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https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/142744/waterboys-invite-galway-uke-players-on-stage

Waterboys invite Galway uke players on stage Together they delivered a memorable rendition of the modern folk anthem, ‘Fisherman's Blues’ to a packed audience enjoying one of the new Summer Sessions in Carnmore.

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/142726/lnasa-recently-recorded-a-live-album-in-kyoto-japan

Lúnasa recently recorded a live album in Kyoto, Japan One of the most influential and celebrated traditional Irish bands of modern times, Lúnasa, will perform at Monroe’s Live on Sunday, September 29, staring at 8pm.

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/142727/late-night-folk-rock-in-town-after-wolfe-tones-airport-gig

Late night folk rock in town after Wolfe Tones’ airport gig Two foot-stompin’ bands will headline at Monroe's Live this weekend with the finest of folk-rock and traditional Irish music from The Kilkennys and The Amazing Apples.

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/142725/clifden-prepares-for-47th-arts-festival

Clifden prepares for 47th Arts Festival The 2024 Clifden Arts Festival will run from Wednesday, September 18, to Thursday, September 29.

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/142703/country-star-michael-english-to-perform-at-clifden-arts-festival-with-new-show-a-million-medleys

Country star Michael English to perform at Clifden Arts Festival with new show ‘A Million Medleys’ The Clifden Arts Festival, running from 18th to 29th September 18-29, has announced that celebrated country star Michael English will be performing his fantastic new show, “A Million Medleys,” on Friday, September 27. This much-anticipated event promises to be one of the festival’s...

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/142621/artists-brighten-up-forgotten-corner-of-gort

Artists brighten up forgotten corner of Gort Gort hosted its second annual Mural Art Jam last week, transforming the once neglected Kelly's (or Courtney’s ) Lane into a colourful public art space.

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/142623/holsts-planets-at-galway-cathedral

Holst's Planets at Galway Cathedral The concert will feature Holst’s ‘The Planets’ and a newly commissioned ‘Earth, the Cradle of Life’ movement by Dublin-based composer Tom Lane which will complete this suite.

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/142652/kennys-bindery-celebrates-50-years-of-craftsmanship-and-tradition

Kenny’s Bindery celebrates 50 years of craftsmanship and tradition Kenny’s Bindery, a renowned name in the art of bookbinding, will celebrate its 50th anniversary next month. Established in 1974, Kenny’s has upheld the tradition of fine craftsmanship, serving bibliophiles, institutions, and collectors with unparalleled dedication for half a century.

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/142537/galways-early-association-with-the-theatre

Galway’s early association with the theatre We know from the Corporation record books that theatrical performances were given in the Tholsel, the Town Hall of the day, as far back as 1619-20. These groups of ‘strolling players' were usually sponsored by local gentry and were regarded as an important feature of festive gatherings.

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/142583/clifden-arts-festival-presents-a-rich-tapestry-of-musical-events-for-all-ages

Clifden Arts Festival Presents a Rich Tapestry of Musical Events for All Ages The Clifden Arts Festival (September 18 to 29 ) is set to enchant audiences with a diverse lineup of musical events catering to all ages.

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/142582/feature-film-seeks-to-include-work-from-galway-artists-in-film

Feature film seeks to include work from Galway artists in film An independent feature film is seeking submissions from Galway artists to showcase their work as pieces created by a character in the film. Selected artworks will be filmed in and around Galway throughout September, and some commissions will be required.

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/142581/esker-festival-orchestra-to-give-out-of-this-world-performance-of-the-planets

Esker Festival Orchestra to give 'out of this world' performance of The Planets Esker Festival Choir alongside its rising star soloist, Zo ë Nagle and conductor, Peter Joyce, will bring Gustav Holst's famous suite, The Planets, to the Galway Cathedral on Saturday, August 17 at 8pm.

