Monroe's Crowned Connacht Live Music Venue of the Year 2023

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Monroe's has scooped the prestigious IMRO award for Connacht’s live music venue of the year.

Legendary Irish musician Andy Irvine is coming to the Róisín Dubh in April

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Hailed as being "a tradition in himself", Andy Irvine, one of the great Irish singers, is coming to the Róisín Dubh on Sunday April 9.

Dance Floor Classics and Club Hits with Choons at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Nostalgic fun-filled dance floor outfit Choons will bring their club-thumping anthems to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, March 25. It’s set to be a journey through pops greatest hits, from ‘80s classics to ‘90s dance mania and beyond with Eva LaViva, Ken-E West, Bill.I.Am, Mr Elliott and Pat Bull.

The Red Hot Copy Peppers to Reignite Legendary Rockers Music at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Renowned Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band, the Red Hot Copy Peppers, will perform an impassioned recreation of their greatest hits and fan favourites at Monroe’s Live on Friday, March 31. From ‘By the Way,’ to ‘Can't Stop,’ ‘Under the Bridge,’ to ‘Give it Away,’ the band will delve into the legendary rockers extensive catalogue with dynamism and flair in a unique performance that celebrates 40 years of the Californian funk, metal and alt rock giants.

The Hard Rock Collective to Bring Rousing Grunge, Rock and Metal to Monroe’s Live

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Grunge, rock and metal fans will enjoy a blistering live show from the Hard Rock Collective at Monroe’s Live on Friday, April 7. From Led Zeppelin to Linkin Park, Nivana, Pearl Jam, Sound Temple Pilots, Slayer and Metallica, it will be a raucous night of loud, blazing anthems from the Newry based tribute band.

Galway sean nós singer Ceara Conway to perform album, CAOIN, in An Taidbhearc

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Sung entirely in Irish, CAOIN pitches Ceara Conway at the forefront of a new generation of sean nós singers.'' Songlines Magazine

Legendary Irish musician Andy Irvine is coming to the Róisín Dubh in April

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Hailed as being "a tradition in himself", Andy Irvine, one of the great Irish singers, is coming to the Róisín Dubh on Sunday April 9.

Dance Floor Classics and Club Hits with Choons at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Nostalgic fun-filled dance floor outfit Choons will bring their club-thumping anthems to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, March 25. It’s set to be a journey through pops greatest hits, from ‘80s classics to ‘90s dance mania and beyond with Eva LaViva, Ken-E West, Bill.I.Am, Mr Elliott and Pat Bull.

The Hard Rock Collective to Bring Rousing Grunge, Rock and Metal to Monroe’s Live

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Grunge, rock and metal fans will enjoy a blistering live show from the Hard Rock Collective at Monroe’s Live on Friday, April 7. From Led Zeppelin to Linkin Park, Nivana, Pearl Jam, Sound Temple Pilots, Slayer and Metallica, it will be a raucous night of loud, blazing anthems from the Newry based tribute band.

The Opacas to support Moycullen Musical Society at St Nicholas Concert

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

Galway band The Opacas are collaborating with Moycullen Musical Society for their 10th single, Shine On, which will have its debut live performance on Friday March 10 in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church.

Ireland's number one ABBA tribute band are coming to the Roisin Dubh

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

ABBAesque, Ireland’s number one tribute show, are coming to the Roisin Dubh.

Eclectic Irish band Siúcra play the Roisin Dubh

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

Formed during the height of pandemic lockdowns, five friends from the same bubble decided to keep playing music together, further realising their love of B.B. King & Britney Spears in the same breath.

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with Corner Boy, The Rosecaps and DJ Will Softly at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

Monroe's Live is proud to present a St. Patrick's Day celebration featuring two of Ireland's best bands and one of Galway's most respected DJs. On Friday, March 17, music lovers can look forward to a night of electrifying performances from Corner Boy, The Rosecaps, and DJ Will Softy.

Fiona Kennedy To Celebrate Launch of New Album at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

With her highly anticipated album launch having sold out in advance in her native Cork, singer-songwriter Fiona Kennedy will showcase her latest work from ‘Find Me’ to a west of Ireland audience at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, March 25. Her new album features eleven tracks in a sincere exploration of the human condition and her life’s journey.

Monroe’s Live Shortlisted for Prestigious IMRO Award

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

Galway’s Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street has been nominated for a prestigious IMRO award for best live music venue of the year. It has been selected amongst the top five venues in the region to be shortlisted for the award by over 18,000 members of the Irish Music Rights Organisation.

Up and coming talent Pauric O'Meara in the Roisin Dubh this Friday March 3

Thu, Mar 02, 2023

"Every lyric and note is purposeful and honest, feeling like various truths that Pauric himself has entrusted to us. An immersive experience to say the least, O’Meara’s spirit and dance moves are contagious, making an otherwise small venue feel like a sold-out arena" - Hot Press Magazine

Newton Faulkner brings tour to the Róisín Dubh on Thursday March 9

Thu, Mar 02, 2023

As part of his current tour, Feels Like Home, Newton Faulkner will strip his songs back to their purest form, performing them solo with an acoustic guitar at the Róisín Dubh on Thursday, March 9.

Mary Coughlan organises Big Gig in aide of Syria and Turkey earthquake victims

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Mary Coughlan was listening to the radio when she heard Anne O'Rourke, founder of TIAFI, an organisation dedicated to helping vulnerable women and children across Turkey and Syria. "I heard Anne on the news a week after the earthquake. She is from Waterford, and she has been living and working in a refugee camp on the Turkish Syrian border for years. Following the earthquake, she had an influx of about 26,000 people looking for help, some of whom had lost every member of their family.

Galway-based band Rage to Celebrate 30 years of Rage Against The Machine

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Celebrating over 30 years since the launch of the debut album by the iconic Rage Against The Machine, Galway-based tribute band Rage will re-ignite their incendiary blend of punk, metal and rap at Monroe’s Live on Friday, March 3 from 11pm. Their signature sound of fierce music and socially conscious lyrics will be brought to life with electrifying energy by this 5-piece of experienced local musicians.

Acclaimed Singer Songwriter Róisín O To Perform Latest Album at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Irish singer-songwriter Róisín O is renowned internationally for her soulful voice and captivating stage presence. Her fusion of folk, pop, and rock have seen her share the stage with a host of acclaimed artists such as Lionel Richie, Bryan Ferry and Hozier as well as headlining her own tours in Ireland, Germany, the US, and Australia.

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