel in Galway

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

The Swiss piano maestro François-Xavier Poizat will perform and discuss the works of Maurice Ravel next week as part of Music for Galway’s celebration of France’s greatest modern composer.

‘Simply the Best’ Tina Turner tribute

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Proud Mary and her City Limits band will pay homage to one of music’s most iconic artists, Tina Turner, at Monroe’s Live next Friday, January 17, with doors open from 9pm.

A Weekend of Irish Rock at Monroe’s

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Monroe’s Live will celebrate the best of Irish rock this weekend with two nights dedicated to the creativity, talent and spirit that defined a generation of music.

NoCrows bring world music to Galway

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Dynamic world folk music ensemble NoCrows, will perform at Monroe’s Live on Friday, January 31, in a fully seated show, with doors open at 8pm.

A celebration of Irish Rock’s golden era at Monroe's Live

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

When Ireland Rocked, a night dedicated to the golden era of Irish rock music, takes place at Monroe's Live on Friday, January 10, kicking off their Irish tour 2025.

Annual Phil Lynott Remembrance Night at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

In 1972, Thin Lizzy shot to fame with their rendition of the Irish folk classic ‘Whiskey in the Jar,’ igniting a career that would define them as one of Ireland's most iconic rock bands.

Galway Folk Festival named among Top Ten Irish Festivals of 2024

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

The Galway Folk Festival has earned its place among the top ten Irish festivals of 2024, and early bird tickets are now on sale for the 2025 event, taking place from Wednesday, June 4th to Sunday, June 8th.

Local musicians raise the roof at Ireland's largest folk conference

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

The nation's largest folk music conference, Your Roots Are Showing, returns for its third annual event in the new year, bringing together an 'electrifying mix' of Irish and international artists. The four-day festival will take place at The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, Co Kerry, from January 15 to 19, 2025.

Motor racing meets mythology in The Tale of the Tarbh Dearg

Thu, Dec 26, 2024

Red Bull Ireland has teamed up with Oracle Red Bull Racing to give Irish F1 fans an early Christmas present in honour of the team’s 20th year competing in Formula One.

When an Oracle Red Bull Racing car was spotted zooming around Connemara last month, local fans of Formula One were curious to know why. The answer to this question comes just in time for Christmas, with the newly released short film, The Tale of the Tarbh Dearg; a story of speed through time.

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