Artist Elena Dova - at the crossroads of three cities

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

ITALIAN ARTIST Elena Dova is currently exhibiting her striking new paintings at the Town Hall Theatre bar in a show, Crosbhóthar, that imaginatively blends the three cities in her life; Turin, Rome, and Galway.

‘It brings out the child in every audience member’

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

BALLET IRELAND brings the perfect flavour of Christmas to the Town Hall Theatre with its touring production of The Nutcracker on Tuesday November 29 and Wednesday 30 at 8pm. This timeless classic, with beautiful costumes and Tchaikovsky’s beloved and sumptuous score, takes audiences on a wondrous adventure of full of the quintessential Christmas magic.

The Low Anthem - foward thinking indie-folk

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

AFTER A four year hiatus, American indie-folk and roots band The Low Anthem released their long awaited new album in June, and this month they tour Ireland and Britain, including a show in Galway.

Sensory friendly screening of Storks

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

STORKS, THE hit animated family film will receive a special sensory friendly screening, for children on the autism spectrum, at the IMC Cinema, on Tuesday November 22 at 10.30am.

See Chris Kent @ Róisín Dubh Comedy Clubh

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

CHRIS KENT, who has appeared on Russell Howard's Stand Up Central, and who "breathes new life into anecdotal comedy" according to The List, is the next comic to play the Róisín Dubh Comedy Club.

Album review: Body/Head

Music Reviews Thu, Nov 17, 2016

IN HIS despair MacBeth chastised humans, and thereby life, as "full of sound and fury, signifying nothing". Kim Gordon's music has long been driven by "sound and fury" but is certainly not meaningless.

Wyvern Lingo - new sounds, supporting Hozier, and supporting refugees

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

IT HAS been an extraordinary 12 months for Wicklow trio Wyvern Lingo. They have re-invented their sound and struck out on a new musical path, played to their largest audiences to date by supporting Hozier and James Vincent McMorrow on their British tours, and began the preparations for their highly anticipated debut album.

It's magic for Mike as he scoops prestigious Goldsmiths Prize

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

MIKE MCCORMACK, the novelist and NUI Galway English lecturer is celebrating this week after he won the £10,000 Goldsmiths Prize for Fiction for his third novel Solar Bones, triumphing over a shortlist which also included Irish writer Eimear McBride and Irish-Canadian writer Anakana Schofield.

Every dog needs a home

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

IN MADRID, Julian receives an unexpected visit from old friend Tomas. However this will be no ordinary reunion, as Tomas has decided to discontinue treatment for the terminal illness he has been battling.

Margaretta D’Arcy's journey to the future

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

“YOU MANIACS! You blew it up! Ah, damn you! God damn you all to hell!” wails Charlton Heston's character George Taylor in that powerful and unforgettable closing shot of 1968's Planet Of The Apes.

Rofi James - new single and launch gig

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

ROFI JAMES, the Galway pop/rock duo, officially launch their new single 'Fool For Your Love' this weekend, and proceeds from half of all downloads/sales of the single will be donated to the Solidarity-Pikpa refugee camp in Greece.

Aindrias de Staic - The Man From Moogaga is back

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

THERE WAS The Man From UNCLE, the man from Del Monte, The Man Who Knew Too Much, and The Man Who Fell To Earth, but there has never been anyone like The Man From Moogaga.

New exhibition from artist Clodagh Kidd

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

CLAREGALWAY ARTIST Clodagh Kidd returns to the Providence Market Kitchen on the corner of Abbeygate and Augustine streets, with an exhibition of recent work.

Sample Answer - indie-soul with a real edge

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

HE PLAYS "soulful pop with a dusting of hip-hop thrown in for good measure," say Gigwise, while that pop has "a real sense of edge" according to Clashmusic.com. He is Sample Answer, and he is coming to Galway.

Declan O'Rourke to play Down Syndrome Galway charity concert

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

LEADING IRISH singer-songwriter Declan O'Rourke will join a gathering of Irish trad titans in the county this weekend for a charity concert in aid of Down Syndrome Galway.

Charlie Landsborough to play Lough Rea Hotel

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH, praised by BBC Radio Ulster's Gerry Kelly for his "warmth, honesty and credibility", will be in concert in the Lough Rea Hotel and Spa on Wednesday January 11.

FEAST on Hope Is Noise's alt-rock

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

HOPE IS Noise, long time stalwarts of the Irish alternative/heavy scene, will bring their polished alt-rock and feral post-hardcore broadsides, to the next FEAST gig in the Róisín Dubh.

Pierre Bensusan - genius of the acoustic guitar

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

PIERRE BENSUSAN, the genius of the acoustic guitar, "one of the most unique and brilliant acoustic guitar veterans in the world music scene today", according to the LA Times, makes his annual pilgrimage in Galway this weekend.

We Cut Corners - new album and Róisín Dubh show

Wed, Nov 16, 2016

ACCLAIMED DUBLIN indie-rock duo We Cut Corners are enjoying a busy November, with the month having already seen the launch of their third album, The Cadences of Others, and the double A-Side single, ‘Oh’/‘Mandinka’, and now comes a Galway show.

Cranky Face - new EP and new video

Essential Playlist Wed, Nov 16, 2016

GALWAY BAND Cranky Face - Simon Noble, Stephen Curren, Sam Wright, and Mosey Byrne - launch their new EP, Bowdown, with a show at Citóg in the Róisín Dubh tonight [Wednesday November 16] at 9pm.

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