Cúirt event at Róisín Dubh

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

THE SAW Doctors’ Leo Moran, journalist Olaf Tyaransen, writer Conor Montague, and singer-songwriter Seamus Ruttledge, will gather in the Róisín Dubh for a Cúirt event.

Galway Arts Centre daytime classes

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

THE GALWAY Arts Centre has a new programme of classes, including writing workshops, acting, and drawing, starting in May.

The Quite Funny Table Quiz

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

THE QUITE Funny Table Quiz, a new departure in table quizzes in Galway, will be launched in Kelly’s, Bridge Street, on Tuesday.

The night, created by local comedians Kenny Gaughan and Danny O’Hanlon, has the same premise as a traditional table quiz; but instead of being rewarded for their knowledge, teams will be given points for funny answers alone. The answers will be read out by the MCs at random and if it gets a laugh, it gets a point. The team at the end with the most points wins €100.

The Atlantic Pirates set sail

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

THE ATLANTIC Pirates have become one of the best known bands in Galway through their constant presence on Shop Street, playing some of the great Irish folk songs.

Pat Kinevane, remembering the Forgotten

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

TWO MONTHS after he delighted Town Hall audience with his acclaimed solo show Silent, actor Pat Kinevane makes a welcome return to next week with Forgotten, his equally lauded one-man piece on old age and care of the elderly.

Belfast’s runawayGO @ Citóg

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

BELFAST QUINTET runawayGO have just released their eponymous debut EP and will play Citóg in The Cellar Bar tomorrow night at 10pm as part of their current Irish tour.

Dancing Days

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

DANCING DAYS is the name of a major event taking place in The Black Box Theatre from Thursday April 19 to Saturday 21 that will celebrate cutting edge Irish dance through performances, talks, and film.

A century of music from Kilfenora

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

THE ROLLING Stones may have been around for nearly 50 years, but even their longevity pales in comparison to The Kilfenora Céilí Band, which is are 103 years on the go.

Since its formation in 1909, the group has provided a platform for traditional musicians, having evolved from playing village parties in the early 1900s to bigger dances in the 1930s, to radio broadcasts in the 1940s, commercial recordings in the 1950s, foreign tours in the 1960s and 1970s, and re-forming in the 1990s.

Vladimir Jablokov @ Town Hall

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

IRISH BASED Slovakian violin maestro Vladimir Jablokov returns to the Town Hall Theatre for a concert next Wednesday at 8pm.

Mirror Mirror winners

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

THE WINNERS of family passes to the advance screening of Mirror Mirror in The Eye were: Colette Horgan, Loughrea; Claire Finn, Renmore; Ayana Betelhem Abebe, Highfield Park; Antóin Mac Cathail Riabhaigh, Renmore; Sasha Lukyanova, Cappagh Road; Sheila Dwyer, Kilcolgan; Aishling Ward, Loughrea; David Curran, Knocknacarra; Teresa McGaugh, Caherlistrane; and Vanessa Stewart, Oranmore.

New community music group for Westside

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

AN EIGHT week music programme for the Westside area begins on Tuesday April 23 at 7pm in the Westside Resource Centre.

Sunday Service @ Massimos

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Sunday lunch will never be the same again. Enjoy some great food in with a relaxing Sunday soundtrack of Jazz, Soul, Reggae and more delivered to you on vinyl. From 1-3pm in Massimos.

The Nitty Gritty @ Massimo

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

The Nitty Gritty makes a welcome return to Galway when DJs Kit Kola and Dave Barry (pictured) spin the finest in northern soul, rocksteady, original ska, jump blues, rockabilly, dancefloor jazz, Latin boogaloo, funk, swing, surf, 1960s r’n’b on Friday April 20.There will be a free mix CDs for those coming along to the night. Visit the Nitty Gritty Facebook page for more info.

Cashier No 9 @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

THE BELFAST music scene is the healthiest it has been in 30 years and Cashier No 9 are prominent among the many fine bands who have emerged from the city of late.

The band - Danny Todd (vocals), James Smith (guitar), Stuart Magowan (bass), Philip Duffy (drums), and Ronan Quinn (keyboards) - play the Róisín Dubh on Saturday April 21 at 10pm.

This Nachez @ Monroe’s

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

THE HEADFORD based rock band This Nachez will play the Underground Sound night at Monroe's Backstage Bar next Wednesday at 11pm.

The Kanyu Tree to feature on PLAY IRISH

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

THE KANYU Tree will be among the various bands and singer-songwriters featured in this month’s PLAY IRISH initiative.

The Kanyu Tree are brothers Shane, Oisín, and Daniel Cluskey from Salthill. Their new single ‘Congratulations’ is out tomorrow and can be heard every Wednesday this month at 1.10pm on Jon Richard’s Galway Bay FM show.

An Irish Colloquy at St Nicholas’

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

THE NATIONAL Chamber Choir of Ireland will present its concert An Irish Colloquy in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church on Friday April 20 at 8pm, as part of its 2012 National Tour.