Once upon a child - children's books for Christmas

Literature Reviews Thu, Dec 03, 2015

DESPITE PUBLIC perceptions that fewer children are reading books, there has been a major increase in the publication of books for children in recent years. This is due in no small measure to the work of Children’s Books Ireland, and more especially Siobhán Parkinson.

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble @ Strange Brew

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

“I CANNOT get enough of these guys, they soothe the soul.” So said US president Barack Obama about the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, who play Strange Brew in the Róisín Dubh on Thursday December 10 at 9pm.

Aerial thrills in Fidget Feet’s Catch Me

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

THE EXHILARATING aerial circus company Fidget Feet swoop into the Black Box next week, for one night only, with Catch Me, their thrilling version of Red Riding Hood.

GRCC writing competition seeks entries

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

THE GALWAY Rape Crisis Centre has announced its third annual writing competition, with entries being accepted for its poetry, flash fiction, and short story categories.

Kenny's celebrate a milestone with a major exhibition

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

THE KENNY Gallery and Bookshop has reached its 75th year in business and to mark this platinum milestone, it hosts an exhibition, celebrating through 75 different objects, the fascinating history of this family-owned Galway institution.

The Riptide Movement @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

THE RIPTIDE Movement, possibly the hardest working band in Ireland, known for their energetic, exciting, live shows, and down to earth, no nonsense, uplifting, anthemic rock, return to Galway.

Handel's Messiah in St Nicholas'

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

IRELAND CAN never get enough of Handel's Messiah, not surprising since this classic work was debuted in this country in 1742, and Galway is in for a performance of this masterpiece next week.

The Shades - a night of rock'n'roll @ Monroe's Live

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

"THE SHADES are a full live energetic act...enjoyable, thrilling, and entertaining," declared Pure M magazine, while DublinConcerts.ie said several of their numbers "could be hidden songs from The Beatles debut album Please, Please Me".

Raglans to play Monroe's Live

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

IRISH INDIE rock band Raglans, who have won a serious reputation for their live shows, play Monroe's Live on Thursday December 17 at 9pm.

Jazz night @ Nuns Island

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

THE GINAJAZZ Trio, featuring two Lithuanians and an Irishman, will treat Galway to a night of jazz that will range from mellow to rule-breaking, at The Nuns Island Theatre.

G.A.S.S - new LGBT night @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

G.A.S.S, SHORT for The Great & Secret Show is a new monthly LGBT clubnight which opens at the Róisín Dubh at 10pm on Friday December 11.

Chart toppers The Crossfire @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

ALTERNATIVE ROCKERS, The Crossfire, whose debut EP hit No 1 in the iTunes charts and rock charts, play a free gig at Monroe’s Live this Saturday at 9pm.

Sean Keane's Christmas By The Hearth concert

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

SEAN KEANE brings his Christmas By The Hearth concert to the Town Hall Theatre, for the third year in a row, on Friday December 11 and Saturday 12 at 8pm.

Tradiohead to play final gig

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

AFTER FOUR years successfully re-imagining the songs as Radiohead via Irish folk and trad, Galway's Tradiohead will call it a day with a farewell gig in The Crane Bar, Sea Road, on Friday December 11.

In Flow - an electro-gamelan fusion

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

INDONESIAN MUSIC, electronic sound, and visuals, will combine in the immersive performance, In Flow, which will be premiered at the Nuns Island Theatre this month.

Love/Hate actor to rap at Spirit Of Voice 2015

Wed, Dec 02, 2015

TOMMY KD, the Love/Hate actor and rapper, fresh from his shows supporting Maverick Saber, will perform songs from his forthcoming Karma Is A Bitch album, at Spirit Of Voice 2015.

My Fellow Sponges play Róisín Dubh on Friday

Wed, Dec 02, 2015

THE WEIRD and wonderful My Fellow Sponges play the Róisín Dubh this Friday at 9pm, with money raised from the show going towards recording costs of their next studio album.

Lee 'Scratch' Perry - reggae legend to play The Loft

Tue, Dec 01, 2015

VISIONARY, ECCENTRIC, legend - Lee 'Scratch' Perry, the man who produced the early music of Bob Marley and The Wailers, and an enormously influential and significant figure in reggae music in his own right, is coming to Galway.

Citóg - saving the best until last

Tue, Dec 01, 2015

THE FINAL round of Citóg gigs for 2015 really are a case of saving the bet until last, with a trio of events showcasing some of the best talent in indie, folk, hard rock, and singer-songwriter to emerge from, or be based in, County Galway.

Damien Dempsey announces two gigs for St Patrick's festivities

Mon, Nov 30, 2015

DAMIEN DEMPSEY, one of Ireland's greatest contemporary songwriters, has announced he will play two gigs in the Róisín Dubh in 2016 - Wednesday March 16 and Thursday 17, St Patrick's Day.

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