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The new exhibition, Surrounded by Stone, Galway: 1100 BC – AD 1750 was last week officially launched at Galway City Museum. The opening was performed by Lynn Scarff, Director of the National Museum of Ireland. Other speakers at the event included the Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr. Eddie Hoare, Chief Executive of Galway City Council, Leonard Cleary and the Director of the Galway City Museum, Eithne Verling.

Sitting MEP Maria Walsh is bidding for a second term in the European Parliament, having officially launched her re-election campaign this week.

Galway-based folk duo Niall Teague and Padraic Joyce have shared a new video for their festival single ‘Another Merry Christmas’.

Coming to the Town Hall Theatre on Sunday Sept 3 is Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and mesmerizing songstress, Eddi Reader, of Fairground Attraction fame, along with Ireland’s own piano accordion maestro, Alan Kelly and his gang of acclaimed musicians featuring Steph Geremia on flute and vocals, John Douglas (Trashcan Sinatras) and Shane McGowan (Sean Keane Band) on guitars with Jim Higgins (Christy Moore, The Stunning) on percussion.

Stellar music line-up at Monroe’s Live for the Galway International Arts Festival 2023

Five leading lights of the traditional music scene join forces for a special performance at Monroe’s Live as part of this year’s Galway International Arts Festival on Sunday, July 23 at 9pm.

Celebrated folk duo Niall Teague and Padraic Joyce will be joined by string ensemble, Treo, at a concert in An Taibhdhearc on Friday, May 19 as part of the 'What Will We Be' album tour.

Niall Teague and Padraic Joyce release new single ahead of upcoming album and tour

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.