EP review: Hiperson

Music Reviews Thu, Nov 14, 2019

IN A world so dominated by the English language, it is refreshing when a band goes against the grain and sings in their native tongue. Hiperson, from Chengdu in southwest China, is one such act.

'Having a Bolshevik moody outspoken granny is good fun'

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

ONE OF the most enjoyable shows I have seen this year was Brú Theatre’s Selvage, written and performed by James Riordan and first staged in The Mick Lally Theatre in March. Selvage now returns to the Town Hall Theatre for one night only, on Tuesday November 26.

The Irishman - big cast, big cost, and worth it

Films Reviews Thu, Nov 14, 2019

THIS WEEK saw the release of the much anticipated The Irishman in Irish cinemas. We are lucky here in Ireland, due to Netflix's role in financing the film that is has not been released in American cinema chains.

Emman Idama at the Comedy KARLnival

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

EMMAN IDAMA, the Nigerian-born Irish citizen and one of the most popular young comedians on the circuit right now, headlines the next Comedy KARLnival at the Róisín Dubh.

The Riptide Movement - new single, Róisín show

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

THE RIPTIDE Movement have just released the new single, 'Is This What We’re All Living For?’ and as part of their current Irish tour, come to Galway at the end of the month to play the Róisín Dubh.

Recalling The Celtic Tiger book launch

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

RECALLING THE Celtic Tiger, a collection of essays examining that controversial era of the Irish economy, will be launched in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop this evening at 6.30pm.

Airneán Árann - a taste of Aran Islands’ tradition

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

AN TAIBHDHEARC, in collaboration with Arts in Action, will host a celebration of the Aran Islands on Wednesday November 20th, in a concert featuring actor Macdara Ó Fátharta, writer Dara Ó Conaola, poet Mary O’Malley, and singer Lasairfhíona Ní Chonaola.

Declan O'Rourke - in concert at the Town Hall

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

HIS SONGS have been covered by Christy Moore, Eddi Reader, and Josh Groban, and he has earned the praise of Paul Weller and Dubliners legend John Sheahan. He is Declan O'Rourke.

Geraldine Mills' poetic trek into her family history

Literature Reviews Thu, Nov 14, 2019

THE OPENING verse of Geraldine Mills' new poetry collection, The Bone Road, reads: “They’re glad to see the back/of all the wind-crippled whins,/turn their heads from/the rain over Achill Island,/smoor the final fire.”

Jogging return to Galway...with a new album

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

LAST FRIDAY, Jogging released Whole Heart, their first new album in seven years, the long-awaited follow-up to 2012's the much-acclaimed Take Courage. This weekend, they play Galway.

Kilfenora Céilí Band to play the Town Hall

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

REGARDED BY many as the quintessential Irish céilí band, the Kilfenora Céilí Band, have released a new album, Both Sides Now, and are about to play the Town Hall Theatre.

Sorcha Richardson - upstairs at the Róisín

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

SORCHA RICHARDSON'S music has been declared "cinematic, relatable, and completely and utterly heartwrenching" by The Line of Best Fit and as "ultra-catchy" by The Guardian.

Phil Coulter returns to the Town Hall

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

PHIL COULTER - who has written songs for Van Morrison, Elvis Presley, Cliff Richard, and Luke Kelly - makes a welcome return to Galway's Town Hall Theatre.

Club GASS to celebrate fourth birthday

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

CLUB GASS - the Great and Secret Show, Galway's main LGBT clubnight is celebrating its third birthday in the Róisín Dubh tomorrow evening from 11.30pm.

Danielle Holian’s brutal truth telling

Literature Reviews Thu, Nov 07, 2019

DANIELLE HOLIAN'S debut poetry collection, Beautifully Chaotic, is part of a boom in the popularity of poetry among young people – particularly young women – over the past few years.

Fregoli Heart Project to perform at popular Roscommon Arts Centre

Thu, Nov 07, 2019

In an era of borders, marginalization and mass attempts to inspire hate and difference, the Galway based Fregoli Theatre Company embark on a project which sees them return to what is quintessential to life - love. Love which can be deceptively simple or complex, in all its forms.

Rock Against Homelessness - Saturday 23rd November at Monroe’s Galway

Mon, Nov 04, 2019

The Sunday Independent’s Rock Against Homelessness concert in aid of Focus Ireland - now in its fifth year - is heading West. Earlier this year, the show sold-out the Olympia Theatre and saw performances from Camille O'Sullivan, Tommy Fleming, Aidan Gillen, Deirdre O'Kane, Finbar Furey, The Celtic Tenors and Laura Whitmore among others, helping to raise a record total of over €25,000.

Delving into magic with TULCA

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

Tomorrow evening, Friday, November 1, sees the launch of the 17th TULCA Festival of Visual Arts at the Festival Gallery in William Street, formerly An Post’s sorting office.

Druid to stage The Cherry Orchard in 2020

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

DRUID THEATRE Company has announced its first major production for 2020 - a staging of Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard in a version by the late, great, Tom Murphy.

Three hit films - back on the big screen

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

A STAR Is Born, Bohemian Rhapsody, and The Greatest Showman - three of the most popular films of the last 18 months - are getting a fresh outing on the big screen of the Omniplex Cinemas in Galway.

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