The Japanese Film Festival Ireland returns to Galway this month

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

The Japanese Film Festival Ireland returns for its 14th edition this month, bringing the best of Japanese cinema to audiences across Ireland. The festival will screen films in Galway between Thursday April 30 and Sunday April 23 in the Pálás and between Monday April 24 and Friday April 28 in the Eye Cinema.

Highlights from this year’s programme include the multi-award-winning drama A Man, the acclaimed ‘tokusatsu’ superhero reboot Shin Ultraman, delectable ramen documentary Come Back Anytime, and new anime features like Suzume, Blue Thermal and The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes.

From Ibiza to Galway: Top DJs to Bring Old School Classics to Monroe’s Live This Easter

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Two of Ireland’s leading DJs will transform Monroe's Live into the ultimate club night with Old School Classics. This special Easter Sunday gig on April 9 features the dynamic DJ duo of Steven Cooper and Natalie Roache. From the festival arena to the award-winning Dominick Street venue, join the talented DJs for a night of nostalgic vibes, thumping trance, techno and house.

Galway: The City's Contribution to the Literary Culture in Ireland

Wed, Apr 05, 2023

Galway is known as the cultural heart of Ireland and is revered for its history, festivals, and arts. The city has been one of the pioneers of literary culture in the country.

The city is renowned for its annual International Arts Festival every July. It is spread across two weeks with highlights of events ranging from art and cultural displays, live music street performances, dancing and everything in between.

Legendary Galway Girl Composer Steve Earle To Headline the 2023 Galway Folk Festival

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Acclaimed American singer-songwriter, Steve Earle, who composed the world famous ‘The Galway Girl’, will perform at the Seapoint ballroom, Salthill on Tuesday, June 13 as part of the Galway Folk Festival 2023. Known for his soulful storytelling, the multi Grammy award-winning Earle has been captivating audiences for over 30 years, and is set to headline this years’ festival, taking place from June 13-18.

Legendary singer/songwriter Andy Irvine will perform in Róisín Dubh on Sunday April 9

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Legendary Irish singer/songwriter Andy Irvine is coming to Róisín Dubh on Sunday April 9. With his impressive repertoire of Irish traditional songs and dexterous Balkan dance tunes, Andy creates an exciting new fusion of Irish and World Music that's not to be missed.

Town Hall launches its jam-packed spring/summer programme

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

The Town Hall Theatre has launched its jam-packed selection of spring/summer shows, with tickets available for 188 performances, screenings and events across April, May and June.

Glenamaddy takes centre stage as proud hosts of the Bostik All Ireland Confined Drama Finals 2023

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

The draw to determine what night each group will perform takes place in the Town Hall Theatre, Glenamaddy, next Sunday April 2 at 2pm.

Galway Theatre Festival 2023 celebrates hope, resilience, and the arts

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

After a challenging few years due to the pandemic, Galway Theatre Festival (GTF) is back and better than ever. The 14th edition of the festival, which runs from April 26 to May 9, marks a new beginning for the arts and theatre community in Galway and beyond. This year's festival theme is a call to explore new perspectives, challenge assumptions, and broaden our understanding of the world.

Enchanted Croí Theatre brings new folk musical ‘In the Midst of Plenty’ to Galway

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Roscommon-based Enchanted Croí Theatre has recently announced that its production of the new contemporary folk musical ‘In the Midst of Plenty’ will embark on a 13-venue nationwide tour through spring and summer 2023. The show is the work of California-based law professor and writer/composer-lyricist Amy Day, who was inspired to write the show in 2019 after visiting the National Famine Museum at Strokestown Park while on a day off from teaching a course in international children’s rights at the Irish Centre for Human Rights at the University of Galway. The cast includes Galway native Martin Gilligan and Galway-based singer-songwriter Tracy Bruen.

The Bavarian Blues Brothers are coming to The Quays Galway, on Thursday April 6

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

The Bavarian Blues Brothers are Europe’s ultimate Blues Brothers tribute band. The 10-piece group will be travelling all the way from Bavaria, Germany for the show.

Eleanor McEvoy, an artist who created the soundtrack for a generation

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Writer of the bestselling album in Irish history, A Woman's Heart, singer-songwriter Eleanor McEvoy talks about pandemic teachings, leaping into the unknown and the mind-altering drug that is music, ahead of her appearance in An Taibhdhearc on Saturday, April 14.

Druid announces DruidO’Casey, a play cycle of Sean O’Casey’s Dublin Trilogy

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Directed by Garry Hynes, audiences will experience The Plough and the Stars, The Shadow of a Gunman and Juno and the Paycock like never before.

Padraig Jack will play at the Crane Bar tomorrow night

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

RTE Folk Music Award nominee Padraig Jack will play his first 2023 Galway show at the Crane Bar tomorrow night, Friday March 24.

Electric trad group Furry Village to play at The Quays Bar this Saturday

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

"We've been rehearsing and perfecting our material, and we're ready to rock the house and make it special night to remember."

Crannóg magazine launch its 58th issue upstairs at The Crane

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Crannóg, Galway’s international literary magazine, is launching its 58th issue upstairs at The Crane on Friday, March 31 between 6.30pm and 8pm. The launch will feature readings of poetry and fiction from a selection of contributors.

American Folk Artist Nina Nastasia to Bring New Album to Monroe’s Live

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

For singer songwriter Nina Nastasia, her harrowing personal journey is bared through her music as she charts her heartbreaking and wrenching tale through song. Nastasia weaves a dark tapestry through her latest work, Riderless Horse, creating an album that is both difficult and cathartic.

Kevin Gildea is the star of tonight’s Tigh He-He Comedy Club

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

“Highly original and explosively funny” - The Sunday Times

Galway's first indoor market launches this Saturday

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Galway's first indoor market is happening this Saturday, March 25 from 11am to 4pm in the Cornstore Mall on Middle St.

Arctic Monkeys tribute band, Favourite Worst Nightmare, to play Róisín Dubh

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Favourite Worst Nightmare are an Arctic Monkeys tribute band, who play songs from all seven studio albums and more. Consisting of the exact same line-up, their special sound and radiant presence on stage mimics every last thing about the Arctic Monkeys. They will play a gig at Róisín Dubh this Saturday, March 25.

Marty brings the Party to Leisureland this Saturday March 25

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

He once had a brief exchange with Cindy Crawford at the Summer Olympics as they passed each other on the stairs. "I said, 'This is Marty Morrissey from Irish TV.' She looked at me and said, 'Oh, I love Ireland!' But she didn't stop, she kept going. Talk about disappointment." He also wants to meet Jennifer Aniston, but with his schedule, it's no wonder he hasn't yet.

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