The Stunning play Leisureland on Saturday December 17

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Galway made band, The Stunning, are back for a 'Christmas shindig' in Leisureland on Saturday December 17. Kicking off the night with Céilí-style tunes from their support group, legendary traditional musicians, Shaskeen, the band are looking forward to a big night of fun with their fans. We had a chat to founding member, Steve Wall (also an actor and member of band The Walls) ahead of Saturday night.

Junior Brother playing the Roisin Dubh this Sunday December 18

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Poetic and distinctive, Kerry man Junior Brother (Ronan Kealy) released his second album, The Great Irish Famine, earlier this year. He'll be at the Roisin Dubh this Sunday, December 18, to wail through his glorious catalogue of stories from this album and the last (Pull The Right Rope). We sat down for a quick chat with him ahead of the gig on Sunday.

A tribute to the iconic musical legacy of George Michael at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Artist James Bermingham transforms into the legendary George Michael for an incredible night of music spanning the legacy of the iconic singer. At the helm of The Amazing George Michael Tribute, taking place at Monroe’s Live on December 9, James will take fans through the melodic journey of his top hits, from the classic days of Wham to the solo songs of Faith, Fast Love and Careless Whisper.

Galway’s James Colohan carving his own path

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Fresh from releasing his debut EP ‘Colohan’ and his second track ‘What am I Doing Here’ last month, Galway’s very own James Colohan will take to the stage at Monroe’s Live on Wednesday December 21. The well-known singer songwriter is now gaining a solid reputation for his exciting original work after years on the music circuit.

The Energetic Rock of Rofi James to Ignite Audiences

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

The powerful and raw sense of frustration expressed in Rofi James; newest release, Animated, displays how far this duo, now trio, have developed as a band. Their dark rock/pop sound has ignited audiences at home and abroad and they are set to bring their latest work to Monroe’s Live on Thursday, December 22.

Community archive project Reverberate documents Black Irish migrant experience

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Reverberate is an oral history project developed by Éireann and I, a black migrant community archive, in collaboration with members of Galway’s African diaspora.

Music for Galway’s 20th Midwinter Festival SEASONS in the Town Hall Theatre and The Hardiman

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

“No need to hop on a plane to get away this January. At the heart of Galway's winter, the Midwinter Festival offers you the opportunity to experience the feeling of four seasons all packed into one wonderful weekend.“ – Anna Lardi, executive director of Music for Galway.

Celebrate a magical Irish Christmas with The Three Tenors Live

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

‘The most delicious box of chocolates your ears could ever have - stunning vocal performance.’ - New York Times

Enjoy the Met in Galway cinemas

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

The Met: Live in HD series has made the Met the world’s leading provider of alternative cinema content and the only arts institution with an ongoing global series of this scale.

Treats at the final Over The Edge: Open Reading of 2022

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Over The Edge, Galway City's literary events organisation, organise readings of poetry and fiction at a variety of venues around Galway City. The December ‘Over The Edge: Open Reading’ will take place in Galway City Library on Thursday, December 15 from 6-7.30pm.

Comedian Emman Idama to play solo comedy show in the Roisin Dubh

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Zealy and charismatic, stand-up comedian Emman Idama is due to perform his solo show ‘No Blacks, No Dogs, No Irish' in the Roisin Dubh on Saturday December 17. The storyteller has appeared on RTÉ shows like No Worries If Not! Laughter In The Eye, Electric Picnic, Des Bishop’s This Is Ireland, The Year That’s In It and more. We sat down for a little chat with the 2019 Chortle Student Comedy Award Finalist to find out more about the show and what he has planned for his bright future.

Phil Coulter brings a lifetime of songs and stories back to Galway

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Phil Coulter is bringing his 80th birthday show to the Town Hall on Tuesday December 6. While he enjoyed connecting virtually with his fans over Covid lockdowns, he's happy being back in front of a live audience.

A Jamaican sound steeped in traditional roots, Cian Finn to launch new album at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

With a family musical legacy that stretches to the folk powerhouse that is De Danann, Cian Finn brings his ancestral roots to his fresh reggae sound that combines electronica with hip hop, dancehall with soul.

The laughs keep coming at Róisín Dubh's Thursday night comedy club, Tigh He-He!

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

This week's headliner is Patrick McDonnell, an Irish comic favoured by everybody - whom audiences may recognise as Eoin McLove in Father Ted.

'Unique' art exhibition featuring Ukranian artists to take place in Galway

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

The opening of a "unique art project" entitled 'Point Zero' starts on Friday, December 9 at 6pm in 126 Artist-Run Gallery on St Bridget's Place.

Indie folk band The Amazing Apples are back at Monroe’s Live this December

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Fresh from the success of their ten-year celebratory reunion in October, the Amazing Apples are back to bring their popular indie-folk stylings to Monroe’s Live.

Powerful sculpture exhibition on The Famine opens in Galway on Friday December 2

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

A very powerful and affecting sculpture exhibition on the famine will open tomorrow Friday December 2 at 5.30pm in Alcantara on Bonham Quay, Dock Road. It will run into the New Year.

Fíbín sa Taibhdhearc presents Fionn agus an Bradán Feasa, The Christmas Panto

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Written by Bridget Bhreathnach and directed by Séamus Hughes, Fíbín sa Taibhdhearc's Christmas pantomime travels back to ancient Ireland for a magical adventure with Fionn agus an Bradán Feasa (Fionn and the Salmon of Knowledge)

Fionn Mac Cumhail is destined to be the leader of The Fianna, but he will have to defeat his father’s enemies first and the ever-so-slightly, unhinged poet, Fionnéigeas.

She Said — a matter of fact film that could win an Oscar

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

'She Said' one of the first big Oscar contenders released this year. It’s a great time of year for movies as we get all the films the studios have saved to be released just as awards seasons begins.

Sweet sounds of Vox Orbis and Emma Johnson in Galway Cathedral

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Vox Orbis, a female choral ensemble in Galway directed by Mark Keane, joins forces with the internationally renowned clarinetist Emma Johnson to present her 'Songs of Celebration' in Galway Cathedral on 9 December 2022.

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