Galway International Arts Festival presents an exciting and eclectic programme of theatre

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Galway International Arts Festival is renowned for presenting and producing great theatre, and this year, it presents its biggest theatre/dance programme ever.

Stellar lineup at Róisín Dubh for Galway International Arts Festival

Thu, May 25, 2023

THERE ARE certain factors, without which, Galway International Arts Festival would be incomplete - the Big Top in the Fisheries Field, the extraordinary street spectacles, and the buzz around Róisín Dubh.

From druids to dragons and artists to acrobats as fantastic arts festival launched

Thu, May 18, 2023

The Pulse from Gravity & Other Myths featuring a company of over 60 performers with a choir of 30 female voices; a newly commissioned installation from David Mach; the return of Colm Meaney to the Irish stage after 40 years performing alongside his daughter Brenda Meaney in Bedbound from Landmark Productions and GIAF; an enormous Dragon wandering the streets of Galway City; epic theatre with DruidO’Casey directed by Garry Hynes; Baxter Theatre and Handspring Puppets Life & Times of Michael K from South Africa directed by Lara Foot; a stellar line up at the Heineken® Big Top; artists Diana Copperwhite and Lorraine Tuck; Grafton Architects; musicians Martha Wainwright, KT Tunstall, Susan O’Neill, Robert Forster, James Yorkston and Nena Peerson; and First Thought Talks featuring Lindsey Hilsum, Fintan O’Toole, Gaisu Yari and a host of speakers are amongst just some of the highlights of the dazzling array of this year’s programme.

Award Winning Investigative Journalist Nicola Tallant Brings Crime World Live Show Omertà to Monroe’s Live

Thu, May 04, 2023

Delve into the dark heart of Ireland’s criminal underworld, and the murders that shatter its sacred code, as award winning investigative journalist, Nicola Tallant, brings her new live show, Omertà, to Monroe’s Live on Friday, May 19. Uncover the real stories, and real people, behind the grisly headlines, as Tallant reaches into the heart of Ireland’s gangland and discloses its secrets and betrayals.

38th Cúirt International Festival of Literature takes place in Galway this week

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

There are plenty of literary treats in-store all round Galway this week for the 38th Cúirt International Festival of Literature, which is on until Sunday April 23.

Scottish Sensations Teenage Fanclub To Perform At Seapoint Ballroom for the Galway Folk Festival

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Described as one of the “best bands in the world” by the late Nirvana singer and guitarist, Kurt Cobain, Scottish sensations Teenage Fanclub will perform at the historic Seapoint Ballroom in Salthill on Wednesday, June 14 as part of the Galway Folk Festival.

Legendary Galway Girl Composer Steve Earle To Headline the 2023 Galway Folk Festival

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Acclaimed American singer-songwriter, Steve Earle, who composed the world famous ‘The Galway Girl’, will perform at the Seapoint ballroom, Salthill on Tuesday, June 13 as part of the Galway Folk Festival 2023. Known for his soulful storytelling, the multi Grammy award-winning Earle has been captivating audiences for over 30 years, and is set to headline this years’ festival, taking place from June 13-18.

Galway Theatre Festival 2023 celebrates hope, resilience, and the arts

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

After a challenging few years due to the pandemic, Galway Theatre Festival (GTF) is back and better than ever. The 14th edition of the festival, which runs from April 26 to May 9, marks a new beginning for the arts and theatre community in Galway and beyond. This year's festival theme is a call to explore new perspectives, challenge assumptions, and broaden our understanding of the world.

Galway's first indoor market launches this Saturday

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Galway's first indoor market is happening this Saturday, March 25 from 11am to 4pm in the Cornstore Mall on Middle St.

Marty brings the Party to Leisureland this Saturday March 25

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

He once had a brief exchange with Cindy Crawford at the Summer Olympics as they passed each other on the stairs. "I said, 'This is Marty Morrissey from Irish TV.' She looked at me and said, 'Oh, I love Ireland!' But she didn't stop, she kept going. Talk about disappointment." He also wants to meet Jennifer Aniston, but with his schedule, it's no wonder he hasn't yet.

University of Galway will host a Traveller and Roma Film Festival, 'WHIST A THARY!', next Tuesday March 21

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

The festival programme includes eight feature length films from a variety of countries including Pavee Lackeen (2005), Irish made film Float Like a Butterfly (2018), Fellini classic La Strada (1954), French film Gagarine (2020) and the critically acclaimed An Episode in the Life of an Iron Picker (2013).

Galway St. Patrick's Festival 2023 - Event Guide

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Announcing the launch of the 38th Cúirt International Festival of Literature

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

'So much of this festival is about celebrating Irish writers.' - Manuela Moser, Festival Director for Cúirt.

Female City Councillors unite to mark International Women’s Day at the Hardiman Hotel

Mon, Mar 06, 2023

Mayor of Galway City, Clodagh Higgins, Councillors Terry O’ Flaherty, Colette Connolly, Martina O’ Connor and Imelda Byrne are asking the public to come and join them to celebrate International Women’s Day with an interactive coffee and networking morning which will take place at the Hardiman Hotel between 10.00 a.m. and 12.00 noon on Wednesday 8 March.

Tedfest Toilet Duck Awards Return to the Róisín Dubh!

Thu, Mar 02, 2023

Finally, it’s the long-awaited return of the Tedfest Toilet Duck Awards, a stand-up comedy competition hosted by Eddie Mullarkey and featuring 16 of Ireland’s finest up and coming comedians in a war of wits, battling it out until there’s only one left standing.

Connemara based production company collaborating with Cairde Sligo Arts Festival

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Cairde Sligo Arts Festival is one of two Irish festivals leading projects as part of EFFEA - the European Festival Fund for Emerging Artists. Cairde will be working with Aoife and Mark Carry of Twisted Lane Productions, a Spectacle Theatre company based in Connemara. Twisted Lane aim to excite, intrigue and astonish audiences with the highest quality, one of a kind spectacle experience. Aoife and Mark have been working internationally on large scale circus and spectacle shows since 2014 and have worked with companies like Cirque Du Soleil, Franco Dragone and MGM. They are excited to bring this extensive experience in large scale spectacle into their own work, and to a wider Irish audience.

Inis Mór isn't the only place to celebrate TedFest

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

God almighty it's that time of year again - TedFest returns to Inis Mór from Thursday March 2 to Sunday March 5. Can't make your way out to the island? No problem there! The TedFest Table Quiz is on in Massimo's on Wednesday March 1, and the Toilet Duck Awards are on in the Roisin Dubh on Thursday March 2.

This month’s Ar Ais Arís is back in the Áras with an impressive lineup

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Cormac Geraghty is an up-and-coming Galway based DJ. His carefully curated sets take in house, grime and the wonkier end of bass music. He’s a regular Galway DJ in the likes of the Blue Note, and is the president of the Irish chapter of the Hessle Audio fan club.

Galway Game Jam Announce Two February Events

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Galway Game Jam is a volunteer-led organisation who support the local game development scene by providing regular game jams and events that encourage experimentation, collaboration and facilitating the game making community to connect. Anyone with an interest in making games, no matter their experience, is welcome to join a game jam to meet like-minded folks and make games.

Find Love at Raheen Woods Hotel Speed Dating Night on 11th February

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Find Love at Raheen Woods Hotel Speed Dating Night on 11th February.

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