Irish Connection is theme of Galway’s classical season

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

The 2024/25 season will be opened by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra performing in Leisureland on Friday, September 27, with Marty Morrissey compèring a special sporting celebration through music on the joys that the nation has experienced, especially during the recent the Olympic Games.

Baboró festival begins in October

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

The 28th annual Baboró International Arts Festival for Children will run from October 11 to October 20. It invites children of all ages to explore an exciting programme of theatre, exhibitions and workshops.

Shadowy take on Bond theme

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Just as actor Daniel Craig brought a grittier side to 007, Galwegian musician Daniel Cohen has reimagined the classic Bond tune with a darker, haunted edge.

Mosaics hint at what lies beneath

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Artist Brenda Kennelly’s new exhibition ‘Beneath our Feet’ will open at the community art gallery KAVA in Kinvara this evening, Thursday, September 5, with a launch event at 7pm.

Renmore panto will be Snow White this winter

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Auditions for Renmore Pantomine Society’s winter extravaganza will take place on Monday, September 23, and Wednesday, September 25, at 8pm.

Dancer uses holograms to explore loss and love

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Argentinian dance artist Rocío Dominguez will premier her personal show Many Mes about loss, travel, and rebirth at the Black Box on Friday, September 13.

Frankie Gavin to replay old flute tunes of Galway

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

A book on one of Galway’s traditional flute players will be launched this week, followed by performances in Ballinasloe, Loughrea and in Galway city by fiddler and flautist Frankie Gavin.

MacDonald on the decks at Monroe’s

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Monroe’s Live is set to bop to a blend of funk n’ soul edits and Nineties classic party anthems this Saturday, September 7 from 11pm with DJ Killian MacDonald in the house.

Disco Scots back in town

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Edinburgh’s disco trio High Fade, known for their razor-sharp funk sounds, will return to Monroe’s Live on Friday, October 4.

Westend weekend of Indie, rock and folk

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

This weekend Monroe’s will host a selection of exceptional music including the best of 00s indie rock, contemporary Irish folk, and a fusion of Irish and American traditions at its Westend venue.

King's Head turns on the comedy

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Comedy returns to the Ruby Room in the Kings Head pub this week, with two great shows on two consecutive nights, beginning tonight, September 5, and tomorrow, Friday 6.

Rise choir aims to empower 100 voices

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

A Galwegian choir wants take group singing to another level in the New Year as it seeks 100 voices to join its members on stage for an enormous performance at the Town Hall Theatre.

Casper goes solo in Galway

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Having quickly established himself as a formidable artist, Casper Walsh, formerly one-half of the renowned hip-hop duo Versatile, will bring his solo work to Monroe’s Live on Thursday, September 26, at 10pm,

A Foo Good Men up from Cork

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Cork-based tribute band, A Foo Good Men, will bring the legendary sounds of the Foo Fighters to Monroe’s Live on Friday, September 13.

Hermitage Green return to Clifden

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Hermitage Green is returning to Connemara to headline at the Clifden Arts Festival on Saturday, September 21.

André Rieu’s summer series on big screen

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Dutch maestro André Rieu will return to the Eye Cinema for a series of late summer concerts filmed from Maastricht.

Lúnasa recently recorded a live album in Kyoto, Japan

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

One of the most influential and celebrated traditional Irish bands of modern times, Lúnasa, will perform at Monroe’s Live on Sunday, September 29, staring at 8pm.

Waterboys invite Galway uke players on stage

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Together they delivered a memorable rendition of the modern folk anthem, ‘Fisherman's Blues’ to a packed audience enjoying one of the new Summer Sessions in Carnmore.

Noughty night out at Monroes

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

The band will perform all the top indie rock anthems of the '00s with back-to-back hits and high-energy renditions of iconic tracks from the 2000s.

Doc prescribes Connemara for broken heart

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Where do you go if you’re heart is broken?
Well according to one Galway medic, the answer is Connemara.

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