Theatre
Italian movie showcase
Thu, Apr 16, 2026
The fifth edition of the Italian Film Festival Ireland returns to Galway from Saturday, April 25.
Festivals & Events
Journalist’s memoir tackles adoption mystery
Thu, Apr 16, 2026
Irish Times journalist Paul Cullen will launch his autobiography in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop, on Middle Street, tomorrow, Friday, April 17, at 6pm.
Music
Local musicians unite for ‘Voices for Pia’ fundraiser at Monroe’s
Thu, Apr 09, 2026
A fundraising concert in Galway this month will bring together local musicians and community support in aid of Pia Cloherty, who is preparing to undergo a life-saving double lung transplant in the UK.
Cinema
Impressive debut is authentic and emotionally compelling
Films Reviews
Thu, Apr 16, 2026
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Premiering at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, it received the Camera D’Or for outstanding first feature. My Father’s Shadow (streaming on Mubi soon) was another Iraqi film which won a Special Mention award at the same festival; a brilliant film that depicts the country’s tumultuous history through children’s eyes.
Performing Arts
Town Hall Theatre Galway announces spring/summer programme
Thu, Apr 09, 2026
Town Hall Theatre Galway is marking a major milestone in 2026 as it celebrates the 30th anniversary of its official opening with what is being described as its busiest Spring/Summer season to date. The much-loved cultural venue has unveiled an ambitious and wide-ranging programme that brings together theatre, music, comedy, dance, film, and special events in a vibrant showcase designed to appeal to audiences of all ages and interests.
Arts & Exhibitions
TROJANS
Thu, Apr 16, 2026
Founded in 2024, Luail is Ireland's national dance company, with a full-time ensemble of eight dancers. Under Artistic Director Liz Roche, it has brought an array of critically acclaimed productions to Ireland and beyond, including IMPASSE, Chora, Reverb, and more recently, Dancehall, which was performed at the Black Box last year.
Literature & Readings
Children of Cúirt are adult readers of the future
Thu, Apr 16, 2026
As the big yellow pencils are taken out of storage for another year of the Cúirt International Festival of Literature, Méabh McDonnell, children’s book author and bookseller with Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop, looks ahead to her events.
