Ellis to excel at Róisín’s

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

If you like comedy, you like shows, and you have strong thoughts on excellence, then ‘Phil Ellis's Excellent Comedy Show’ may well be the excellent comedy show for you.

THE MAP OF ARGENTINA

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

For any playwright, to have a new piece of work staged every three or four years would be seen as a major achievement. In the current climate, revivals of tried and tested classics appear to take precedence over new plays; the latter proving to be a bit of a gamble when it comes to filling seats. Marina Carr is the exception.

Simple Kid at Arts Festival

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

Former member of The Young Offenders, Kieran Macfeely – better known as Simple Kid – will play the Róisín Dubh this Friday, July 26, from 7.30pm as part of the Galway International Arts Festival.

Onóir go offline for Galway gig

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

After their rendition of ‘The Auld Triangle’ went viral, contemporary folk group Onóir has taken the music scene by storm, and will perform at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, September 7.

Big Top to go boom: Leftfield

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

Famous for their earth-shattering volume, Leftfield will headline the Galway International Arts Festival's Heineken Big Top this Friday, July 19, where punters can expect sonic boom for their bucks.

Monroe’s chock full of acts for Arts Festival

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

A vibrant line-up of artists will perform at Monroe’s Live over the Galway International Arts Festival until Sunday, July 28.

Amazing Apples to drop in Galway

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

One of Galway’s favourite indie folk-rock bands are back in town, planning to drop a set at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, August 24.

Galician Frisian Galwegian theatrics

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

Irish language theatre company Fíbin will host an international theatre night at An Taibhdhearc in Galway next Friday, July 26, from 2pm.

Sharondipity on Dominick Street

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

“There she is now, the talented wench,” is the sterling review comic Deidre O’Kane gave of fellow comedienne Sharon Mannion who plays the Róisín Dubh this Sunday, July 21, at 7.30pm.

Will Butler & Sister Squares at Róisín Dubh

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

Former member of Arcade Fire, Will Butler, will play the Róisin Dubh with his new band Sister Squares next Tuesday, July 23, at 7.30pm.

City busker to play summer festivals

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

A young, Shop Street busker from Co Galway is hoping to to follow in the footsteps of other successful acts from around his native Loughrea as festival bookings roll in.

Galway gets ready for something special this weekend with the Great Indian Food Festival

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

This Saturday, the city of Galway will experience a cultural and food extravaganza it has never witnessed before. The Indian Cultural and Sports Community, ICSC Galway, in association with India Soc of the University of Galway, is delighted to announce the first-ever Great Indian Food Festival. A very stretched-out event, planned from 1 PM till 9 PM near the Alice Perry Engineering Building, University of Galway (H91 HX31), will be a treat for all senses through its sundry, authentic Indian foods, music, and dance.

The Great Indian Food Festival promises a taste of India in Galway, with the concept of bringing together an array of dishes from the local and award-winning food houses in Ireland. At the threshold, it is not just a festival of food but a celebration of diversity—of the cultural tapestry that is alive, pulsating India—and a forum to imbibe the spirit of community here. And entry is absolutely free to ensure that everybody gets to join in the celebration. It will also allow the visitors to directly purchase items of their choice of food by visiting various food stalls and food trucks.

Murphy’s Rising Sons to shine at Monroe’s

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Singer-songwriter George Murphy returns to Galway with The Rising Sons on Saturday, July 27, as part of the Galway International Arts Festival.

Beautiful Apocalypse on Dominick St

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Curated by Megs Morley, the thought-provoking collection intertwines a range of media to examine and critique the enduring legacies of colonialism and patriarchy.

Artist Mary Harrison journeys 'To the Waters and the Wild' in solo exhibition

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Hosted by painter and sculptor, Joe McCaul, who is the current chairperson of Kava as well as being Mary's husband, the show will be officially opened by newly elected Councillor Paul Killilea.

Claim your own piece of disrespectful art with the Galway Cartoon Festival fundraiser auction this Saturday

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

Selected artworks from the Galway Cartoon Festival's hit exhibitions go under the hammer from 12:30pm to 3:30pm this Saturday, June 22 in the Town Hall Theatre gallery-bar. This is your chance to own one of twenty framed cartoon prints by a remarkable artist and help grow the city's internationally respected celebration of disrespectful art.

Four summer art shows for Oughterard

Thu, Jun 06, 2024

The Oughterard Courthouse Arts Programme has announced four exhibitions this summer showcasing the work of 37 local artists and visitors

Poured paint in Ballybane

Thu, May 16, 2024

With the inspiration of Bealtaine festivities, Vibrant Voices is an art initiative aimed at empowering the elderly through expressive acrylic pouring, promoting mental well-being, creativity and imagination.

Countdown begins for Galway Arts Festival

Wed, May 15, 2024

The 2024 Galway International Arts Festival will include seven world premiers, a new visual arts commission, the most extensive music line-up to date, and new theatre co-produced with partners Landmark Productions and Once Off Productions.

Theatre audiences can look forward to the world premiere of Reunion by Mark O’Rowe. The playwright turns his laser focus on the deep currents of family life with biting humour and insight. The GIAF and Landmark co-production features a roll-call of Ireland’s finest actors, including Ian-Lloyd Anderson, Cathy Belton, Venetia Bowe, Stephen Brennan, Robert Sheehan and Catherine Walker.

From Dungeness to Galway, a summer of art at Ard Bia

Thu, May 09, 2024

The upcoming show by photographer Aoibheann MacNamara, titled 'Dungeness', is a showcase on light, how it impacts textures and interacts with the natural landscape.

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