Entertainment Interviews
Folk rocker icon Mundy gears up for Headfest headliner
Thu, May 29, 2025
Ahead of his headline gig at this year's Headfest, Irish folk hero Mundy spoke with the Galway Advertiser about his love for the city of Galway, his inspiration for new music, and the buzz he gets from live performance, as he gears up for "a big sing-song" this Sunday in Headford.
Festivals & Events
Biig tunes at Galway International Arts Festival
Thu, Jun 19, 2025
Fresh from releasing her debut album 11:11 in February, the international artist crafts songs that speak candidly to the realities of youth culture.
Theatre
Druid’s new sponsor is an old friend
Thu, Jun 19, 2025
First established in 1975, Druid will celebrate its half century in July with a sold-out double bill of Synge and Shakespeare in Galway, followed by a transfer of its Macbeth production to Dublin, and a staging of Beckett’s Endgame in New York.
Music
Galway singer’s double glory
Thu, Jun 19, 2025
Coming first place in both vocal competitions, she was awarded the Percy Whitehead Cup and the Thomas Moore Cup.
Cinema
The colour of healing
Thu, Jun 19, 2025
Catherine’s life is changed the moment she discovers her husband dead, alone and motionless inside their glasshouse. What unfolds over the following days is a raw exploration of grief, financial hardship, isolating rural loneliness, and a fierce emotional awakening that challenges everything she thought she knew.
Comedy
Comedy and Nathan Carter afterparty in Monroe’s
Thu, May 01, 2025
This bank holiday weekend at Monroe’s Live promises two vibrant nights of entertainment, with comedy and music from top Irish stars.
Arts & Exhibitions
Lakeland inspires artists
Thu, Jun 12, 2025
The UachtarARTS Community Group will launch its latest exhibition Lough Corrib, Our Legacy – Ár gCroí, tomorrow, Friday, June 13, at 7:00pm in the Courthouse Gallery, Oughterard.
Literature & Readings
Local writers chosen for national mentoring scheme
Thu, Jun 19, 2025
Barry Neenan, Bern Butler and Kate McHugh were chosen after a national call-out attracted 345 applicants.
