The unhinged poetry of Ken Bruen

Literature Reviews Thu, Nov 29, 2018

KEN BRUEN'S writing is like Charles Bukowski’s in that people tend to either love it, or be allergic to it. No one pretends to like Bruen’s writing in the way they do, say, the poetry of Ocean Vuong or Doireann Ní Gríofa because, to paraphrase WH Auden, they think it is the correct opinion to have for the time of year.

Villagers to play Black Box in December

Thu, Nov 29, 2018

IT IS possibly the most surprising declaration to open any Irish album, certainly this year, or of any year in recent times: "I've found again, the space in my heart again, for God again, in the form of art again."

The 2 Johnnies - getting loose on stage in Galway

Thu, Nov 29, 2018

THE 2 JOHNNIES, the makers of what many consider to be Ireland's funniest podcast, are stepping out from behind the microphones to once again take to the stage, on their new Irish tour.

Poet Trevor Conway launches new collection

Thu, Nov 29, 2018

GALWAY POET Trevor Conway launches his second collection, Breeding Monsters, at The Crane Bar, where there will also be music from singer Sandra Coffey and guitarist Gregory Prendergast.

Tóraíocht an Yummy Mummy - An Taibhdhearc panto

Thu, Nov 29, 2018

EGYPT. 1928. Stanley and Oliver are searching for the rumoured tomb of the famous female Pharaoh Hatchetsoup. There have been many expeditions before, but none have been successful.

Ralph Fiennes in Antony and Cleopatra @ The Eye

Thu, Nov 29, 2018

RALPH FIENNES, one of Britain's finest actors, who has appeared in such diverse films as The Grand Budapest Hotel, Schindler's List, and the Harry Potter series, is back on screens at The Eye Cinema.

'Galway felt like a really good place to come and make the record'

Thu, Nov 29, 2018

WHEN DECLAN O’Rourke’s debut album, Since Kyabram, was released in 2004, it confirmed, indeed exceeded, the promise and expectations that had been building up around the Dublin singer-songwriter.

Kevin Gildea to play the Comedy KARLnival

Thu, Nov 29, 2018

KEVIN GILDEA has exerted a quiet, but powerful influence on Irish comedy, and is a key figure in the Irish comedy boom which began in the 1990s and has continued unabated since.

Wildlife - domestic unbliss in Montana

Films Reviews Thu, Nov 29, 2018

SET IN 1960s Montana, married couple Jerry and Janette and their son Joe have recently relocated. Though not said, it is implied they left their last home when Jerry lost his job, and it is not the first time this has happened.

Blue Teapot offer a seasonal ‘Twist’ on Dickens

Thu, Nov 29, 2018

THE PAST year has been something of an annus mirabilis for Galway’s Blue Teapot Theatre Company. Len Collin’s inspired film of the Blue Teapot play Sanctuary was screened in Britain to ecstatic reviews and was later shown by RTÉ. In May, the company staged its ground-breaking production of Dancing At Lughnasa at the Town Hall.

Youth Ballet West present The Nutcracker

Thu, Nov 29, 2018

YOUTH BALLET West are staging Tchaikovsky's much love ballet, The Nutcracker, in the Town Hall Theatre on December 15 and 16 - but if you want to see it hurry, as the show is almost sold out.

Sean Keane's Christmas By The Hearth 2018

Thu, Nov 29, 2018

SEAN KEANE'S annual Christmas By The Hearth concert returns to the Town Hall Theatre next week, where the much acclaimed Caherlistrane singer will be accompanied by the Mayo Concert Orchestra.

Tom Stade - Galway bound in 2019

Thu, Nov 29, 2018

TOM STADE is “so cool he could well be the answer to global warming," according to The Scotsman, who also called this Canadian comedy legend "gloriously funny” - as Galway will see next year.

Renaissance and baroque concert in Athenry

Thu, Nov 29, 2018

ATHENRY WILL play host to a concert of music from the 16th to the 18th century by the vocal/guitar duo Tonos, with special guests the Athenry School of Music Guitar Orchestra.

Phil Coulter returns to the Town Hall

Thu, Nov 29, 2018

PHIL COULTER - who has written songs for Van Morrison, Elvis Presley, Cliff Richard, and Luke Kelly - makes a welcome return to the Town Hall Theatre as part of his current Gold & Silver Days tour.

Handel's Messiah in Galway Cathedral

Thu, Nov 29, 2018

HANDEL'S MESSIAH will forever have a place in the hearts and minds of Irish classical music enthusiasts as the work was premiered in Ireland, being performed as a charity fundraiser in Fishamble Street Hall, Dublin, in April 1742.

KAVA Christmas Exhibition 2018

Thu, Nov 29, 2018

KAVA Members' Christmas Exhibition 2018 will be officially opened at The Courthouse, Kinvara, on Thursday December 6 at 8pm.

Two concerts from ConTempo

Thu, Nov 29, 2018

TWO CONCERTS from the wonderful ConTempo Quartet take place next week, one a performance of music by Antonín Dvorák, the other a collaboration with the MA in Writing at NUI Galway.

Two Door Cinema Club to play arts festival Big Top in 2019

Tue, Nov 27, 2018

TWO DOOR Cinema Club, the County Down indie-rock trio, will play the Galway International Arts Festival 2019, performing in the Big Top in the Fisheries Field on Friday July 26.

Take the right step in 2019 - Walk in Interview with Chipright on 12th-13th December!

Fri, Nov 23, 2018

Are you a software engineer? Perhaps Hardware? Do you work in the Digital or Analog side of things? Then come to the Galway Technology Centre, Mervue Business Park on the 12th-13th December to find the perfect career for you.

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