Talk on Haughey’s life and legacy
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
It takes place in the Harbour Hotel next Monday, September 16 at 8pm. The speaker is Professor Gary Murphy, author of the best-selling biography of the former Fianna Fáil leader, Iron in the Soul: The life of Charles J. Haughey Reassessed.
Graham Norton gets belly laughs as Galway book launch
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
More than 1,000 people attended two separate interviews of Graham Norton by Galway's own Pauline McGlynn last week.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...Galway celebrates Culture Night more than 40 planned events
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
On Friday, September 20, over 40 free events will be held across the county for culture night. Events include music, dance, theatre, art, poetry, puppetry, storytelling, film screenings, crafting and more.
Read more ...October cheer fest for city and county
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
The Galway Comedy Festival has revealed an ambitious line-up for its latest bout of autumnal amusement from October 22, to October 28, and this year it will break out of the city to what lies beyond.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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,
Read more ...Slow sets and mixtapes at Monroe’s this weekend
Thu, Aug 29, 2024
DJ Flako aims to take Monroe’s back to the 80s and 90s this Saturday, August 31, with a set that stretches across two decades of hits.
Read more ...All Sorts win 48-hour movie challenge
Thu, Aug 29, 2024
![Team All Sorts - winners of this year's Little Cinema/ Galway City of Film 48 Hour Challenge 2024 with their film "Reality Check" filmed in Athenry. The film will be screened at Galway Film Fleadh 2025.](http://www.advertiser.ie/images/2024/08/142788_thumb.jpg "Team All Sorts - winners of this year's Little Cinema/ Galway City of Film 48 Hour Challenge 2024 with their film "Reality Check" filmed in Athenry. The film will be screened at Galway Film Fleadh 2025.")
Last weekend the eighth annual Little Cinema/Galway City of Film 48 Hour Challenge had 10 teams each create a five-minute film within 48 hours.
Read more ...Maidens, monsters and mayhem this autumn
Thu, Aug 29, 2024
Women in technology, beasts and ‘general mayhem’ will be the three themes of this year’s Galway Carton Festival, set to run for six days from October 4.
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