‘This is an important Irish-American immigrant story that hasn’t been told’

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

HE WAS a hero and a villain. He was a gang leader who 'terrorised' neighborhoods, yet The New York Times wrote an obituary for him, and he was admired as a staunch supporter and friend of working class and poor Irish immigrants.

'Getting To Know...'

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

What is your idea of perfect happiness?
The return to the rehearsal room.

Me Auld Flower wants to 'Get Out Of California'

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

COUNTY GALWAY singer-songwriter Me Auld Flower, has released his latest single, 'Get Out Of California' with an accompanying video, as well as a limited edition CD release of his album, The Vaults Of Consciousness.

TULCA Deep States exhibition re-opens

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

DEEP STATES, the inaugural exhibition of the UnSelfing Programme, presented by the TULCA festival, and commissioned by Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture, re-opens tomorrow, Friday July 31, at Nuns Island Theatre.

Exhibition at Kinvara Courthouse Gallery

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

BOÍREANN IS the title of the first exhibition to be held at the KAVA Courthouse Gallery, Kinvara, since Lockdown in March, and the more recent easing of restrictions.

Galway Cartoon Festival seeks entries for October exhibition

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

THE GALWAY Cartoon Festival, which will run from October 2 to 9, is inviting cartoonists from across the world to submit entries for this year’s festival exhibition.

Sarah Baxter and Emily Foran - 2020 Marie Mullen Bursary recipients

Thu, Jul 23, 2020

THEATRE DIRECTORS Sarah Baxter and Emily Foran have been chosen as this year's recipients of Druid's Marie Mullen Bursary for Female Artists.

Album review: Courtney Marie Andrews

Music Reviews Thu, Jul 23, 2020

ON HER last album, May Your Kindness Remain, Courtney Marie Andrews gave voice to the values of the people from the US heartlands and rustbelt who did not vote for Trump.

The Stunning - live from the Róisín Dubh

Thu, Jul 23, 2020

THE STUNNING, one of the greatest bands to ever come out of Galway, and one of the most loved rock outfits in Ireland, play live at the Róisín Dubh this weekend, in an event to be broadcast on RTÉ.

An online exhibition from Oughterard

Thu, Jul 23, 2020

AIMSITHE (discovered), the third and final exhibition from the of our Oughterard Courthouse Arts Programme summer series launches online tomorrow, Friday July 24.

‘I love animals. They are a big part of my inspiration’

Thu, Jul 23, 2020

FROM HER studio in Tuam, the artist Kathy Ross is reaching the world. Her textile work, depicting animals and the natural world, has led to her becoming a brand ambassador; a commissioned portrait artist; and rising name in arts and crafts.

Pálás Cinema to re-open next week

Thu, Jul 23, 2020

The Pálás Cinema is re-opening on Monday July 27. It will be fully compliant with Government guidelines on Covid-19; there will be screenings of classic films; and the restaurant will have a new menu.

'Getting To Know...'

Thu, Jul 23, 2020

What is your idea of perfect happiness?
G: An oat milk flat white.

Greyhound - Tom Hanks leadership qualities shine in no frills movie

Films Reviews Thu, Jul 23, 2020

In terms of victims of the pandemic, big budget Hollywood movies are quite low down on most people's sympathy lists. Only a year ago Avengers: Endgame broke the record for box office takings with $2.7 billion, so limited sympathy is appropriate.

Mary Coughlan - new single out tomorrow

Thu, Jul 23, 2020

MARY COUGHLAN, arguably Ireland’s greatest jazz and blues singer, will tomorrow, Friday July 24, release her new single, 'Two Breaking Into One’.

A creative hub in Galway - for artists, by artists

Thu, Jul 23, 2020

Art in Mind, Galway's new, artist led non-profit organisation, spanning several buildings in the Liosban Industrial Estate, is "dedicated to promoting wellbeing and mental health through creative practice".

EP Review: Adeline

Music Reviews Thu, Jul 16, 2020

PARIS BORN, New York based; bassist in Cee-Lo Green’s band; former member of nu-disco outfit Escort; and solo soul/funk/R'n'B singer - Adeline is all these things.

Galway 2020 approved funding for re-imagined programme

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

GALWAY 2020's re-imagined programme "will now become a reality" according to the organisation, following Government approval for it's re-imagined programme of events.

Four Galway artists awarded Arts Council residencies

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

FOUR GALWAY artists - Little John Nee, Róisín Stack, Bernadette Divilly, and James Riordan - have been awarded Arts Council Residencies for 2020 - 2021.

Niamh Regan asks, 'How About That Coffee?'

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

AT A time when we are allowed to meet each other again - albeit with restrictions and the necessity of social distancing remaining - the new single from Niamh Regan, 'How About That Coffee?', seems most apt.

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