The Sweeney in Galway cinemas next week

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

“THE SWEENEY’S doin’ ninety, ‘coz they got the word to go, they get a gang of villains by the shed down at Heathrow.”

Impressions ‘12 opens next week

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

IMPRESSIONS, IRELAND’S longest running open submission print exhibition opens in the Galway Arts Centre on Friday September 14.

American poets to launch new books in Charlie Byrne’s

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

THE AMERICAN poets Thomas Lynch and Michael Heffernan will launch their new poetry collections this Saturday at 6.30pm in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop.

When Galway lost its mind

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

THERE HAS of late been a dramatic growth in the number of self-published novels hitting the literary marketplace. It is not just about numbers of books published. Clever use of available technology can now ensure they look nearly as good as anything from Picador or Jonathan Cape.

Guerilla Days in Ireland brings Tom Barry’s story to the Town Hall

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

FOLLOWING ITS world premiere production last year, the smash hit sell-out show Guerilla Days in Ireland is now coming to the Town Hall Theatre. It tells the gripping story of Tom Barry, legendary commander of the IRA’s West Cork Flying Column in the War of Independence. The play is adapted by Neil Pearson from Barry’s classic memoir, Guerilla Days in Ireland, published in 1949 and one of the finest first-hand accounts of this momentous period in Irish history.

The Mother’s Arms returns to the Town Hall

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

NEXT WEEK sees the Town Hall host a welcome return visit from Little John Nee’s current touring show, The Mother’s Arms, last seen at the venue in January, which offers up a comic, musical helter-skelter ride through a surreal but frighteningly believable rural gothic landscape.

The action unfolds somewhere in the wild hills of Donegal, where sits a dilapidated two storey building surrounded by tumbling sheds; dry stone, rusty tin, rotting timber and tar-paper, the yard surrendered to weeds. This is The Mother’s Arms Singing Lounge, a quiet place where lonely farmers and weary travellers gather to while away the empty hours.

Galway Choral Association seeks members

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

GALWAY CHORAL Association, Galway’s largest community choral group, is seeking new members for the coming season. Male singers are particularly welcome.

You do not have to be able to read music, a love of singing is all you need. The 50-strong adult choir has a varied and exciting programme planned for the coming year, including choral arrangements of Lennon and McCartney hits and Gershwin classics.

Keith Barry takes his 8 Deadly Sins to Galway

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

INTERNATIONALLY RENOWED mentalist Keith Barry takes to the stage in Galway in Spetember with his hit show, 8 Deadly Sins. With 55 sold-out shows in Ireland and worldwide success, this is the last run of 8 Deadly Sins, taking in 15 stops on the way.

The Three Deaths of Eddie at the Town Hall Studio

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

By Roisin Peddle
BALLYBANE ACTOR Graham Feely makes his return to the Galway stage at the end of September with his self-produced show, The Three Deaths of Eddie.

Theatre and tourism combine in Tribes Alive

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

TRIBES ALIVE is continuing its run in the Latin Quarter. The walking tour was launched last week by Failte Ireland and promises to be an exciting 70 minute dramatic walk through the winding medieval streets of Galway.

End your summer Caribbean style at Halo

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

WEATHERWISE, SUMMER 2012 has been disappointing. Wave away the rainy blues with an end of summer party at Halo. The Malibu Caribbean Party takes place at the nightclub on August 31.

Get Up, Stand Up @ Garvey’s

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

GET UP, Stand up, the weekly stand up comedy open mic night at Garvey’s Hotel and Bar, Eyre Square, takes place tonight from 9.30pm.

Dave Barry and The Mr Whippy Soundsystem @ Electric Picnic

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

For any of you lucky enough to be heading to Stradbally this weekend for The Electric Picnic be sure to check out the laid back Trenchtown area where Dave Barry will be spinning some rare Reggae, Jamaican Ska and Rocksteady 45s on the powerful and colourful Mr Whippy Soundsystem.

The Killers of Leon at Monroe’s

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

THE KILLERS of Leon pay tribute to two of the biggest bands in recent years. Delivering the raw edge of Nashville rock and the polished synth sound of Las Vegas pop, the group uncannily recreate the sounds of the Kings of Leon and the Killers.

We Banjo 3 make a triumphant return to Galway

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

By Roisin Peddle
WE BANJO 3 will be returning to their native Galway next month as part of their round-Ireland tour. The trio - Enda Scahill, Martin and David Howley - combine Irish traditional music with old-time American music, ragtime, and bluegrass. Using not only three tenor banjos, but mandolins, tenor guitars, guitars, banjolin, and vocals, the band put on an electric live show.

Underground Sounds @Monroes

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

SUMMER IS over but autumn is not all bad. Underground Sounds returns from its summer break to the Backstage Bar at Monroe’s Live on Wednesday September 5.

Citóg at the Cellar

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

THREE EXCITING local acts take to the stage tonight for Citóg at the Cellar. My Fellow Sponges are a diverse group from Galway with a taste for theatrics. This multi-talented group deliver an electric live show using instruments such as the banjo, glockenspiel, double bass, trumpet, and piano. Influences include diverse artists such as Kate Bush, Luke Kelly, Poncho Sanchez, Devendra Banhart, Steve Reich, Joanna Newsom, and Bootsy Collins.

Poetry workshops with Kevin Higgins in September

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

ASPIRING GALWAYpoets can have their work appraised by well-known poet Kevin Higgins at a series of workshops at the Galway Arts Centre in September.

Writing workshops with Susan Millar DuMars

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

HAVE YOU pages in a shoebox under your bed that you hope to someday turn into a bestseller? Take the plunge and get started with Susan Millar DuMars’ writers’ workshops at the Galway Arts Centre, beginning in September.

Galway Theatre Festival to launch programme

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

THE GALWAY Theatre Festival will launch its festival programme in the coming days.

The event, now in its fifth year, looks set to be exciting, with new offerings from companies such as The Talking Shop Ensemble and Blue Teapot. The festival has previously presented some Irish and world premieres, as well as site specific performances, professional readings of new scripts, and revivals of modern classics.

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