Black and Irish Guinness event in O’Connell’s Bar tonight

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

Today, Guinness hosts an exciting new pub event as part of a stellar line-up of regional Guinness Live & Rising events in pubs across Ireland. Guinness will collaborate with Black and Irish, a community-driven organisation that aims to highlight the successes and struggles of black and mixed-race Irish communities and O’Connell’s Bar in Galway tonight Thursday June 8.

Walk This Way: Introducing Galway's Westend Walking Tours

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

Galway's Westend is celebrated for its bohemian charm, artistic flair, and diverse community, making it a focal point of Galway's cultural scene. The Galway's Westend Walking Tours aim to showcase this captivating district, guiding participants through its picturesque streets, unveiling its historical landmarks, and providing an intimate glimpse into the thriving arts, food, and music scene that defines the area.

Ignite Gospel Choir to put on a charity show in Galway

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

Galway Contact are delighted to announce that the brilliant Ignite Gospel Choir will perform a concert on Sunday July 2 at 3pm in St. Joseph’s Church, Presentation Road, in aid of this local charity for older people.

Druid Theatre returns to the United States with their new production DruidO’Casey

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

Druid Theatre announced last week that DruidO’Casey, their new play cycle of Sean O’Casey’s Dublin Trilogy, will tour the United States later this year, visiting New York and Michigan.

Galway Indoor Market back this weekend in Outset Gallery

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

The third edition of the Galway Indoor Market will take place on Saturday June 10 from 11am to 4pm, and will feature up to 20 stalls that showcase the best of vintage, retro, second hand and hand-made goods from independent business and creative individuals from Galway and beyond.

Galway Folk Festival adds more exciting free shows to their lineup

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

Galway Folk Festival have added to their highly anticipated line-up, featuring an exceptional array of international and Irish artists. Taking place from Tuesday June 13 to Sunday June 18, the festival will captivate music lovers with an extraordinary blend of folk, roots, and traditional music from Ireland and beyond.

Hardy Buck and all round hard man Owen Colgan coming to Róisín Dubh on Thursday June 15

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

Hardy Buck Owen Colgan is back on the road again, with a new tour, Back on the Pump, encompassing a selection of his hardest hitting personal stories mixed with proven methods to create world peace.

Comedian Steve Hughes brings new show, TOUGH LOVE, to Róisín Dubh on Saturday June 10

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

Get ready to laugh like you haven’t in a long time as Steve Hughes, a comedian who has left audiences in stitches all around our realm, brings his latest show, TOUGH LOVE, to Róisín Dubh.

Legendary reggae musicians, The Wailers, will play Róisín Dubh on Thursday July 6

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

The Wailers are a rare breed of musicians who have earned their place in the annals of music history. Their culture-defining music, embodying the spirit of the 70s reggae movement, has left an indelible mark on the industry.

Get involved in Galway's annual summer musical!

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

If you're 19yrs old or under, come along to the Connacht Hotel on Saturday June 10 at 11am to enroll in this year's exciting summer musical. Following on from last year's production of The Little Mermaid, this year's musical is Aladdin, and it will run for a week in the Town Hall Theatre in August.

Catch Jealous of the Birds (Naomi Hamilton) in Róisín Dubh on Thursday June 8

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

“Jealous of the Birds has a knack for slicing up genres and making music that sounds homemade and tiny, but also explosive and bombastic” – NPR

Ultan Conlon will play in Róisín Dubh on Saturday June 3

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Irish singer-songwriter, Ultan Conlon, will play in Róisín Dubh on Saturday June 3.

Galway International Arts Festival presents an exciting and eclectic programme of theatre

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Galway International Arts Festival is renowned for presenting and producing great theatre, and this year, it presents its biggest theatre/dance programme ever.

Pavillion are back in Róisín Dubh on Monday

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Pavillion are back in Róisín Dubh on Monday June 5 with highly anticipated concert 'Pavillion: Era 3'!

Pay Eye Cinema a visit this Bank Holiday Weekend

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

This June Bank Holiday weekend, Eye Cinema have plenty on the menu for film fans.

The Exciting World-Folk Sounds of Scottish-Irish Band Dallahan at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Fast, furious and forged in Scotland and Ireland’s traditional music scene, Dallahan deliver their style of world-folk with dazzling virtuosity. Described as Lúnasa for the new generation, this four-piece are whipping up a trad storm across the globe, touring extensively across Europe and the US.

From Avicii to New Album Anuas, Seo Linn To Deliver Rousing Trad Performance at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

The multi-award winning trad group Seo Linn have been on an upward trajectory since their version of Avicii’s ‘Wake Me Up’ catapulted them into the limelight. Now, they are set to perform music from their latest album, Anuas, at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, June 3 from 9pm.

Grammy Nominated Global Artist KT Tunstall to Perform Latest Album at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Following her global success with Suddenly I See, Black Horse and Cherry Tree, KT Tunstall has re-emerged with new energy, vigour and enthusiasm in the wake of her latest trilogy, Kin, Wax and Nut. An expression of soul, body and mind, these three albums are a rhythmic triumph, a fresh departure for the Grammy nominated singer-songwriter who has stayed true to her ability to balance introspective folk with propulsive rock.

Shaskeen snippets: A new millennia and no signs of slowing down

Thu, May 25, 2023

Traditional music band, Shaskeen, has been a cornerstone of Irish Traditional music and song for over half a century and show no signs of slowing down, ahead of their appearance in the Town Hall Theatre on June 10 as part of Advertiser Events, we look back through various publications that have covered the group's long history.

Druid O'Casey rehearsals well underway with talented cast

Thu, May 25, 2023

Back in March, Druid announced their most ambitious production yet, DruidO’Casey - a play cycle of Sean O’Casey’s Dublin Trilogy.

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