Launch of new guide to Irish stone circles

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

A NEW book on stone circles in Ireland will be launched this evening at 6pm, by filmmaker, writer, and photographer Bob Quinn, in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop, Middle Street.

10,000 waiting for a home in Galway city

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

Some 10,000 men, women, and children are waiting for a home in Galway city, with some families enduring waits of up to 11 or 12 years for a two bed-roomed house.

TULCA 2013 - journeys to the Golden Mountain and beyond

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

TULCA 2013, Galway’s international festival of visual art opens next week, and for 14 days will host a diverse range of artistic expression and practice throughout numerous galleries and venues across the city.

TULCA, now in its 11th year, will be officially launched on Friday November 8 in the Galway Arts Centre at 7.30pm, followed by a launch party in the Róisín Dubh from 9pm. The festival itself runs until November 24.

North Cape’s songs of the sea

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

THIS SUNDAY afternoon, the Town Hall Theatre will play host to the acclaimed Polish a cappella group North Cape, who are making their first visit to Ireland.

‘There is a revival of interest in the short story’

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

“I THINK I was always drawn to the short story,” Aileen Armstrong declares at the start of our interview to talk about her debut volume, End of Days, published by Doire Press.

Dott to release debut album next week

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

SWOON, THE debut album from Galway indie band Dott will be launched at a gig in the Róisín Dubh on Saturday November 9 at 9pm.

Christy Moore announces Galway shows

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

CHRISTY MOORE is coming back to Galway in the New Year and has announced that he will play Leisureland, Salthill, on Friday May 16 2014.

Street theatre on the pier

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

GIANT RATS and other swamp characters will out in force along Nimmo’s Pier next week, but fear not, it’s all in the name of fun.

Perm Ballet workshop

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

THE PERM State Ballet of Russia will give a workshop for ballet students aged 13 and older, next month.

Junior Galway Film Fleadh workshops

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

ANIMATION, TV presenting, and visual effects workshops will take place during the Junior Galway Film Fleadh which runs from November 13 to 16.

Daithí and Le Galaxie for FMC Tour

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

THE INTERSTELLAR electro-indie of Le Galaxie, the techo/house meets trad meets post rock of Daithí, and the propulsive indie rock of Funeral Suits make up the 2013 FMC Tour.

Hip hop gig for teens this Saturday

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

IRISH HIP HOP label Mic-A-Blaze Records and the Foróige Galway City Youth Cafe will host an under 18s hip hop event this Saturday.

Shuffle! presents the legendarry Keb Darge at Roisin Dubh

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

Tomorrow night in the Roisin Dubh sees the return of living legend Keb Darge. Expect to hear the best in Northern Soul, Rockabilly, Surf, R&B and more. The Nitty Gritty had him over few years ago and he took the roof off the place.

Alright The Captain to lead post rock freak out

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

NORTHERN IRISH band Alright The Captain have been sending music critics into paroxysms of purple prose of late, as they attempt to capture the essence of the trio’s sound.

Hallowe’en party @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

MONROE’S LIVE will host its Hallowe’en fancy-dress fright-fest party tonight from 10pm and there will be prizes for the best fancy dress costumes.

The Dirty Circus burlesque cabaret

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

A NIGHT of decadence, dancing, song, and sexiness will be on display at The Dirty Circus burlesque cabaret in the Róisín Dubh this Saturday at 9pm.

Sign language photographed

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

A HOST of prominent Irish people, making words in Irish Sign Language, is the essence of a new photographic exhibition which opens in Galway next week.

Come play with ConTempo

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

CAN YOU play a stringed instrument? Perhaps it has been gathering dust for a while or maybe you want to challenge yourself and get some new ideas.

Galway Sings Gospel for charity

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

GALWAY SINGS Gospel, a special concert fof gospel songs favoured by Elvis, will be held to raise funds for the Manuela Riedo Foundation.

Galway is very close to the hearts of the Perm company

Thu, Oct 24, 2013

It has been six years since the Tchaikovsky Perm State Ballet last visited Galway so needless to say there is great excitement about the company’s forthcoming return to the Town Hall with their staging of Giselle. One of the greatest Romantic ballets, Giselle is visually captivating and hauntingly beautiful. In the Perm Ballet’s production of this perennial classic, glorious costumes coupled with stunning sets and superb dancers guarantee a wonderful evening’s entertainment.

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