Festive fiddling at EYE Cinema

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

Due to popular demand, the EYE Cinema in Wellpark will show violinist André Rieu’s visual and musical festive extravaganza White Christmas this weekend.

Giant panto for Clarinbridge

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

A giant of a pantomime is making its way to Kilcornan Hall, Clarinbridge next month.

“Collage of madness”

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

It has been 23 years since Bell X1, the inexorably eclectic rock band, first burst onto the Irish music scene. They play Leisureland next Thursday, December 21.

Ash to ignite Monroe's

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

The trio of Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray will headline Monroe’s Live on Sunday, December 17 at 8pm.

Take A Chance with The Björn Identity at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

The Björn Identity will take a chance to imitate pop icons ABBA at Monroe’s Live tomorrow, December 15, at 9pm to recreate the sound, style, and energy of the Swedish sensation.

Rogue at centre of Renmore Pantomime

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

Award-winning duo directors Brian and Seán Power, choreographer Declan J Gardiner and musical director John O’Dea have prepared a huge cast, including a full chorus, with Tweens and Smurfs to add music and dance to the story.

Town Hall Theatre - Brightening Up Your 2024!

Wed, Dec 13, 2023

The wait is over! Town Hall Theatre has just announced a packed programme of events for January - March 2024 that will entertain and enthral. Dive into a sea of theatre, music, comedy and dance - there’s something for everyone!

'Galway embodies our traditional spirit, a massive music city with a Celtic soul'

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Teenage heartbreak, the hard school of busking, “fluke” success, a Number 1 with ‘Galway Girl’, and the late Shane McGowan: Irish folk hero Mundy explains all to the Advertiser ’s Jamie Conlon on the long drive to Galway.

Fionn MacCumhaill at An Taibhdhearc this Christmas

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Continuing with its mythological series, An Taibhdhearc is showing Fionn agus Clochán an Aifir (Fionn and the Giant’s Causeway), running from tomorrow, Friday, to Saturday, December 23.

Bionic Byrne for Town Hall Misadventures

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Take cover Galway! Jason Byrne - half man, half natural disaster - crashes into Galway’s Town Hall Theatre on Saturday, January 20, for one night only.

The Academic’s five-year term finishes in Galway

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Irish Indie rockers The Academic will end their five-year-long term of touring with a finalé at Leisureland on Saturday, December 23.

The Púcas release festive Galway song

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Sometimes the best tunes tumble from musicians’ minds late at night, and for two lads sitting at a piano after wandering Galway last month, that eureka moment arrived.

Black Box to host Hermitage Green

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Limerick acoustic rockers Hermitage Green will play Galway’s Black Box on Wednesday, December 27.

Fresh home to Irish shores after a worldwide tour, expect new music, older tunes, and perhaps an upbeat retake on some classics.

Cois Farraige sounds for Christmas

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Renowned sound engineer Don McKevitt has gone gamekeeper turned poacher and released his own solo album.

Oranmore film maker triumphs in Tinseltown

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

A documentary chronicling US president John F Kennedy’s momentous visit to Galway in 1963 has won 'Best Documentary Short' title at the City of Angels Women’s Film Festival in Los Angeles.

Tá Fíbín ag lorg daoine cruthaitheachta Gaillimhe

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Tá Fíbín sa Taibhdhearc i gcomhpháirt le Comhlacht Cultúir na Gaillimhe ag lorg iarratas ó ealaíontóirí chun “Scéal na Gaillimhe” a insint mar cheiliúradh ar 20 bliain ar an bhfód.

Tugtar cuireadh d’ealaíontóirí, do thaibheoirí, do dhéantóirí, do dhearthóirí, agus do dhaoine cruthaitheacha ó Chathair agus Chontae na Gaillimhe, atá ag obair trí mhéan na Gaeilge, páirt a ghlacadh i dtogra spreagúil a dhéanann ceiliúradh ar saibhreas cultúrtha na Gaillimhe.

The Púcas release festive Galway song

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Sometimes the best tunes tumble from musicians’ minds late at night, and for two lads sitting at a piano after wandering Galway last month, that eureka moment arrived.

Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go to Monroe’s

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

This Saturday, December 9, Monroe’s Live will channel the legendary George Michael for an incredible tribute fronted by the vocal might James Bermingham.

The Academic’s five-year term finishes in Galway

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Irish Indie rockers The Academic will end their five-year-long term of touring with a finalé at Leisureland on Saturday, December 23.

Brass and dance for Disney centenary

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

St Patrick’s Brass Band and Power Performance Academy will mark 100 years since Walt Disney founded his eponymous company with a celebration this Sunday, December 10, at the Clayton Hotel.

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