Chekhov and the Big Play workshop

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

A WEEKEND course in the Chekhov technique will take place in the Blue Teapot Theatre, Munster Avenue, from October 3 to 5.

Connemara’s Answer To Ken Bruen

Literature Reviews Thu, Sep 04, 2014

THESE DAYS, if an aspiring author is a good editor of his/her own work, and has a talent for self-promotion, it is possible to flog as many copies of a self-published effort – with a little help from Amazon – as the average first book of literary fiction from a mainstream publisher would sell the traditional way.

Yvonne King - exhibitions in Galway and Clifden

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

THE ARTIST Yvonne King is holding two exhibitions this month, one as part of the Clifden Arts Festival, the other in the Galway City Library.

AMA Emerging Talent Tour comes to Monroe’s Live

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

RISING IRISH indie and alternative-rock bands will be taking to the stage of Monroe’s Live on Friday September 12 as part of the AMA Emerging Talent Tour.

Break a leg...and have a laugh

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

GALWAY’S NEW improv comedy troupe, The Leg Breakers, will be performing in the upstairs bar of the Róisín Dubh on Tuesday September 9 at 9pm.

A Norwegian internationalist choir

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

HALVFAN SVARTES Guttekor is a 16 member choir of male singers aged 30 and over from Norway, who have a truly internationalist approach to music.

Get up and PLAY!

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

HAVE YOU a song to sing? Are you a songwriter, guitarist, etc, and want to share your voice and point of view, but have no opportunity to get on stage?

Lloyd Cole – Essential Songs Playlist

Essential Playlist Wed, Sep 03, 2014

LLOYD COLE'S musical career spans more than 30 years and across that time he has delivered musically sharp and melodic indie-pop with lyrics brimming with wit and intelligence. He is also an artist who enjoys touring and tonight he is in Galway to play the Róisín Dubh at 9pm. In advance of the show, we present five of Cole's best songs, from across his career.

Galway run for Love/Hate creator's play

Wed, Sep 03, 2014

LOVE/HATE creator/writer Stuart Carolan's debut play, Defender Of The Faith, is to be staged in Galway next month, starring Diarmuid De Faoite and directed by Andrew Flynn.

Watch new video from Galway metal band Ilenkus

Tue, Sep 02, 2014

PROGRESSIVE-METAL band Ilenkus have unveiled their new song 'Over The Fire, Under The Smoke', the video for which was shot on the streets of Galway city centre.

Programme revealed for the first Sky Road Film Festival

Mon, Sep 01, 2014

The Sky Road TV & Film Festival has announced details of its inaugural programme, which includes an exciting selection of Irish television and filmmaking talent across features, shorts, documentaries, and new media in English and Irish languages.

Two heavy metal bands launch EPs in the Cellar tomorrow

Fri, Aug 29, 2014

Two metal bands, Nautilus and Weed Priest, will be launching their new releases in the Cellar tomorrow night.

‘It’s the culmination of everything I have ever done’

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

AN ELDERLY woman, rapidly going senile, lies bedridden, where, to the distress of her daughters, she persists in telling and re-telling a strange story, yet never comes close to finishing it.

Over 50s show returns to Galway

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

An event specifically aimed at the interests and concerns of seniors is shortly returning to Galway. Called The Senior Times Over 50s Show, it is described by the organisers as “the ultimate lifestyle event for the west’s seniors” , which is “entertaining, informative, and educational” and will take place at the Salthill Hotel on Sunday August 31 and Monday September 1.

Oscar Wilde Festival returns for second year

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Galway’s Oscar Wilde Festival returns for its second year on the weekend of September 5 to 7, the festival will provide a host of insights into Wilde’s life and work with speakers from Galway, the UK, and the US as well as supporting new Irish writing inspired by Wilde.

Majella Kelly, Mary McGill, and Jane Williams for August Over The Edge reading

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

The first Over The Edge: Open Reading after the summer break takes place in Galway City Library on Thursday August 28, from 6.30pm to 8.00pm.

Review of Forgotten Me at the Town Hall

Theatre Reviews Thu, Aug 28, 2014

CURRENTLY RUNNING at the Town Hall studio is Cathal Leonard’s debut play Forgotten Me, a two-hander performed by himself and Gerry Howard and directed by Danielle Destephano.