'The language just fizzes with energy and colour' –Decadent’s Jarlath Tivnan on Vernon God Little

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

It’s Monday afternoon in Nun’s Island theatre and Decadent director Andrew Flynn is rehearsing a scene from Vernon God Little with actors Jarlath Tivnan, Eilish McCarthy, and Peter Shine.

Brazil Independence Day party comes to Monroe’s Live on September 5

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

A carnival style party comes to Monroe’s Live next weekend to celebrate Brazilian Independence Day.

There will be live entertainment from popular Brazilian DJ Kevin Vidal, who will be playing both Brazilian music as well as many other genres, from electro and R&B to house and chart hits. Kalango and Friends is a Brazilian band which will play the best of Forro, music typical from northeast of Brazil.

Old master style student art show with Jim Kavanagh

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

The annual exhibition of Jim Kavanagh’s Art School students is currently on show at the Market Street Gallery (the old Connacht Tribune Print Works).

Music for Galway's thirty fifth international concert season

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

Music for Galway [MFG] has announced a 2015/16 programme dedicated to the most ancient, personal, and invisible instrument: the human voice.

In the months ahead, audiences will hear the voice in a variety of contexts: with piano, orchestra, in operatic and choral settings, and with string quartet. Many of Ireland’s finest singers will grace Galway’s stages, as well as a host of internationally renowned artists.

'It's a funny old world' with Brendan Grace at Galway Town Hall

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

It is a funny old world when seen through the eyes of Brendan Grace. The enigmatic Dubliner has been entertaining audiences in Ireland and further afield for decades with his array of characters and his ability to tell a yarn.

There is the sanctimonious priest who knows more than he's telling: ''Blessed is he who gets married in the nick of time." There is the father of the bride who makes a speech at his daughter's wedding: "She could have married someone with money; she could have married someone who was working. She could have married someone who wasn't working but was willing to work.''

My Fellow Sponges @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

My Fellow Sponges, the acclaimed Galway folk-prog/indie band, return to the Róísín Dubh tomorrow night at 9pm to launch their new single 'Air.'

Eighties act Delorean @ Monroe's Live

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

One of Europe’s top eighties acts, Delorean, will take to the main stage at Monroe’s Live on Friday September 4.

Jinx Lennon and Fia Rua at the Gallery Cafe Gort

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

Jinx Lennon is a punk poet from Dundalk who uses his voice guitar sampler to spread his uplifting words and help people through the trials of everyday life.

World famous Cranberries tribute act The Lizberries @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

The Lizberries are the international tribute band of The Cranberries. The band was officially born in Milan in 2010, after a long career that began in 2002 as The Lizards.

Brian Kennedy will play the Roisin Dubh

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

Brian Kennedy will play the Roisin Dubh on September 5 from 8pm. Tickets cost €20 (€18 members) and are available online at

Award winning actor/writer Emmett Hughes to write and star in Los Angeles thriller Axis

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

Irish actor and Galway native Emmett Hughes, who wrote, produced, and starred in the award-winning film The O’Briens, is set to write and star in the upcoming independent thriller Axis.

The film, based on his original concept, will be set and shot entirely in Los Angeles. Actress and director Aisha Tyler, of such acclaimed TV shows as Friends, Archer, 24, and Criminal Minds, is set to produce via her company Hot Machine Films as well as direct.

Lunchtimes with ConTempo

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

The Galway Music Residency has announced details of the 2015/16 monthly lunchtime concert series with its ensemble in residence, the ConTempo Quartet.

Autumn poetry workshops at the Galway Arts Centre

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

This September, Galway Arts Centre is offering aspiring poets a choice of three poetry workshops facilitated by renowned poet Kevin Higgins.

Autumn creative writing classes with Susan Millar DuMars at Galway Arts Centre

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

Starting in September, Galway Arts Centre presents a daytime class for beginner and continuing creative writing students, facilitated by poetry and fiction writer Susan Millar DuMars.

Decadent bring Vernon God Little to the stage

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Following the huge critical and popular success of their production of Martin McDonagh’s The Pillowman earlier this year, Decadent Theatre Company are back with another exciting, high-profile, show; the stage adaptation of DBC Pierre’s Booker-winning novel, Vernon God Little.

‘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.