Cocktails and make-up at The Skeff

Thu, Jan 30, 2025

Start 2025 with a fresh, radiant look at the exclusive event hosted by NARS Cosmetics at Grace’s Drinking Club in The Skeff next Wednesday at 7:30 pm.

Night-life without late night

Thu, Jan 30, 2025

Galway’s over-30s are set for the ultimate throwback night as Club 30+ returns to Monroe’s Live by popular demand on Saturday, March 22 from 6pm to 10pm.

Popcorn and rugby at the cinema

Thu, Jan 30, 2025

Don’t have power at home? Why not watch Ireland’s clash with her Old Enemy on the big screen this weekend.

Nature through musical exploration

Thu, Jan 30, 2025

Galway Music Residency will dedicate its 2025 artistic programme to Nature and Ecology.

Let there be slime

Thu, Jan 30, 2025

Galway's own sludge-metal riff-mongers Ten Ton Slug will celebrate the launch of their well-received debut album Colossal Oppressor on bank holiday Sunday, February 2, at 7pm, downstairs at the Róisín Dubh.

Pauric O'Meara tours new EP to Galway

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

The musician’s tour marks a significant milestone for the Tipperary native, known for his anthemic sound, indie charm, honest storytelling, and earworm melodies.

'Truth or Dare' at Monroe’s

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

High-octane Scottish ska band PorkPie will bring their upcoming ‘Truth or Dare’ tour to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, October 4, with doors open at 8pm.

Drive It Like It’s Stolen in Galway

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

Philadelphia’s singer-songwriter Dave Hause is coming to Galway to play the Róisín Dubh on Saturday, February 22.

Talk on St Brigid in Moylough

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

To celebrate the 1,500th anniversary of the death of St Brigid, there will be a talk in Moylough Community, Heritage and Resource Centre on Friday, January 31, at 8pm.

New novel depicts Galway’s dark side

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

Galway Blues is Donnellan’s fifth novel, following protagonist Charlie as he becomes entangled in a run of risky heists, illegal diesel scams and stolen bank machines across counties Galway, Mayo and Westmeath.

Three Masters of Irish Music unite

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

The legendary Paddy Keenan of The Bothy Band on pipes and whistles, celebrated Donegal accordionist Dermot Byrne, and guitarist and accordionist Tim Edey will unite to honour the rich tradition of Irish music.

1990s tunes in 2025

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

It will be a night of nostalgia at Monroe’s on Dominick Street as Smash Hits take you back to the days of Nineties’ dance, pop, and R&B on Saturday, February 22, from 9pm.

Drive It Like It’s Stolen in Galway

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Philadelphia’s singer-songwriter Dave Hause is coming to Galway to play the Róisín Dubh on Saturday, February 22.

Talk on St Brigid in Moylough

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

To celebrate the 1,500th anniversary of the death of St Brigid, there will be a talk in Moylough Community, Heritage and Resource Centre on Friday, January 31, at 8pm.

Accents come alive at Town Hall Theatre

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

New touring show ACCENTS is coming to Galway’s Town Hall Theatre on Friday, February 21.

Writers’ mag seeks submissions

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

A Galway-based literary magazine is now accepting submissions for its upcoming 2025 edition.

Increased funding for science documentaries

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Science on Screen, a partnership between CÚRAM Research Centre for Medical Devices and Ardán, its documentary commission has been increased to €40,000.

Ardán and CÚRAM are teaming up with Diabetes Ireland and the Health Research Board’s (HRB) Diabetes Collaborative Clinical Trial Network (DCCTN) to make a documentary about clinical trials, for the 10th Science on Screen documentary.

Monroe’s to re-run New Year’s Eve

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Monroe’s Live is turning back the clock at its Backstage venue with a New Year’s Eve Re-Run event on Friday, January 31.

Complete Stone Roses return to Galway

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Relive the timeless sound of Mancunian legends The Stone Roses through acclaimed tribute band The Complete Stone Roses at Monroe’s Live on Friday, February 7, with doors open at 9pm.

Kíla’s Dee Armstrong to launch solo album in Galway

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Celebrated multi-instrumentalist and composer Dee Armstrong will launch her highly anticipated debut solo album at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, February 8, from 7pm.

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