Breaking records and making waves, GIAF comes to a close for another year

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

Boasting 'five star reviews' for its co-productions, making international press and drawing record numbers of attendees, this year's Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF) has officially come to a close.

Douze Points - My Lovely Horse Eurovision Event to take place at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

Monroe’s Live presents My Lovely Horse, an evening filled with Eurovision nostalgia with DJ Corey on Friday, August 2nd from 10pm.

Transatlantic duo DUG Bridge Irish and American Traditions at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

Transatlantic duo Lorkin O’Reilly and Jonny Pickett bring together Irish folk and American old-time music as part of their collaboration, DUG, on Friday, September 6th at Monroe’s Live.

From the Big Apple to the City of the Tribes - Jess Lynn to perform at Monroe's Live

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

American country crossover star, Jessica Lynn, will perform at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, September 14, at 7:30pm as part of her first ever headline tour in Ireland.

Excitement builds for 50th annual Dunmore Festival

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

The official programme of events for the 50th Dunmore Annual Festival was launched on Thursday, July 25 in Byrnes Bar, Dunmore. The festival will run from August 2 - 11.

UNSPEAKABLE CONVERSATIONS

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

BY OISÍN FLORES SWEENEY
Reading the brief description of Unspeakable Conversations online, I feared that I was in for 85 minutes of deeply political theatre. Instead, I was treated to 70 minutes of pure joy.

Arts Festival to showcase Electro pioneer Sakamoto

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

Acclaimed Dublin ensemble Glasshouse will perform a new arrangement of the work of renowned composer and music pioneer Ryuichi Sakamoto at the Róisín Dubh this Saturday, July 27, from 7.30pm.

Courthouse Gallery wildlife exhibition

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

International wildlife artist Richard Ward will showcase a collection of original paintings and prints at the Oughterard Courthouse from this Friday, July 26, to Sunday, August 4.

Lunchtime trad sessions at Monroe’s

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

Monroe’s Live is running a lunchtime traditional Irish showcase, continuing from today, Thursday, July 25, to this Saturday, July 27, daily at 1pm.

Ellis to excel at Róisín’s

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

If you like comedy, you like shows, and you have strong thoughts on excellence, then ‘Phil Ellis's Excellent Comedy Show’ may well be the excellent comedy show for you.

THE MAP OF ARGENTINA

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

For any playwright, to have a new piece of work staged every three or four years would be seen as a major achievement. In the current climate, revivals of tried and tested classics appear to take precedence over new plays; the latter proving to be a bit of a gamble when it comes to filling seats. Marina Carr is the exception.

Simple Kid at Arts Festival

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

Former member of The Young Offenders, Kieran Macfeely – better known as Simple Kid – will play the Róisín Dubh this Friday, July 26, from 7.30pm as part of the Galway International Arts Festival.

Onóir go offline for Galway gig

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

After their rendition of ‘The Auld Triangle’ went viral, contemporary folk group Onóir has taken the music scene by storm, and will perform at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, September 7.

Arts Festival finale at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

The final weekend of the Galway International Arts Festival at Monroe’s Live promises to be an exciting one with Teddy Thompson, Gruff Rhys, George Murphy and The Rising Sons and Tara Howley performing from today, Thursday, July 25, to this Sunday, July 28.

Festival in Ballinderreen this weekend

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

The South Galway Bay Music Festival is set to return for its third year from Friday, July 26, to Sunday, July 28.

Connacht Hospitality Group announced Race Week entertainment line-up

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

The Connacht Hospitality Group is thrilled to unveil an extraordinary line-up of entertainment across its premier venues for the Galway Races. From chic brunches to live music and vibrant nightlife, the group promises a memorable Race Week experience at The Connacht Hotel, HYDE Bar, An Púcán and M Fitzgeralds. We've got Galway covered!

Big Top to go boom: Leftfield

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

Famous for their earth-shattering volume, Leftfield will headline the Galway International Arts Festival's Heineken Big Top this Friday, July 19, where punters can expect sonic boom for their bucks.

Connemara blues singer at Fringe

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

The band’s music is deeply rooted in soul and blues, infused with the sounds of Sixties’ rock, folk, and funk.

Monroe’s chock full of acts for Arts Festival

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

A vibrant line-up of artists will perform at Monroe’s Live over the Galway International Arts Festival until Sunday, July 28.

Block Rockin’ Beats afterparty at Monroe’s

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

One of Ireland’s most recognisable names in the broadcast industry DJ Fergal D’Arcy returns to his roots with a dynamic set at Monroe’s Live this Saturday, July 20, beginning at 11pm.

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