Shaskeen snippets: A new millennia and no signs of slowing down

Thu, May 25, 2023

Traditional music band, Shaskeen, has been a cornerstone of Irish Traditional music and song for over half a century and show no signs of slowing down, ahead of their appearance in the Town Hall Theatre on June 10 as part of Advertiser Events, we look back through various publications that have covered the group's long history.

An Afrofuturist exhibition at Galway Arts Centre

Thu, May 04, 2023

AFROFUTURISM, Detroit Techno, the role of the Atlantic in the Slave Trade, the effects of Capitalism, and a mythology of an underwater Black nation will be explored in a new exhibition at Galway Arts Centre.

Andrew Maxwell brings his show, KRAKATOA, to Róisín Dubh tomorrow night, Thursday April 27

Wed, Apr 26, 2023

Multi-faceted comedian Andrew Maxwell - who has won the Time Out Award for Best Live Comic, featured on shows like Live at the Apollo and I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here, and voices MTV's Ex On The Beach - is bringing his show, KRAKATOA, to Róisín Dubh tomorrow night, Thursday April 27.

Meaney moments — father and daughter debut a real treat for Galway theatre audiences this summer

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Galway theatregoers are set for a treat this summer when Landmark Productions and Galway International Arts Festival present a major new revival of Bedbound by Enda Walsh, tickets for which go on sale this morning (Thursday)

Catherine Young's new dance show highlights the joy of community

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Following its sold-out two night run at the Dublin Dance Festival in 2022, Catherine Young Dance is bringing new show, A Call To You, to the Town Hall Theatre, on Tuesday May 2, as part of a national tour.

University of Galway Alums Bring Play About OCD to Galway Theatre Festival

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Written and directed by Aisling Smith, and performed by Laura Whelan, OCD Me is a one-woman play about living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Multidisciplinary ritual beach performances during Galway Theatre Festival 2023

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

This Bealtaine, on Sunday April 30 and Monday May 1, as part of Galway Theatre Festival 2023, two multidisciplinary ritual beach performances that celebrate our ocean will take place in Kinvara on Trácht Beach and Ladies Beach in Salthill. People are invited to the beaches at dusk where they will be immersed in a performative ritual.

The Saw Doctors announce second concert at 2023 Galway Arts Festival

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Galway International Arts Festival and Róisín Dubh are delighted to announce that The Saw Doctors will play a second concert at the Heineken Big Top on Saturday July 29.

Swiss pianist Cédric Pescia performs Bach at Music for Galway’s 41st concert

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Renowned Swiss pianist, Cédric Pescia, will bring the Bach element of Music for Galway’s 41st concert season to an end on Thursday, April 27, at the Emily Anderson Concert Hall in the University of Galway.

Galway band The Opacas' new documentary to screen at Eye Cinema

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Galway band, The Opacas, will have a new documentary made by young film-maker Greta Thornton screened in Eye Cinema.

New Crowley exhibition has launched at The Kenny Gallery

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

A collection of more than 40 original paintings by artists Vicki and Dominique Crowley, has opened at The Kenny Gallery in Liosbán, Galway. The exhibition will run until April 29 in the art gallery and online.

New exhibition of 40 artworks by Gertrude Degenhardt opening at Kennys

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

A collection of 40 original paintings and graphics by renowned German artist Gertrude Degenhardt, will open at The Kenny Gallery in Liosbán on Saturday, February 11 at 3pm. The exhibition will run until St. Patrick’s Day in the gallery and online.

Outset Gallery announce their first event of 2023

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Outset Gallery have announced their first event of 2023 in collaboration with Galway City Council Arts Office.

Ar Ais Arís brings top Irish electronic music artists to city

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Big Soundsystem. Big Lineup. Small, safe space. Dancing all night.

Community archive project Reverberate documents Black Irish migrant experience

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Reverberate is an oral history project developed by Éireann and I, a black migrant community archive, in collaboration with members of Galway’s African diaspora.

'Unique' art exhibition featuring Ukranian artists to take place in Galway

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

The opening of a "unique art project" entitled 'Point Zero' starts on Friday, December 9 at 6pm in 126 Artist-Run Gallery on St Bridget's Place.

Powerful sculpture exhibition on The Famine opens in Galway on Friday December 2

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

A very powerful and affecting sculpture exhibition on the famine will open tomorrow Friday December 2 at 5.30pm in Alcantara on Bonham Quay, Dock Road. It will run into the New Year.

Outset Gallery announces curated group show ''Materialists''

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Cultural hub for contemporary art and design, Outset Gallery, is delighted to announce their last curated group exhibition of 2022 – Materialists.

Rock Against Homelessness with Padraig Jack at Monroe’s Live

Wed, Oct 05, 2022

Inis Mór musician Padraig Jack, who recently toured with traditional folk legend Damien Dempsey, will bring his Celtic and contemporary stylings to Monroe’s Live this Friday, October 7th for Rock Against Homelessness – a special gig to raise funds for Focus Ireland.

Exhibition by Josephine Cribben in Brazco next month

Wed, Sep 28, 2022

The beautiful work of talented artist Josephine Cribben will be exhibited in both Galway and Mayo over the coming weeks.

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