‘Galway always has good stories’

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

WHEN A performer's raison d'être is creating on the spot rap songs inspired by audience suggestions, that performer needs the crowd to be able to come with something fresh, something the performer can really get stuck into, and something that will inspire humour filled rhymes.

Baile an Salsa to play Monroe's Live

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Baile an Salsa brings its eclectic mix of Irish traditional music and salsa to Monroe’s Live on Saturday August 29.

From Mervue to mayhem and murder: The McGowan Trilogy 

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

The McGowan Trilogy by Seamus Scanlon is back for one night only at the main auditorium of the Town Hall.

Fregoli chosen as first recipients of Michael Diskin Arts Bursary

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Galway theatre company Fregoli will perform a new original production on August 21 and 22, as a result of being awarded the Michael Diskin Arts bursary last year. 

A Politicised Evening of Poetry at Byrne’s Bookshop with Mike Jenkins and Kevin Higgins

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop presents ‘A Politicised Evening of Poetry’ with prominent Welsh poet Mike Jenkins, and Kevin Higgins.

The Nathan Carter show returns to Galway

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Ireland’s hottest act, Nathan Carter, will return to Galway when he plays Leisureland on Saturday August 29 for a fully seated concert. Carter promises a full on, no holds barred, evening of great entertainment with his terrific band and special guests on the night.

The Hive @ Roisin Dubh tomorrow night

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

110th Street’s The Hive is back tomorrow night spinning the best tracks, from across the genres and across the eras, in the name of having a decent party.

Keith and Lorraine's Showband Show with Brendan Bowyer at the Salthill Hotel

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Keith and Lorraine McDonald are two of Ireland's most respected entertainers, and have been receiving rave reviews following a number of recent high energy cabaret and dancing shows with the recently reformed Showband Show.

Parquet Courts play Róisín Dubh next month

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

"ANYTHING THAT does not come from tradition is plagiarism," declared Catalan surrealist Salvador Dalí. It is a wilfully contradictory, deliberately oxymoronic, statement, but it describes perfectly New York indie-rockers Parquet Courts.

Galway Baroque Singers auditions for new members

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

In preparation for an exciting new term, Galway Baroque Singers will hold auditions for new members in Saint Patrick's Bandroom on Tuesday September 1. Vacancies exist in all sections. For further information and to arrange audition, call Joan on 087 6911460.

The Voice of Ireland needs you

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

RTÉ One hit show The Voice of Ireland returns for a fifth series and aspiring Galwegian divas, rock bands, and pop acts, are being sought for auditions, which will be held later in the autumn.

The show's format gives each singer 90 seconds to impress one or more of four coaches. Those interested in talking part can apply via www.rte.ie/thevoice and send an MP3 or YouTube clip of themselves singing, along with contact details.

David McSavage to play the Roisin Dubh 

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

David McSavage is one of Ireland’s most popular comedians. His cutting commentary and performances cover all aspects of life, and nothing is safe from his truth induced interpretations.

'The Cosmological Sublime': An exhibition of paintings by Jim Kavanagh in aid of COPE Galway

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Renowned fine artist Jim Kavanagh will exhibit his collection of cosmologically inspired works, from August 22 to September 12 at the Market Street Gallery, with proceeds from the event going towards COPE Galway.

Over the Edge Open Reading is back 

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

The first Over The Edge Open Reading after the summer break takes place in Galway City Library on Thursday August 27, from 6.30pm to 8.00pm. The featured readers are Jessica Traynor, Matt Flesk, and Aoife Reilly. 

Aoife Reilly works as a psychotherapist and teacher and has been attending Kevin Higgins’s poetry workshops at Galway Arts Centre since autumn 2013. Her poetry has been published in Crannóg, Skylight 47, on the Poethead website, and in a variety of other poetry magazines.

Call for entries to Junior Film Fleadh

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

The Junior Film Fleadh, taking place from November 11 to 14, is looking for entries from filmmakers between the ages of seven and 18 for its future filmmakers short film programmes.

Today’s students are tomorrow’s filmmakers and, in addition to the mix of workshops, script competition, and panels, the Junior Film Fleadh wants to give them a platform to show their work on a big screen. 

NUI Galway conference on Irish Parliamentary Party to commemorate the Decade of Centenaries

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

What was Home Rule? How did John Redmond’s Irish Parliamentary Party operate and how was it viewed throughout the country prior to 1916? How popular was Redmond’s decision to call on Irishmen to fight in World War I? 

Art classes with the award winning Denise Hogan

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Denise Hogan’s popular art classes for adults in oils, watercolours, and acrylics will begin again this September. Morning and evening classes will run in 10-week terms with a maximum of 10 students accepted per class, making pre booking essential. Due to popular demand, there will be a new morning class starting on Tuesday September 8.

'I wanted to go back to that raw, acoustic, element'

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

RYAN SHERIDAN releases his new album, Here and Now, on Friday August 28. Recorded in Ireland and Germany, it is the follow-up to his Irish platinum selling debut The Day You Live Forever, and as part of his upcoming tour he plays Tuam’s Sugarbeat Festival next weekend and the Róisín Dubh in September.

Events added to Galway Pride Festival

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

THE GALWAY Pride Festival begins today, ushering in a weekend of music, dance, fancy dress, family fun, talks, youth events, and the annual parade, and in addition to the announced programme more events have been added.

Ryley Walker - 'prodigious talent' for Strange Brew

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

"Walker is a prodigious talent. He possesses the light touch of Bert Jansch, the unbottled energy of Peter Walker, and the musical erudition of John Fahey...Walker is versatile, too, with a chameleonic quality that allows him to slip into ragged electric blues and bucolic acoustic reveries with equal ease. Of all the songwriters trying their hand at this revivalist approach...Walker is the most natural and enviable."

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