'Rex’s performance is electric and the response has been overwhelming'

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

HAILED AS "a beautiful portrait of young Irish manhood," by the Sunday Independent, and a "one-man show whirlwind," by the Edinburgh Reporter, Philip Doherty’s acclaimed drama, Pilgrim, starring Rex Ryan, comes to the Town Hall next week.

Fantastic Beasts: The Grimes of Grindelwald

Films Reviews Thu, Nov 22, 2018

I WAS 11 when the first Harry Potter book came out, the same age Harry is in the story. I read those books - and only those books - repeatedly for a good 10 years (If I’m being honest 20 years).

Go on (comedy) trial at the Róisín Dubh

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

THIS IS Your Trial, an improvised comedy show where the audience is the jury in the world’s funniest courtroom, where the judge is Irish Comedian of the Year 2016/17, Steve Bennett, is coming to the Róisín Dubh.

A timely reminder of Irish life during the recession

Literature Reviews Thu, Nov 22, 2018

AS WELL as having a successful career in journalism, Declan Varley is the author of four works of fiction - Kittyland (1992), which described his life as a student in the then RTC, Sure It Could Happen (1993), The Elephant’s Graveyard (1994), and Nightmusic (2001).

An evening of music with the Goldner String Quartet

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

AUSTRALIA HAS given us Nick Cave and AC/DC, and in classical music terms, the Goldner String Quartet, the country's "pre-eminent chamber ensemble" according to the Sydney Herald, and indeed an ensemble of international significance.

Galway Youth Musical Theatre - debut performance at An Taibhdhearc

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

GALWAY YOUTH Musical Theatre, the city's new performing arts company for young people, will hold its first end of term performance and showcase this weekend in An Taibhdhearc.

Cubs get Darkr Earlyr on new album

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

GUESS WHO are fans of Nick Drake then? Darkr Earlyr, the new album by the all-Ireland collective of folk-rock, indie, and experimental musicians, is a reference to the great man's 1970 album, just set at a different time of day.

Marc Roberts celebrates the music of John Denver

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

HE WOULD never have cut it as Henry John Deutschendorf jr, but as John Denver, he charmed the world with 'Take Me Home, Country Roads', 'Annie's Song', 'Rocky Mountain High', and 'Thank God I'm a Country Boy' - all of which are undisputed classics.

110th Street - 20 years of throwing parties

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

110TH STREET, one of Galway's flagship clubnights, led by leading DJs Cyril Briscoe and Cian Ó Cíobháin, celebrate the night's 20th anniversary, with a session in The Blue Note.

James Connolly event in Galway City Library

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

GALWAY WILL mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of the Irish revolutionary republican, socialist, trade unionist, and writer James Connolly, with an event in the Galway City Library.

Feminist Society event to highlight gender based violence

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

A Day Of Silence will take place in Galway on Wednesday November 28, to coincide with the international 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence campaign.

Badhands - debut album, Róisín Dubh show

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

BADHANDS, THE musical project of Dublin songwriter Dan Fitzpatrick, has released his debut album Predictable Boy, and is coming to Galway tonight to play the Róisín Dubh.

See Elf - and raise funds for Pieta House

Wed, Nov 21, 2018

WHAT IS the perfect Christmas movie? Some say It's A Wonderful Life, others say Miracle On 34th Street, there are those who make the case for Die Hard, while for many it can only be Elf.

Fintan O'Toole to begin GIAF winter talks

Tue, Nov 20, 2018

FINTAN O'TOOLE of The Irish Times, City of Thorns author Ben Rawlence, and former Galway West TD, Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, are among the speakers for a new 'out of season' Galway International Arts Festival event.

Hugh Cornwell celebrates some more heroes, and villains

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

WITH A cracking new solo album, Monster, just released, former Stranglers front-man Hugh Cornwell rocks up to the Róisín Dubh next week for what promises to be a storming gig featuring both gems from his solo output and beloved Strangler classics.

The Sound Of Music at the Town Hall Theatre

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

THE SOUND of Music is one of the world's best loved musicals, and will be performed in the Town Hall Theatre by Claregalway's 9 Arch Musical Society tonight, Thursday November 15, Friday 16, and Saturday 17.

Widows - a heist move, but not as you know it

Films Reviews Thu, Nov 15, 2018

WIDOWS, THE latest film from British director Steve McQueen, is the last thing I expected from him. In fact when I heard his next project was based on a 1980s TV show, I was slightly concerned.

Kevin McGahern at the Comedy KARLnival

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

KEVIN MCGAHERN, the former host of Republic Of Telly, the man described by Hot Press as “one of Ireland’s quirkiest stand-ups", is making a welcome return to Galway to play the Róisín Dubh's Comedy KARLnival.

Kiran Leonard tackling 'Western Culture' through music

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

KIRAN LEONARD'S previous album, Derevaun Seraun, was his personal response to favourite pieces of literature. His new album, Western Culture, released last month via Moshi Moshi Records, sees him move from the personal to the political.

Ballinasloe author shortlisted for Writing.ie award

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

BALLINASLOE-BASED author Nuala O’Connor has been shortlisted for the Writing.ie Short Story of the Year, at the An Post Irish Book Awards, for her story ‘Gooseen’, inspired by Nora Barnacle, the Galway-born wife of James Joyce.

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