A double-bill of devastatingly beautiful theatrics
Thu, Jul 10, 2025
T5 and Sea Wall are modern plays with traditional, old-fashioned theatrics and storytelling. Stripped down to the bare essentials, they become just a story with an actor and the audience, driven by both the language and plot line from Belfast-born playwright Simon Stephens. The double bill runs at Nun’s Island Theatre from Saturday, July 12 to July 26.
Read more ...Manc duo celebrates Galway roots
Thu, Jul 10, 2025
A new Manchester band with Galway roots has dropped its debut EP Heaven Here, combining musical traditions from the West of Ireland with Northwest England’s rock n’ roll.
Read more ...Summer magic at the Town Hall Theatre
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
The Town Hall Theatre has just launched an exciting programme of events for July - September 2025 that will entertain and enthral!
Read more ...Skeff amps up live music all week
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
The Eyre Square venue, which operates a late bar licence seven nights a week, announced a new live schedule this week tailored for locals and tourists.
Read more ...Loved one’s loss inspires new song
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
The County Galway-based songwriter’s delicate folk ballad, ‘Feathers on the Ground’ explores the themes of love and loss. Moving yet uplifting, this song may resonate with anyone who has experienced bereavement.
Read more ...MOVIE REVIEW: F1
Films Reviews Thu, Jul 03, 2025
After the resounding success of Top Gun: Maverick (2022), director Joseph Kosinski endeavours to replicate that potent formula with F1.
Read more ...The Frank and Walters bring acoustic set to Galway
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
Known for their catalogue of music spanning more than three decades, this is a glimpse into their music, stripped down to its acoustic bones.
Read more ...Sabine Higgins to unveil Shock’s Druid snaps
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
An exhibition of just 50 of his thousands of photos will be launched in The Kenny Gallery during the Galway International Arts Festival to document the fiftieth anniversary of another stalwart of modern Galway city: the Druid Theatre Company.
Read more ...MARS: taking opera where no opera has gone before
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
Speaking to the Galway Advertiser, Tom Creed promises that Galway has never before seen what he and composer Jennifer Walshe have cooked up for the Galway International Arts Festival.
Read more ...Slieve Aughty on screen at Galway Film Fleadh
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
The world premiere of Marina Levitina’s latest documentary, on the people and beauty of the Graney Valley in East Clare, will be screened next Wednesday, July 9, as part of the 37th Galway Film Fleadh.
Read more ...Top US choir at St Nick’s
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
Described by composer Eric Whitacre as “the gold standard of American university choirs,” these choristers hail from California State University at Long Beach.
Read more ...New history of Barna
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
The history of Bearna as a place of Christian worship has been documented in a fascinating new booklet produced by the Salthill Men’s Shed and Community Heritage Group.
Read more ...An American session at the Arts Festival
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
With nine records, a hectic touring schedule across the US and Europe, and a hot ticket residency in Cambridge, Massachusetts, they create the best of Americana in a rowdy but deft fashion.
Read more ...Latin beats back the West this weekend
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
Taking to the main stage, the group brings together styles and influences from across Latin America and beyond, with the smooth vibes of reggae, the upbeat energy of Ska with their energetic fusion of Latin rhythms.
Read more ...Almost 100 feature films at this year’s Fleadh
Thu, Jun 26, 2025
The 37th Galway Film Fleadh will feature 31 world premieres, and 11 European premieres from 44 countries, plus 46 Irish premieres, totalling 96 feature films overall.
Read more ...Art exhibition at the Portershed
Thu, Jun 26, 2025
The west of Ireland artist, well known for her semi-abstract landscapes, has her latest exhibition curated by Cadhla Forde.
Read more ...Scouse joker to hurl insults in Galway
Thu, Jun 26, 2025
Tickets are now available for this year’s Galway Comedy Festival, which runs from Ocober 21 to October 27, including the first time Paul Smith comes west.
Read more ...Cathedral to host international organists
Thu, Jun 26, 2025
This long-running series began in 1994, and showcases performances from local and international organists.
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Galway writer blazes path in the Big Smoke
Thu, Jun 26, 2025
The inaugural event, ‘The Out of Towners’, brought together five poets from across Ireland to celebrate newly published work, and Morgan’s reading from his latest collection, Blood Atlas, was a highlight of the evening.
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