'Whenever I hear Brahms' music I feel spine tinglingly alive'

Wed, Sep 07, 2016

SYBIL FAWLTY may not have appreciated the eternal genius of Johannes Brahms, calling his Symphony No 3 "that racket". Thankfully Galway has a better appreciation of the man's music than Basil's "little nest of vipers".

See Mise Éire in Clifden

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

THE SOUNDTRACK to Mise Éire, Sean Ó Riada's great orchestral achievement, marrying classical and traditional Irish forms, is, especially its main theme, one of the most stirring and powerful works of Irish music, so powerful it is better known than the film.

Plaid - acclaimed electro duo for Róisín Dubh

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

PLAID BRING a beauty, melodicism, and sensuality to electronic music that is all too rare. The Kraftwerk/krautrock inspired soundscapes of their latest album, The Digging Remedy, is an ideal meeting place for hardened electronica enthusiasts and those new to the form.

'They are all embroiled with each other'

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

IT IS always something of a special occasion when Druid unveils a new writer, and all the more so when that writer comes from the west of Ireland. So there is much excitement about Helen and I, the debut play by Tuam's Meadhbh McHugh, which receives its world premiere at the Mick Lally Theatre on Tuesday September 13.

Over The Edge Culture Night Open-Mic

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

GALWEGIANS WITH short stories or poems to share, will have a chance to read them in public, and maybe win prizes, at two Over The Edge open-mics, part of Culture Night 2016.

The postman and the oracle

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

THE WALK and The Sibyl, a joint exhibition by artists Brian Twomey and Kristy Verenga, will be officially opened today [Friday September 2] at 8pm, in The Courthouse, in Kinvara.

'I’ll Tell You A Story': Johnny Magory in the Magical World

Literature Reviews Thu, Sep 01, 2016

THIS COMING September 13 would have marked Roald Dahl's 100th birthday. While there will be a great deal of talk with regards to his wonderful books, especially the children’s books, somehow his work for adults rarely gets a mention.

Róisín Dubh Comedy Clubh to celebrate first birthday

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

IT HAS been a year since the Róisín Dubh Comedy Clubh opened its doors, and over that time, audiences have laughed long and aloud at Foil, Arms & Hog, Barry Murphy, Deirdre O'Kane, Abandoman, Colin Murphy, and Al Porter.

'I've always had a love affair with innuendo'

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

WHEN AL Porter first discovered Kenneth Williams and Frankie Howerd, he declared "I have found my people", seeing in their bawdy, innuendo laden, humour, a sense of mirth chiming very deeply with his own.

Through a Glass Onion - peeling back the layers of the John Lennon story

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

LENNON: THROUGH A Glass Onion, the show examining and celebrating the life and music of John Lennon, which has enjoyed worldwide success, comes to Galway’s Black Box Theatre on Wednesday, September 14 at 8pm.

Galway Sings Project Choir returns September 1

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

THE GALWAY Sings Project choir is seeking new members, interested in singing in a group, singing in public, or who wish to learn to sing in harmony, to take part in its upcoming term.

Ivy Nations to play Monroe's Live

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

"IVY NATIONS are absolutely a band to watch. This synthy-rock is exactly what you want in your life..." so said JOE.ie about the quartet that will be playing Electric Picnic this weekend and Monroe’s Live on Friday September 30.

Tommy Tiernan - Work in Progress

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

UNREHEARSED, UNFINISHED, yes, but given it is Tommy Tiernan, you can bet the Navanman's upcoming Work In Progress shows at The King's Head, will be unmissable and essential.

Take up singing for the autumn with the Ad Hoc Choir

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

GALWEGIANS KEEN on learning how to sing and/or becoming involved in a choir, should check out the new term of classes and rehearsals with the Ad Hoc choir.

Bluegrass fused harmonies for Monroe's

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

4 MEN and a Bass, featuring leading Galway folk and Americana musicians, make a welcome return to Monroe’s Side Bar, where they play a free gig this Sunday at 11pm.

Electric wins Music Venue/Nightclub of the Year

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

GALWAY'S ELECTRIC Garden & Theatre won the Music Venue/Nightclub of the Year at the Sky Bar of the Year Awards 2016, which were held recently in the Mansion House, Dublin.

ConTempo announces new concert series for the autumn

Wed, Aug 31, 2016

THE GREAT ConTempo Quartert will begin two very different concert series, starting in September - one will be family friendly and invovle collaboration with musicians working in other genres, the other is a set of monthly lunchtime shows performing Hayden.

The Deep Blue Sea - theatre at The Eye

Wed, Aug 31, 2016

WHEN HESTER Collyer is found by her neighbours in the aftermath of a failed suicide attempt, the story of her tempestuous affair with a former RAF pilot and breakdown of her marriage to a High Court judge emerges.

Theatre Review: Tape (Fregoli, Nun’s Island Theatre)

Theatre Reviews Wed, Aug 31, 2016

FREGOLI THEATRE has enjoyed a fine 2016 with its successful tour of Jarlath Tivnan’s Pleasure Ground, followed by this latest production, a strong staging of American author Stephen Belber’s intense three-hander, Tape.

Can you capture Galway in a one minute film?

Tue, Aug 30, 2016

THE DEADLINE for submissions to Galway's upcoming The One Minute Film Festival has been extended to Monday September 12 at 12 noon. Entries need only be 60 seconds long, and is open to amateurs using an iPad or camera phone, not just professionals with a 35mm camera.

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