Kneecap Review: A blend of ketamine-soaked satire as Gaeilge

Films Reviews Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Last Saturday evening we decided to do something different, so headed to the cinema. I hadn’t been very often since Covid, something I realised as I handed over more than the cost of the tickets for Coke and popcorn. To be fair, my grandchildren had warned me.

Savage songs of Joni Mitchell

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Belfast techno back in Galway

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Fresh from releasing his latest track ‘Late Night Warriors’, and spinning tunes at Glastonbury, the Belfast DJ returns to Galway for another electrifying set of house and techno beats.

Trad Reimagined With The Kilkennys at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Following in the footsteps of folk legends such as The Dubliners and The Clancy Brothers, The Kilkennys are coming to Monroe’s Live on Friday, August 23rd for a late night foot-stomping set.

An evening with author, journalist and punk rock musician, John Robb at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Join journalist, author, and punk rock musician John Robb for a spoken word show at Monroe’s Live on Tuesday, September 17, at 8pm.

Celebrate Galway Pride at Monroe’s Live with a Post Parade Day Rave

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Monroe’s Live will host a vibrant day rave following the Galway Pride Parade on Saturday, August 17, from 3pm to 9pm.

Galway Cathedral summer series comes to a close with an exciting 'unusual' event

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Bringing together the 'unusual combination of organ and harmonium', the final concert in Galway Cathedral's annual summer series is set to take place in the Cathedral this evening (Thursday) at 8pm.

Esker Festival Orchestra to give 'out of this world' performance of The Planets

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Esker Festival Choir alongside its rising star soloist, Zo ë Nagle and conductor, Peter Joyce, will bring Gustav Holst's famous suite, The Planets, to the Galway Cathedral on Saturday, August 17 at 8pm.

Feature film seeks to include work from Galway artists in film

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

An independent feature film is seeking submissions from Galway artists to showcase their work as pieces created by a character in the film. Selected artworks will be filmed in and around Galway throughout September, and some commissions will be required.

Interested artists are encouraged to submit examples of their work. The film team is looking for a diverse range of art forms, including paintings such as portraits and abstract pieces, sketches like figurative and life drawings, and lifelike clay head sculptures.

Clifden Arts Festival Presents a Rich Tapestry of Musical Events for All Ages

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

The Clifden Arts Festival (September 18 to 29) is set to enchant audiences with a diverse lineup of musical events catering to all ages.

Breaking records and making waves, GIAF comes to a close for another year

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

Boasting 'five star reviews' for its co-productions, making international press and drawing record numbers of attendees, this year's Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF) has officially come to a close.

Douze Points - My Lovely Horse Eurovision Event to take place at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

Monroe’s Live presents My Lovely Horse, an evening filled with Eurovision nostalgia with DJ Corey on Friday, August 2nd from 10pm.

Transatlantic duo DUG Bridge Irish and American Traditions at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

Transatlantic duo Lorkin O’Reilly and Jonny Pickett bring together Irish folk and American old-time music as part of their collaboration, DUG, on Friday, September 6th at Monroe’s Live.

From the Big Apple to the City of the Tribes - Jess Lynn to perform at Monroe's Live

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

American country crossover star, Jessica Lynn, will perform at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, September 14, at 7:30pm as part of her first ever headline tour in Ireland.

Excitement builds for 50th annual Dunmore Festival

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

The official programme of events for the 50th Dunmore Annual Festival was launched on Thursday, July 25 in Byrnes Bar, Dunmore. The festival will run from August 2 - 11.

UNSPEAKABLE CONVERSATIONS

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

BY OISÍN FLORES SWEENEY
Reading the brief description of Unspeakable Conversations online, I feared that I was in for 85 minutes of deeply political theatre. Instead, I was treated to 70 minutes of pure joy.

Arts Festival to showcase Electro pioneer Sakamoto

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

Acclaimed Dublin ensemble Glasshouse will perform a new arrangement of the work of renowned composer and music pioneer Ryuichi Sakamoto at the Róisín Dubh this Saturday, July 27, from 7.30pm.

Courthouse Gallery wildlife exhibition

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

International wildlife artist Richard Ward will showcase a collection of original paintings and prints at the Oughterard Courthouse from this Friday, July 26, to Sunday, August 4.

Lunchtime trad sessions at Monroe’s

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

Monroe’s Live is running a lunchtime traditional Irish showcase, continuing from today, Thursday, July 25, to this Saturday, July 27, daily at 1pm.

Ellis to excel at Róisín’s

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

If you like comedy, you like shows, and you have strong thoughts on excellence, then ‘Phil Ellis's Excellent Comedy Show’ may well be the excellent comedy show for you.

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