Relive the Classic Anthems of the ‘80s with Electric Dreams at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

High octane band, Electric Dreams, will bring the ‘80s back to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, April 8. With classic hits from the decade and rollicking anthems, the group will reignite the era in true ‘80s style. It’s set to be the ultimate tribute to the decade, featuring timeless chart-toppers that will have you on the dance floor all night long.

Pauline Scanlon & Barry Kerr bring traditional singing project, 'The Longing' to Galway

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

'The Longing', a collaborative traditional singing project between renowned artists Pauline Scanlon and Barry Kerr, is coming to Campbell’s Tavern in Headford, this Sunday March 26.

Monroe's Crowned Connacht Live Music Venue of the Year 2023

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Monroe's has scooped the prestigious IMRO award for Connacht’s live music venue of the year.

Legendary Irish musician Andy Irvine is coming to the Róisín Dubh in April

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Hailed as being "a tradition in himself", Andy Irvine, one of the great Irish singers, is coming to the Róisín Dubh on Sunday April 9.

Dance Floor Classics and Club Hits with Choons at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Nostalgic fun-filled dance floor outfit Choons will bring their club-thumping anthems to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, March 25. It’s set to be a journey through pops greatest hits, from ‘80s classics to ‘90s dance mania and beyond with Eva LaViva, Ken-E West, Bill.I.Am, Mr Elliott and Pat Bull.

The Red Hot Copy Peppers to Reignite Legendary Rockers Music at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Renowned Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band, the Red Hot Copy Peppers, will perform an impassioned recreation of their greatest hits and fan favourites at Monroe’s Live on Friday, March 31. From ‘By the Way,’ to ‘Can't Stop,’ ‘Under the Bridge,’ to ‘Give it Away,’ the band will delve into the legendary rockers extensive catalogue with dynamism and flair in a unique performance that celebrates 40 years of the Californian funk, metal and alt rock giants.

The Hard Rock Collective to Bring Rousing Grunge, Rock and Metal to Monroe’s Live

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Grunge, rock and metal fans will enjoy a blistering live show from the Hard Rock Collective at Monroe’s Live on Friday, April 7. From Led Zeppelin to Linkin Park, Nivana, Pearl Jam, Sound Temple Pilots, Slayer and Metallica, it will be a raucous night of loud, blazing anthems from the Newry based tribute band.

University of Galway will host a Traveller and Roma Film Festival, 'WHIST A THARY!', next Tuesday March 21

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

The festival programme includes eight feature length films from a variety of countries including Pavee Lackeen (2005), Irish made film Float Like a Butterfly (2018), Fellini classic La Strada (1954), French film Gagarine (2020) and the critically acclaimed An Episode in the Life of an Iron Picker (2013).

Galway sean nós singer Ceara Conway to perform album, CAOIN, in An Taidbhearc

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Sung entirely in Irish, CAOIN pitches Ceara Conway at the forefront of a new generation of sean nós singers.'' Songlines Magazine

Legendary Irish musician Andy Irvine is coming to the Róisín Dubh in April

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Hailed as being "a tradition in himself", Andy Irvine, one of the great Irish singers, is coming to the Róisín Dubh on Sunday April 9.

Dance Floor Classics and Club Hits with Choons at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Nostalgic fun-filled dance floor outfit Choons will bring their club-thumping anthems to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, March 25. It’s set to be a journey through pops greatest hits, from ‘80s classics to ‘90s dance mania and beyond with Eva LaViva, Ken-E West, Bill.I.Am, Mr Elliott and Pat Bull.

The Hard Rock Collective to Bring Rousing Grunge, Rock and Metal to Monroe’s Live

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Grunge, rock and metal fans will enjoy a blistering live show from the Hard Rock Collective at Monroe’s Live on Friday, April 7. From Led Zeppelin to Linkin Park, Nivana, Pearl Jam, Sound Temple Pilots, Slayer and Metallica, it will be a raucous night of loud, blazing anthems from the Newry based tribute band.

Celebrate EYE Cinema’s 18th Birthday this Friday March 17 with €8 tickets

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

On March 17 2005, the EYE Cinema in Wellpark opened its doors to an excited bunch of Galwegians, curious to see what this shiny new cinema in town had to offer. Since then, the EYE has bloomed into Galway city's ‘Home of Cinema’.

Galway St. Patrick's Festival 2023 - Event Guide

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Announcing the launch of the 38th Cúirt International Festival of Literature

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

'So much of this festival is about celebrating Irish writers.' - Manuela Moser, Festival Director for Cúirt.

The Opacas to support Moycullen Musical Society at St Nicholas Concert

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

Galway band The Opacas are collaborating with Moycullen Musical Society for their 10th single, Shine On, which will have its debut live performance on Friday March 10 in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church.

Galway radio drama to be broadcast nationally this weekend

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

A locally made radio drama, recorded in University of Galway's Flirt FM Studios, will be aired on national radio channel, Newstalk 106-108fm, this weekend and next.

Fíbín sa Taibhdhearc present the world premiere of Wáltsáil Abhaile

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

A world premiere written by award winning writer, Antoine Ó Flatharta, directed by Stephen D’Arcy and designed by world class Lulu Tam, will kickstart Fíbín sa Taibhdhearc’s 2023 season of theatre.

Ireland's number one ABBA tribute band are coming to the Roisin Dubh

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

ABBAesque, Ireland’s number one tribute show, are coming to the Roisin Dubh.

Eclectic Irish band Siúcra play the Roisin Dubh

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

Formed during the height of pandemic lockdowns, five friends from the same bubble decided to keep playing music together, further realising their love of B.B. King & Britney Spears in the same breath.

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