Tommy Tiernan embraces the internet

Mon, Sep 04, 2017

TOMMY TIERNAN has finally embraced the internet. Having spent years under the arc-lights of the stage Tommy has finally given in to pressure from the 21st century and joined the dark world of the web and opened his new YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/Tommedian - and social media hub, www.tommedian.com.

To Hell in a Handbag

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Coming to the Town Hall next Wednesday, September 6, is wickedly funny comedy To Hell in a Handbag, written, and performed by Helen Norton and Jonathan White and exploring two minor characters from The Importance of Being Earnest – Miss Prism and Canon Chasuble. A governess and a country rector; models of Victorian propriety in public, but in private? This is the play behind the play: a tale of blackmail, false identity, and money that offers a subversively funny new take on a theatrical classic.

Winter is coming

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Winter is coming to London and Dublin this September and October as Landmark Productions and Galway International Arts Festival hit the road with their co-production Woyzeck in Winter, which wowed audiences at this year’s Galway International Arts Festival.

Breaking the Fourth Wall Productions presents Nine Months

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Have things changed for women in Ireland?
Nine Months is a kaleidoscope of women's true stories about pregnancy and childcare in Ireland. This series of montages uses black humour to make light of the bleak depressing realities, while retaining their gravity. The audience will experience both laughter and discomfort simultaneously.

The Mayor of the Claddagh talk

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

The Claddagh fishing village was a unique settlement which developed outside the walls of medieval Galway which traditionally elected its own mayor, or king.

G4 to perform at the Town Hall Theatre

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

G4 take their classic releases of Bohemian Rhapsody, My Way, and Nessun Dorma on the road and also some of the greatest love songs of all time as they tour the songs from their hotly anticipated album, G4 Love Songs for the first time.

This new album features songs including Your Song, Amigos Para Siempre, and I'd Do Anything For Love, and was released on February 3.

Yerma live from the National Theatre to the Eye Cinema

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

The acclaimed West End production Yerma will be broadcast to the Eye Cinema from National Theatre Live tonight at 7pm.

Galway City of Film presents a One Minute Film Festival special for Culture Night 2017

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Galway City of Film in partnership with Galway Film Centre is presenting a special screening of the One Minute Film Festival for Culture Night 2017 at An Taibhdhearc on Friday September 22.

Thirty films of all genres will be screened including documentary, live action, art-house, and animation. These super short films pack a punch proving that a really great story can be told in just one minute.

The Jabronis to play The Quays

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

The Jabronis, a well-oiled 10-piece machine, with plenty of colour, and charisma to boot, are bringing their unique style to The Quays Bar on September 3.

Jim Kavanagh Art School to start art classes

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Jim Kavanagh Art School is commencing art classes the week beginning September 4.

Shelby Earl and Miriam Donoghue at the Róisín Dubh

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

"...Burn the Boats in 2011 and Swift Arrows in 2013—were vehicles for Earl’s voice, a rich and expressive instrument capable of substantial power. The Man Who Made Himself a Name is less a vehicle than a co-conspirator riding shotgun and reaching over to stomp on the accelerator." - Paste Magazine.

'Til They’re All Broken's album launch at Monroe's Live

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

'Til They're All Broken will launch their new album at Monroe's Live's Backstage Bar on Thursday September 14.

NOTIFY and Mark Lettieri Trio to play at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

A special collaborative performance between NOTIFY, Ireland's experimental virtuosos of traditional music, and America's Mark Lettieri Trio of three time Grammy award winning jazz super-group Snarky Puppy will take place at Monroe's Live on Thursday November 16.

Irish Comedian of the Year, Galway heat

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

The biggest comedy competition in the country rolls into town this Friday as Róisín Dubh Comedy Clubh hosts Galway’s only heat of the Irish Comedian Of The Year competition.

Expect fierce competition and only the finest material as 10 seasoned veterans and hopeful newcomers bring their best eight minutes to make you burst with laughter.

'I had to write this book'

Literature Reviews Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Prize-winning author Paul Lynch will discuss his new novel Grace — an epic tale about a young girl in famine-era Ireland — in a public conversation with Alan McMonagle at The Black Gate Cultural Centre next Thursday, September 7.

Ten years of shorelines in Portumna

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Portumna celebrates the 10th Shorelines Arts Festival from September 14 to 17 with an exciting programme of events.

"How’s Your Father?"

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Father and son team Conal and Rory Gallen have written probably their funniest comedy play to date, "How's Your Father?" is a non-stop, laugh a minute riot of craic, confusion, and constant laughter.

Irish Comedian of the Year, grand final

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

For the second year running, the Irish Comedian of the Year final will be held at the Vodafone Comedy Carnival.

Proust Questionnaire

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Writing; Galway United winning.

Hudson Taylor to play the Roisin Dubh October 13th

Mon, Aug 28, 2017

Dublin duo Hudson Taylor return with their brand new single - ‘Feel It Again’, the first fresh music from Alfie and Harry in two years. They have also announced they will be performing at Róisín Dubh on 13th October. Tickets will go on sale this Thursday, 31st August at 9 am. 

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