Alcock and Brown 100 celebrations in Clifden

Thu, Jun 13, 2019

When John Alcock and Arthur Brown crash-landed in Derrygilmlagh Bog, near Clifden, at 8.40am on June 15 1919, they had completed the first non-stop transatlantic flight, and ensured thei place in aviation history.

CÚRAM’s open call for artists

Thu, Jun 13, 2019

CÚRAM, SCIENCE Foundation Ireland’s funded Centre for Research in Medical Devices at NUI Galway, which also hosts artist residencies in its laboratories, is seeking artists for its public engagement programme.

Skeff to partner with GIAF for Festival Garden

Thu, Jun 13, 2019

THE FESTIVAL Garden, one of the most popular aspects of last year's Galway International Arts Festival, will return to Eyre Square for this year's festival which runs from July 15 to 28.

Fundraiser concert for Fionnula - the 13th of June!

Wed, Jun 05, 2019

Well known and popular Salthill lady, Fionnula Thornton, will be hosting a fundraising concert and disco this Thursday in the Oslo Bar and Microbrewery, Salthill.

Galway International Arts Festival seeks volunteers

Thu, May 30, 2019

Galway International Arts Festival is currently recruiting dedicated volunteers for their 2019 programme of events.

Wires Crossed — 2020 project uses tightrope walking to promote physical and mental balance

Thu, May 30, 2019

Last week Galway Community Circus launched its exciting GalWAY 2020 project Wires Crossed with displays of high-wire walking near the City Museum and at the middle pier of the Claddagh Basin.

Street arts takes centre stage in Galway

Thu, May 23, 2019

MORE THAN 200 international artists, programmers, researchers, teachers, journalists and policy makers, have arrived in Galway to attend Fresh Street #3, Europe’s largest international seminar for street arts.

Art workshops with Jennifer Cunningham

Thu, May 23, 2019

THE AWARD winning Galway artist Jennifer Cunningham will hold another series of her popular one day workshops on June 1, 8, and 15, and a new two day printmaking course on June 29 and 30.

Get ready to go Bingo Loco

Thu, May 16, 2019

BINGO LOCO is the runaway child of traditional bingo - complete with rave rounds, lip sync battles, and dance offs, and next month it comes to Galway.

Galway International Arts Festival 2019

Wed, May 15, 2019

Rock legend Robert Plant; songwriting legend Burt Bacharach; five world premiers and two Irish and two European premieres for theatre; an on street silent disco/flash mob, and major public discussions on Brexit and climate change - this is the Galway International Arts Festival 2019.

Galway Early Music Festival 2019

Thu, May 09, 2019

SHARON CARTY, one of Ireland's leading opera singers, will be among the highlights of this year's Galway Early Music Festival which returns from Friday May 24 to Sunday 26.

Theatre57 hosts public discussion on cultural infrastructure

Thu, May 09, 2019

THEATRE57 WILL host a free public discussion on how a village, town, city, or region can support its creative community, and vice versa, as part of this year’s Galway Theatre Festival.

Many faces making one - Fictional Portraits 2019

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

TAKE AN image of say, 10 different people, and digitally combine them into until they become one face. It is a portrait of someone who does not, and has never existed, made up of images of people who do.

Miss Galway 2019/20: Beauty with a Purpose

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

DNA Nightclub & Venue is hosting this year’s Beauty with a Purpose contest, Miss Galway Selection; as part of the nationwide Miss Ireland Pageant. The crowned winner of Miss Galway will represent the city and county in the national final this autumn.

Taking place on Friday June 7, the Miss Galway contest is an excellent platform and opportunity for young women who are keen to make a difference, open doors for career opportunities, travel, and an opportunity to meet influential industry insiders from all backgrounds.

Galway Early Music Festival dance workshops

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

IF YOU like to dance, and are keen to try something a little different, why not have a go at the some 17th century 'Playford' dances - the ancestors of our céilí and set dances?

Galway County Fleadh 2019 launched in Headford

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

PLANS TO host the 2019 Galway County Fleadh in Headford, from May 17 to 19, were formally unveiled by County Cathaoirleach Seán Ó Tuairisg last weekend.

Paint, eat, and enjoy a drink

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

IMAGINE AN art class where you can learn, or improve, your painting skills, while enjoying a glass of prosecco and some food? You can at Drink & Draw Ireland.

4th Spring Garden, Food and Craft Fair at Claregalway Castle - Here is all you need to know!

Wed, Mar 20, 2019

A perfect ‘stop-off’ on Mother’s Day….. come to Claregalway castle, have a coffee or lunch and buy a plant to start the Spring.

Hollaback: Nothing but Noughties @ DNA Live

Wed, Mar 20, 2019

On Saturday April 13th, DNA Live will bring the ultimate Noughties Covers Band Hollaback to Galway. This band knows how to get the party started, playing nothing but the BEST music from the 00’s era. After rocking DNA with a mash-up of 00’s favourites in January, they’re coming back for another much-anticipated gig.

Feel the beat of the Street with Macnas Young Ensemble this St Patrick’s Day

Fri, Mar 15, 2019

Macnas will be bringing their magic to the Galway St Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday 17th March. Macnas Artistic Director is delighted to showcase next generation Macnas. The Macnas drumming troupe aged 15 -19 which will be led, under the stewardship of Éimhín Cradock and Debbie Wright, will perform a celebration of the dance between shadow and light to the city streets. 

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