Annual Phil Lynott Remembrance Night at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

In 1972, Thin Lizzy catapulted to fame with the release of ‘Whiskey in the Jar,’ marking the onset of a career that would etch their name among Ireland's foremost bands.

Iconic Geantraí series back on TG4 this weekend

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

BY DECLAN VARLEY
The traditional music series Geantraí served as a cornerstone in TG4's musicprogramming for 17 years from 1996 until 2013 and the iconic series is making a comeback this weekend.

New dawn for Galway after dark

Thu, Dec 28, 2023

We have to get over the silly nicknames first.
Kate Howard is not the ‘night mayor’, the ‘evening tsarina’, or even Galway’s first ‘lady of the night’. She is a serious public servant with two decades of experience and post-graduate qualifications in arts policy and practice.

Keane & Family to play Claregalway Hotel

Thu, Dec 28, 2023

Matt Keane and his family of musicians return to the Claregalway Hotel next month for two nights of entertainment.

Bionic Byrne for Town Hall Misadventures

Thu, Dec 28, 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.

Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience returns to Galway next year

Thu, Dec 28, 2023

Straight from London’s West End via the Sydney Opera House, Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience returns to Galway this spring.

Kíla tunes for NYE

Thu, Dec 28, 2023

The roaring tribal beats of Kíla are set to ignite the stage at Monroe’s Live for a New Year’s Eve celebration.

NYE classical performance at Eye Cinema

Thu, Dec 28, 2023

The Eye Cinema in Wellpark has announced a live broadcast of the traditional New Year’s Eve Concert from the Berliner Philharmoniker Orchestra on Sunday, December 31 at 4pm.

In Tua Nua return to Monroe’s

Thu, Dec 28, 2023

Considered rock trail blazers for bringing Irish pipes and electronic fiddles to the mainstream, In Tua Nua play Monroe’s Live, tomorrow, Friday, December 29, at 9pm.

High Kings take the road to Galway

Thu, Dec 28, 2023

With 15 years on the road together, the High Kings land in Galway for a Leisureland gig on Saturday, February 24.

JFK’s three miles a long journey for Galway filmmaker

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

"It has been a marathon," sighs Oranmore’s Pamela Finn, producer and director of JFK - The Three Miles. The 24-minute film tells the story of JFK’s visit to Galway – over just three miles from the Sportsground to Salthill - through eye witness recollections.

Singer George Murphy Rising to occasion at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

Following a stomping show last July, folk and rock n’ roll artist George Murphy returns to Monroe’s with The Rising Sons this Wednesday, December 27, at 8pm.

Tuam’s Darragh O’Dea and his Delicate Dogs for Monroe’s

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

Described as a brilliant storytelling songsmith, Tuam’s Darragh O’Dea brings his six-piece band, Delicate Dogs, to Monroe’s Live on Friday, December 29, at 8pm.

Something Happens in Galway

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

Alt-pop rockers Something Happens return to Monroe’s Live on Thursday, December 28.

Old-school session at Monroe’s

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

Get your freak on and jump around with classic anthems from the best-selling hip-hop and RnB artists, as oldskool take to the stage at Monroe’s Live this Saturday, December 23.

Irish movie class set-up in Galway

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

The National Talent Academy Film & TV Scéal to Set Irish language workshop took place for emerging directors and writers at the Mick Lally Theatre this month.

JFK’s three miles a long journey for Galway filmmaker

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

"It has been a marathon," sighs Oranmore’s Pamela Finn, producer and director of JFK - The Three Miles. The 24-minute film tells the story of JFK’s visit to Galway – over just three miles from the Sportsground to Salthill - through eye witness recollections.

Bilingual festival for St Brigid’s Day

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

Tonnta – ‘waves’ as gaelige – is a new festival for 2024 celebrating the Irish language and Galway as a bilingual city. Tonnta will run from Thursday, February 1 to Monday, February 5.

Small screen show for The Stunning

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

A documentary on veteran Galway rockers The Stunning will be available over the Christmas season online on the RTÉ player.

The Púcas release festive Galway song

Thu, Dec 14, 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.

Fergal O’Hanlon and Adam O’Shea of The Púcas released their debut single ‘Christmas in Galway’ last week. The tune combines a traditional Irish air with a seasonal sound.

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