NICE film event in Galway

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Organised by the Embassy of Italy in Ireland and the Italian Institute of Culture, the fourth edition of this Italian movie showcase will tour four Irish cities, featuring films by some of Italy’s foremost contemporary directors.

Broadcast firms get slice of €7m funding

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

Three creative companies from Galway are set to receive financial support from Coimisiún na Meán as part of its €7m Sound and Vision Scheme.

Action-packed Irish animation series on RTÉ2

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

What happens when three totally mismatched teens from Planet Eire crash-land on an ancient prison planet? Chaos, danger, and the fight of their lives. Welcome to HOLT, the new action-packed Irish animated series premiering this April 7 on RTÉ2.

The award winning Fidil Ghorm – Blue Fiddle opens in the EYE Cinema

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

Fidil Ghorm – Blue Fiddle, the award winning Irish language film is coming to the Eye Cinema on Friday, March 7 with three subtitled screenings at 1:40pm, 4:15pm and 8:20pm.

Coastal communities to screen Palestinian fishing documentary

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Cocktails and ice-cream for Valentine’s movie night

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

For starters, Renée Zellweger is reprising her role of Bridget Jones in the much anticipated Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (15A) out at the EYE Cinema this evening, February 13, just in time for Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day.

Increased funding for science documentaries

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Science on Screen, a partnership between CÚRAM Research Centre for Medical Devices and Ardán, its documentary commission has been increased to €40,000.

Ardán and CÚRAM are teaming up with Diabetes Ireland and the Health Research Board’s (HRB) Diabetes Collaborative Clinical Trial Network (DCCTN) to make a documentary about clinical trials, for the 10th Science on Screen documentary.

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 team behind new detective drama

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Crá, beginning Monday, November 11, is a six-part crime mini-series on Garda Conall Ó Súilleabháin’s forbidden investigation into the murder of his mother, whose body is discovered 15 years after her disappearance.

EYE gets creepy for Hallowe’en

Thu, Oct 24, 2024

Ghouls, ghosts and goblins young or old are in for a treat when visiting the EYE this Hallowe’en: there are plenty of family films on the menu including the critically acclaimed The Wild Robot (G), the new release Rebellious (PG), the adventurous Transformers One (PG) and more.

Sporting comedy to shake your hurl at

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

The Hurler: A Campion’s Tale will be shown a An Taibhdhearc, on Saturday, October 26, as part of the 2024 Galway Comedy Festival. This special screening of a homegrown comedy hit will be followed by a question and answer session with the film’s writer, director and star, Tony Kelly, and special guests.

Galway Film Society celebrates 60 years of film

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

For sixty years Galway Film Society has been at the heart of culture in Galway and the west of Ireland. And at the heart of GFS for most of those years were Joe and Bridie McMahon.

All Sorts win 48-hour movie challenge

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Last weekend the eighth annual Little Cinema/Galway City of Film 48 Hour Challenge had 10 teams each create a five-minute film within 48 hours.

Pálás cinema to screen Robinson documentary

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Fresh from its launch at the Galway Film Fleadh, a documentary on the professional life of lawyer and Ireland’s first female head of state, Mary Robinson, will go on general release on Friday, August 23.

Kneecap Review: A blend of ketamine-soaked satire as Gaeilge

Films Reviews Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Last Saturday evening we decided to do something different, so headed to the cinema. I hadn’t been very often since Covid, something I realised as I handed over more than the cost of the tickets for Coke and popcorn. To be fair, my grandchildren had warned me.

Arts Festival to showcase Electro pioneer Sakamoto

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

Acclaimed Dublin ensemble Glasshouse will perform a new arrangement of the work of renowned composer and music pioneer Ryuichi Sakamoto at the Róisín Dubh this Saturday, July 27, from 7.30pm.

Ransomed frog steals the show

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

Twenty-five years later, they are still singing the same old song when their own TV show gets cancelled, and to make matters worse, Froggie is stolen.

'Fidil Ghorm' to enchant at Film Fleadh

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

The latest offering from the Cine4's collaboration with Screen Ireland/Fís Éireann and TG4, Fidil Ghorm is a new Irish language film for the Galway Film Fleadh that will transport audiences to a world of music, magic, and the resilience of the human spirit.

EYE Cinema to show Europa and Champions League finals

Thu, May 16, 2024

Remaining tickets are now difficult to get for the Europa League final taking place in the Aviva Stadium, so the second best venue is the EYE Cinema in Galway. Sit back and relax in the comfort of your favourite local cinema - and get ready to enjoy Atalanta vs Bayer Leverkusen kicking off at 8pm on Wednesday 22nd May.