Proust Questionnaire Daniel Figgis, composer

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Getting ‘it’ right. Followed by a spa break.

Nora Barnacle - a life in song

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

NORA BARNACLE, the Galwegian who was James Joyce’s wife, muse, best friend, and source of strength will be celebrated in a new work by Tom Cullivan.

Nora At Nuns Island by the celebrated Galway composer and pianist Tom Cullivan will be premiered in the Nuns Island Theatre this Sunday at 3pm.

A new look at the misunderstood moth

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

MOTHS ARE generally regarded as pesky little creatures who get into your wardrobe and fly too near lightbulbs. However, one Galway photographer believes they deserve better than the whack of a rolled-up newspaper.

126 gets carbonated

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

THE CHEMICAL element carbon is the fourth most abundant element in the universe by mass after hydrogen, helium, and oxygen.

The Country Girls

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

Edna O’Brien’s classic coming-of-age novel The Country Girls is on its way to the Town Hall in a critically acclaimed staging by Waterford’s Red Kettle Theatre Company.

Rhythm Scheme - Unleashing the music

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

FOR SOME a great night out is heading to a club, and hearing and dancing to a DJ cut up, mix, and spin beats and music to the wee small hours. For others there is nothing like watching a band, live on stage, pouring heart and soul into everything they do.

Lazik to play Kelly’s next Wednesday

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

Kelly’s will play host to a gig from Lazik on Friday June 13, at 9pm, as part of the Galway Sessions. This enthusiastic and energetic musical combo consists of members from Ireland, France, the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium.

Bluegrass legend Curtis Blackwell at the Crane

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

The Galway Sessions music festival swings into gear next week and one of the definite highlights is the appearance by bona-fide bluegrass great Curtis Blackwell, one-time sidekick of Bill Monroe and, with his band The Dixie Bluegrass Boys, one of the most popular acts on the US bluegrass scene for over 40 years.

Five Ways To Drown @ Town Hall

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

One of Ireland’s most vibrant contemporary dance companies, Junk Ensemble, make a welcome visit to the Town Hall next week with their production Five Ways to Drown.

Get Up, Stand Up @ Garvey’s

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

GET UP, Stand up, the weekly stand up comedy open mic night at Garvey’s Hotel and Bar, Eyre Square, takes place tonight from 9.30pm.

The show is open to the public and comedians, and admission is free. Every week there is a lively crowd and a load of up and coming comedians performing. Each comedian is allowed seven to eight minutes for his/her set.

Chris Martin @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

CHRIS MARTIN - no, not the guy from Coldplay - but the award winning comedian, is coming to Galway to play upstairs in the Róisín Dubh on Wednesday at 8.30pm.

Des Bishop @ Town Hall

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

Des Bishop makes a welcome return to the Town Hall Theatre on Friday June 15 and Saturday 16 at 8pm to perform his new show Des Bishop Likes To Bang. Tickets are available from the Town Hall on 091 - 569777 and www.tht.ie

Lose your head with the Galway Sessions at The Kings Head

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

Now in its 11th year, The Galway Sessions is looking forward to an exciting June. As part of the event’s ongoing partnership with Stirling in Scotland, from June 11 to 17, the organisers are looking forward to welcoming back the Scots to the streets of Galway. Last year saw record crowds with over 15,000 in attendance, half of whom were from overseas.

The programme is as jam-packed as ever this year, especially at the King’s Head where patrons are advised to lose the head. Monday June 11 sees Orlaith Keane, the latest star from the Caherlistrane musical dynasty, sing at 3pm, accompanied by Colm Naughton and Pat Coyne on banjo/mandolin and guitar/backing vocals respectively. The Galway International Retro Orchestra will play on Tuesday June 12 at 3pm.

The Low Anthem at the Roisin Dubh

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

FANS OF AMERICANA are in for a treat at the Roisin Dubh with Rhode Island band The Low Athem playing at the intimate venue on Saturday week, June 16. Formed in 1006 by Brown University students and part-time DJs Ben Knox Miller and Jeff Prystowsky, the band made their mark with their 2007 debut album What the Crow Brings. Drawing on their background in classical music, they widened their instruments and sound to include everything from WWI- era pump organs to crotales (a form of antique cymbal). With the addition of new member Jocie Adamas in 2007, the band began 2008 in remote Block Island off the coast of New England.

The Young Folk at the Roisin Dubh

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

The Young Folk are among Ireland’s rising folk musicians. Formed just this year by Anthony Furey, the band, consisting of Furey, Paul Butler, Karl Hand, Tony McLoughlin, and Karen Hickey, have already played on the festival circuit and appeared on Today with Pat Kenny.

Enjoy a Fling at Monroe’s

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

Fling, an Irish band combining traditional, bluegrass and rock, will play Monroes as part of the Galway Sessions on Wednesday June 13. With influences as diverse as Planxty and Led Zeppelin, the band have made a huge mark on the national and international scene. They have taken their live act to festivals such as Electric Picnic, Body and Soul, the White Horse Sessions, and the Galway Americana Festival.

ALTITUDE at the Cellar in aid of Concern

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

Fancy a night of techno and house for a great cause? Well, get along to ALTITUDE at the Cellar Bar this Saturday, June 9.

C O‘Neill & Co at Monroe’s tonight

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

CAVAN BASED outfit C O’Neill & Co will be playing Monroes tonight in a free gig. Since releasing their debut album Introducing last January, they have played in venues across Ireland supporting bands like The Sawdoctors, Whipping Boy, Big Country and The Minutes. Their album has been described as “a wonderfully ragged and whiskey-soaked release that’s full of dark observations and bruised and battered ballads” by Hot Press. On the back of their new single ‘June Madness’, they have launched a headline tour of their own. Doors at 9pm, tonight, Thursday June 7 at Monroes and admission free. For more information contact [email protected] or 091 - 583397.