Crannóg mag to award bursaries
Thu, Mar 28, 2024
Next month sees publication of the 60th edition of Crannóg, Galway’s international literary magazine, and the milestone will be marked by launching a new prize for writers.
To celebrate its anniversary, the biannual Crannóg magazine will award a bursary of €1,500 to one published contributor in each biannual issue.
Read more ...Taibhdhearc reveals its tales of Galway
Thu, Mar 28, 2024
Six applicants have been selected in response to Fíbín sa Taibhdhearc’s open call for creatives to perform stories of Galway past and present.
Read more ...City cinema scoops top industry prize
Thu, Mar 28, 2024
The Eye Cinema in Wellpark has won the ‘Cinema of the Year’ prize at the 2024 Prestige Awards.
These global awards recognise small- and medium-sized local businesses that have proven to be the best in their market over the past 12 months.
Read more ...New pub for Quay Street
Thu, Mar 28, 2024
There’s a new-look, new-feel pub in town, and it’s about as Galway as you can get.
Read more ...Tumbling Paddies in Galway
Thu, Mar 28, 2024
Originally starting out ten years ago as a five-piece performing at pubs and weddings across their beloved County Fermanagh, The Tumbling Paddies have evolved into a worldwide touring phenomenon. They play Galway’s Black Box on Saturday, April 6, at 7pm.
Read more ...Noone is delicious to follow
Thu, Mar 28, 2024
He is delicious and he is set to perform at Monroe’s Live on Friday, May 3, at 8pm. Viral comedy sensation Garron Noone will bring his trademark brand of charm, wit and humour to the stage for a night of comedic entertainment.
Read more ...Industry giants headlining Galway gaming summit
Thu, Mar 28, 2024
Ardán will host the FÍS Games Summit 2024 at Galway’s Portershed a Dó, Market Street on Friday, April 5.
Headline speakers at this year’s event include Mark Brown, Gregorios Kythreotis, and Chella Ramanan. The goal of the summit is to help foster growth and success in the Irish computer games development community by providing creators across Ireland with opportunities to engage with career-building talks and presentations.
Read more ...There's so much to see at the Town Hall Theatre
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
The Town Hall Theatre has just announced a packed programme of events for April - June 2024 that will entertain and enthral. Dive into a sea of theatre, music, comedy and dance - there’s something for everyone!
Read more ...Come As You Are to see Negative Creeps
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Experience the raw power of grunge rock as Negative Creeps pay homage to Nirvana at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, April 27, at 7:30pm.
Read more ...Britpop with The Bluetones at Monroe’s Live
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
A special performance featuring Mark Morriss and Adam Devlin of the iconic Britpop band, The Bluetones, will take place at Monroe’s on Friday, April 26, at 8pm.
Read more ...Soul Searching with Nathan Johnston and The Angels of Libra at Monroe’s Live
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Hailing from Hamburg, the Angels of Libra are a captivating force in soul. Together with Irish singer-songwriter Nathan Johnston, they will bring old school soundscapes and modern grooves to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, April 27, at 11pm.
Read more ...Bernard Casey with Shannon Basso Gaule at the Tigh He-He comedy club
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
County Kerry comic Bernard Casey is special guest at this Friday’s Tigh He-He Comedy Club at the Róisín Dubh, March 22, at 8pm.
Read more ...Faulty Towers’ Dining Experience in Galway this spring
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Straight from London’s West End via the Sydney Opera House, Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience returns to Galway in April.
Read more ...Ruby anniversary at The Róisín for Coughlan
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
One of Ireland’s greatest ever jazz and blues singers, Mary Coughlan, will play a homecoming gig next month as part of her Irish tour celebrating 40 years in music.
Read more ...Music Network presents - Matilda Lloyd and Alexandra Whittingham
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
The charming duo of Matilda Lloyd and Alexandra Whittingham perform together in Galway for the first time on April 22 at the Station House Theatre, Clifden.
Read more ...Dance triple bill at Town Hall
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Magdalena Hylak, Galway Dance Artist-in-Residence, has curated a unique contemporary dance triple bill for The Town Hall Theatre this Saturday, March 23, at 8pm.
Read more ...Free talk on radical Seventies theatre in Galway
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Controversial Scottish agitprop theatre troupe 7:84 visited Galway in 1974 and left a lasting impression on the city and its nascent arts scene.
Read more ...Aengus Hackett Trio to launch jazz LP
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
The eponymous album combines elements of jazz, rock and electronica with Derek Whyte on bass, and Matthew Jacobson on drums. The album launch will include a full concert.
Read more ...Seachtain na Gaeilge and St. Patrick’s Day treats at the EYE Cinema
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
This Bank Holiday weekend, there's lot to celebrate at the EYE Cinema in Wellpark.
Read more ...Róisín Dubh have something for everyone this St. Patrick’s Weekend
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
On Friday night, kick off the weekend at Tigh He-He Comedy Club, which features viral star Simon Hennessy. He is supported by John Kelly and host Jessica Collins.
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