Crannóg remembers Maeve Joyce-Crehan

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Galway’s international literary magazine, Crannóg, will publish its 62nd issue during the Cúirt Festival of Literature this week.

REVIEW: 'Chicken' by Eva O’Connor & Hildegard Ryan

Theatre Reviews Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Sunday’s Child Theatre
Town Hall Theatre, Galway

Cúirt opening night - 40th edition

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

The lobby of Galway's Town Hall Theatre was abuzz on Tuesday night, with people gearing up to kickstart the 40th year of the Cúirt International Festival of Literature.

Early night for over-30s ravers

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

The over-30s early club night has taken Galway by storm, giving clubbers a chance to hit the dance floor, without the late-night finish.

The Power of Three

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

The artists in the exhibition are Ceva Thomas, Regina O’Dea and Svetlana Akusevits.

Ceva is a mixed media visual artist from Galway city. She would describe her art as a mixture of abstract and surrealism, using lots of colour and suggestive line and texture. She hopes her art brings some colour and happiness to the viewer.

Human Rights central to Galway's Robinson Archive

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Ireland’s first female head of state, Mary Robinson (80) remains a prominent voice for social and environmental justice. She has made real change through her legal work, as well as through her contributions to policy and advocacy, nationally and internationally.

Weekend of rockabilly rhythm and comedy craic

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Monroe’s will host a weekend of music and comedy, with rockabilly rhythms and sharp-witted stand-up on the bill.

Four nights of Japanese cinema for Galway

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

The Japanese Film Festival of Ireland will return for its 16th edition in April, with a line-up of films exhibiting the best of Japanese cinema for Galway audiences.

STAGEDOOR REVIEW: When The Moon Spun Round

Theatre Reviews Thu, Apr 03, 2025

by Fidget Feet & Ceol Connected
Black Box, March 28, 2025

Nathan Carter afterparty with brother Jake

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Music won't be the only thing celebrated that night, with Jake's recent engagement to Karen Byrne of Dancing With The Stars becoming a major show biz story.

Meadhbh Walsh and The 4 of Us takeover Monroe’s this weekend

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

On Friday, March 28, Meadhbh Walsh performs at Monroe's Live after a whirlwind year of sold-out shows and festival performances.

Curtains up on spring season events

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

The Town Hall Theatre revealed its headline acts for Galway’s busy spring and summer season this week.

Swedes to tackle trad tunes

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

The tour marks a special collaboration between Quilty and Irvine, combining their shared passion for Irish music. The result is a dynamic take on traditional music, offering audiences an exhilarating experience.

Mafioso comedy from McGann

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Comedian, writer, and actor Peter McGann is set to bring his latest comedy special, Ah No, to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, May 3.

NICE film event in Galway

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Organised by the Embassy of Italy in Ireland and the Italian Institute of Culture, the fourth edition of this Italian movie showcase will tour four Irish cities, featuring films by some of Italy’s foremost contemporary directors.

Cúirt is 40!

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Running from April 8 to April 13, this year’s Cúirt International Literature Festival promises its usual illuminating, interactive and innovative presentation of the very best in contemporary literature. For 40 years the community of Galway has come together with visiting writers to create a unique celebration of writing.

Galway's Darragh shines in Abbey Theatre performance

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Darragh Faherty from Galway took part in a unique production at Dublin’s Abbey Theatre last week.

Tall tales from Tiernan and Shaw

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Tommy Tiernan and Martin Shaw are setting out on an adventourous, story-telling tour of Ireland this autumn, with a Galway performance of their new story time, Between Dog and Wolf at the Town Hall Theatre, on September, 28.