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“The gigs in Galway have always been amazing. We said we had to come,” says O'Reilly, about the band's discussions on where to tour their latest album.

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.

Two local artists will participate in the Incognito 2023 art sale in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, supporting eight children in County Westmeath.

Galway artists have once again illustrated their hearts of gold with 48 local artists taking part in Incognito 2023, Ireland’s most mysterious online art sale taking place on Wednesday, April 26, in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.

Writer of the bestselling album in Irish history, A Woman’s Heart, singer-songwriter Eleanor McEvoy talks about pandemic teachings, leaping into the unknown and the mind-altering drug that is music, ahead of her appearance in An Taibhdhearc on Saturday, April 14.

Writer of the bestselling album in Irish history, A Woman's Heart, singer-songwriter Eleanor McEvoy talks about pandemic teachings, leaping into the unknown and the mind-altering drug that is music, ahead of her appearance in An Taibhdhearc on Saturday, April 14.

Irish singer-songwriter Róisín O is renowned internationally for her soulful voice and captivating stage presence. Her fusion of folk, pop, and rock have seen her share the stage with a host of acclaimed artists such as Lionel Richie, Bryan Ferry and Hozier as well as headlining her own tours in Ireland, Germany, the US, and Australia.

A classically trained tenor and one of Ireland's 'great romantic singers', Cork singer, songwriter and poet, Finbar Wright, became popular in the 90s when Ireland's showband scene had slowed down and there was more room being made for individual performers like Mary Black and Christy Moore. From his days in the priesthood to performing with Jerry Lee Lewis, Wright has plenty of stories to tell. We sat down with him for a chat ahead of his upcoming show in the Town Hall.

Irish music powerhouses, Fiachna Ó Braonáin of the Hothouse Flowers, Tom Dunne of Something Happens and multi-instrumentalist Alan Connor are joining forces for ‘On The Road Again’ at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, February 18. Inspired by the success of their first radio performance together, Fiachna Ó Braonáin and Tom Dunne wowed listeners with their renditions of Christy Moore and Willie Nelson.

While the award-winning musician is renowned for his Kerry wit and repartee, his most recent songs display a tenderness and emotional vulnerability, that comes with the power of experience. Working with the calibre of singer Mary Black and guitarist Jim Murray, Seamus Begley is also carving his own path as he celebrates decades on the music scene. To this end, his name alone is synonymous with traditional music in Ireland and abroad.