Sharon Shannon headlines Folk Festival finale
Thu, Jun 06, 2024
Fresh from releasing her brand new album Now!, one of Ireland’s greatest traditional music exports Sharon Shannon will headline the closing night of the Galway Folk Festival this Sunday, June 9, at 7pm.
Read more ...Folk Festival opens this weekend
Thu, Jun 06, 2024
The Galway Folk Festival will be in full swing this weekend, with a host of afternoon, evening and late night events celebrating the best of local and international talent.
Read more ...Fun Lovin’ Criminals to steal the show this summer
Thu, Jun 06, 2024
The Galway International Arts Festival will be hit by an American rhyme spree on Wednesday, July 17, when the Fun Lovin’ Criminals hit Monroe’s Live.
Read more ...Play to mark Humanity Dick’s bicentenary
Thu, Jun 06, 2024
This June marks the 200th anniversary of the foundation of the world’s first animal cruelty society by Galway’s own Richard ‘Humanity Dick’ Martin MP.
Read more ...Maxwell brings Bare Maximum to Galway
Thu, Jun 06, 2024
Róisín Dubh Comedy will present an exclusive preview of comic Andrew Maxwell’s latest entry to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival on Friday, June 28.
Read more ...Galway’s Kettama back in Big Top
Thu, Jun 06, 2024
Returning to the Heineken Big Top once again on Thursday, July 25, will be Galway-born producer K ettama, who burst onto the house and electro scene with the release of his 2018 EP Bucklyn Bridge.
Read more ...Four summer art shows for Oughterard
Thu, Jun 06, 2024
The Oughterard Courthouse Arts Programme has announced four exhibitions this summer showcasing the work of 37 local artists and visitors
Read more ...Country stars to sparkle in Loughrea
Thu, May 30, 2024
The Stars of Irish Country return to Loughrea Hotel and Spa for a concert on Tuesday, June 11, at 8pm.
Read more ...O’Rourke to mark two decades of success at Galway Folk Festival
Thu, May 30, 2024
On the twentieth anniversary of the release of his critically acclaimed album, Since Kyabram, esteemed singer-songwriter Declan O’Rourke will perform at Leisureland next Wednesday, June 5, as part of the upcoming 2024 Galway Folk Festival.
Read more ...Claregalway’s Kinky Boots
Thu, May 30, 2024
Claregalway amateur dramatists’ production of Kinky Boots has been shortlisted for ‘best overall show 2024’ by the Association of Musical Societies.
Read more ...Grunge in Galway celebrates Seattle link
Thu, May 30, 2024
Galway and Seattle are two cities on the same latitude, and this weekend an Irish band will pay an electrifying tribute to the grunge nostalgia of Seattle rockers Pearl Jam at Monroe’s Live.
Read more ...Opacas ditch Big Top for Big Smoke
Thu, May 30, 2024
Before heading off to London’s Abbey Road Studios in the footsteps of The Beatles and Pink Floyd, Galway band The Opacas will play the Loft at Seven Bar, Bridge Street, on Thursday, June 6, at 8pm.
Read more ...Coach Party back on schedule
Thu, May 30, 2024
Isle of Wight rockers Coach Party will perform tonight, Thursday, May 30 at Róisín Dubh, after their autumn gig in Galway last year was cancelled.
Read more ...Birthday bash to toast Galway’s ‘dark rose’
Thu, May 30, 2024
Tucked away in the city’s West End, this ‘dark little rose’ – named for the 16th Century political love song which has became for some a metaphor for Irish patriotism – has established itself as a top tier venue for new acts, international headliners and raucous comedy.
Read more ...Welsh psychedelic pop for Arts Festival
Thu, May 30, 2024
One of the great pop eccentrics of his generation, he gained fame in the mid-'90s as frontman for the neo-psychedelic warriors Super Furry Animals, and has continued to craft melodically rich, stylistically adventurous works as a solo artist.
With a career spanning over three decades, Rhys' unique blend of rock, electronic, and psychedelic elements has come together in his latest album, Sadness Sets Me Free.
Read more ...Paul Weller tribute at the Róisín
Thu, May 30, 2024
Featuring classic hits from The Jam, The Style Council and Paul's amazing solo career, prepare for a night of top tunes both past and present.
Read more ...Cello spectacular for Salthill
Thu, May 23, 2024
The eight professional cellists who comprise Cello Ireland will be at the heart of a special Cellisimo Spectacular concert in Leisureland, Salthill this Saturday, May 25.
Read more ...Folk festival beefs up its acts
Thu, May 23, 2024
Already boasting a strong line-up of over 50 acts, the Galway Folk Festival has added extra muscle with more free and ticketed events announced to run over four days from Wednesday, June 5.
Read more ...Byrne brings ‘Best Comedy’ to Black Box
Thu, May 23, 2024
British-based Dublin comic Ed Byrne brings his 'Best Comedy Show of 2023' to Galway’s Black Box on Thursday, June 23.
Read more ...Cardinals confident for Galway gig
Thu, May 23, 2024
The Cardinals claim they lacked confidence to break into the Cork music scene, but bravery pays, and their national tour lands at the Róisín Dubh this Friday, May 24.
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