OUTSET — cultural hub for contemporary art and design in the west

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Located in the heart of Galway City, a stone's throw from the famous Latin quarter and Spanish Arch ' this new cultural hub is nestled in a thriving community of shops, pubs, and restaurants, making it a perfect destination for locals and visitors alike.

Outset Galway comprises of Outset Gallery and Outset Design acting as a one stop shop for art; framing; design; interiors; botany; supplies; education; and events.

Stodge Face to Officially Launch Their New Galway Store

Fri, Jul 08, 2022

Stodge Face will celebrate their official opening on Thursday, July 14th.

Joyride — a quintessential Film Fleadh movie

Films Reviews Thu, Jul 07, 2022

Finally the Galway Film Fleadh is back in all its glory. After an online only event in 2020 and a hybrid event in 2021 that was mostly online with a few outdoor screenings it was back to being in person in the Town Hall on Tuesday. It was so good to be back.

Elvis movie — well worth a watch

Films Reviews Thu, Jul 07, 2022

Baz Luhram has a movie back on our screens this summer. It's hard to believe this but in the last 30 years this is only his sixth film as director. I have found his films quite hit and miss. I loved his debut feature, Strictly Ballroom, I think its still probably the best thing he’s done.

Marvel star Poulter for 2022 Galway Film Fleadh

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

Will Poulter returns to the Galway Film Fleadh for the Irish premiere of his upcoming film The Score directed by Malachi Smyth, in his first feature debut.

Book review - Unforgiveable by Barbara McKeon

Literature Reviews Thu, Jul 07, 2022

A young woman falls for a married man, and as their relationship slides towards its inevitable collapse, she is drawn into a chain of events that will have devastating consequences for her and everyone around her.

This is the premise of Unforgiveable, a new novel by journalist, author, and Galway Advertiser proofreader Barbara McKeon. In it, she takes us on a journey of disfunction, remorse and, ultimately, redemption. And it is quite the ride.

Pennsylvania Choir to raise funds for Enable Ireland

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

On Wednesday 13 July at 8pm, the Susquehanna Chorale from Hersey, Pennsylvania, will give a concert in aid of Enable Ireland. The performance will take place at St Nicholas Collegiate Church, Lombard Street, Galway City.

Galway International Arts Festival and NUI Galway celebrate Business to Arts shortlisting

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

Galway International Arts Festival and its Education Partner NUI Galway are delighted to announce that they have been shortlisted in the Best Long-Term Partnership category of the Business to Arts Awards 2022.

Sahaja Meditation Ireland is hosting a free Sahaja Yoga meditation event on Wednesday 6th July at 7:00 pm in the Maldron Hotel.

Tue, Jul 05, 2022

Sahaja Yoga is practiced in over 180 countries around the world and is based on the authentic and almost forgotten teachings of ancient Eastern seers, with the emphasis on encouraging the mind to move into a state of peaceful mental silence. Practitioners from all walks of life continually report improvements to their health, vitality and human relationships, often within a matter of weeks from starting to meditate.

Aisle be back — welcome for return of Galway Cathedral Summer Concerts

Thu, Jun 30, 2022

Galway Cathedral Recitals is delighted to announce its international summer concert season for 2022, the 29th series to take place in Galway Cathedral. As always, the concerts take place on Thursdays at 8:00pm over six weeks in July and early August.

Finalists for 2022 Fleadh pitching competition announced

Thu, Jun 30, 2022

Returning in-person this year to the Galway Film Fleadh is the annual Pitching Competition. Ten finalists have been selected to pitch their idea as an ‘Elevator Pitch’ of 90 seconds, in front of an audience and a panel of industry judges on the closing day of the Galway Film Fleadh.

The ten finalists are: Jason Branagan for his horror film Crooked; Maeve Keane for her coming-of- age drama Emer; Brendan Boland for his heist romance Falling In Love Again; Conor Dowling for his drama The Family Band; Maureen O’Connell for her drama Haven; Megan Elle Day’s dramedy Late for the Sky; Eannai O Sullivan for her drama My Big Day Out; Nick Kelly for his drama The Sea Lion; Sean Mullan for his drama The Siege Of Tory Island and Ruth Earley for her psychological drama Wild Atlantic.

New Irish GAA Film ‘Lakelands’ set for world premiere at Galway Film Fleadh

Thu, Jun 30, 2022

Lakelands, the debut feature from longford-based filmmakers robert higgins and patrick mcgivney, will have its world premiere at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh. Set within the world of smalltown GAA, the film is a searing and subversive look at this world from the inside that doesn’t pull any of its punches.

This Weekend’s Classic Fest Set to be a Cracker

Wed, Jun 29, 2022

With only a few days to go before the gates of Galway Racecourse open to welcome hundreds of vintage and classic cars, tractors, motorbikes, steam engines and much more, it already promises to be the biggest show held in Ireland in 2022. So far there are over twenty vintage and classic clubs from all over Ireland registered to display – as well as the local Western Veteran & Vintage Motor Club and Kiltulla & District Vintage Club, there are clubs travelling from as far away as Carlow, Limerick, Kilkenny, Dublin, Meath, Louth and Donegal. Making the trip west for Classic Fest, these clubs will bring with them an array of cars and exhibits, including displays of individual marques like the Ford Cortina, Jaguar, Ford Capri, Toyota, TVR as well as the Mercedes-Benz Club, who have the largest stand space reserved for fifty cars.

Back to what they do best — Fleadh programmer relishes a return to reality

Wed, Jun 22, 2022

Compared to the past two years, this year's Galway Film Fleadh feels positively idyllic and director of programming Will Fitzgerald makes no bones about it. He was gushing with enthusiasm when we spoke this week.

John Gerard is back — with Flare

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

If you were bowled over by the Mirror Pavilion of 2020 and 2021, then prepare to be wowed by the latest from the inspirational John Gerard. His Flare [Oceania] 2022 will be unveiled on the Galway Docks this July as part of Galway International Arts Festival 2022 This exciting new work represents an ecology in hyper distress and a world faced with the existential threat of rising seas.

The Heineken Big Top returns to Galway International Arts Festival

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

The team at Galway International Arts Festival are delighted that live music will once again return to Fisheries field this July when artists take to the stage of the Heineken® Big Top.

Harry Potter director, the original Derry Girl and Cannes Best performance winner for Galway Film Fleadh Masterclass series

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

Galway Film Fleadh have announced an impressive line-up for their annual Filmmaker’s Masterclass series. The annual masterclass series at the Fleadh’s industry section, Galway Film Fair, offers actors, directors and screenwriters a unique chance to learn from experts in their respective fields, in an intimate engaging environment.

Tickets for Fall Right Into Place at Claregalway Castle go on sale tomorrow

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

Newdad, The Scratch and The Mary Wallopers will headline Fall Right Into Place when it returns to Claregalway Castle this September. Many more acts will be announced over the coming months.

Original Jurassic did not need a sequel and this shows why

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

It's a slow summer for blockbuster movies, pre covid summers there woUld be one sometimes two, a week.

Farmer Michael back on the land with new show

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

Sir Stevo Timothy with his alter ego Farmer Michael makes a return to the Town Hall Theatre Galway on Saturday June 25 with tickets on sale now.

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