Cresswell comes home to Kinvara

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

This March, Kinvara Heritage Group is delighted to present 'Cresswell Comes Home', an exhibition at Kinvara Courthouse showcasing photographs of local Kinvara people, daily life, and landscapes captured by Robert Cresswell in the 1950s. Official opening will be on Friday, March 14 at 7pm and the photos will be exhibited until March 23.

Cresswell, a Paris-based American anthropologist, lived in Kinvara between 1955 and 1956, during which time he took over 400 photographs documenting the area. He later gifted the copyright of these images to the Kinvara Community Council for educational and heritage purposes. A selection of his photographs were featured in the 2019 Ireland in Focus exhibition at the National Museum of Ireland.

Galway families to perform on TG4 in the search for Ireland's most talented family

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

From the Gallagher brothers and Cyrus duo to our own Corrs sisters, there is nothing quite as captivating as that special synergy of music and blood. It will definitely be a family affair on Sunday nights, as top entertainment show Réalta agus Gaolta returns to TG4 to find the most talented family in Ireland.

The oboe soars over the strings

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

Oboist, Nicholas Daniel, returns to Music for Galway leading the Britten Oboe Quartet on Tuesday, March 11 at 7:30pm, performing an eclectic programme in the beautiful acoustic of St. Joseph’s Church, Presentation Road. A Music for Galway encore will take place the following night, March 12, in association with The Platform Series at Campbell’s Tavern, Headford.

Galway Folk Festival announces 2025 line-up

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

Renowned UK singer-songwriter, Lloyd Cole, and celebrated Montreal songsmith, Martha Wainwright, are among this year’s stellar line-up at the Galway Folk Festival 2025, taking place from June 4th-8th in various venues across the city.

The award winning Fidil Ghorm – Blue Fiddle opens in the EYE Cinema

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

Fidil Ghorm – Blue Fiddle, the award winning Irish language film is coming to the Eye Cinema on Friday, March 7 with three subtitled screenings at 1:40pm, 4:15pm and 8:20pm.

The Big Busk for Focus Ireland is coming to Galway

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Step up, sing out and use your voice to help end homelessness. The Big Busk for Focus Ireland, proudly supported by Today FM, is coming to Galway’s Eyre Square Shopping Centre on Friday March 7, giving Galway musicians and performers the chance to play a part in the fight to end Ireland’s homelessness crisis.

‘It is great to be back on Glór Tíre’

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Glór Tíre, TG4’s Country Music show, returns for its 21st season on Tuesday, March 4 at 9:30pm. Mike Denver, a native of Portumna, has been a mentor on the show for most of that time, guiding and advising contestants.

Throwback to the noughties with HYDE Bar

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Do not be an Outkast, U2 can join HYDE and Usher in a great night.

Racing legends take to the stage for Rosabel’s Rooms

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Horse racing enthusiasts are in for a treat as Monroe’s Live hosts an exclusive Cheltenham Preview Night on Thursday, March 6, at 8pm in aid of Rosabel’s Rooms.

Opacas and KaRoSal to rock Monroe’s Live on St Patrick’s Weekend

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

With a heady mix of rock, blues and Americana, one of Galway’s favourite fun-loving bands, the Opacas will perform at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, March 15, at 8pm.

Roll With It brings the Ultimate Oasis Experience to Monroe’s Live

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Fans of Britpop and nineties rock are in for a treat as Roll With It: The Ultimate Oasis Experience takes to the stage at Monroe's Live on Saturday, March 1.

Galvian Way brings high-energy trad to Monroe’s Live for St Patrick’s Day

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Galway’s very own Galvian Way will take to the stage at Monroe’s Live on St Patrick’s Day, Monday, March 17, from 7pm, with a fast-paced, exhilarating trad performance that captures the heart and soul of Irish culture.

Tickets selling fast for National Symphony Orchestra return to Galway

Fri, Feb 21, 2025

The National Symphony Orchestra, in association with Music for Galway, makes a welcome return to Leisureland this Thursday 27 February for a 7.30pm performance taking place as part of the orchestra’s 2024-2025 season. This performance will be repeated in the National Concert Hall on Friday 28 February at 7.30pm.

Disco brunch at Hyde

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Hyde Bar on Forster Street will host its Best of Irish Disco Brunch on Sunday, March 16, as part of this year's St Patrick’s Day celebrations.

The 4 of Us in Galway

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

The 4 of Us will bring their fusion of roots and rock to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, March 29, with doors open at 7.30pm for a fully seated show.

Darts, nostalgia, and late-night antics at Monroe’s

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Monroe’s goes back to the Nineties this weekend with a high stakes darts competition pitching locals at pros on Friday, followed by throwback tunes for Saturday night.

Are You Mad At Me? at Monroe’s

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Known for her quick wit, dry humour, and perfectly timed cringe, comedian Fiona Frawley will take to the stage at Monroe’s Backstage venue on Saturday, April 5.

Review: THE APPROACH

Theatre Reviews Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Landmark's original production of The Approach debuted at the Project Arts Centre in Dublin in 2018 to great acclaim. Although split into four parts, the play effectively consists of three conversations between three different characters: Anna and Denise, who are feuding sisters, and Cora, their mutual friend, caught in the middle. The cause of the quarrel is, of course, a man; one which Anna claims Denise stole from her.

Naomi Berrill announces Ireland tour

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Naomi Berrill, the internationally acclaimed cellist, composer, and singer from Galway, now based in Florence, Italy, is thrilled to announce her spring tour across Ireland. Naomi is set to play the Róisín Dubh, on March 15 and Campbell's Tavern on March 19, 2025.

Gráinne O’Brien to reveal first Young Adult novel

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Debut novelist Gráinne O’Brien will be interviewed by bestselling author, Donal Ryan, at the official launch of Solo at Kennys Bookshop in Liosban, on Friday, April 4 at 6pm.

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