Lúnasa recently recorded a live album in Kyoto, Japan

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

One of the most influential and celebrated traditional Irish bands of modern times, Lúnasa, will perform at Monroe’s Live on Sunday, September 29, staring at 8pm.

Late night folk rock in town after Wolfe Tones’ airport gig

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Two foot-stompin’ bands will headline at Monroe's Live this weekend with the finest of folk-rock and traditional Irish music from The Kilkennys and The Amazing Apples.

Waterboys invite Galway uke players on stage

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Together they delivered a memorable rendition of the modern folk anthem, ‘Fisherman's Blues’ to a packed audience enjoying one of the new Summer Sessions in Carnmore.

Noughty night out at Monroes

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

The band will perform all the top indie rock anthems of the '00s with back-to-back hits and high-energy renditions of iconic tracks from the 2000s.

Seattle grunge for Galway

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

The raw, powerful era of early 90s grunge will come to life with a tribute act that authentically recreates the genre’s four biggest bands: Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains.

Famine hero book launch

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

The Further Heroes of Ireland’s Great Hunger (Volume III) is edited by Professor Christine Kinealy and Galway's Dr Gerard Moran.

Artists brighten up forgotten corner of Gort

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Gort hosted its second annual Mural Art Jam last week, transforming the once neglected Kelly's (or Courtney’s) Lane into a colourful public art space.

Pálás cinema to screen Robinson documentary

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Fresh from its launch at the Galway Film Fleadh, a documentary on the professional life of lawyer and Ireland’s first female head of state, Mary Robinson, will go on general release on Friday, August 23.

Holst's Planets at Galway Cathedral

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

The concert will feature Holst’s ‘The Planets’ and a newly commissioned ‘Earth, the Cradle of Life’ movement by Dublin-based composer Tom Lane which will complete this suite.

Doc prescribes Connemara for broken heart

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Where do you go if you’re heart is broken?
Well according to one Galway medic, the answer is Connemara.

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.