TD to tour Old Rahoon

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

The tour leaves the Rahoon Road end of Miller’s Lane at 11am.

Baroque choral premier at Clifden Arts Festival

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

This special performance takes place on Sunday, September 21, at 5.00pm, in St Joseph’s Church, Clifden.

Review: A Glorious Summer Salon Evening at Claregalway Castle

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

It is not often that the music of centuries past finds itself echoing so naturally within walls of the same vintage. But such was the magic of last Sunday evening at Claregalway Castle, where a full house gathered for the Summer Salon Concert—an experience that delighted both ear and spirit in equal measure. In this majestic medieval setting, the age of the stone matched the age of the sound, and history sang anew.

Ultimate school reunion at Monroe’s

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

Step back in time and relive the magic of the Eighties at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, August 9, at 10pm, for the Ultimate School Reunion Night with DJ Flako.

Local talent at Monroe’s

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

Three emerging local acts will take to the stage at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, August 23, as part of A New Noise, a night dedicated to the best of original music and rising talent.

FILM REVIEW: The Naked Gun

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

With the The Naked Gun, Liam Neeson nosedives into comedy and, more specifically, slapstick, spoof comedy; a subgenre that has been largely forgotten or just lazily executed since the heyday of Airplane (1980) and the original Naked Gun series starring Leslie Nielsen.

Tina Turner tribute at Monroe’s

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

Proud Mary and her City Limits band will pay homage to one of music’s most iconic artists, Tina Turner, at Monroe’s Live on Friday, August 29, with doors open from 8pm.

Tuam shams at Picnic

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

In their song 'Joyce Country Céilí Band', the Saw Doctors proclaim they will play any "house, pub or parish hall", but they can perform at massive festivals too, as County Galway's most famous rockers have been added to the Electric Picnic line-up.

Galway creatives win €2.2m Arts Council grants

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

Twenty-eight artists and arts organisations in Galway are set to receive a total of €2,285,491 in funding from the 2026 Arts Grant Funding Scheme facilitated by The Arts Council.

Galway artist earns Michael Jackson co-credit

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

A Galway-born music producer has become the first Irish artist to secure a co-publishing credit with the late Michael Jackson.

Hallowe’en parade plans revealed by Macnas

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

As summer swoons through its August swansong, Macnas has revealed plans for its Hallowe’en spectacle, An Treun – The Summoning of the Lost.

Make hay while the stories shine

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

Acclaimed storytelling and improvisation collective Moth & Butterfly's upcoming event on Monday, August 18, will transform Rouge Restaurant, on Dominick Street, into a haven for spoken word and spontaneous theatre, all gathered under the theme 'Making Hay'.

Vernon God Little for GIAF

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Running the full length of the Galway Arts Festival 2025 was the loud production full of country hits and accent misses, Vernon God Little. Brought to the Nun's Island stage by Galway Arts Centre's Galway Youth Theatre, the play was an adaptation of DBC Pierre's Booker Prize-winning novel of the same name.

An Ozzy celebration with Craic Sabbath

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Limerick-based tribute band Craic Sabbath will bring their powerful homage to Black Sabbath to Monroe’s Live on Friday, August 8, with doors open at 9pm.

Getting to know...

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Introduce yourself!
My name is Ellen Greally and I am a Galway-based singer, actress, writer and theatre-maker. Between touring with musicals, singing in the wedding band 'One More Time' and teaching with Stageworks Youth Theatre, I am kept busy and would not have it any other way!

Accordionist album launch at Monroe's

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Galway button accordion player, Gerry Hanley, will launch his highly anticipated debut solo album, In the Middle of It, at Monroe’s Live on Friday, August 22, from 7:30pm.

Packed weekend at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

With seasoned performers to rising voices, this weekend at Monroe’s Live offers an exciting line-up of established acts and emerging artists, from Friday, August 1 to Sunday, August 3.

Nostalgia and Smash Hits at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

It will be a night of pure nostalgia at Monroe’s Live as Smash Hits takes you back to the golden era of ‘90s dance, pop, and R&B on Saturday, August 16 from 9pm, followed by a late DJ until 2:30am.

Volunteering with GIAF

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

For the past few summers, as the Galway International Arts Festival arrived, I would head into town and have a quick look at whatever was on during the day. The open-air installations and galleries were handiest, letting me enjoy a chunk of what was on offer, while still allowing me to make the last bus home. I got to thinking about what goes into making the whole endeavour happen. Spurred on by friends who had taken part the year prior, I volunteered for a few days.

Galway Races 2025: your ultimate guide to Race Day hair and beauty

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

The Galway Races 2025 are quickly approaching. While horses take the track’s centre stage, take your moment to shine in the stands. This iconic event is not just about winning races; it is a vibrant celebration of fashion, glamour, and individuality. Whether you are a race day regular or making your debut, The Hair & Beauty Company will help you look and feel fabulous all day long.

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