Amazing Apples to drop in Galway

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

One of Galway’s favourite indie folk-rock bands are back in town, planning to drop a set at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, August 24.

Galician Frisian Galwegian theatrics

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

Irish language theatre company Fíbin will host an international theatre night at An Taibhdhearc in Galway next Friday, July 26, from 2pm.

Sharondipity on Dominick Street

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

“There she is now, the talented wench,” is the sterling review comic Deidre O’Kane gave of fellow comedienne Sharon Mannion who plays the Róisín Dubh this Sunday, July 21, at 7.30pm.

Will Butler & Sister Squares at Róisín Dubh

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

Former member of Arcade Fire, Will Butler, will play the Róisin Dubh with his new band Sister Squares next Tuesday, July 23, at 7.30pm.

City busker to play summer festivals

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

A young, Shop Street busker from Co Galway is hoping to to follow in the footsteps of other successful acts from around his native Loughrea as festival bookings roll in.

REVIEW: Endgame by Druid

Theatre Reviews Thu, Jul 18, 2024

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Druid’s decision to revive Beckett’s classic play Endgame came as something of a surprise to some within the Irish theatre community. Its contributions to the Galway International Arts Festival always prove to be a highlight, but often tend to be new plays, many of which go on tour to great acclaim, as was the case with Sonya Kelly’s Furniture and The Last Return.

Kilfenora piper at Arts Festival

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Talented multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and composer Tara Howley will perform at Monroe’s Live on Sunday, July 28, at 8pm as part of the Galway International Arts Festival.

CJ’s reunion rager at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Step back in time and relive the magic of the Eighties and Nineties at CJ's Nightclub with a 25th anniversary rager of a reunion party in Monroe’s on Saturday, August 3, from 10pm.

Galway gets ready for something special this weekend with the Great Indian Food Festival

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

This Saturday, the city of Galway will experience a cultural and food extravaganza it has never witnessed before. The Indian Cultural and Sports Community, ICSC Galway, in association with India Soc of the University of Galway, is delighted to announce the first-ever Great Indian Food Festival. A very stretched-out event, planned from 1 PM till 9 PM near the Alice Perry Engineering Building, University of Galway (H91 HX31), will be a treat for all senses through its sundry, authentic Indian foods, music, and dance.

The Great Indian Food Festival promises a taste of India in Galway, with the concept of bringing together an array of dishes from the local and award-winning food houses in Ireland. At the threshold, it is not just a festival of food but a celebration of diversity—of the cultural tapestry that is alive, pulsating India—and a forum to imbibe the spirit of community here. And entry is absolutely free to ensure that everybody gets to join in the celebration. It will also allow the visitors to directly purchase items of their choice of food by visiting various food stalls and food trucks.

KaRoSal at Galway Fringe

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Local vocal trio KaRoSal will play The Loft at Seven Bar on Bridge Street this Tuesday, July 16, as part of the Galway Fringe Festival.

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.

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