Iconic Geantraí series back on TG4 this weekend

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

BY DECLAN VARLEY
The traditional music series Geantraí served as a cornerstone in TG4's musicprogramming for 17 years from 1996 until 2013 and the iconic series is making a comeback this weekend.

Kíla tunes for NYE

Thu, Dec 28, 2023

The roaring tribal beats of Kíla are set to ignite the stage at Monroe’s Live for a New Year’s Eve celebration.

In Tua Nua return to Monroe’s

Thu, Dec 28, 2023

Considered rock trail blazers for bringing Irish pipes and electronic fiddles to the mainstream, In Tua Nua play Monroe’s Live, tomorrow, Friday, December 29, at 9pm.

High Kings take the road to Galway

Thu, Dec 28, 2023

With 15 years on the road together, the High Kings land in Galway for a Leisureland gig on Saturday, February 24.

Singer George Murphy Rising to occasion at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

Following a stomping show last July, folk and rock n’ roll artist George Murphy returns to Monroe’s with The Rising Sons this Wednesday, December 27, at 8pm.

Tuam’s Darragh O’Dea and his Delicate Dogs for Monroe’s

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

Described as a brilliant storytelling songsmith, Tuam’s Darragh O’Dea brings his six-piece band, Delicate Dogs, to Monroe’s Live on Friday, December 29, at 8pm.

Something Happens in Galway

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

Alt-pop rockers Something Happens return to Monroe’s Live on Thursday, December 28.

Old-school session at Monroe’s

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

Get your freak on and jump around with classic anthems from the best-selling hip-hop and RnB artists, as oldskool take to the stage at Monroe’s Live this Saturday, December 23.

Small screen show for The Stunning

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

A documentary on veteran Galway rockers The Stunning will be available over the Christmas season online on the RTÉ player.

The Púcas release festive Galway song

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

Sometimes the best tunes tumble from musicians’ minds late at night, and for two lads sitting at a piano after wandering Galway last month, that eureka moment arrived.

Fergal O’Hanlon and Adam O’Shea of The Púcas released their debut single ‘Christmas in Galway’ last week. The tune combines a traditional Irish air with a seasonal sound.

Galway Rap Star Celaviedmai to Perform at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

Galway girl Celaviedmai has emerged as a captivating figure on the Irish hip-hop and rap landscape.

Ash to ignite Monroe's

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

The trio of Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray will headline Monroe’s Live on Sunday, December 17 at 8pm.

Take A Chance with The Björn Identity at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

The Björn Identity will take a chance to imitate pop icons ABBA at Monroe’s Live tomorrow, December 15, at 9pm to recreate the sound, style, and energy of the Swedish sensation.

'Galway embodies our traditional spirit, a massive music city with a Celtic soul'

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Teenage heartbreak, the hard school of busking, “fluke” success, a Number 1 with ‘Galway Girl’, and the late Shane McGowan: Irish folk hero Mundy explains all to the Advertiser ’s Jamie Conlon on the long drive to Galway.

Fionn MacCumhaill at An Taibhdhearc this Christmas

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Continuing with its mythological series, An Taibhdhearc is showing Fionn agus Clochán an Aifir (Fionn and the Giant’s Causeway), running from tomorrow, Friday, to Saturday, December 23.

Bionic Byrne for Town Hall Misadventures

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Take cover Galway! Jason Byrne - half man, half natural disaster - crashes into Galway’s Town Hall Theatre on Saturday, January 20, for one night only.

The Academic’s five-year term finishes in Galway

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Irish Indie rockers The Academic will end their five-year-long term of touring with a finalé at Leisureland on Saturday, December 23.

The Púcas release festive Galway song

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Sometimes the best tunes tumble from musicians’ minds late at night, and for two lads sitting at a piano after wandering Galway last month, that eureka moment arrived.