André Rieu’s annual Maastricht concert at the Eye Cinema this weekend

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

The Eye Cinema in Wellpark is delighted to show for one weekend only André Rieu’s annual Maastricht concert on Saturday August 27 at 6pm and on Sunday August 28 at 2:30pm.

Footsbarn Travelling Theatre make a welcome return to Galway

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

In a stunning collaboration, Footsbarn Travelling Theatre company, singer-songwriter Glen Hansard and accordionist Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich will be performing an adaption of Irish author James Stephens' 1912 novel, The Crock of Gold in Galway later this month.

Awardwinning Blue Teapot announces Touch Tour for theatre premiere

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Into the Dark Woods, the Blue Teapot and Abbey Theatre Co-Production written by Charlene Kelly is delighted to have audio describer Mo Harte facilitate a special Touch Tour of the forthcoming theatre premiere on Saturday 17th September at 1.45pm at Black Box Theatre Galway prior to the 3pm matinee.

New single from Partland tomorrow

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Partland is the stage name of Galway-based singer songwriter and artist Thomas McPartland, who has gigged in various countries such as Canada, Germany, France, Scotland and England over the years, including support slots with the likes of Damien Dempsey, Ham Sandwich, Picturehouse and Heathers.

Curtis Stigers to play Galway concert this winter

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Curtis Stigers has just announced his Irish Tour, which is set to go on the road across Ireland this November with shows in Dublin, Belfast, Meath and Galway.

Nope — a great night out

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Jordan Peele has a new film out. 'Nope' is Peele's third movie after two very successful films ‘Get Out’ and ‘Us’. It's pretty remarkable that a sketch comedian (Peele was one half of comedy duo ‘Key and Peele’) has not only made the transition to film maker so smoothly, but in such a short time. There is such excitement around him his films are already anticipated like a Christopher Nolan or Tarantino movie.

Galway Arts Centre presents 2021 Turner Prize winning síbín installation from Array Collective

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

The official opening of the Turner Prize winning installation from the Array Collective took place at Nuns Island Theatre recently with members of the Belfast-based collective in attendance.

Galway Youth Orchestra auditions

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Galway Youth Orchestra, which is celebrating 40 years of bringing young people from both county and city together to make beautiful music, will hold its Autumn Auditions on Saturday September 3, in the Anno Santo Hotel, Threadneedle Rd, Salthill from 10am to 12pm.

A day of performance in Connemara

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

Six artists will create and perform works related to the theme of Performance Ecologies during a two day event in the Inagh Valley.

Esker Festival Orchestra returns to Galway

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

The Esker Festival Orchestra returns to Galway with an ambitious programme under the baton of gifted young Mexican conductor Rodrigo Sámano tomorrow (Friday) at 8pm in Galway Cathedral.

Galway Arts Centre presents 2021 Turner Prize winning installation

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

Galway Arts Centre and Nuns Island Theatre are currently exhibiting the Turner Prize winning installation from the Array Collective.

Róisín Dubh keeps the laughs coming

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

Róisín Dubh's weekly comedy club Tigh He-He continues every Thursday upstairs in Róisín Dubh, and tonight it is the turn of Conor Keys (Thursday 8pm).

Scotsman Fringe First Award for The Last Return

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

Druid Theatre Company's production of Sonya Kelly’s new play The Last Return has won a Scotsman Fringe First Award at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Book an online creative writing class

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

Creative Writing for Beginners with Kevin Higgins takes place one evening per week (Monday) from 7-9.30pm (10 weeks). It commences on Monday, September 12, 2022. Advance booking is essential. Places cost €140. Kevin Higgins will provide writing exercises for, and give gentle critical feedback to, those interested in trying their hand at writing stories, poems, or memoir.

Harry Potter parody promises to cast a spell at Town Hall Theatre

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

Harry Potter fans get ready for the the Olivier Award nominated Potted Potter which opens at the Town Hall this evening (Thursday).

A love note to Galway - Partland’s lastest single

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

Galway-based singer songwriter and artist Thomas McPartland has released his latest single from upcoming album 'The Empty Atlantic'.

Celebrated Irish writers, actors and musicians return for 45th Clifden Arts Festival

Thu, Aug 11, 2022

Clifden Arts Festival, Ireland’s longest-running community arts event, returns for a 45th instalment next month (September 15 to 25).

Glass artist wins craft bursary

Thu, Aug 11, 2022

Mayo glass artist Laura Quinn is this year's recipient of the RDS Irish Craft Bursary 2022.

Time to choose your favourite bookshop

Thu, Aug 11, 2022

Galwegians have the chance to choose their favourite bookshop in the search for the ‘An Post Bookshop of the Year’ 2022.

The ‘An Post Bookshop of the Year’ category is designed to acknowledge the significant role played by independent bookshops and local branches of bookshop chains in helping their local communities to find and savour the titles of their choice. The new category was unveiled last year and thousands of votes were cast, with Kenny’s Bookshop in Galway crowned the overall winner.