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/142580/galway-cathedral-summer-series-comes-to-a-close-with-an-exciting-unusual-event

Galway Cathedral summer series comes to a close with an exciting 'unusual' event Bringing together the 'unusual combination of organ and harmonium', the final concert in Galway Cathedral's annual summer series is set to take place in the Cathedral this evening (Thursday ) at 8pm.

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/142587/new-book-of-sketches-captures-galway-in-ink-and-watercolours

New book of sketches captures Galway in ink and watercolours A newly published book of sketches of Galway captures the vibrant energy and atmosphere of the City of the Tribes.

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/142576/enjoy-a-day-of-historic-culture-and-creativity-at-st-nicholas-collegiate-church

Enjoy a day of historic culture and creativity at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church Centuries of Galway culture and heritage, from mediaeval times to the present day, will be celebrated at a special event in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church during Heritage Week.

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/142473/excitement-builds-for-50th-annual-dunmore-festival

Excitement builds for 50th annual Dunmore Festival The official programme of events for the 50th Dunmore Annual Festival was launched on Thursday, July 25 in Byrnes Bar, Dunmore. The festival will run from August 2 - 11.

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/142469/breaking-records-and-making-waves-giaf-comes-to-a-close-for-another-year

Breaking records and making waves, GIAF comes to a close for another year Boasting 'five star reviews' for its co-productions, making international press and drawing record numbers of attendees, this year's Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF ) has officially come to a close.

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/142389/new-research-links-youth-theatre-to-personal-growth

New research links youth theatre to personal growth Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB ), together with Galway Youth Theatre, has launched new research into youth theatre as a means of achieving positive personal outcomes for young people.

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/142371/lunchtime-trad-sessions-at-monroes

Lunchtime trad sessions at Monroe’s Monroe’s Live is running a lunchtime traditional Irish showcase, continuing from today, Thursday, July 25, to this Saturday, July 27, daily at 1pm.

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Galway remembers ‘talented’ artist Cathy Hughes following tragic death Communities in Galway and Mayo have paid tribute to talented artist Cathy Hughes, who passed away following a tragic incident at Old Head Beach, near Louisburgh, Co Mayo on Sunday, July 21.

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/142412/first-edition-ulysses-signed-by-joyce-and-matisse-among-ogorman-collection-donated-to-university-of-galway

First edition Ulysses signed by Joyce and Matisse among O’Gorman Collection donated to University of Galway A literary collection owned by the late entrepreneur, local historian, and supporter of the arts, Ronnie O’Gorman, has been donated to University of Galway.

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/142353/city-busker-to-play-summer-festivals

City busker to play summer festivals A young, Shop Street busker from Co Galway is hoping to to follow in the footsteps of other successful acts from around his native Loughrea as festival bookings roll in.

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/142350/galician-frisian-galwegian-theatrics

Galician Frisian Galwegian theatrics Irish language theatre company Fíbin will host an international theatre night at An Taibhdhearc in Galway next Friday, July 26, from 2pm.

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/142349/amazing-apples-to-drop-in-galway

Amazing Apples to drop in Galway One of Galway’s favourite indie folk-rock bands are back in town, planning to drop a set at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, August 24.

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/142346/connemara-blues-singer-at-fringe

Connemara blues singer at Fringe The band’s music is deeply rooted in soul and blues, infused with the sounds of Sixties’ rock, folk, and funk.

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/142356/review-endgame-by-druid

REVIEW: Endgame by Druid ***

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/142300/water-safety-themed-cartoons-to-appear-in-city-centre

Water safety-themed cartoons to appear in city centre Cartoons with a strong water safety message, drawn by leading Irish cartoonists, are set to appear across Galway City centre this week.

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/142293/galway-international-arts-festival-encourages-attendees-to-leave-their-cars-at-home

Galway International Arts Festival encourages attendees to leave their cars at home As part of its ongoing sustainability drive, Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF ) and its partners are asking people planning to attend this year’s festival to use public transport and active travel where possible.