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A special exhibition by Galway artist Lily Hughes, still painting in her 80s, will be launched at the Town Hall Theatre this Saturday.

The Arts Council is currently inviting expressions of interest from artists and arts professionals interested in being part of its peer panels, which play a key role in decisions on funding applications.

Every July, something remarkable happens in Galway — already a city steeped in music, storytelling and artistic rebellion, it transforms into a living, breathing celebration of creativity. Streets hum with anticipation, conversations spill late into the night, and for a few precious weeks the ordinary rules of time seem suspended. At the heart of this annual transformation sits the Heineken Big Top at Galway International Arts Festival – a venue that has become synonymous with unforgettable nights, world-class performances and moments of collective exhilaration that linger long after the lights go down.

Every July, something remarkable happens in Galway — already a city steeped in music, storytelling and artistic rebellion, it transforms into a living, breathing celebration of creativity. Streets hum with anticipation, conversations spill late into the night, and for a few precious weeks the ordinary rules of time seem suspended. At the heart of this annual transformation sits the Heineken Big Top at Galway International Arts Festival – a venue that has become synonymous with unforgettable nights, world-class performances and moments of collective exhilaration that linger long after the lights go down.

Hailed as one of the most exciting vocalists in Ireland, singer-songwriter George Murphy returns to Monroe’s Live with The Rising Sons on Monday, December 29, with doors at 7.30pm.

Monroe’s Live has revealed a busy Christmas line-up for the remainder of December.

An art exhibition called ‘Magic and Dragons’ will be central to a week-long, Polish-themed Christmas market in Doughiska, from this Sunday, December 14

Following the success of their recent tribute to Shane MacGowan, the Sharon Shannon Big Band will play at Monroe’s Live on Thursday, December 18, with a new production celebrating Ireland’s song tradition.

One of the most influential and revered artists of our time, Patti Smith, will perform at the Heineken® Big Top on Wednesday 15 July 2026, as part of next summer’s Galway International Arts Festival. Tickets go on sale at 10am, tomorrow Friday 12 December, from giaf.ie and roisindubh.net.

“In my sack I carry three burdens” claimed Margaretta D’Arcy in her 2005 memoir, as she reflected on the strands of identity that have shaped her intertwined creative and political existence.