Patching Tuam textile residency with Galway artist Kathy Ross

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Patching Tuam: Let's stitch this town together, is the result of a nine month residency from Creative Places Tuam in which textile Artist Kathy Ross worked with a group of 17 young people aged between 13 and 17 to create an exhibition of tapestries and protest banners centred around their social and political viewpoints of their interactions with the town of Tuam.

Relive the Grunge Rock of Nirvana with Negative Creeps at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

With a ferocious blend of screaming guitars, thunderous drums, and pulsating basslines, Negative Creeps capture the essence of Nirvana's music, transporting audiences back to the raw, rebellious spirit of the 90s.

Fall Right Into Place announces unmissable lineup including Junior Brother, Thumper and Elaine Malone

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Strange Brew today reveals the almost complete line-up for 2023’s Fall Right Into Place festival, which is taking place at Claregalway Castle, just outside Galway city, from Saturday 16 September to Sunday, 17 September. Tickets are €36 + booking fee and are on sale now from fallrightintoplace.ie.

A New Era of Funk and Disco with Scottish Band High Fade at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

A new era of razor-sharp funk and disco has emerged thanks to Scottish band High Fade, who are on a meteoric rise.

Renowned Nashville Country Musician Porter McClister to Perform with Band at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

As the lead guitarist for American country music stars, Tanya Tucker and Gretchen Wilson, and having featured as a singer on the acclaimed ‘Oh Brother Where Art Thou’ soundtrack, Nashville’s Porter McClister will bring his renowned country, roots and honky-tonk soul to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, September 2 at 8pm.

The Seeger Sessions Revival to Reignite Legendary Springsteen Folk Album at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Hailing from Tyrone, Derry, Donegal, Leitrim, Cavan, Australia and the US, The Seeger Sessions Revival is a dynamic 13-piece band, who will reignite the spirit, energy and musical exuberance of Bruce Springsteen’s legendary Seeger Sessions album at Monroe’s Live on Friday, September 8.

Clare singer Sabrina Dinan with Ultan Conlon in Róisín Dubh on Thursday August 24

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

Sabrina Dinan is a singer songwriter from Co. Clare. Having performed throughout Europe, Australia and the U.S. in the past, she is looking forward to guest appearing with Declan O’Rourke, Luka Bloom and Ultan Conlon over the coming months. She is currently recording her first album and launches her E.P. The Beginnings on August 24.

Three Bucks Left: Hardy Bucks Live at Róisín Dubh

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

Join Stephen ‘Cowboy’ Kelly and French Toast of 3 Bucks Left as they weave their way through a night of crafted brutish and hysterical humour. A mix of relevant and not so relevant stories that are sure to leave no dry seats in the house! Don't be surprised if a few loose tunes are fired out on a night not to be missed.

Galway city band, Ol’ Times & The Gulls, at Róisín Dubh on Saturday August 19

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

Hailing from Galway City, Ol’ Times is a classic rock outfit that’s on a mission to bring rock n roll back to the forefront of music. The band draws inspiration from legendary acts like Led Zeppelin, The Doors, and The Rolling Stones while putting their own spin on the genre to create a sound that’s fresh and exciting.

Galway Participants in the 2023 National Youth Theatre Production

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

Two young people from Macnas Youth Theatre will take part in the National Youth Theatres production of 'Like We Were Born To Move' by Eimear Hussey at the Peacock Stage at the Abbey Theatre next week.

Galway Riverdance Lead Creates Dynamic New Celtic Fuse Show at Monroe’s Tavern

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

Galway's very own Kieran Hardiman, former principal dancer with the iconic Riverdance, is bringing his new show, Celtic Fuse, to Monroe's Tavern on Dominick Street every Thursday night throughout August.

Experience the Hard Metal Sounds of Metallica with Leading Tribute Band Whiplash at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

The hard heavy metal sounds of Metallica will rock Monroe’s Live on Friday, August 11 as Ireland’s leading tribute band, Whiplash take to the stage. Hailing from Galway, Whiplash will bring the vibrant tempos, fast instrumentals and aggressive rhythms that have made the American thrash metal group one of the most successful and influential worldwide.

Dundalk band Orwells ’84 Return to Monroe’s Live Following Release of New Album

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

Having just released their new video to accompany the single ‘The Border and the Mistress’ Dundalk-based band Orwells ‘84 are set to make an exciting return to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, August 18 at 8pm.

Galway-based Esker Festival Orchestra celebrates 10th Anniversary with performances in Galway and Dublin

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

Conducted by Peter Joyce, with the Esker Festival Choir and vocal soloists from the Irish National Opera Member Studio, Kathleen Nic Dhiarmada, and Madeline Judge.

Eddi Reader & Alan Kelly Gang coming to Town Hall Theatre in September

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

Coming to the Town Hall Theatre on Sunday Sept 3 is Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and mesmerizing songstress, Eddi Reader, of Fairground Attraction fame, along with Ireland’s own piano accordion maestro, Alan Kelly and his gang of acclaimed musicians featuring Steph Geremia on flute and vocals, John Douglas (Trashcan Sinatras) and Shane McGowan (Sean Keane Band) on guitars with Jim Higgins (Christy Moore, The Stunning) on percussion.

Dolores Keane to perform live from Fleadh on Tg4

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

Dolores Keane will be taking to the stage live on Tg4 tomorrow night as the Fleadh Cheoil returns to Mullingar for 2023 back to where it all began in 1951.

Playboy: The Musical returns

Thu, Aug 03, 2023

The creators, producers, cast and crew of Playboy, The Musical are coming together for a reprise of the ever-popular, raucous and rollicking reworking of Synge’s classic play, adapted by Diarmuid de Faoite and Justin McCarthy.

Galway International Arts Festival breaks attendance records of over 400,000

Thu, Aug 03, 2023

On Sunday night, the curtain fell on Galway International Arts Festival 2023 (GIAF), bringing to a close 14 days and nights of extraordinary arts experiences. The programme, which ranged from Druids to Dragons and Artists to Acrobats, drew record attendances of over 400,000 for the first time.

Celebrate Galway Pride at Róisín Dubh

Thu, Aug 03, 2023

Galway Pride Week is on from August 7 to August 13. The aim of the week is to give people space to openly, safely and proudly share their identities, stories and who they are.

Wild Youth coming to Róisín Dubh on Saturday August 5

Thu, Aug 03, 2023

No doubt a band currently in the midst of a stratospheric ascendance, Wild Youth have exploded onto the scene with their infinitely catchy and buoyant brand of indie-pop.

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