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.

Tigh He-He Comedy Club at the Roisin Dubh

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

The Roisin Dubh's famous Tigh He-He comedy club returns this Thursday night with host Eric Lalor, comedy veteran Patrick McDonnell and rising star on the scene, Ellen O’Reilly.

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with Corner Boy, The Rosecaps and DJ Will Softly at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

Monroe's Live is proud to present a St. Patrick's Day celebration featuring two of Ireland's best bands and one of Galway's most respected DJs. On Friday, March 17, music lovers can look forward to a night of electrifying performances from Corner Boy, The Rosecaps, and DJ Will Softy.

Fiona Kennedy To Celebrate Launch of New Album at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

With her highly anticipated album launch having sold out in advance in her native Cork, singer-songwriter Fiona Kennedy will showcase her latest work from ‘Find Me’ to a west of Ireland audience at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, March 25. Her new album features eleven tracks in a sincere exploration of the human condition and her life’s journey.

Monroe’s Live Shortlisted for Prestigious IMRO Award

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

Galway’s Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street has been nominated for a prestigious IMRO award for best live music venue of the year. It has been selected amongst the top five venues in the region to be shortlisted for the award by over 18,000 members of the Irish Music Rights Organisation.

Female City Councillors unite to mark International Women’s Day at the Hardiman Hotel

Mon, Mar 06, 2023

Mayor of Galway City, Clodagh Higgins, Councillors Terry O’ Flaherty, Colette Connolly, Martina O’ Connor and Imelda Byrne are asking the public to come and join them to celebrate International Women’s Day with an interactive coffee and networking morning which will take place at the Hardiman Hotel between 10.00 a.m. and 12.00 noon on Wednesday 8 March.

Celebrate International Women’s Day with radical painter Mary Cassatt at the EYE Cinema

Thu, Mar 02, 2023

On Wednesday March 8, the EYE Cinema is marking International Women’s Day with a special one-night-only screening from the Exhibition on Screen programme of the documentary ‘Mary Cassatt: Painting the Modern Woman’.

Up and coming talent Pauric O'Meara in the Roisin Dubh this Friday March 3

Thu, Mar 02, 2023

"Every lyric and note is purposeful and honest, feeling like various truths that Pauric himself has entrusted to us. An immersive experience to say the least, O’Meara’s spirit and dance moves are contagious, making an otherwise small venue feel like a sold-out arena" - Hot Press Magazine

Tedfest Toilet Duck Awards Return to the Róisín Dubh!

Thu, Mar 02, 2023

Finally, it’s the long-awaited return of the Tedfest Toilet Duck Awards, a stand-up comedy competition hosted by Eddie Mullarkey and featuring 16 of Ireland’s finest up and coming comedians in a war of wits, battling it out until there’s only one left standing.

Newton Faulkner brings tour to the Róisín Dubh on Thursday March 9

Thu, Mar 02, 2023

As part of his current tour, Feels Like Home, Newton Faulkner will strip his songs back to their purest form, performing them solo with an acoustic guitar at the Róisín Dubh on Thursday, March 9.

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