Star is born at St Nick's

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Solaris, a brand-new creative project which brings audiences on a journey through the life stages of a star, will be showcased at Saint Nicholas’ Church, from today, Thursday, November 14, to Sunday, November 17.

First Impressions at Hall of the Red Earl

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Hosted at the historic Hall of the Red Earl on Druid Lane, this free exhibition will run throughout the current season, inviting the public to experience the vibrant beauty and creativity of Galway-inspired impressionist art.

The Salvage Agency questions art and ecology

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

The 2024 TULCA Festival of Visual Arts 22nd festival edition, titled The Salvage Agency and curated by artist Michele Horrigan will run for two weeks from November 1 in multiple venues across Galway.

Maidens, monsters and mayhem this autumn

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Women in technology, beasts and ‘general mayhem’ will be the three themes of this year’s Galway Carton Festival, set to run for six days from October 4.

Mosaics hint at what lies beneath

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Artist Brenda Kennelly’s new exhibition ‘Beneath our Feet’ will open at the community art gallery KAVA in Kinvara on Thursday, September 5, with a launch event at 7pm.

Artists brighten up forgotten corner of Gort

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Gort hosted its second annual Mural Art Jam last week, transforming the once neglected Kelly's (or Courtney’s) Lane into a colourful public art space.

Trad Reimagined With The Kilkennys at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Following in the footsteps of folk legends such as The Dubliners and The Clancy Brothers, The Kilkennys are coming to Monroe’s Live on Friday, August 23rd for a late night foot-stomping set.

Celebrate Galway Pride at Monroe’s Live with a Post Parade Day Rave

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Monroe’s Live will host a vibrant day rave following the Galway Pride Parade on Saturday, August 17, from 3pm to 9pm.

Galway Cathedral summer series comes to a close with an exciting 'unusual' event

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Bringing together the 'unusual combination of organ and harmonium', the final concert in Galway Cathedral's annual summer series is set to take place in the Cathedral this evening (Thursday) at 8pm.

Esker Festival Orchestra to give 'out of this world' performance of The Planets

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Esker Festival Choir alongside its rising star soloist, Zo ë Nagle and conductor, Peter Joyce, will bring Gustav Holst's famous suite, The Planets, to the Galway Cathedral on Saturday, August 17 at 8pm.

Feature film seeks to include work from Galway artists in film

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

An independent feature film is seeking submissions from Galway artists to showcase their work as pieces created by a character in the film. Selected artworks will be filmed in and around Galway throughout September, and some commissions will be required.

Interested artists are encouraged to submit examples of their work. The film team is looking for a diverse range of art forms, including paintings such as portraits and abstract pieces, sketches like figurative and life drawings, and lifelike clay head sculptures.

Clifden Arts Festival Presents a Rich Tapestry of Musical Events for All Ages

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

The Clifden Arts Festival (September 18 to 29) is set to enchant audiences with a diverse lineup of musical events catering to all ages.

Breaking records and making waves, GIAF comes to a close for another year

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

Boasting 'five star reviews' for its co-productions, making international press and drawing record numbers of attendees, this year's Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF) has officially come to a close.

Douze Points - My Lovely Horse Eurovision Event to take place at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

Monroe’s Live presents My Lovely Horse, an evening filled with Eurovision nostalgia with DJ Corey on Friday, August 2nd from 10pm.

Transatlantic duo DUG Bridge Irish and American Traditions at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

Transatlantic duo Lorkin O’Reilly and Jonny Pickett bring together Irish folk and American old-time music as part of their collaboration, DUG, on Friday, September 6th at Monroe’s Live.

From the Big Apple to the City of the Tribes - Jess Lynn to perform at Monroe's Live

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

American country crossover star, Jessica Lynn, will perform at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, September 14, at 7:30pm as part of her first ever headline tour in Ireland.

Excitement builds for 50th annual Dunmore Festival

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

The official programme of events for the 50th Dunmore Annual Festival was launched on Thursday, July 25 in Byrnes Bar, Dunmore. The festival will run from August 2 - 11.

UNSPEAKABLE CONVERSATIONS

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

BY OISÍN FLORES SWEENEY
Reading the brief description of Unspeakable Conversations online, I feared that I was in for 85 minutes of deeply political theatre. Instead, I was treated to 70 minutes of pure joy.

Courthouse Gallery wildlife exhibition

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

International wildlife artist Richard Ward will showcase a collection of original paintings and prints at the Oughterard Courthouse from this Friday, July 26, to Sunday, August 4.