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.

An inspiring journey — McMenamin book to be launched in Oranmore tomorrow

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

From the cages of Long Kesh in the 1970s, to the lecture halls and classrooms of NUI Galway this century, a love of writing and a passionate belief in the importance of education has been central in the life of Paddy McMenamin.

Favourite of the Edinburgh Fringe comes to Tuam

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Danny O’Brien, the only Irish comedian to be picked as ‘Best of the Edinburgh Fringe Fest’ on three occasions, headlines the next Tuam After Dark comedy night on 30 July.

People for Others — Sara Kyne honouring those who make a difference

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

People for Others, an exhibition which pays tribute to many well-known personalities who help those in need, is running all this month at Galway Cathedral.

Tory Irvine exhibition at Oughterard Courthouse

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

OCAP Oughterard Courthouse Arts Programme will host In These Moments, a solo exhibition featuring artist Tory Irvine. opening tomorrow Friday July 15 from 7-9pm.

Tory Irvine is an abstract artist from Belfast, currently living in Moycullen, Co Galway. She works from her small garden studio, making colourful energetic paintings and collages that express her love for playful creativity, mark making and contrast.

Cois Cladaigh to perform in Galway Arts Festival

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

On Thursday July 21st at 8pm, Cois Cladaigh Choir Galway will perform as part of GIAF in St Nicholas Collegiate Church.

Galway Film Fleadh announce award winners as stunning festival comes to a close

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Revitalised by being back in-person again, the Galway Film Fleadh came to a stunning end on Sunday night with an awards ceremony held before the closing film, the Ukrainian-made Carol of the Bells.

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