REVIEW: The House by Tom Murphy ~ Druid
Theatre Reviews Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Thinking about the relationships Druid has forged with playwrights since its inception in 1975, two names immediately spring to mind: Tom Murphy and Martin McDonagh. The former, regarded as one of the most important Irish writers of the twentieth century. The latter, probably the most commercially successful living playwright in the Western world.
Read more ...Whiskey tasting event at The Skeff
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
The evening promises to be a celebration of fine whiskey, featuring a selection of superb Egan's Whiskey, hosted by Rupert Egan, Egan’s Master Bonder.
Read more ...Blinding drama explores isolation
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Running from next Wednesday, September 25, to Saturday, September 28, the story revolves around Molly (Genevieve Hulme Beaman) who has lived in happy, capable, and independent darkness since she was ten months old. Her restless and unemployed husband, Frank (Manus Halligan), becomes obsessed with restoring her sight.
Read more ...A night to 'sea' culture in Oranmore
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
Oranmore’s drama group Bualadh Bos will perform the one-act play Adrift by George Infini. This dark comedy centres on three men who must put aside their differences after being set adrift after a failed mutiny, and await rescue.
Read more ...Galway singer in Voice UK
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
A musician from Merlin Park in Galway city is hoping to get his big break when he appears on ITV’s The Voice UK this weekend.
Read more ...Thirty, but not 'out, out'
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
After a stomping success in June, Club 30, the over-30s early club night, returns to Monroe’s on October 12, from 6pm to 10pm, with slow sets and throwback anthems from the ‘80s, ‘90s and ‘00s.
Read more ...A week of gigs at Monroe’s
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
Kicking off the weekend tomorrow is Cork-based tribute band A Foo Good Men. They will bring the legendary sounds of the Foo Fighters to Galway’s west end. This five-piece will unleash back-to-back hits like ‘The Pretender,’ ‘Best of You,’ ‘Everlong,’ ‘Learn to Fly,’ ‘All My Life,’ and ‘Times Like These.’
Read more ...Band brings glory to Bruce Springsteen at Monroe's this October
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
Bruce Springsteen tribute band "Glory Days" is coming to Monroe's Live on Friday, October 5th at 9pm. The band will perform songs from throughout the artist's career.
Read more ...Irish Connection is theme of Galway’s classical season
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
The 2024/25 season will be opened by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra performing in Leisureland on Friday, September 27, with Marty Morrissey compèring a special sporting celebration through music on the joys that the nation has experienced, especially during the recent the Olympic Games.
Read more ...Hollaw Men on Dominick Street
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
The band's performance is to launch their debut album Rising from the Hollaw. The event follows a series of sold-out performances, including electrifying gigs at Dublin’s Sugar Club, the Big Top tent at Cavan Arts Festival, and Whelans in Dublin.
Talk on Haughey’s life and legacy
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
It takes place in the Harbour Hotel next Monday, September 16 at 8pm. The speaker is Professor Gary Murphy, author of the best-selling biography of the former Fianna Fáil leader, Iron in the Soul: The life of Charles J. Haughey Reassessed.
Graham Norton gets belly laughs as Galway book launch
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
More than 1,000 people attended two separate interviews of Graham Norton by Galway's own Pauline McGlynn last week.
Read more ...Irish Connection is theme of Galway’s classical season
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
The 2024/25 season will be opened by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra performing in Leisureland on Friday, September 27, with Marty Morrissey compèring a special sporting celebration through music on the joys that the nation has experienced, especially during the recent the Olympic Games.
Read more ...Galway celebrates Culture Night more than 40 planned events
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
On Friday, September 20, over 40 free events will be held across the county for culture night. Events include music, dance, theatre, art, poetry, puppetry, storytelling, film screenings, crafting and more.
Read more ...October cheer fest for city and county
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
The Galway Comedy Festival has revealed an ambitious line-up for its latest bout of autumnal amusement from October 22, to October 28, and this year it will break out of the city to what lies beyond.
Read more ...Baboró festival begins in October
Thu, Sep 05, 2024
The 28th annual Baboró International Arts Festival for Children will run from October 11 to October 20. It invites children of all ages to explore an exciting programme of theatre, exhibitions and workshops.
Read more ...Shadowy take on Bond theme
Thu, Sep 05, 2024
Just as actor Daniel Craig brought a grittier side to 007, Galwegian musician Daniel Cohen has reimagined the classic Bond tune with a darker, haunted edge.
Read more ...Mosaics hint at what lies beneath
Thu, Sep 05, 2024
Artist Brenda Kennelly’s new exhibition ‘Beneath our Feet’ will open at the community art gallery KAVA in Kinvara this evening, Thursday, September 5, with a launch event at 7pm.
Read more ...Renmore panto will be Snow White this winter
Thu, Sep 05, 2024
Auditions for Renmore Pantomine Society’s winter extravaganza will take place on Monday, September 23, and Wednesday, September 25, at 8pm.
Read more ...Dancer uses holograms to explore loss and love
Thu, Sep 05, 2024
Argentinian dance artist Rocío Dominguez will premier her personal show Many Mes about loss, travel, and rebirth at the Black Box on Friday, September 13.
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