The Salvage Agency questions art and ecology
Thu, Sep 26, 2024
![Glass model of a comb-jelly (Beroë punctata) by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka, circa 1880. [Courtesy of the Zoology and Marine Biology Museum, University of Galway]](http://www.advertiser.ie/images/2024/09/143182_thumb.jpg "Glass model of a comb-jelly (Beroë punctata) by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka, circa 1880. [Courtesy of the Zoology and Marine Biology Museum, University of Galway]")
The 2024 TULCA Festival of Visual Arts 22nd festival edition, titled The Salvage Agency and curated by artist Michele Horrigan will run for two weeks from November 1 in multiple venues across Galway.
Read more ...New traditional music festival for Galway
Thu, Sep 26, 2024
The inaugural Galway TradFest, a new initiative by Music Generation Galway, will take place across the county from Monday, November 11, to Sunday, November 17.
Read more ...Packed schedule for Town Hall
Thu, Sep 26, 2024
Galway’s Town Hall Theatre has launched its busiest Autumn/Winter programme ever with an outstanding line-up of theatre, comedy, music, dance, musicals, film, and lots of special events for all ages.
Read more ...A glimpse of Galway’s future
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
It is 2032 and a bustling Galway city is powered by 26 hydroelectric water wheels churned by the Corrib’s torrents.
Read more ...Marty to put orchestra ‘under pressure’
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Music for Galway’s 43rd season, Irish Connections, kicks off next Friday, September 27, at 7.30pm in Leisureland featuring the RTÉ Concert Orchestra with special compère Marty Morrissey.
Read more ...Love LYRA at Leisureland
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Pop sensation LYRA returns to Galway with a highly anticipated performance in Salthill, on Thursday, November 7, as part of her Love LYRA tour.
Read more ...DJ Corey nostalgic for Britpop
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
On the heels of the reform of Oasis, Monroe’s Live will celebrate the sound of Britpop with a special night of music from genre-defining bands next Friday, September 27.
Read more ...Rock and folk weekend at Monroe’s Live
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Classic rock and Irish folk music will blare in Monroe’s this weekend with The Roadhouse Doors and legendary folk musician Daoirí Farrell taking to the stage at the Dominick Street venue.
Read more ...Tuam Cathedral illuminated for Culture Night
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
As part of this year’s Culture Night Late, Galway County Council will proudly present Lumina, a series of artistic outdoor projections on The Cathedral Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, known as Tuam Cathedral. Lumina will take place tomorrow, Friday, September 20 from 9:30pm.
Read more ...Exhibition of images of west coast
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Irish artist Michael Flaherty returns to The Kenny Gallery next month with Fermoyle Sky, an exhibition of more than 40 vibrant paintings of the west coast of Ireland.
Read more ...REVIEW: The House by Tom Murphy ~ Druid
Theatre Reviews Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Thinking about the relationships Druid has forged with playwrights since its inception in 1975, two names immediately spring to mind: Tom Murphy and Martin McDonagh. The former, regarded as one of the most important Irish writers of the twentieth century. The latter, probably the most commercially successful living playwright in the Western world.
Read more ...Whiskey tasting event at The Skeff
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
The evening promises to be a celebration of fine whiskey, featuring a selection of superb Egan's Whiskey, hosted by Rupert Egan, Egan’s Master Bonder.
Read more ...Blinding drama explores isolation
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Running from next Wednesday, September 25, to Saturday, September 28, the story revolves around Molly (Genevieve Hulme Beaman) who has lived in happy, capable, and independent darkness since she was ten months old. Her restless and unemployed husband, Frank (Manus Halligan), becomes obsessed with restoring her sight.
Read more ...A night to 'sea' culture in Oranmore
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
Oranmore’s drama group Bualadh Bos will perform the one-act play Adrift by George Infini. This dark comedy centres on three men who must put aside their differences after being set adrift after a failed mutiny, and await rescue.
Read more ...Galway singer in Voice UK
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
A musician from Merlin Park in Galway city is hoping to get his big break when he appears on ITV’s The Voice UK this weekend.
Read more ...Thirty, but not 'out, out'
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
After a stomping success in June, Club 30, the over-30s early club night, returns to Monroe’s on October 12, from 6pm to 10pm, with slow sets and throwback anthems from the ‘80s, ‘90s and ‘00s.
Read more ...A week of gigs at Monroe’s
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
Kicking off the weekend tomorrow is Cork-based tribute band A Foo Good Men. They will bring the legendary sounds of the Foo Fighters to Galway’s west end. This five-piece will unleash back-to-back hits like ‘The Pretender,’ ‘Best of You,’ ‘Everlong,’ ‘Learn to Fly,’ ‘All My Life,’ and ‘Times Like These.’
Read more ...Band brings glory to Bruce Springsteen at Monroe's this October
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
Bruce Springsteen tribute band "Glory Days" is coming to Monroe's Live on Friday, October 5th at 9pm. The band will perform songs from throughout the artist's career.
Read more ...Irish Connection is theme of Galway’s classical season
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
The 2024/25 season will be opened by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra performing in Leisureland on Friday, September 27, with Marty Morrissey compèring a special sporting celebration through music on the joys that the nation has experienced, especially during the recent the Olympic Games.
Read more ...Hollaw Men on Dominick Street
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
The band's performance is to launch their debut album Rising from the Hollaw. The event follows a series of sold-out performances, including electrifying gigs at Dublin’s Sugar Club, the Big Top tent at Cavan Arts Festival, and Whelans in Dublin.
