Murphy’s Rising Sons to shine at Monroe’s

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Singer-songwriter George Murphy returns to Galway with The Rising Sons on Saturday, July 27, as part of the Galway International Arts Festival.

Kings Head laughs for twenty years

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, The Laughter Loft at the Kings Head Bar returns with a slew of Irish comic performances during the Galway International Arts Festival.

Arts Festival means magic for Galway's summer

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

It is that time of year already: school is out, life guards are on duty, the city is filled with dusty D-reg jeeps collecting Irish College escapees, and the Galway International Arts Festival begins in earnest next week when the whole town seems enchanted.

Beautiful Apocalypse on Dominick St

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Curated by Megs Morley, the thought-provoking collection intertwines a range of media to examine and critique the enduring legacies of colonialism and patriarchy.

Regan at Róisín Dubh

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Regan’s 2020 debut album ‘Hemet’ introduced her as an artist with a gift for crafting folk-tinged songs with a quiet, reflective intensity. The release started to make waves and achieved over a million streams on Spotify, and led to nominations for both the RTE? Folk Awards and the Choice Music Prize ‘Album of the Year’.

Flowing Porter back on form

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Porter will perform at the Róisín Dubh tomorrow, Friday July 12, at 8pm.

Ransomed frog steals the show

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

Twenty-five years later, they are still singing the same old song when their own TV show gets cancelled, and to make matters worse, Froggie is stolen.

Mike Wilmot at Róisín Dubh

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

Wilmot is a regular on BBC’s Never Mind the Buzzcocks alongside American comic Rich Hall.

‘Courageous’ singer for Galway Arts Festival

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

The daughter of Mary Black, Róisín has carved her own path in the music industry, sharing the stage with a host of internationally renowned artists, including Lionel Richie, Bryan Ferry, Brad Paisley, Hozier, and Colin Hay. Her career, marked by critically acclaimed albums and singles, is built on an extraordinary talent and unique vocals.

Socialising and dance for all with Revive in Salthill

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

On Thursday July 11, and Thursday 25, DJ Gerry Sexton will pump out tunes from the Sixties, Seventies and Eighties for dancers and listeners of all ages from 8pm to 11pm.

An Fear and loathing in lost grayness

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

A co-production from Fibín sa Taibhdhearc in association the Galician National Theatre, An Fear Liath will be staged outdoors nightly at 10pm on July 25, 26, and 27.

Lumiere to illuminate Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

Consisting of Éilís Kennedy and Pauline Scanlon, Lumiere offers a unique blend of traditional Irish music and modern sensibility.

Riot grrrls at Róisín Dubh

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

Cruel Sister, Affection to Rent, Vernon Jane, Red Sun Alert and Galway's own Shark School are all playing a night for the girls, non-binary kids and queers who have been told they don’t belong in a band. This is for the people who’ve been sidelined when all they want to do is join the mosh pit.

Film Fleadh reveals 2024 programme

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

The 36th edition of the Galway Film Fleadh will include more than 80 premieres on a number of themes when it takes place for five days beginning Thursday, July 9.

Marc Roberts' Feelgood Factor hits Galway

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Do you enjoy guilty pleasures like Neil Diamond, Albert Hammond, John Denver, Smokie, Tony Christie, David Soul, Edison Lighthouse and more? Well then the place to be on Friday June 28 is in Leisureland Theatre, Salthill, Galway.

No confession for Hofstetter on Sunday

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

With over a billion views on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, Hofstetter has captivated audiences worldwide, selling out shows in hundreds of cities across the globe.

DJ Greene in town to spin summer sizzlers

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

With a career spanning over 20 years, the talented Greene is renowned for her retro style, orchestral collaborations with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and as a pioneer for female DJs in the industry.

Cry Before Dawn return to Galway

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Formed in 1982, the Wexford group combine vocals, guitars, uilleann pipes, and whistle to create a powerful sound that catapulted them to two double platinum selling albums and many prestigious national awards.

Big screens for city organists

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Ray O’Donnell, cathedral organist and director of the concert series, says large screens will allow the audience to watch organists at work, conveying all the action from the gallery to the pews below.

“Our summer concerts offer a truly immersive experience," says O'Donnell, "Sound, stone and sunlit stained glass on summer evenings!"

Record label to throw reunion party

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Music-lovers and friends new and old are invited to reminisce about the good ol’ days over a few pints while enjoying live music from the inimitable Eoin Dolan, Kowalski and their Special Guests.

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