Eugene O’Neill’s final play for Town Hall

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Tickets are now on sale for a staging of Eugene O’Neill’s A Moon for the Misbegotten in Galway this autumn, as part of Druid’s ‘Strange Country: Ireland in America’ theatre theme for 2026.

Druid revival of Fenian melodrama

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

A seachrán can be a wandering vagabond, a clever rogue, maybe astray in the head as well as abroad, and the play that made the word infamous in nineteenth century America returns to Galway this summer, for the first time since 1982.

Celebrate Bloomsday in Galway next week

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

A walking tour and a Ulysses-inspired brunch are among the events taking place in Galway city next week during a day-long celebration of James Joyce and his Galway-born wife and muse, Nora Barnacle.

Émigré returns with songs in great store

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Singer-songwriter Seamus Kelleher will be home from Texas this week to perform at the Quays Bar this Saturday, June 13, at 9.30pm.

Galway Skin Clinic for the highest standard of medical and aesthetic treatments

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Are you looking for a solution to a skin concern, such as acne or rosacea? Or maybe you are looking to have subtle enhancements that make a big impact? As a leading medical and aesthetic skin clinic, Galway Skin Clinic offers a range of cutting-edge treatments designed to improve skin health, appearance, and patient confidence. From managing complex skin conditions to rejuvenating therapies that address the signs of ageing, patients can trust in the clinic’s commitment to achieving safe, effective results, supported by a team of experienced professionals.

Galway’s Virtual Reality World — a new world of fun

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Galway welcomes a new dimension of entertainment with Virtual Reality World, located in Liosban Business Park. This cutting-edge VR arcade offers an immersive gaming experience for enthusiasts of all ages, skill levels, and interests.

South Galway Bay Music Festival celebrates five years of music, community and fun

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

The South Galway Bay Music Festival is gearing up for its biggest celebration yet as it marks its fifth anniversary from July 10th to 12th, 2026, at Ballinderreen GAA Grounds, Co. Galway.

Youngsters fly to circus céilí

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Father Burke Park in the Claddagh came alive last Saturday, June 6, as Cruinniú na nÓg 2026 took centre stage with a vibrant, festival-style programme for children and young people across Galway city.

‘There’s nowhere like it’: Roesy on returning home

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

“It’s amazing to be back in Ireland, I don’t know about saints, but it’s definitely the land of scholars, and writers, and just to be around that kind of energy again is amazing.”

Youngsters fly to circus céilí

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

More than 20 free events, workshops and performances took place throughout the day, drawing large crowds of families, children and young people immersed in a dynamic celebration of creativity.

Émigré returns with songs in great store

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

The guitar player who has toured America since the 1970s began performing in Galway, aged 16, with bands Spoonful, Skull, Life’s Feast and Rock and Roll Circus.

NoFit State returns to Galway with dazzling new circus spectacle Carnation

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

After wowing audiences of all ages at last year’s Galway International Arts Festival with the acclaimed Sabotage, the internationally renowned contemporary circus company NoFit State is set to return this July with its spectacular new production, Carnation.

Renowned Welsh Choir brings stirring harmonies to Galway

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

Galway audiences are in for a rare musical treat this June as an acclaimed Welsh Choir arrives for two special performances, promising an evening of rich harmony, emotional depth and unforgettable sound. Rooted in a centuries old tradition, Welsh choirs are celebrated worldwide for their warmth, power and precision. This visiting ensemble, Meibion Goronwy [The Sons of Goronwy - one of the 18th century's most notable and influential figures in Welsh-language culture] captures that spirit at its finest – blending voices with a seamless unity that can swell from a whisper to a spine-tingling crescendo in a single breath.

Castlebar to welcome Wet Wet Wet singer

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

Marti Pellow, former frontman of Wet Wet Wet, will perform at the TF Royal Theatre in Castlebar on Saturday, September 26.

New edition of Paddy Tunney’s book launched in city

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

A new edition of “Where Songs Do Thunder; Travels in Traditional Song” by the late great Irish traditional singer, poet and songwriter Paddy Tunney was launched in Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway recently by Dr Orla Flynn, President of ATU, attended by members of the Tunney family, ATU staff, students and invited guests.

Galway artist Nollaig Casey recognised in latest Deis awards

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

The Arts Council is delighted to announce the latest recipients of its annual Deis Recording and Publication Award.

Kennys present Robert Harris in Galway

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

Kennys Bookshop are delighted to be hosting a very special event with bestselling author Robert Harris in Galway's Black Box Theatre on Friday, September 18.