Entertainment Interviews
The Ballad of Ray McBride
Thu, Jul 23, 2026
Ray McBride, Galway city-born, was a multitude: dancer, singer, actor, writer, runner. And also a “forever friend” to sports journalist Frank Greally.
Festivals & Events
PorterShed Celebrates a Decade of Local Art
Thu, Jul 16, 2026
PorterShed announced the launch of a new exhibition celebrating ten years of the company and the people who have shaped Galway's innovation community.
Music
Cathedral organs primed for summer concerts
Thu, Jul 23, 2026
Thursday night summer concerts will continue in Galway Cathedral for another three weeks, with this evening’s event featuring a guest appearance from Europe.
Cinema
Glorious achievement from Christopher Nolan
Films Reviews
Thu, Jul 23, 2026
*****
The sack of Troy precedes the titular journey our hero Odysseus (Matt Damon) undertakes during Christopher Nolan’s near three-hour epic.
Comedy
Foil Arms & Hog: always a hoot
Thu, Jul 23, 2026
This hour-long show was the perfect length. It was a mix of old fan favorites – gags familiar to anyone who has seen their Swines tour, and brand new songs and skits. Roscommon received the usual amount of hate.
Arts & Exhibitions
PorterShed celebrates decade of local art
Thu, Jul 16, 2026
‘Embers’, the exhibit, will bring together 10 artists who have shown work at PorterShed since it opened. Each artist will present work in their own preferred style, creating a retrospective of creativity, diversity and artistic talent.
Performing Arts
Carnation: revolution?
Thu, Jul 23, 2026
This performance, directed by Firenza Guidi and produced by Welsh circus company NoFit State, left me with mixed thoughts.
Literature & Readings
Celtic scholar shortlisted for prize
Thu, Jul 16, 2026
John Waddell, former Professor of Archaeology at the University of Galway, is one of six non-fiction authors selected for the 2026 Michel Déon Prize for his work The Celtic World: A History.
