The Exciting Electro Orchestral Folk Music of Dora Gola at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

The haunting and tribal rhythms of Dora Gola’s world music, combined with her powerful performance style, is gaining her recognition as one of Ireland’s most exciting new talents. The Lahinch-based Polish born singer songwriter has found her niche through her passion for the Irish folk tradition and her openness to merging this with new cultures.

Shake off the January blues with the Tigh He-He Comedy Club

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Tonight's (Thursday) lineup features Sharon Mannion and hosted by Karl Spain, promising to be the perfect event to help you shake off the January blues.

The Best Ukrainian Stand Up Comedy in the Town Hall Theatre

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Get ready for the best and funniest Ukrainian comedians performing in the Town Hall for one night only on Thursday February 9.

Outset Gallery announce their first event of 2023

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Outset Gallery have announced their first event of 2023 in collaboration with Galway City Council Arts Office.

The Murder Of Wolfe Tone, A Show By Paddy Cullivan

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

The Murder of Wolfe Tone comes to Galway's Town Hall Theatre on Thursday, February 2. Fittingly, it is the 225th anniversary of the 1798 rebellion and Wolfe Tone's death.

Multi-talented Galway artist Tracy Bruen is back with a new album launch in the Roisin Dubh

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

'Waiting' has been in the works since 2019. Bruen has released three stunning tracks from it so far, the latest being inspiring single, ‘What To Do’. Recorded and produced by Ray Diamond (Galway based producer) the new record contains, in Tracy's words, "a lot of sadness and grief. But I think it's also uplifting, it celebrates a lot of the love I have in my life, both platonic and romantic, and it speaks to how much I relied on this love (throughout the pandemic and writing of the record) and found support in it."

When it wasn't possible for the album to be released in 2020, Tracy ended up adding some extra tracks to it over the last couple of years. She says: "It's a much deeper album, much more personal than it would have been had it been released in 2020. There are a lot of things that happened in my life over the last four or five years that are contained in the album. It's not really about the pandemic, but the pandemic gave me the time to reflect and write. It brought up a lot for me."

Thursday Night Comedy Returns to Róisín Dubh

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Tigh He-He, the Roisin Dubh's Thursday night comedy club, returns tonight, Thursday January 19!

Original Irish Artists Dunluvly and Babylamb to Perform at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Fresh from his recent appearance at Whelan’s Ones To Watch Festival in Dublin, Galway based singer-songwriter Shane Dunleavy is making waves on the Irish music scene. Selected as one of the country’s top talents of 2023, Shane, who performs as Dunluvly is set to bring his original work to Monroe’s Live on Friday, January 27. Not only that, but pop band Babylamb will also take to the stage at the Dominick Street venue for an evening celebrating emerging Irish talent.

Acclaimed Donegal Singer Songwriter Rory and the Island to perform at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Rory and the Island to perform at Monroe’s Live

Show Me The Funny returns to the Kings Head!

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Irelands biggest and longest running comedy competition, 'Show Me The Funny' (sponsored by Bulmers), returns to the Kings Head Bar next Monday, January 23.

Fast forward the seasons at Music for Galway's Midwinter Festival

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Music for Galway’s 20th Midwinter Festival, this year themed SEASONS is taking place at the Town Hall Theatre, Galway as well as the Hardiman Hotel between January 20 and 22.

Right in the heart of winter, audiences can look forward to experience the feel and sounds of all seasons over four concerts. The opening featuring one of the most popular works for chamber orchestra, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons paired with the fiery 20th century interpretation of the theme, Four Seasons in Buenos Aires, by Argentinian tango master Piazzolla.

The Opacas release new single and video at showcase gig

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

The gig takes place on January 19 at Seven with Bríd Kenny, Eoin Dolan and Synergy

Irish band Light Years recreate dynamism of grunge icons Pearl Jam

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

With the energetic dynamism of the original grunge icons, home-grown Irish band Light Years pay tribute to the legacy of Pearl Jam at Monroe’s Live on Friday, January 20. Taking fans on a voyage through the discography of the Seattle rockers, Light Years are dedicated to recreating the alternative indie sounds of one of the world’s greatest bands.

Joseph O’Connor in conversation at Kennys Bookshop

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

One of Ireland’s great authors, the award-winning Joseph O’Connor, will join Tomás Kenny in conversation at Kennys Bookshop on Thursday, January 19, to celebrate the publication of his new novel, My Father’s House.

Bees and Sawdust will debut new EP in the Roisin Dubh

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Exciting west of Ireland band Bees & Sawdust, will debut their new EP, Euphoriac, in the Roisin Dubh on Thursday, January 19. The band, who became official in 2021, have been working hard on their music and live performing, and have already played the Roisin Dubh many times - which has helped them develop quite a loyal following. In their own words, they love hard tunes, cold brews and long walks on the beach.

Ar Ais Arís brings top Irish electronic music artists to city

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Big Soundsystem. Big Lineup. Small, safe space. Dancing all night.

The Ultimate Police relive their musical legacy at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

From Message in a Bottle to So Lonely, Every Little Thing She Does is Magic to Don't Stand So Close To Me, the musical legacy of The Police is timeless. As new generations rediscover the magic of the original trio, Monroe’s Live are hosting The Ultimate Police – a tribute band who will take you through the classics - with a vibrant and exciting performance of their back to back hits on Friday, January 27.

Their assured recreation of the reggae infused rock anthems that captured a legion of fans worldwide is set to ignite the stage on Dominick Street. As a tribute band, The Ultimate Police have dedicated their craft to the soulful renditions of the work of Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland.

The Ultimate Police relive their musical legacy at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

From Message in a Bottle to So Lonely, Every Little Thing She Does is Magic to Don't Stand So Close To Me, the musical legacy of The Police is timeless. As new generations rediscover the magic of the original trio, Monroe’s Live are hosting The Ultimate Police – a tribute band who will take you through the classics - with a vibrant and exciting performance of their back to back hits on Friday, January 27.

The Collective Force of World Traditional Music with çhâñt élečtrónïqùe at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Exploring world music in a new and exciting way, çhâñt éle?trónïqùe are an international collective of musicians who are championing traditional song through a contemporary lens. With powerful vocal harmonies combined with electronica beats, this is a hypnotic fusion of culture and identity, formed with a passion for storytelling and connection to our ancestral past.

Moya Roddy celebrates Nollaig na mBan

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

January 6, the twelfth and final day of Christmas, was always known in Ireland as Nollaig na mBan, Women’s Christmas or Little Christmas. As a reward for their hard work over the festive season, women were rewarded with a day off from the house work and traditional roles were meant to be reversed in the home - the men did the women’s house work while the women rested and gathered together casually.

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