TG4 seeks fan feedback on seminal soap opera

Thu, May 08, 2025

With its 30th season in sight this autumn, producers of TG4’s Ros na Rún are inviting viewers to shape the long-running show’s future.

CEOL tour heads to Galway

Thu, May 08, 2025

Irish folk band CEOL is on an international tour, with a stop at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, May 17, at 9pm, as its Galway leg.

Shaskeen and D-Mode this weekend

Thu, May 08, 2025

Trad legends Shaskeen and a tribute to the sounds of Depeche Mode will top the bill at Monroe’s this weekend.

Niall McCabe in Galway after Grand Ole Opry debut

Thu, May 01, 2025

Fresh from receiving a standing ovation at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Clare Island’s Niall McCabe will perform at Monroe’s Live on Sunday, May 19, at 8pm.

Ultan Conlon to perform in atmospheric surroundings of Mount Carmel Chapel

Thu, May 01, 2025

Music lovers are in for a rare and unforgettable treat as celebrated singer-songwriter Ultan Conlon brings his soulful voice and evocative songwriting to the atmospheric surroundings of Mount Carmel Chapel, Loughrea for an exclusive concert next week. Set for Friday May 9, this unique event promises an evening of music, stories, and heartfelt connection in one of Ireland’s most intimate and beautiful venues.

Mick Hanly to play Kinvara

Thu, May 01, 2025

Kinvara Area Music welcomes renowned singer-songwriter Mick Hanly on stage at the Gig Room, in Kinvara Community Centre, next Saturday, May 10.

Church, candles and Chopin

Thu, May 01, 2025

Australian pianist Piers Lane will put the finishing notes to Music for Galway’s 43rd International Concert Season on Wednesday, May 7, at St Joseph’s Church on Presentation Road at 7:30pm.

Junior Brother - a gig for the unsensible

Thu, May 01, 2025

Junior Brother will play the Róisín Dubh, on November 14, to showcase his third album, The End.

Conamara fiddlers on TV

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

The Kane sisters from Letterfrack will feature on TG4’s ‘Music Network - Ar an mBóthar’ this Sunday, April 27, at 9.30pm.

Music for the birds

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

Galway Music Residency is to spread snippets of avian delight this spring to encourage classical music fans to flock to performances in Galway city and Loughea.

Weekend of music at Monroe’s

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

This Friday, April 25, tribute band Negative Creeps return to channel the raw energy of Nirvana in a late-night performance.

Weekend of music at Monroe’s

Wed, Apr 23, 2025

A Nirvana tribute, the return of Club 30 and luminaries of the trad world, Quilty - playing with Andy Irvine – is the eclectic mix on Monroe’s set-list this weekend.

This Friday, April 25, tribute band Negative Creeps return to channel the raw energy of Nirvana in a late-night performance.

Breton musicians on tour for twinning anniversary

Wed, Apr 23, 2025

Leading Breton folk and traditional musicians Ampouailh,, will play Monroe’s Live on Friday, May 16, as part of the Galway-Lorient twinning 50th anniversary celebrations.

The Ampouailh quintet features Simon Lotout (bombardes) Yuna Léon (violins), Rémi Bouguennec (flute), Heikki Bourgault (guitar), and Gwylan Meneghin on bass. They will play with the famed singer, composer, and flautist Charlie Le Brun.

Trad, rock and beats at Monroe’s for Easter

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Hailing from Donegal, the high-energy Byrne Brothers will bring their vibrant brand of folk and trad music to Monroe’s.

Depeche Mode tribute in town

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Depeche Mode tribute band, D-Mode, will perform at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, May 10, with doors opening at 9pm.

Galway boost for Soft Launch

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Soft Launch will make its Galway debut on Tuesday, May 13, at Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street.

Trad titans at Monroe’s

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Shaskeen has been a cornerstone of the Irish traditional and folk music scene, and on Friday, May 9, at 8pm, the group returns to Monroe’s Live for a special seated show that promises a night steeped in tradition.

Celebrate Irish talent at Monroe's

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Monroe’s Live will host a mix of music this weekend from The Kilkennys and Ryan McMullan to Latin and pop beats.

Galway Youth Orchestra set to perform in Black Box Theatre

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Galway Youth Orchestra will perform with Dublin Youth Orchestra in a concert in the Black Box Theatre on Sunday, April 13th at 2.30pm.

Passion performance of secret music on Good Friday

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

In the eighteenth century, Gregorio Allegri’s Miserere mei Deus drew so many visitors to the Vatican, that the pope banned anyone from copying the secretly stored sheet music, on pain of excommunication.

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