Glenamaddy wins All-Ireland

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

There were emotional scenes in Tyrone last week after Glenamaddy Players scooped the premier amateur dramatics prize in the country.

The Séance of Blake Manner wins top award

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Video game developers from across Ireland gathered in Galway city for the 6th annual FÍS Games Summit last week, while local gamers scooped major prizes at the Imirt Awards.

Imirt is the Irish Game Makers Association, and the FÍS summit is recognised as a red letter event for the Irish games industry. It was held at the Radisson Red Hotel last Friday April, 24.

Writer, director and vocalist delivers annual Siobhán McKenna Lecture

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

University of Galway has held its third annual Siobhán McKenna scholarship and lecture series. This event honours the legacy of Siobhán McKenna, the Belfast-born actress who became a world-renowned actress of stage and screen, starring in Dr Zhivago, King of Kings and Of Human Bondage.

We just want to be loved, right?

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

All My Friends Are Bots, a new, darkly comic, and oddly romantic play from Galway-based playwright and director Emily White, premieres at the Galway Theatre Festival 2026 in O’Donoghue Centre, on May 5 and May 6 at 6:30pm.

Ten days of shows at Theatre Festival

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

From Thursday, April 30 to May 9, this year’s programme taps into themes touching on identity, belonging, memory, connection and the pull between leaving and coming back.

Homage to piano pieces for city and Loughrea

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Concert pianist and artistic director of Music for Galway Finghin Collins will offer his own flourishing finish to the city’s 44th International Concert Season at St. Joseph’s Church next Wednesday, April 29, at 7.30pm.

Opacamania at Monroe’s

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

This special hometown show will mark the release of The Opacas' new single ‘Take Down’, available on Spotify on the same day.

Local musicians unite for ‘Voices for Pia’ fundraiser at Monroe’s

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

A fundraising concert in Galway this month will bring together local musicians and community support in aid of Pia Cloherty, who is preparing to undergo a life-saving double lung transplant in the UK.

‘Natural Women’ to rock Town Hall

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

After decades of friendship, Irish eighties’ rock icons Leslie Dowdall and Flo McSweeney finally share the stage together for the very first time on their tour, Natural Women.

Japanese Film Festival brings international cinema to Galway screens this April

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Galway audiences will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of Japanese cinema this April, as the Japanese Film Festival Ireland returns with a series of screenings at Eye Cinema.

Glenamaddy Players bring Chapatti to All-Ireland Confined Drama Finals

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Glenamaddy Players have secured a place in the All-Ireland Confined Drama Finals, which will take place in Carrickmore, Co Tyrone, from April 9 to 17, with the awards ceremony scheduled for April 18.

"Come on ta f**k"

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Catch The Scratch in Oranmore
They say to really understand The Scratch, you have to see them live. Punters in Galway can catch them at the new Momentum Festival, in Oranmore, over the May bank holiday weekend.

Choral reflection on the Passion

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

As an antidote to all the hustle and bustle, Music for Galway has organised vocal ensemble Collegium directed by Mark Duley to perform Heinrich Schütz’ setting of the St Matthew Passion.

‘Witching Hour’ is new single from local scene stalwart

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

The title-track and third single from Noble’s forthcoming debut solo album, ‘The Witching Hour’ reveals a pastoral, seventies, folk-inspired side of his music, with intimate acoustic guitar, atmospheric electric guitar lines, and an emotionally open vocal performance marking a significant step-change in his solo work.

‘Come on ta f**k’

Wed, Apr 01, 2026

Cathal McKenna and Gary Regan of The Scratch talk to MAXIM KELLY ahead of headlining Galway's new music festival Momentum next month

Choral reflection of the Passion

Wed, Apr 01, 2026

Good Friday is always a day that feels different, and on April 3, St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church offers Galwegians in the city centre an opportunity for choral reflection at 5pm.

As an antidote to all the hustle and bustle, Music for Galway has organised vocal ensemble Collegium directed by Mark Duley to perform Heinrich Schütz’ setting of the St Matthew Passion.

Easter 1916 book deal for Galway tour guide

Wed, Apr 01, 2026

This Easter will mark the 110th year since the Easter Rising of 1916.

‘Witching Hour’ is new single from local scene stalwart

Wed, Apr 01, 2026

Singer-songwriter Si Noble will launch his new single 'The Witching Hour' with a live show at Monroe's Backstage Bar on Friday, April 10, at 7.30pm.

Arts Festival seeks Friends

Wed, Apr 01, 2026

The line-up for this year’s Galway International Arts Festival is imminent, and organisers are keen to highlight how important the vital role Friends of the Festival play in bringing this world-renowned event to audiences each year.

Students shine at short films project

Wed, Apr 01, 2026

Students from schools across Galway and Roscommon showcased creativity, leadership and strongly shared values at a special event in Galway Community College earlier this month.

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