Conamara man awarded Cumadóir 2025

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

County Galway's accordion maestro, Johnny Óg Connolly, is to be honoured for his contributions to traditional Irish music and culture at this year’s Gradam Ceoil TG4 awards.

Cúirt opening night - 40th edition

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

The lobby of Galway's Town Hall Theatre was abuzz on Tuesday night, with people gearing up to kickstart the 40th year of the Cúirt International Festival of Literature.

Human Rights central to Galway's Robinson Archive

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Ireland’s first female head of state, Mary Robinson (80) remains a prominent voice for social and environmental justice. She has made real change through her legal work, as well as through her contributions to policy and advocacy, nationally and internationally.

Cúirt is 40!

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Running from April 8 to April 13, this year’s Cúirt International Literature Festival promises its usual illuminating, interactive and innovative presentation of the very best in contemporary literature. For 40 years the community of Galway has come together with visiting writers to create a unique celebration of writing.

Talk: Kayaking the Grand Canyon

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

Navigating the entire length of the Grand Canyon is the theme of a talk by kayaker Jamie Donald, in An Comhlacht Forbartha, An Ceardlann, An Spidéal, next Friday, March 28.

International Women's Day lunch for Self Help Africa in The Kings Head

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

Self Help Africa will host a lunch in The Kings Head Bistro on Friday, March 7 to support the charity's work with women and families in 16 countries in Africa and the Global South. This luncheon will begin at 12:30pm to 2:30pm.

Disco brunch at Hyde

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Hyde Bar on Forster Street will host its Best of Irish Disco Brunch on Sunday, March 16, as part of this year's St Patrick’s Day celebrations.

Darts, nostalgia, and late-night antics at Monroe’s

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Monroe’s goes back to the Nineties this weekend with a high stakes darts competition pitching locals at pros on Friday, followed by throwback tunes for Saturday night.

D’Arcy on the decks this Patrick’s Day

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

The County Galway native will take to the decks on Saturday, March 15, at 11pm, to deliver an electrifying set in the heart of the West End’s nightlife scene.

DJ Corey to spin weekend belters and bangers

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

If hearts, flowers, and candlelit dinners aren’t for you, Monroe’s Live is offering an alternative this weekend.

Talk on St Brigid in Moylough

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

To celebrate the 1,500th anniversary of the death of St Brigid, there will be a talk in Moylough Community, Heritage and Resource Centre on Friday, January 31, at 8pm.

Galway goes bilingual for St Brigid

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

The Tonnta festival celebrating the Irish language and Galway as a bilingual city will run from Thursday, January 30 to February 2, over the St Brigid's Day bank holiday weekend.

Historian tackles Rangers behaving badly

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Military historian Dr Pádraig Lenihan will give a talk next week on the 1812 sack of Badajoz, when an Anglo-Portugese army, spearheaded by Galway’s Connaught Rangers, went on a three-day rampage in Spain.

Ink and entertainment collide: Galway Tattoo Show returns

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

Galway is gearing up for a celebration of ink this January as the 10th annual Galway Tattoo Show takes place in the Galmont Hotel on Saturday, January 25, and Sunday, January 26. Tattoo enthusiasts, art lovers, and the curious alike are invited to a celebration of creativity, individuality, and entertainment like no other.

Messiah for Galway next year

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

Just when you think you are delightedly organised for the upcoming holiday season, along comes Music for Galway already planning next Christmas!

Radio Maria Christmas fundraiser

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

The event will include a four-course meal, fantastic raffle prizes, and live entertainment featuring local musician James Kilbane. Also in attendance will be John Carlin and Deacon Don Devaney, the President and Spiritual Director of Radio Maria. They will share some highlights of the station's year.

Picture This to play at Galway International Arts Festival

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

Consisting of members Ryan Hennessy, Jimmy Rainsford, Owen Cardiff and Cliff Deane, the band have performed to over 60,000 fans across sold-out shows in Dublin, Belfast and Cork in 2024.

Monroe’s gears up for winter gigs

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

Tomorrow, Friday, November 29, Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band, The Red Hot Funky Peppers, will take the stage at 9pm. Returning as part of their Californication 25th Anniversary and Greatest Hits Tour, the group will celebrate the iconic album that solidified the Chilis’ place in rock history.

Rock Against Homelessness for Focus Ireland

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Monroe’s Live will host a powerful evening of music and solidarity when DJ Jenny Greene headlines ‘Rock Against Homelessness In The West’ on Saturday, November 30, at 9:30pm.

First Galway TradFest in full swing

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Celebrated trad musicians Máirtín O’Connor, Cathal Hayden, and Seamie O’Dowd will take to the stage at Monroe’s Live this Friday, November 15, from 8:30pm as part of the inaugural Galway TradFest which began this week.

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