Family roots star in new sculpture exhibition

Thu, Aug 11, 2022

Copper Roots’, new sculpture by Liam Butler, Davin Butler, Lisa Butler and Ronan Butler opens tomorrow (Friday) at The Kenny Gallery, Galway.

Baboró returns to fully live festival in October

Thu, Aug 11, 2022

Baboró International Arts Festival for Children will return to Galway's theatres, schools and communities this October 14 to 23.

Wonderful Little Mermaid shows resilience of our musical entrepreneurs

Thu, Aug 04, 2022

Lockdown brought all sorts of mayhem to the entertainment industry. It robbed artists of a livelihood; it stole the opportunity of witnessing the magic from the audiences; and it put a pall of darkness over theatres for the best part of two years.

Tigh He-He Comedy Club continues tonight

Thu, Aug 04, 2022

Good news for comedy fans in Galway city. Róisín Dubh Comedy have decided to keep the laughs coming at their weekly Tigh He-He comedy club, every Thursday throughout August to see out the summer with some top stand-up. Initially launched in early May as a pop-up comedy club, Tigh He-He has proven a hit through the summer with four different comedians each week.

Do you like to sing?

Thu, Aug 04, 2022

Bru Theatre are looking for singers for a new project this September. In collaboration with the Town Hall Theatre and composer Katie Richardson, Bru are looking for people who like to sing to join them in creating an exciting, cross cultural community choir performance this September.

Aleksandr Nisse to play Galway Cathedral tonight

Thu, Aug 04, 2022

Aleksandr Nisse, Titular Organist at Dublin’s Pro-Cathedral, gives the next concert in Galway Cathedral’s summer series, playing an organ recital on Thursday 4 August at 8:00pm.

Get ready to bang your drum

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

The Galway Roscommon Education and Training Borad (GRETB) is pleased to announce a county-wide drum programme linking children, young people and adults within community and educational settings. It is set to commence from September 2022.

Star of Debut documentary releases new single tomorrow

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

Portaferry singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan whose album-making was the basis for a documentary at last year's Galway Film Fleadh, releases his new single ‘Wilder’ tomorrow.

Ballet Ireland brings first ever show for children to Baboró

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

Ballet Ireland, having just completed a hugely successful run of performances at Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Electric Picnic, is delighted to present ‘The Glasshouse’, its first ever children’s performance by the brilliant Irish Choreographer, Róisín Whelan — and it is coming to Galway this autumn as part of Baboró.

Crawdads — a waste of time that fetishes poverty

Films Reviews Thu, Jul 28, 2022

The much anticipated adaptation of the best seller Where The Crawdads Sings was released last week. Produced by Reece Witherspoon's production company, Hello Sunshine Productions, who previously they have had great success adapting other popular books like Little Fires Everywhere and Big Little Lies.

Oughterard Courthouse Arts Programme remembers the talented Kieran Tobin

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

OCAP(Oughterard Courthouse Arts Programme) is honoured to remember renowned landscape artist Kieran Tobin in LOCKDOWN LANDSCAPES.

The members were deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Kieran’s sudden passing in March of this year. Kieran’s family have kindly agreed to go ahead with this exhibition in Kieran’s memory. Organisers hope to pay tribute and celebrate Kieran’s legacy as an artist and his generosity of spirit.

Winter isolation proves creative for Maija Sofia

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Galway's Maija Sofia announces the release of ‘O Theremin’, her first new music since 2019’s critically lauded and Choice Award nominated album Bath Time.

Luminous Straw Dancers to take to the streets and parks of city and county

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Dance artist Rob Heaslip, is reviving the cultural tradition of 'The Strawboys' with a modern twist, as he unveils his vibrant pop-up work, across Galway this summer.

Taibhdhearc gig next month for talented Oisin Mod

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Available July 26, “Luminator” is the second single from upcoming Galway singer-songwriter Oisin Mod, who will release his debut album Honeycomb - produced by Bill Ryder-Jones at his Yawn Studios on The Wirral - on August 19. Following the release, Oisin will make his London gig debut at Paper Dress Vintage in Hackney on September 14, tickets available now from Dice. Before then, Oisin is playing a hometown gig at An Taibhdhearc in Galway on August 12.

A musical treat from Ray O'Donnell in latest of Cathedral concerts

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Galway Cathedral’s summer concert series continues on Thursday next, 21 July, at 8:00pm with a concert by Cathedral organist Raymond O’Donnell.

West End on screen at the EYE Cinema with National Theatre Live’s Prima Facie

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

The EYE Cinema in Wellpark is thrilled to bring to Galway National Theatre Live’s new production ‘Prima Facie’ for one night only on Thurs 21st July at 7pm.

Gypsy jazz sessions at PJ's

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Have you been to PJ's beer garden yet? It’s beautiful. Push through the black iron gate on the left and walk into a long pergola covered area. You will feel transported as you are greeted by cherry blossom, tropical greens and hanging lanterns. The staff are welcoming and there are plenty of tables and seats. There are heaters too and if it rains, you won’t feel a drop. It's all covered at PJs.

Fleadh closes with a poignant reminder of reality

Films Reviews Thu, Jul 14, 2022

The closing film of the Fleadh this year was particularly poignant. While we are all delighted to be back indoors watching films after a two year hiatus, this well chosen final film of the week puts a lot into perspective.

Galway performers join Harps Alive Festival lineup this weekend

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Galway harper Kathleen Loughnane, piper Cormac Cannon and poet Emily Cullen will be performing as part of the Harps Alive?An Chruit Bheo?Harps Leevin festival in Belfast this weekend, with Emily also journeying to Dublin for the Edward Bunting Remembered closing performance on July 26 at 3pm.

Fíbín sa Taibhdhearc presents world premiere of MUC RÍ

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

From tonight, Thursday, as part of the Galway International Arts Festival, Fíbín sa Taibdhearc will update an ancient fable collected by Lady Gregory into a dystopian spectacle that will transform at Fr. Burke Park.

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