Cúirt review: Debut Fiction

Literature Reviews Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Nun's Island Theatre was dressed in fairy lights with a stage that looked like it had been taken straight from your nan's spring garden for the opening of Cúirt 2026.

Cúirt Review: Mary Costello and Edel Coffey

Literature Reviews Thu, Apr 23, 2026

The word 'Cúirt' illuminated the stone walls of the Mick Lally Theatre on Tuesday, April 21, and excited chatter bounced around the room full of those waiting to hear two powerhouse authors in conversation.

Children of Cúirt are adult readers of the future

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

As the big yellow pencils are taken out of storage for another year of the Cúirt International Festival of Literature, Méabh McDonnell, children’s book author and bookseller with Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop, looks ahead to her events.

Children of Cúirt are adult readers of the future

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Running two events for the 2026 programme, a free ‘Children’s Story Time’ on Saturday, April 25, at 11am in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop, and a ‘Sunday Breakfast Club’ on Sunday, April 26, at 10am in Nuns Island Theatre, Méabh is excited to show children that there is a space for them within the literature festival.

Áras na nGael set to receive €170k conservation grant

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Despite the centre only reopening its doors last July following major renovation work, it is understood that the roof of the building is still in a vulnerable condition.

Old hat: historical talk on millinery

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

The next lecture in the Galway Archaeological and Historical Society spring series is entitled Les Modes Modernes: the Galway hat factory, 1937-1972.

Easter 1916 book deal for Galway tour guide

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Patrick Pearse read the Proclamation of the Irish Republic outside the GPO in Dublin on Easter Monday that year – an event that began events leading to our partial independence in the 26 counties a short time later.

New edition of Crannóg next week

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Galway’s international literary magazine, Crannóg will launch its 64th issue on Friday, April 10, in The Crane Bar, on Sea Road, at 6.30pm.

Irish language offerings at Cúirt

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Now in its 41st year, the oldest literary fest in Europe has a long-standing commitment to Irish and the Connemara Gaeltacht, with seven events offered as Gaelige between April 21 and 26 for its 2026 outing in two Galway city venues.

Poetry bridging Brooklyn to Bangor

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Accepting The Call, by Tim Dywer, published by Templar Poetry, will be introduced to an Irish audience by fellow poet Susan Millar Dumars after winning the 2024 Straid Collection Award in London.

Collins releases 'Shaping Darkness' poetry

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Poet Ria Collins will launch her first book, a collection of haiku and senryu poetry, next Thursday, March 12, at 6pm, in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop.

Library hosts advice on life-changing diagnoses

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Next Saturday, February 28, poet Rita Ann Higgins, who is an ambassador for Ireland Reads, will recite her work at an Ireland Reads events at 3pm. She will be accompanied by the Ballybane Library Creative Writing Group, members of which will each share two pieces of their original writing.

Storytelling festival this weekend

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

This year’s theme is ‘Turning Tides’ and more than a dozen events are scheduled over the weekend until Sunday, February 1.

Celtic history unpicked

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

The Celtic World: A History, from Four Courts Press, will be introduced by renowned medievalist and scholar of the Hill of Tara, Edel Bhreathnach.

Tell-all book on Ozempic gets Galway launch

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

The inside story of the pharmaceutical industry’s efforts to tackle and monetise obesity with Ozempic and other drugs will be revealed by a Galway-based journalist.

Galway city walks go bilingual

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

President Catherine Connolly will attend the launch of a new bilingual book of Galway city walks next week.

The perfect gift of Irish language literature: Cló Iar-Chonnacht’s Christmas collection

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

As the festive season approaches, book lovers across Galway are heading to Cló Iar-Chonnacht in An Spidéal, where Irish literature meets Christmas magic.

With their annual Christmas sale now on, this independent bookshop and publisher has everything you need for meaningful gifts that celebrate our language and culture. Shopping for young readers or adults deepening their knowledge of Ireland? They’ve got you covered.

‘Tis indeed the season for books

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop on Middle Street is welcoming all its customers for the festive season, with six rooms of more than 150,000 books of all shapes, sizes, and varieties that will surely satisfy your every Christmas book-shopping need.

Shaun Ryder brings Manc chat to Galway

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Famed lead singer of the Happy Mondays and Black Grape, Shaun Ryder, will appear at Monroe’s Live this Friday, November 14, as part of his new spoken word tour, with doors open at 8pm.