Mundy plays 'Headfest' in Headford on Sunday, June 1

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.

Biig Piig released 'Big Fan of the Sesh, Vol 1' in 2018

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.

The Mick Lally Theatre was once a McDonogh storehouse of Quay St on what was formerly Red Earl's Lane, Chapel Lane, and Courthouse Lane, it was renamed Druid Lane in 1996 for Druid's 21st birthday. (Photo: Colm Hogan)

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.

Galway singer Aimee Banks outside DCU's All Hallows campus in Drumcondra where the 2025 Feis Ceoill was held (Photo: Ailen Power)

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.

Dave Byrne directed 'Sunphlowers', which will receive its world premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh

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.

The Carter brothers L-R: Jake and 
Nathan

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.

From left: Bern Butler, Barry Neenan and Kate McHugh.

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.

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