Scene in Galway

03/09/2024

Out & about the town yesterday evening for the much anticipated Music For Galway y 2024/2025 concert program launch at Genesys

28/08/2024

Some pics from last weekends Wolfe Tones gig out at Galway Airport 🇮🇪📸🇮🇪
Photos taken by Gary Vaughan

20/08/2024

The Scene were on hand to capture some photos at The Two Johnnies performing at the Galway Summer Sessions last weekend 📸

09/08/2024

2 tickets for sale for Fatboy Slim tonight in Galway. Can do transfer from Ticketmaster

21/06/2024

This Friday, June 21st, Galway’s vibrant music and comedy scene is alive and kicking. Whether you’re in the mood for a night of laughter, nostalgic tunes, or rock ‘n’ roll, there’s something for everyone !

Whether you're in the mood for a night of laughter, nostalgic tunes, or rock 'n' roll, there's something for everyone in Galway.

12/06/2024

We were truly blessed to have witnessed the magic of the full-on Sharon Shannon show at the finale of Galway Folk Festival 2024, live in Monroe's Live on Sunday night last! 😁 Thanks so much to Gary Monroe for allowing us full access on the night for photos, Peter, Máire & the rest of the crew for putting on an amazing run of shows day & night over the festival 🫶
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09/06/2024

And the great Sharon Shannon takes to the stage this Sunday night for the finale ! Galway Folk Festival

09/06/2024

Last day of the Galway Folk Festival and lots of free music on the Market Stage to enjoy !

We're doing it all again at The Market Stage today along with our friends Cuppa Tea TV!! Kicking off with Youth in Music at 11am and running all the way through to 7pm tonight!!
We've got an EPIC line up today, alongside the Tiny Traders Village on Monroe's Side Lane so make sure and get yourself down for craic agus ceol and a whole load of folk on the final day of Galway Folk Festival 2024!!

07/06/2024

And there’s lots of other live gigs happening this Friday night at the The Kings Head the Quays Bar Galway and Seven Bar Galway.

We’ve put together your Friday night guide to get you moving this weekend !

This Friday night in Galway promises a thrilling lineup of live music across some of the city's most beloved venues.

07/06/2024

If you haven’t heard already the Galway Folk Festival is in full swing here in the city and we have your complete guide to all the events, free and ticketed, happening this weekend ! Everything you need to know from Friday, June 7th to Sunday June 9th.

This weekend, the Galway Folk Festival is in full swing, with a host of events as it celebrates the best of local and international talent.

07/06/2024

If you love 80s music - you will love this !!

📍 Tonight! ⚡️ One of the best 80s bands in Ireland, Fever 105 are LIVE in The Quays Music Hall! Doors 10.30pm live until late! We've live music in the bar from 6pm to get you warmed up too!
Saturday Night KIF are live in The Music Hall. Another great weekend ahead.
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06/06/2024

“I do I Diddley Doo!!”

Fresh from releasing her brand new album, Now!, Ireland’s greatest traditional music export Sharon Shannon will headline the closing night of the Galway Folk Festival on Sunday, June 9th at 7pm. Following the success of her song ‘The Diddley Doo’ in collaboration with The Scratch, which she recently performed live on the Late Late Show, Sharon is back with a host of freewheeling songs full of stomping tunes and heart-warming, emotional and poignant ballads.

“I’m really looking forward to playing at the Galway Folk Festival,” she says.

“I will have two of the most versatile musicians in the whole country with me, both of them superstars in their own right, with Gerry Banjo O’Connor on banjo, fiddle and mandolin and Alan Connor on piano, electric guitar, vocals and percussion. It will be a mix of new music and the old favourites that people love to hear.” Find out more here !

Fresh from releasing her brand new album, Sharon Shannon will headline the closing night of the Galway Folk Festival on Sunday, June 9th.

06/06/2024

Declan O'Rourke was in fine form last night for the launch of the Galway Folk Festival, which took place in front of a full house at Monroe's Live. A finer line-up of Irish & international Folk artists you'll not find anywhere in the west this summer, so check out the website below to secure your tickets and have a great night out in the city all this week
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https://galwayfolkfestival.com/buy-tickets/

05/06/2024

Don’t miss your chance to see Declan O'Rourke this Wednesday evening June 5th as he opens the Galway Folk Festival 2024.

On the 20th anniversary of the release of his critically acclaimed album, Since Kyabram, esteemed singer-songwriter Declan O’Rourke will perform at Monroe’s Live on Wednesday, June 5th at 7pm to open the Galway Folk Festival 2024.

The award-winning O’Rourke’s journey in acoustic, folk and rock genres began in his mid-teens, inspired by a guitar gifted to him while living in Australia. Read on to find out more !

