Festivals & Events
Headford ready for annual shindig
Thu, May 07, 2026
Headfest 2026 will take place in Headford from Wednesday, May 27 to Monday, June 1, bringing six days of music, sport, culture, food and family events to the town and surrounding area.
Music
Casting call for 'The Wiz'
Thu, May 14, 2026
Twin Productions will hold auditions for its annual musical and enrolments for its summer theatre camp on Sunday, May 24, in Galway Community College, Moneenageisha.
Cinema
A flawed sequel that recaptures some of the original’s magic.
Thu, May 14, 2026
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It’s a crowd-pleaser designed to make people feel good. The original, which I first watched recently, has developed a devoted following which can easily recall Meryl Streep’s memorable lines: “Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking…”. And despite my belatedness, I instantly saw why.
Arts & Exhibitions
Council provides financial aid to artists
Thu, May 14, 2026
Thirteen artists with a Galway connection are to share a €33,860 award administered by the County Council.
Performing Arts
High heelers to strut Town Hall
Thu, May 14, 2026
Twenty-six dancers from Dublin, Limerick, Galway and Cork will combine at the Town Hall Theatre on Friday, May 15, to explore femininity through the art of Heels dance.
Literature & Readings
Poaching, politics and progress on the Corrib
Thu, May 14, 2026
The late Peadar O'Dowd, a prolific historian who worked tirelessly to preserve Galway’s archaeological and architectural heritage, was also a long-time secretary of the Galway Archaeological and Historical Society.
