From the Big Apple to the City of the Tribes - Jess Lynn to perform at Monroe's Live

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

American country crossover star, Jessica Lynn, will perform at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, September 14, at 7:30pm as part of her first ever headline tour in Ireland.

Excitement builds for 50th annual Dunmore Festival

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

The official programme of events for the 50th Dunmore Annual Festival was launched on Thursday, July 25 in Byrnes Bar, Dunmore. The festival will run from August 2 - 11.

UNSPEAKABLE CONVERSATIONS

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

BY OISÍN FLORES SWEENEY
Reading the brief description of Unspeakable Conversations online, I feared that I was in for 85 minutes of deeply political theatre. Instead, I was treated to 70 minutes of pure joy.

Courthouse Gallery wildlife exhibition

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

International wildlife artist Richard Ward will showcase a collection of original paintings and prints at the Oughterard Courthouse from this Friday, July 26, to Sunday, August 4.

Lunchtime trad sessions at Monroe’s

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

Monroe’s Live is running a lunchtime traditional Irish showcase, continuing from today, Thursday, July 25, to this Saturday, July 27, daily at 1pm.

Ellis to excel at Róisín’s

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

If you like comedy, you like shows, and you have strong thoughts on excellence, then ‘Phil Ellis's Excellent Comedy Show’ may well be the excellent comedy show for you.

THE MAP OF ARGENTINA

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

For any playwright, to have a new piece of work staged every three or four years would be seen as a major achievement. In the current climate, revivals of tried and tested classics appear to take precedence over new plays; the latter proving to be a bit of a gamble when it comes to filling seats. Marina Carr is the exception.

Simple Kid at Arts Festival

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

Former member of The Young Offenders, Kieran Macfeely – better known as Simple Kid – will play the Róisín Dubh this Friday, July 26, from 7.30pm as part of the Galway International Arts Festival.

Onóir go offline for Galway gig

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

After their rendition of ‘The Auld Triangle’ went viral, contemporary folk group Onóir has taken the music scene by storm, and will perform at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, September 7.

Big Top to go boom: Leftfield

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

Famous for their earth-shattering volume, Leftfield will headline the Galway International Arts Festival's Heineken Big Top this Friday, July 19, where punters can expect sonic boom for their bucks.

Monroe’s chock full of acts for Arts Festival

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

A vibrant line-up of artists will perform at Monroe’s Live over the Galway International Arts Festival until Sunday, July 28.

Amazing Apples to drop in Galway

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

One of Galway’s favourite indie folk-rock bands are back in town, planning to drop a set at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, August 24.

Galician Frisian Galwegian theatrics

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

Irish language theatre company Fíbin will host an international theatre night at An Taibhdhearc in Galway next Friday, July 26, from 2pm.

Sharondipity on Dominick Street

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

“There she is now, the talented wench,” is the sterling review comic Deidre O’Kane gave of fellow comedienne Sharon Mannion who plays the Róisín Dubh this Sunday, July 21, at 7.30pm.

Will Butler & Sister Squares at Róisín Dubh

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

Former member of Arcade Fire, Will Butler, will play the Róisin Dubh with his new band Sister Squares next Tuesday, July 23, at 7.30pm.

City busker to play summer festivals

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

A young, Shop Street busker from Co Galway is hoping to to follow in the footsteps of other successful acts from around his native Loughrea as festival bookings roll in.

Galway gets ready for something special this weekend with the Great Indian Food Festival

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

This Saturday, the city of Galway will experience a cultural and food extravaganza it has never witnessed before. The Indian Cultural and Sports Community, ICSC Galway, in association with India Soc of the University of Galway, is delighted to announce the first-ever Great Indian Food Festival. A very stretched-out event, planned from 1 PM till 9 PM near the Alice Perry Engineering Building, University of Galway (H91 HX31), will be a treat for all senses through its sundry, authentic Indian foods, music, and dance.

The Great Indian Food Festival promises a taste of India in Galway, with the concept of bringing together an array of dishes from the local and award-winning food houses in Ireland. At the threshold, it is not just a festival of food but a celebration of diversity—of the cultural tapestry that is alive, pulsating India—and a forum to imbibe the spirit of community here. And entry is absolutely free to ensure that everybody gets to join in the celebration. It will also allow the visitors to directly purchase items of their choice of food by visiting various food stalls and food trucks.

Murphy’s Rising Sons to shine at Monroe’s

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Singer-songwriter George Murphy returns to Galway with The Rising Sons on Saturday, July 27, as part of the Galway International Arts Festival.

Beautiful Apocalypse on Dominick St

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Curated by Megs Morley, the thought-provoking collection intertwines a range of media to examine and critique the enduring legacies of colonialism and patriarchy.

Artist Mary Harrison journeys 'To the Waters and the Wild' in solo exhibition

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Hosted by painter and sculptor, Joe McCaul, who is the current chairperson of Kava as well as being Mary's husband, the show will be officially opened by newly elected Councillor Paul Killilea.

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