Esteemed singer-songwriter Declan O’Rourke will perform at Monroe’s Live on Wednesday, June 5th at 7pm as part of the Galway Folk Festival.

05/06/2024

It’s here ! The Galway Folk Festival kicks off tonight - Wednesday June 5th til Sunday June 9th at Monroe's Galway. What a treat in store with a host of free and ticketed events! Read on to find out more and we will post more along the way too 🎻🎶🎼🎹

The Galway Folk Festival, taking place from June 5th-9th has added even more free and ticketed events to their exciting line up fo 2024.

31/05/2024

Just a glimpse of some of the great live music to kick start your bank holiday weekend this Friday, May 31st ! Read on to find out more ❤️🎶💋 From original artists to the best party bands- this is a great way to support our vibrant live music scene.

Galway's vibrant live music scene comes alive on Friday, May 31st, with an array of exciting performances.

26/05/2024

This is going to be a fantastic evening as the newly formed Galway City Jazz Orchestra come together this Sunday evening from 5:45pm !

Galway’s finest jazz and big band musicians will perform for a special charity event on Sunday, May 26th, at The Galmont Hotel & Spa in aid of Cancer Care West. Come along ! There will be dancing 💃

Featuring players from the Black Magic Big Band, The Moonlight Big Band, Limerick City Big Band, representatives of The West Coast Big Band and members from St. Patricks Brass Band Galway.

Galway's finest jazz and big band musicians will come together on Sunday, May 26th, at The Galmont Hotel in aid of Cancer Care West.

24/05/2024

Our brilliant and ever wise contributor Brian Nolan of Walking Tours of Galway has compiled his rundown of favourite places to visit for trad music in Galway city. With a nod to The Kings Head Monroe's Galway The Crane Bar The Quays Bar Galway Taaffes Bar and so many more.

🎻 Read on to find his favourite haunts and if he has missed any - add them in the comments !

One of the very special genres of music you will hear every day in Galway is Irish, or Traditional (Trad) music.

24/05/2024

Have you discovered Prátaí Chips yet here in Galway ? Each chip is lightly coated with Irish sea salt and topped with one of Prátaí’s signature sauces, ranging from the tempting Harry’s Nut Butter satay to Market Curry Mayo, Micil’s Bog BBQ to Bad Boy Burger Sauce and so much more.

🍟They celebrate the humble spud and the incredible growers who cultivate them. Read on to find out more !

Prátaí, the quintessential Irish chip destination, has taken Galway by storm with its delectable chips and locally sourced ingredients.

23/05/2024

Why we ❤️ The Crane bar! Situated on Sea Road, The Crane Bar is renowned for traditional music in Galway. The iconic red and green façade, featuring a mural of a lone tin whistle player, welcomes patrons into a warm snug with a traditional heart. This is the place to experience the rich heritage of Irish music first hand.

Situated on Sea Road, The Crane Bar is renowned for traditional music in Galway behind the iconic red and green façade.

23/05/2024

Discover The Neighbourhood Cafe located in the heart of Doughiska. With a strong community ethos, it’s a welcoming space where neighbours connect over coffee, making it an important social hub.

With a strong community ethos at its heart, this is a welcoming space to connect over coffee, making it an important social hub.

20/05/2024

Poor Ben passed away in the Galway Hospice at 11.30pm last night. Our thoughts are with all his family and friends 💔

One for your diary, to support our mate Ben's cancer treatment in Germany. If you want to read more, or can't make the Table Quiz on the night you can click the link below.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/yfff3-help-ben-beat-cancer

18/05/2024

International cello festival Cellissimo is underway in Galway from Saturday, May 18th to Sunday, May 26th inclusive. Celissimo will feature hundreds of artists, composers, musicians, performers, and speakers, gathering the leading lights of the cello, classical and contemporary scene.

A new international cello festival takes place across Galway city and county from Saturday, May 18th to Sunday, May 26th inclusive.

17/05/2024

It’s Friday, May 17th and here is a rundown of just some of the great live music happening across Galway city to help you discover what’s on tonight!

The Kings Head Monroe's Galway Quays Bar Galway Seven Bar Galway

It's Friday, May 17th and here is a run down of just some of the great live music happening across the city to help you find out what's on.

17/05/2024

One for your diary, to support our mate Ben's cancer treatment in Germany. If you want to read more, or can't make the Table Quiz on the night you can click the link below.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/yfff3-help-ben-beat-cancer

16/05/2024

Scene in Galway snapped at the Galway International Arts Festival launch in The Dean Hotel

📸 Andrew Downes

16/05/2024

Massive turnout this week for the launch of the Galway International Arts Festival 2024 at The Dean Hotel

16/05/2024

The Northern Lights visible from the rooftop last Friday night