Trad band 3 on the Bund at Monroe’s

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

Modern trad band 3 On The Bund will perform at Monroe’s Live tomorrow, Friday, October 10, with doors opening at 7pm in the intimate surrounds of the Backstage venue.

Spooky show at St Nicholas’

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

A debut play from a Galwegian playwright will tackle themes of science, sorcery and legal chicanery in the hauntingly atmospheric venue St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, on Saturday, November 1.

Grammy-nominated singers play historic city venue

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

Stile Antico, one of the world’s most accomplished and innovative vocal ensembles, will perform at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, on Thursday, October 16, at 7.30pm.

Pálaughs for comedy fest

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

Mayor Mike Cubbard has welcomed the use of the city's idle Pálás Cinema for the annual Galway Comedy Festival later this month, which will include a strong Irish language element for its 2025 edition.

Autumn season at TF Royal Hotel & Theatre

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

Hosting over 150 incredible events every year, the TF Royal Hotel & Theatre, in Castlebar, styles itself as the West’s ultimate destination for live music, comedy, and entertainment.

The Bluetones bounce into town

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

The band are back in full force with a new single, ‘London Weekend Television’, and an EP of the same name.

Conamara metallers in Botswana

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

They’re not wearing geansaís, and they’re not playing in Maam, Ten Ton Slug is migrating to Africa, to play a music festival in Maun, Botswana, after a warm-up gig in nearby Ghanzi. You heard it here first.

Confessional style from Galwegian singer

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

Clancy first made his mark in 2020 with his debut album The Path, a collection of intimate folk songs that introduced audiences to his warm, earthy vocal tones and intricate fingerstyle guitar.

Moonlight musicians present cheque to Hospice

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

Members of the Martin Murray Foundation and Moonlight Big Band have presented a cheque to the Galway Hospice, after their big band fundraiser ‘A Night of Jazz Legends’ at the Salthill Hotel last May.

THE BIG PICTURE

Films Reviews Thu, Oct 02, 2025

A propulsive and prescient thrill ride that's hard to top

‘Galway to Fiji’ for one night only

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

They will be joined by Yvonne Fahy, Eimear Coughlan and other special guests, for a celebration of music rooted in heritage, community, and tradition.

New voices sought by Choral Association

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Galway Choral Association is recruiting new singers to join them for rehearsals at St Patrick’s Band Hall on Sundays at 7.30pm.

Joan of Arc finalé for film festival

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

The festival invites audiences to rediscover the wonder of early film, accompanied by musical performances.

Live podcasting at Comedy Fest

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Some of the country's most prolific podcasts, like Keep It Tight, How To Gael, The Creep Dive and Eejits of the World, will record live in venues around the city during this year's Galway Comedy Festival.

Slew of stand-up shows at Comedy Festival

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Imagine such seasoned comedy pros as Jack Dee, Dylan Moran, and Omid Djalili, and fast-rising stars like Aoife Dunne and Rachel Galvo all in one city during the same week?

Film review: The Long Walk

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

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Hollywood’s long-lasting partnership with Stephen King and his many, many works of fiction is impressive.

Play centres on bathroom kiss

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Jilly Morgan’s Birthday Party will be performed at the Town Hall Theatre on Saturday, September 27.

Pizza and pop on the Prom

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

This dinner music experience brings a relaxed, intimate atmosphere to the restaurant, with tunes from 7pm on Fridays, and from 5pm to 7pm on Sundays.

Dermot Bolger featured in ‘Crannog’

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Crannóg is published by WordsOnTheStreet, and appears in March and September. Each issue features about 10 short stories and 35 poems, often with emphasis on Galway’s writers, plus informative and enlightening interviews. The main interviewee for the current issue is poet and playwright Dermot Bolger.

Opacas' album launch

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

The band, consisting of Pat Boyle, Joe Tracy, Mike McLoughlin, Peter Tobin, and Steve Talbot recently recorded the album at the iconic Abbey Road Studios.

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