Hardy Buck and all round hard man Owen Colgan coming to Róisín Dubh on Thursday June 15

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

Hardy Buck Owen Colgan is back on the road again, with a new tour, Back on the Pump, encompassing a selection of his hardest hitting personal stories mixed with proven methods to create world peace.

Comedian Steve Hughes brings new show, TOUGH LOVE, to Róisín Dubh on Saturday June 10

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

Get ready to laugh like you haven’t in a long time as Steve Hughes, a comedian who has left audiences in stitches all around our realm, brings his latest show, TOUGH LOVE, to Róisín Dubh.

Legendary reggae musicians, The Wailers, will play Róisín Dubh on Thursday July 6

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

The Wailers are a rare breed of musicians who have earned their place in the annals of music history. Their culture-defining music, embodying the spirit of the 70s reggae movement, has left an indelible mark on the industry.

Get involved in Galway's annual summer musical!

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

If you're 19yrs old or under, come along to the Connacht Hotel on Saturday June 10 at 11am to enroll in this year's exciting summer musical. Following on from last year's production of The Little Mermaid, this year's musical is Aladdin, and it will run for a week in the Town Hall Theatre in August.

Catch Jealous of the Birds (Naomi Hamilton) in Róisín Dubh on Thursday June 8

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

“Jealous of the Birds has a knack for slicing up genres and making music that sounds homemade and tiny, but also explosive and bombastic” – NPR

Ultan Conlon will play in Róisín Dubh on Saturday June 3

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Irish singer-songwriter, Ultan Conlon, will play in Róisín Dubh on Saturday June 3.

Galway International Arts Festival presents an exciting and eclectic programme of theatre

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Galway International Arts Festival is renowned for presenting and producing great theatre, and this year, it presents its biggest theatre/dance programme ever.

Pavillion are back in Róisín Dubh on Monday

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Pavillion are back in Róisín Dubh on Monday June 5 with highly anticipated concert 'Pavillion: Era 3'!

Pay Eye Cinema a visit this Bank Holiday Weekend

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

This June Bank Holiday weekend, Eye Cinema have plenty on the menu for film fans.

The Exciting World-Folk Sounds of Scottish-Irish Band Dallahan at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Fast, furious and forged in Scotland and Ireland’s traditional music scene, Dallahan deliver their style of world-folk with dazzling virtuosity. Described as Lúnasa for the new generation, this four-piece are whipping up a trad storm across the globe, touring extensively across Europe and the US.

From Avicii to New Album Anuas, Seo Linn To Deliver Rousing Trad Performance at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

The multi-award winning trad group Seo Linn have been on an upward trajectory since their version of Avicii’s ‘Wake Me Up’ catapulted them into the limelight. Now, they are set to perform music from their latest album, Anuas, at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, June 3 from 9pm.

Grammy Nominated Global Artist KT Tunstall to Perform Latest Album at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Following her global success with Suddenly I See, Black Horse and Cherry Tree, KT Tunstall has re-emerged with new energy, vigour and enthusiasm in the wake of her latest trilogy, Kin, Wax and Nut. An expression of soul, body and mind, these three albums are a rhythmic triumph, a fresh departure for the Grammy nominated singer-songwriter who has stayed true to her ability to balance introspective folk with propulsive rock.

Shaskeen snippets: A new millennia and no signs of slowing down

Thu, May 25, 2023

Traditional music band, Shaskeen, has been a cornerstone of Irish Traditional music and song for over half a century and show no signs of slowing down, ahead of their appearance in the Town Hall Theatre on June 10 as part of Advertiser Events, we look back through various publications that have covered the group's long history.

Druid O'Casey rehearsals well underway with talented cast

Thu, May 25, 2023

Back in March, Druid announced their most ambitious production yet, DruidO’Casey - a play cycle of Sean O’Casey’s Dublin Trilogy.

One woman show, "Yes! Reflections of Molly Bloom," coming to the Town Hall Theatre on May 30

Thu, May 25, 2023

A thrilling new adaptation of James Joyce's, Penelope Chapter, “Yes! Reflections of Molly Bloom”, is set to come to the Town Hall Theatre on May 30.

Stellar lineup at Róisín Dubh for Galway International Arts Festival

Thu, May 25, 2023

THERE ARE certain factors, without which, Galway International Arts Festival would be incomplete - the Big Top in the Fisheries Field, the extraordinary street spectacles, and the buzz around Róisín Dubh.

Hang Massive play Róisín Dubh on Thursday June 1

Thu, May 25, 2023

Welcome to the Sound of Light and Colour - the incredible new show and tour from Hang Massive. This unmissable live experience will bring you a next level sound with rocking electro soundscapes, flowing techno beats and their stunning hand pan classics in a fresh new form.

Tigh He-He Comedy with Karl Spain, Jessica Collins, Ian Burke & Eddie Mullarkey tonight, Thursday May 25

Thu, May 25, 2023

Tonight, the team at Róisín Dubh Comedy are celebrating their upcoming programme of comedy which will keep Galway laughing through the summer, autumn and right up to Galway Comedy Festival in October.

406 DAYS, a documentary about 2020 Debenhams redundancy, will open at Pálás Cinema on May 26

Thu, May 25, 2023

Winner of the 2023 Dublin Film Critics Circle Award for Best Irish Documentary, 406 DAYS is produced by Fergus Dowd and directed by Joe Lee. It tells the story of 1,000 Irish Debenhams workers who were made redundant through a generic email on April 9 2020 after Debenhams UK Retail Ltd closed all 11 Irish stores, including their flagship store on Henry St. Dublin 1.

Josh Ritter tickets on sale this Friday May 26

Thu, May 25, 2023

Following his recent sell-out Dublin date, renowned singer, songwriter and best-selling author Josh Ritter announces his ‘Hello Starling’ anniversary tour in Ireland this autumn, as part of which he will play in Leisureland on October 19. Tickets for the new dates go on-sale this Friday, May 26 at 10am.

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