Druid brews up Blue Teapot connection

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

Two of Galway city’s famous theatre companies have joined forces to provide work experience opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities.

Conamara fiddlers on TV

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

The Kane sisters from Letterfrack will feature on TG4’s ‘Music Network - Ar an mBóthar’ this Sunday, April 27, at 9.30pm.

Music for the birds

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

Galway Music Residency is to spread snippets of avian delight this spring to encourage classical music fans to flock to performances in Galway city and Loughea.

Breton musicians on tour for twinning anniversary

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

The Ampouailh quintet features Simon Lotout (bombardes) Yuna Léon (violins), Rémi Bouguennec (flute), Heikki Bourgault (guitar), and Gwylan Meneghin on bass. They will play with the famed singer, composer, and flautist Charlie Le Brun.

Weekend of music at Monroe’s

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

This Friday, April 25, tribute band Negative Creeps return to channel the raw energy of Nirvana in a late-night performance.

Weekend of music at Monroe’s

Wed, Apr 23, 2025

A Nirvana tribute, the return of Club 30 and luminaries of the trad world, Quilty - playing with Andy Irvine – is the eclectic mix on Monroe’s set-list this weekend.

This Friday, April 25, tribute band Negative Creeps return to channel the raw energy of Nirvana in a late-night performance.

Breton musicians on tour for twinning anniversary

Wed, Apr 23, 2025

Leading Breton folk and traditional musicians Ampouailh,, will play Monroe’s Live on Friday, May 16, as part of the Galway-Lorient twinning 50th anniversary celebrations.

The Ampouailh quintet features Simon Lotout (bombardes) Yuna Léon (violins), Rémi Bouguennec (flute), Heikki Bourgault (guitar), and Gwylan Meneghin on bass. They will play with the famed singer, composer, and flautist Charlie Le Brun.

Trad, rock and beats at Monroe’s for Easter

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Hailing from Donegal, the high-energy Byrne Brothers will bring their vibrant brand of folk and trad music to Monroe’s.

Depeche Mode tribute in town

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Depeche Mode tribute band, D-Mode, will perform at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, May 10, with doors opening at 9pm.

Drums and dance explore otherness

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Outsider is a new dance production from Youth Ballet West, Galway Community College and Drumadore which delves into the themes of otherness and our innate human drive to connect.

Cúirt review: poetry sessions

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Crowds were backed up to the door to listen to the poetry showcased by Macha Press poets Eilish Martin, Sam Furlong, Alanna Offield, and Zara Meadows at Charlie Byrne's Bookshop last week.

Cúirt review: Kayo Chingonyi's Prodigal

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Sitting down with Susannah Dickey, Chingonyi interspersed music and extracts from the memoir, taking the audience on a journey of disclosure, diving into the radical intimacy of saying: 'here is my story, have you also experienced this?'

Galway boost for Soft Launch

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Soft Launch will make its Galway debut on Tuesday, May 13, at Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street.

Cúirt review: Ahmed Masoud delivers festival’s main lecture

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Numerous research articles on Palestinian literature describe it as 'Literature of Resistance': a set of works designed specifically to challenge the Israeli occupation and colonial stereotypes.

Ireland viewed through a Confession box

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Sins of Ireland, directed by Alex Fegan (Older Than Ireland, The Irish Pub), will be released at cinemas around the country this Saturday, April 18, including the Eye Cinema and IMC Cinema in Galway.

'The Loved Ones' at the Black Box

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

In a remote, renovated farmhouse, Nell prepares to scatter her son’s ashes with her grieving daughter-in-law, Orla, while Cheryl-Ann, a visitor from America, settles in for an idyllic break in the wilds of west Clare.

Trad titans at Monroe’s

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Shaskeen has been a cornerstone of the Irish traditional and folk music scene, and on Friday, May 9, at 8pm, the group returns to Monroe’s Live for a special seated show that promises a night steeped in tradition.

Celebrate Irish talent at Monroe's

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Monroe’s Live will host a mix of music this weekend from The Kilkennys and Ryan McMullan to Latin and pop beats.

Galway Youth Orchestra set to perform in Black Box Theatre

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Galway Youth Orchestra will perform with Dublin Youth Orchestra in a concert in the Black Box Theatre on Sunday, April 13th at 2.30pm.

Dublin wit back West

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Celebrated Dub stand-up, Eric Lalor, will bring his latest show to Monroe’s, in Galway’s West End, on Saturday, May 10, with doors opening at 7pm for a fully seated show.

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