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.

Transformative tunes at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

They are no ‘robots in disguise’, but they are transformative: MegaTRAD will bring contemporary, modern trad music to Monroe’s on Saturday, February 8, at 9pm.

It’s all about at ABBA at Taylor’s Hill

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Dominican College, Taylor’s Hill, will perform its annual Fifth Year musical from next Thursday, January 23, to Saturday, January 25.

Galway Film Society urges support for Pálás

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

After a memorable 60th anniversary year of celebrations in 2024, Galway Film Society will begin its Spring 2025 Season, this weekend.

Galway goes bilingual for St Brigid

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

The Tonnta festival celebrating the Irish language and Galway as a bilingual city will run from Thursday, January 30 to February 2, over the St Brigid's Day bank holiday weekend.

Writers’ mag seeks submissions

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

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

Historian tackles Rangers behaving badly

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Military historian Dr Pádraig Lenihan will give a talk next week on the 1812 sack of Badajoz, when an Anglo-Portugese army, spearheaded by Galway’s Connaught Rangers, went on a three-day rampage in Spain.

Poizat poised to unravel Ravel in Galway

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

The Swiss piano maestro François-Xavier Poizat will perform and discuss the works of Maurice Ravel next week as part of Music for Galway’s celebration of France’s greatest modern composer.

‘Simply the Best’ Tina Turner tribute

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Proud Mary and her City Limits band will pay homage to one of music’s most iconic artists, Tina Turner, at Monroe’s Live next Friday, January 17, with doors open from 9pm.

A Weekend of Irish Rock at Monroe’s

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Monroe’s Live will celebrate the best of Irish rock this weekend with two nights dedicated to the creativity, talent and spirit that defined a generation of music.

NoCrows bring world music to Galway

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Dynamic world folk music ensemble NoCrows, will perform at Monroe’s Live on Friday, January 31, in a fully seated show, with doors open at 8pm.

ACCENTS come alive at Town Hall Theatre

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

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

A celebration of Irish Rock’s golden era at Monroe's Live

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

When Ireland Rocked, a night dedicated to the golden era of Irish rock music, takes place at Monroe's Live on Friday, January 10, kicking off their Irish tour 2025.

Annual Phil Lynott Remembrance Night at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

In 1972, Thin Lizzy shot to fame with their rendition of the Irish folk classic ‘Whiskey in the Jar,’ igniting a career that would define them as one of Ireland's most iconic rock bands.

Galway Folk Festival named among Top Ten Irish Festivals of 2024

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

The Galway Folk Festival has earned its place among the top ten Irish festivals of 2024, and early bird tickets are now on sale for the 2025 event, taking place from Wednesday, June 4th to Sunday, June 8th.

Local musicians raise the roof at Ireland's largest folk conference

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

The nation's largest folk music conference, Your Roots Are Showing, returns for its third annual event in the new year, bringing together an 'electrifying mix' of Irish and international artists. The four-day festival will take place at The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, Co Kerry, from January 15 to 19, 2025.

Ink and entertainment collide: Galway Tattoo Show returns

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

Galway is gearing up for a celebration of ink this January as the 10th annual Galway Tattoo Show takes place in the Galmont Hotel on Saturday, January 25, and Sunday, January 26. Tattoo enthusiasts, art lovers, and the curious alike are invited to a celebration of creativity, individuality, and entertainment like no other.