Theatre
Commanding performance frustrated by second half
Theatre Reviews
Thu, Mar 12, 2026
***
Aidan Dooley’s Tom Crean - Antarctic Explorer premiered in 2003, before touring extensively, both nationally and abroad. It amassed some stellar reviews, as well as widespread popularity, becoming a show destined to run and run. And even after more than two decades, Dooley shows no sign of slowing down.
Festivals & Events
Gaeltacht civil rights talk for Seachtain na Gaeilge
Thu, Mar 12, 2026
Tá Cumann Seandálaíochta agus Staire na Gaillimhe ag eagrú léachta poiblí speisialta do Sheachtain na Gaeilge.
Music
Singers invited to join Bealtaine 2026
Thu, Mar 12, 2026
The festival is an initiative of Age & Opportunity, an organisation which brings people together from all over Ireland to foster and inspire creativity among older people.
Cinema
Unpredictable awards season has few certs
Films Reviews
Thu, Mar 12, 2026
****
This Sunday night, March 15, the 98th Academy Awards will take place with many observers anticipating an historic first: an Irish Best Actress winner to be announced towards the ceremony’s conclusion.
Arts & Exhibitions
Twenty schools to celebrate their artistic achievements
Thu, Mar 05, 2026
Open to learners across all 20 Galway-Roscommon Education Training Board (GRETB) second?level schools, the competition embraces an impressive range of artistic disciplines including fine art, photography, poetry, short story writing, drama, traditional music, sean?nós singing and dancing, and contemporary dance groups.
Literature & Readings
Collins releases 'Shaping Darkness' poetry
Thu, Mar 05, 2026
Poet Ria Collins will launch her first book, a collection of haiku and senryu poetry, next Thursday, March 12, at 6pm, in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop.
