Greg Dulli - solo show at the Róisín Dubh

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

IT IS extraordinary to think that an artist who has been around as long, and who is held in such high esteem, as Greg Dulli, is only now releasing his first solo album under his own name.

Royal Moscow Ballet to perform Sleeping Beauty

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

SLEEPING BEAUTY, one of the finest and most loved of all ballets, will be performed in Galway this weekend by The Royal Moscow Ballet, and feature soloists from the world renowned Bolshoi Ballet.

The Home Truths of domestic violence

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

IRISH WOMEN'S experience of, and engagement with, the courts and legal system in dealing with domestic violence and abuse, is the theme of a new exhibition at the Engage Art Studios, Salthill.

Sing a song in one night with the Easy Choir

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

EASY CHOIR, Galway’s 'zero commitment choir' for those who want to sing, would love to be in a choir, but may not be able to commit full-time, holds its next event on Monday March 9.

Europe's largest film jury needs you

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

GALWAY FILM Fleadh, in association with Galway 2020 and the Pálás Cinema, is partnering with the European Film Academy to take part in the EFA’s Young Audience Award.

Fleabag at the Pálás for International Women's Day

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

FLEABAG, THE one-woman show from the brilliant Phoebe Waller-Bridge that inspired the award-winning BBC sit-com, will be screened at the Pálás Cinema for International Women's Day.

Anna Mullarkey releases weather and season inspired mini-album

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

ANNA MULLARKEY, the vocalist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, and the Galway Advertiser Solo artist of the Year 2019, has just released her new mini-album, Spéir.

Remembering Leen Vandommele in Kinvara

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

LEEN VANDOMMELE, was an artist, poet, writer, singer, musician, and mother, and her life and work will be celebrated in an exhibition at The Courthouse, Kinvara, which opens this evening at 7.30pm.

Steve Bennett's novel twist on Dungeons & Dragons

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

YOU HAVE heard of Dungeons & Dragons, but what about Dungeons & Naggins, the comedy fantasy role playing game with drinking - which has been developed by comedian Steve Bennett.

Magnificent Music for a March Evening

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

MAGNIFICENT MUSIC for a March Evening is the title of the Galway Choral Association’s upcoming concert which will see it perform Haydn’s Missa in Angustiis,, also known as the Nelson Mass.

Dave Elliott - the funny side of fatherhood

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

DAVE ELLIOTT has been declared as "fantastic" by no less a comic than John Bishop, but these days the Northern Irish funnyman is feeling battle hardened after more than a year of fatherhood.

Can you See the Wood for the Trees?

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

There are days when everyone experiences that sense of overwhelm, of not being able to have clarity for what needs to be done. But by taking a step back from the chaos, whether through mindfulness, meditation or other activity we can get back the perspective we need to work through difficult times.

Monroe’s is where it’s happening this St. Patrick’s Day!

Tue, Mar 03, 2020

2020 is shaping up to be an incredible year for Galway, but you don’t have to wait for the summer to see some incredible acts in our city! Monroe’s has so much to offer this St Patrick’s Day, so if you’re looking for something to do, this should be first on your list! As well as having an All Star line-up in the Venue from the 13th to the 17th, the Tavern has plenty going on too!

Fashion and Beauty Bootcamp in aid of Modh Eile House

Tue, Mar 03, 2020

To mark International Women’s Day this Sunday (March 8th) The Skeff Late Bar & Kitchen will host a Fashion and Beauty Bootcamp fundraiser from 2 – 4 pm. This event promises to be the perfect ladies’ day, so make sure to gather your friends and enjoy a fun day out!

I predict a riot! - Kaiser Chiefs are coming to Galway

Mon, Mar 02, 2020

KAISER CHIEFS, one of Britain's most popular bands, will bring their anthemic brand of indie rock to the Heineken Big Top as part of Galway International Arts Festival 2020.

‘She’s not just a push up bra and stilettos’

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

“TUMBLE OUTTA bed and I stumble to the kitchen/Pour myself a cup of ambition/Yawn and stretch and try to come to life/Jump in the shower and the blood starts pumpin'/Out on the street the traffic starts jumpin'/With folks like me on the job from 9 to 5."

Andrew Maxwell - from reality TV to Reality

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

HE SURVIVED ITV's I’m A Celebrity… and now Andrew Maxwell is making the transition from reality TV to actual reality in his new stand-up show, called Reality.

Hayseed Dixie - new album and back in Galway

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

THEY CREATED the musical genre rockgrass - a fusion of classic rock and bluegrass/American folk - have won the respect of legendary rockers, been going for nearly 20 years, and are returning to Galway.

A film about what makes Galway 'Galway'

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

CUMAR: A Galway Rhapsody, Aodh Ó Coileáin's acclaimed and award winning documentary on Galway's artistic community, will be screened in the Pálás Cinema on Sunday March 1.

Album review: The Hanging Stars

Music Reviews Thu, Feb 27, 2020

THERE HAS been an enervated, lethargic, feel to many of the albums released so far in 2020 - at least to these ears - resulting in some worthy works, which ultimately fail to fully engage.

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