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Fresh from receiving a standing ovation at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Clare Island’s Niall McCabe will perform at Monroe’s Live on Sunday, May 19, at 8pm.

Hailing from Donegal, the high-energy Byrne Brothers will bring their vibrant brand of folk and trad music to Monroe’s.

The parade will begin at 11.30am on Bank Holiday Monday from University Road, cross the Salmon Weir Bridge, turn onto Eglinton Street, pass Eyre Square, then go down Bóther na mBan, to finish at the Dyke Road car park. Road closures will be in place until 2pm.

The title of this year’s St Patrick’s Day parade is ‘Sea and Stone’ as a nod to Galway city’s stunning coastal surroundings and rich maritime heritage.

Traditional Irish folk and balladeers The Kilkennys, will perform at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, April 12, with doors opening at 10pm.

Trad superstar, Sharon Shannon has been chosen by Mayor Peter Keane, to be the Grand Marshal for the 2025 Galway St Patrick’s Day parade.

The legendary Paddy Keenan of The Bothy Band on pipes and whistles, celebrated Donegal accordionist Dermot Byrne, and guitarist and accordionist Tim Edey will unite to honour the rich tradition of Irish music.

The Galway Folk Festival has earned its place among the top ten Irish festivals of 2024, and early bird tickets are now on sale for the 2025 event, taking place from Wednesday, June 4th to Sunday, June 8th.