The Royal Opera Is Back In Eye Cinema With The Barber Of Seville

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

If you haven't had the pleasure yet of seeing the Royal Opera work their magic, now's the time - The Barber of Seville is streaming live on the big screen at Eye Cinema on Wednesday, February 15.

When Rosina falls in love with a mysterious young suitor who calls himself Lindoro, she must use all her cunning – and a little help from her local barber – to outwit her calculating guardian Dr Bartolo. Expect heart-melting serenades, ridiculous disguises and a fairytale ending waiting just out of reach.

Clare musician plays 'The Eyrecourt Jig' on upcoming film

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

Niall Crehan is the youngest son of the accomplished Clare whistle and concertina player Vincent Crehan. With the support of his father, Niall was a highly proficient violinist from a young age in both Irish traditional music and classical music. He won the Father Matthew feis in under 14's and also won a multitude of competitions in the fleadh with groupí ceol, and also in slow air competitions.

Comedy Online Sensations Fry and Sundermann to Perform at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

We will be rolling in the aisles at Monroe’s Live this March as top comedians, Michael Fry and Killian Sundermann take their sold-out Fringe show to the Dominick Street venue.

Children's theatre company Branar presents new play, The Table

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

Children's theatre company Branar, in association with the Abbey Theatre, will perform their new play, The Table, in the Town Hall Theatre between Tuesday February 14 and Saturday February 18.

Children's theatre company Branar presents new play, The Table

Wed, Feb 08, 2023

Children's theatre company Branar, in association with the Abbey Theatre, will perform their new play, The Table, in the Town Hall Theatre between Tuesday February 14 and Saturday February 18.

Branar has a track record of creating amazing arts experiences of international stature. Galway audiences will have an opportunity to see this new production, which is about the Irish Civil War, before it transfers to The Peacock stage in Dublin for the company’s National Theatre debut.

Take a long hard look at yourself and others with Karl Spain's, 'Well, What did you expect?'

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Ahead of his appearance at the Róisín Dubh on Thursday, February 9, Karl Spain talks to The Galway Advertiser about being realistic in one's expectations, his appreciation for the lyrical genius of Girls Aloud songs and why he no longer lies in interviews.

Pauline Scanlon kicks off live music in An Taibhdhearc for 2023

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

‘All my life as a singer, I have been drawn to old songs. In them I find a solidarity with the ghosts of people I have never met and yet share fragments of feelings with.’

Pulp Friction bring the Spectacular Sounds and Scenes of Quentin Tarantino to Monroe’s Live

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

The soundtracks of the sultry, bold, and daring films of Quentin Tarantino will come to life at Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street with Pulp Friction on Friday, February 24. This is a complete theatrical performance as they recreate the legendary songs and classic moves on stage. From a dance off with Mia Wallis to a Kill Bill sword fight, Pulp Friction bring all the characters, the scenes and the songs that are known and loved around the world.

Ireland's biggest and longest running comedy competition, 'Show Me The Funny' Continues!

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Heat 3 is on next Monday, February 6 at 8.30pm.
January is over and it's finally safe to venture out again. What better way to re-enter Galway society than to head along to Heat 3 of Show Me The Funny at the Kings Head Bar next Monday February 6!

The Walls Announce Their Fourth And Final Album, Stray Sparks

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

The Stunning's Steve & Joe are the creative force behind The Walls - a band well known for hits like To the Bright & Shining Sun, Bone Deep, Bird in a Cage and Drowning Pool.

A 6-part series chronicling Fleadh Cheoil 2022 airs this month on RTÉ1

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Red Shoe Productions and RTÉ presents Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022, a 6-part series chronicling Fleadh Cheoil 2022. It will be broadcast on RTÉ One on Friday February 10 at 8.30pm.

Galway Youth Orchestra representing county in National Concert Hall

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

The Irish Association of Youth Orchestras (IAYO) is delighted to return to the National Concert Hall on Saturday, February 11, for their Annual Festival of Youth Orchestras.

Irish Folk artist Sina Theil's concert will be broadcast on TG4

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

This Saturday, February 4, at 7.30pm Irish time, TG4 will broadcast a concert recorded at the Town Hall Theatre in December 2020 by German born, Irish based singer-songwriter Sina Theil. It will also be available to watch worldwide via the TG4 online player: www.tg4.ie/en/player/watch-live/

Ímar Ignite the Passion of the Gaelic Tradition at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

The cultural music heritage linking Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man comes to life through talented trad band Ímar, who are bringing the raw and powerful sound of ancient Gaelic infused melodies to Monroe’s Live on Thursday, March 2. Together, the multi award-winning band members ignite a fusion of history, identity and connection with their energetic performances and electric style.

Galway Game Jam Announce Two February Events

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Galway Game Jam is a volunteer-led organisation who support the local game development scene by providing regular game jams and events that encourage experimentation, collaboration and facilitating the game making community to connect. Anyone with an interest in making games, no matter their experience, is welcome to join a game jam to meet like-minded folks and make games.

Harlean Palfrey plays this weekend in Cois Cuain, Spiddal

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Cois Cuain, located in the heart of Spiddal, is proud to present up and coming Galway artist Harlean Palfrey, supported by Little Night Violence, this Saturday February 4.

The best from Spielberg in a long time

Films Reviews Thu, Feb 02, 2023

It hasn’t been a great decade for Steven Spielberg, I really didn’t enjoy last years West Side Story and the film he directed before, Ready Player One, was the worst film he’s ever made. Last year, like plenty of other directors, he’s gone for a little introspection. He’s wrote something about his own life and made an autobiographical film about his childhood. A little like Kenneth Branagh with Belfast last year.

Find Love at Raheen Woods Hotel Speed Dating Night on 11th February

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Find Love at Raheen Woods Hotel Speed Dating Night on 11th February.

Glenamaddy Theatre Festival hosting this year's All Ireland Confined Drama Finals in April

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Glenamaddy Theatre Festival are thrilled to host this year's All Ireland Confined Drama Finals in April. They will welcome the nine qualifying groups and visiting patrons who will experience Glenamaddy at its finest.

Legendary Irish Music Stalwarts are coming to Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Irish music powerhouses, Fiachna Ó Braonáin of the Hothouse Flowers, Tom Dunne of Something Happens and multi-instrumentalist Alan Connor are joining forces for ‘On The Road Again’ at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, February 18. Inspired by the success of their first radio performance together, Fiachna Ó Braonáin and Tom Dunne wowed listeners with their renditions of Christy Moore and Willie Nelson.

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