Festivals & Events
Fly to alternative realities from Eyre Square
Thu, May 28, 2026
A forty-foot shipping container will appear in Eyre Square this summer, but within it is the cabin of an Airbus 320.
Music
Féasta Ceoil brings Ireland’s best folk and contemporary musicians to Spiddal
Thu, May 28, 2026
Music lovers are in for a special treat this June as Féasta Ceoil An Spidéil ’26 returns to the beautiful Stiúideo Cuan in Spiddal, Co. Galway, bringing together some of Ireland’s most celebrated contemporary and folk musicians for a unique festival experience on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Cinema
Twisted tale to turn stomachs, yet bring belly laughs
Films Reviews
Thu, May 21, 2026
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Curry Barker is the latest of a fresh, new generation of film directors putting their stamp on the horror genre, along with others such as Zach Cregger (Weapons) and Danny and Michael Phillipou (Bring Her Back).
Performing Arts
Circus coming to town in June
Thu, May 28, 2026
A big top will be erected in Fr Burke Park opposite the Claddagh from Friday, June 12 to June 14.
Arts & Exhibitions
Summer art in Oughterard
Thu, May 28, 2026
Two Aosdána members will feature prominently in the this years summer arts programme at Oughterard’s Old Courthouse exhibition space.
Literature & Readings
Local writer scoops national children’s book prize
Thu, May 21, 2026
Gráinne O'Brien is the head buyer at Kenny’s Bookshop, and being surrounded by all that literature must definitely rub off, evifdenced by her scooping another writing award last week.
