Moonlight musicians present cheque to Hospice

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

Members of the Martin Murray Foundation and Moonlight Big Band have presented a cheque to the Galway Hospice, after their big band fundraiser ‘A Night of Jazz Legends’ at the Salthill Hotel last May.

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Films Reviews Thu, Oct 02, 2025

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‘Galway to Fiji’ for one night only

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

They will be joined by Yvonne Fahy, Eimear Coughlan and other special guests, for a celebration of music rooted in heritage, community, and tradition.

New voices sought by Choral Association

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Galway Choral Association is recruiting new singers to join them for rehearsals at St Patrick’s Band Hall on Sundays at 7.30pm.

Joan of Arc finalé for film festival

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

The festival invites audiences to rediscover the wonder of early film, accompanied by musical performances.

Live podcasting at Comedy Fest

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Some of the country's most prolific podcasts, like Keep It Tight, How To Gael, The Creep Dive and Eejits of the World, will record live in venues around the city during this year's Galway Comedy Festival.

Slew of stand-up shows at Comedy Festival

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Imagine such seasoned comedy pros as Jack Dee, Dylan Moran, and Omid Djalili, and fast-rising stars like Aoife Dunne and Rachel Galvo all in one city during the same week?

Film review: The Long Walk

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

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Hollywood’s long-lasting partnership with Stephen King and his many, many works of fiction is impressive.

Play centres on bathroom kiss

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Jilly Morgan’s Birthday Party will be performed at the Town Hall Theatre on Saturday, September 27.

Pizza and pop on the Prom

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

This dinner music experience brings a relaxed, intimate atmosphere to the restaurant, with tunes from 7pm on Fridays, and from 5pm to 7pm on Sundays.

Dermot Bolger featured in ‘Crannog’

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Crannóg is published by WordsOnTheStreet, and appears in March and September. Each issue features about 10 short stories and 35 poems, often with emphasis on Galway’s writers, plus informative and enlightening interviews. The main interviewee for the current issue is poet and playwright Dermot Bolger.

Opacas' album launch

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

The band, consisting of Pat Boyle, Joe Tracy, Mike McLoughlin, Peter Tobin, and Steve Talbot recently recorded the album at the iconic Abbey Road Studios.

Saturday night Scot ska

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

This 9-piece powerhouse band brings the vibrant sounds of 2-Tone ska revival to life with a thumping brass section, guitars, keys, and the signature pork pie hats.

Folk with a fresh edge

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Known for her inventive approach to folk, Lisa Knapp has been active in the British folk scene since her debut album, Wild & Undaunted.

Glory Days for Galway

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Fronted by Christy Trimble, a lifelong Springsteen fan, the six-piece band delivers an authentic sound, performing hits from Born in the USA through to tracks from Letter to You.

Republic of Connacht recalled in murder-mystery

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Within a year, the Mayoman was dead, and his body lost until 1960.

Chanteuse for social justice

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

The Cavan singer will perform at the Town Hall Theatre after touring Britain and the US as a special guest of The Pogues.

Next gen artists to take over Town Hall

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

LASTA is the National Arts Festival for young people, with programmes created by young curators chosen through a competitive annual open call.

‘Dance With Danger’ at Monroe’s

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Galway audiences will have the opportunity to hear the Polish-born artist’s hotly anticipated new work ahead of its official release. It will not be available on streaming platforms until early November.