Smaller Galway International Arts Festival to go ahead in the autumn

Thu, May 07, 2020

THERE WILL be no Galway International Arts Festival this summer, but the year will not pass by entirely without it. Galway will instead have a different kind of arts festival, at a different time than it is used to.

Oranmore Arts Festival goes online in May

Thu, Apr 23, 2020

THE ORANMORE Arts Festival has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, but rather than being cancelled, the organising committee has decided to move a selection of the programme online.

Galway 2020 - postponed and cancelled events

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

A MAJORITY of events scheduled as part of Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture have been postponed owing to coronavirus restrictions, although a small number of events have been cancelled.

Sing a song in one night with the Easy Choir

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

EASY CHOIR, Galway’s 'zero commitment choir' for those who want to sing, would love to be in a choir, but may not be able to commit full-time, holds its next event on Monday March 9.

Monroe’s is where it’s happening this St. Patrick’s Day!

Tue, Mar 03, 2020

2020 is shaping up to be an incredible year for Galway, but you don’t have to wait for the summer to see some incredible acts in our city! Monroe’s has so much to offer this St Patrick’s Day, so if you’re looking for something to do, this should be first on your list! As well as having an All Star line-up in the Venue from the 13th to the 17th, the Tavern has plenty going on too!

Fashion and Beauty Bootcamp in aid of Modh Eile House

Tue, Mar 03, 2020

To mark International Women’s Day this Sunday (March 8th) The Skeff Late Bar & Kitchen will host a Fashion and Beauty Bootcamp fundraiser from 2 – 4 pm. This event promises to be the perfect ladies’ day, so make sure to gather your friends and enjoy a fun day out!

Livefeed - major youth music event in Loughrea

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

LIVEFEED, A showcase for young Galway musicians, and an event for those interested in music performance, production and promotion, takes place in Loughrea this weekend.

Engage Art Studios classes for adults and children

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

ENGAGE ART Studios has announced its new visual arts education programme for adults and children, which will feature workshops and classes aimed at 'nurturing and inciting curiosity'.

Drinks, arcade gaming, and craic at Electric

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

IF YOU have never played classic arcade games like Donkey Kong or Space Invaders, or if you did back in the day, and want to do so all over again, Electric is the place to be.

Boozy Movie Bingo Brunch at the Pálás

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

THE BRILLIANT Steve Bennett, one of Ireland's finest young comedians - he won the inaugural Irish Comedian of the Year Award remember - will host The Boozy Movie Bingo Brunch at Pálás cinema bar.

Loughrea interactive table quiz

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

LOUGHREA TOASTMASTERS, the leadership and public speaking club based at the Loughrea Hotel, is hosting an interactive table quiz on Monday February 17 at 8.30pm, in the Lir Bar, Loughrea Hotel & Spa.

Blaze of glory - Galway 2020 begins on Saturday

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

UACHTARÁN NA hÉireann, Michael D Higgins, will officially open Galway 2020 at the European Capital of Culture's opening ceremony, which takes place this Saturday in South Park, the Claddagh.

Weather Warning... Welly Wardrobe set up in Galways Westend!

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

A place to leave your wellies while you change into your dancing shoes.

Aussie Day bushfire fundraiser at The Skeff

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

TO MARK Australia Day, and as an act of solidarity with the country, as large parts of New South Wales have been devastated by bushfires, a fundraising event takes place this Sunday.

Aussie Day Bushfire Fundraiser at The Skeff Late Bar & Kitchen

Mon, Jan 20, 2020

Australia Day, which was once synonymous with Galway and in turn The Skeff, takes great significance again this year in light of the recent tragedies and devastation caused by the rampant spread of bushfires in Australia.

Art classes and workshops with Jennifer Cunningham

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

JENNIFER CUNNINGHAM, the acclaimed Galway artist will host a new term of arts classes and workshops for January.

End Deportations! event takes place TONIGHT!

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

With a larger population of the Irish diaspora living abroad than on home soil, we especially need to be accommodating to those seeking refuge here. We need to show the world the meaning of ''Céad Míle Fáilte''.

1520 Quiz in aid of the Australian Fire Fighters!

Wed, Jan 15, 2020

The Latin Quarter Bar 1520 held a very successful table quiz in aid of the Australian Fire Fighters this week. The quiz and raffle raised on €2385 which has been directly donated to the cause. Thirty-seven teams took part in the general knowledge quiz which had a number of rounds featuring Australian inspired questions.

Single Mingle Bingo: The Craic, Balls, SurPrizes… Love?

Mon, Jan 13, 2020

From the folks who brought you the fun and energetic show Comedy Bingo, Steven Sharpe and Steve Bennett bring you the ultimate night of fun, mischief and doubled over laughing at The Skeff Late Bar. Join them on Wednesday 5th or Thursday 6th of February for the ultimate, non-cringe single’s night out. They are encouraging people who are fed up of swiping on Tinder and want an excuse to get out there for a great night out, with the chance to meet someone you fancy.

Opera, ballet, and book club at the Pálás

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

SOME OF the finest operas and ballets of all time, and one of the most famous books Charles Dickens wrote, can be enjoyed at a new series of event screenings at the Pálás, and at the cinema's book club.

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