A tale of human resilience
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
He is one of the most recognisable faces in Irish film and television, but I sense early in the interview with Don Wycherley that he is not overly comfortable discussing past glories, rendering most of my pre-prepared questions obsolete. “I look a bit different from my Father Ted and Ballykissangel and Bachelor’s Walk days,” he says with a laugh, insisting he doesn’t get recognised on the street as much as one might think.
Read more ...Headfest reveals 2025 line-up
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
Claiming to be “the best little festival in the west,” Headfest will return to the Moyne Villa FC sportsground in Headford for the June bank Holiday weekend in 2025.
Read more ...Storm-cancelled carol service rescheduled
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
Storm Darragh forced the cancellation of their first seasonal performance, but the choristers persevered, and a Christmas concert of two choirs combined will now instead take place in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church on Monday, December 23, at 7pm.
Read more ...Free gig for weary shoppers
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
The singers of KaRoSal are offering city centre Christmas shoppers a free lunchtime show this weekend to punctuate the madness of the seasonal rush.
Read more ...Moth & Butterfly stories for New Year
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
The Moth and Butterfly International Festival of Storytelling and Improvisation will run from Monday, January 30, to February 2, 2025, throughout Galway.
Read more ...Peak laughter from O’Brien
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
After a sell-out run at The Edinburgh Fringe and numerous international festivals, multi-award-winning Wicklovian comedian Danny O'Brien is back in Galway with a high-altitude stand-up show at the Róisín Dubh on Saturday, January 18.
Read more ...Black Box No Show from Jason Byrne
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
In 1935 physicist Erwin Schrodinger placed comedian Jason Byrne in a venue with an audience and closed the doors. Was there a show or No Show? For those outside without tickets there was simultaneously a show and No Show.
Read more ...Backstage event for songwriters
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
Monroe’s will host an evening of original songwriting and storytelling on Saturday, December 28, with doors opening at 7pm.
Read more ...Fleetwood Mac tribute and Colohan at Monroes
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
This weekend, Monroe’s Live hosts two incredible headline acts, bringing a mix of nostalgia and original new music.
Read more ...Amazing Apples special send-off gig
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
Galway’s beloved indie folk-rock sensation, The Amazing Apples, return to Monroe’s for a foot-stomping performance with special significance on Saturday, December 21.
Read more ...Regan returns to Galway with new album show
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
Talented singer-songwriter Fionn Regan will play the Town Hall Theatre on Wednesday, February 19, fresh from releasing his new album, O Avalanche.
Read more ...Hermitage Green hit Dominick Street
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
Hermitage Green will grace the stage of the Róisín Dubh on Dominick Street this Saturday, December 21, from 7.30pm.
Read more ...Keane musicians for Claregalway Hotel
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
The Matt Keane and Family Concerts will take place at the Claregalway Hotel next year, on Friday, January 4, and Saturday, January 5.
Read more ...Queen tribute extravaganza in Salthill
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
Musical pyrotechnics are expected when a Queen tribute act combines with the Dublin Gospel Choir in Leisureland, Salthill, this Friday, December 13.
Read more ...Mulholland charity single
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
The late Gerry Mulholland, singer-songwriter and humanitarian, is being honoured with the posthumous release of his single, 'Japanese Tokyo Skyline'.
Read more ...Dilemma on Dominick St
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
![Emma Doran. Described by The Guardian as "a pleasing streak of wickedness".](http://www.advertiser.ie/images/2024/12/144222_thumb.jpg "Emma Doran. Described by The Guardian as "a pleasing streak of wickedness".")
In a post-apocalyptic world, there’s only one contraceptive pill left. Do you give it to your 20-year-old daughter, or keep it for yourself?
Read more ...Award-winning teen sensation at Róisín Dubh
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
Muireann Bradley is a 17-year-old folk and blues guitar player and singer from Ballybofey, Donegal. She specialises in acoustic fingerpicking country, piedmont, and ragtime blues styles from the 1920s, 30s and 40s, as well as later folk, country and Americana.
Read more ...Messiah for Galway next year
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
Just when you think you are delightedly organised for the upcoming holiday season, along comes Music for Galway already planning next Christmas!
Read more ...Radio Maria Christmas fundraiser
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
The event will include a four-course meal, fantastic raffle prizes, and live entertainment featuring local musician James Kilbane. Also in attendance will be John Carlin and Deacon Don Devaney, the President and Spiritual Director of Radio Maria. They will share some highlights of the station's year.
Read more ...Just in time for Christmas - The FUREYS announce upcoming Galway gigs
Thu, Dec 05, 2024
One of Ireland's most acclaimed and influential middle of the road, folk and traditional bands, The FUREYS will play two concerts in Galway in January, 2025.
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