Theatre
World theatre premiere in Headford
Thu, Mar 05, 2026
The village of Knocksala, where this play is set, is perfect “if it’s the quiet life you’re looking for” kind of place.
Festivals & Events
Dance icon Sonique joins Momentum Festival
Thu, Mar 05, 2026
With the Nineties’ rave sound firmly back in vogue, organisers of Galway’s newest music festival have scored quite the coup: securing Sonique to perform on Saturday, May 2.
Music
TG4 series focuses on east County Galway music
Thu, Mar 05, 2026
Ceolaireacht returns to TG4 for a fourth season, presented by renowned fiddle player, singer and broadcaster Doireann Ní Ghlacáin.
Cinema
Pub parable film released online
Thu, Mar 05, 2026
The Pub That Refused To Die, premiered at the Dublin International Film Festival last week, captures the true story of a village’s fight to save its last boozer.
Arts & Exhibitions
Twenty schools to celebrate their artistic achievements
Thu, Mar 05, 2026
Open to learners across all 20 Galway-Roscommon Education Training Board (GRETB) second?level schools, the competition embraces an impressive range of artistic disciplines including fine art, photography, poetry, short story writing, drama, traditional music, sean?nós singing and dancing, and contemporary dance groups.
Literature & Readings
Collins releases 'Shaping Darkness' poetry
Thu, Mar 05, 2026
Poet Ria Collins will launch her first book, a collection of haiku and senryu poetry, next Thursday, March 12, at 6pm, in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop.
