LATEST CULTURE NEWS
Galway Community Circus showing off the inclusivity of the art form
Galway Community Circus (GCC) and UK circus company Extraordinary Bodies will present ‘Take Up Space,’ a relaxed performance next weekend.
This performance showcasing the accessibility...
Quiet Forms, Powerful Stories – Atmospheric new exhibition from Catherine Greene
Prominent Irish sculptor Catherine Green, originally from Ballinasloe, has created an atmospheric exhibition on the quiet but important presence of female figures in Irish...
Charlene Lydon appointed Festival Programmer for Galway Film Fleadh
Galway Film Fleadh has announced the appointment of Charlene Lydon as its new Festival Programmer, taking up the role from February 2026.
Ireland’s leading film...
Haunting film ‘Báite’ shot in Connemara gets four IFTA nominations
A haunting Irish language movie filmed in Connemara has received four nominations at the Irish Film and Television Awards.
Báite is a haunting mystery, steeped in...
Young people from Connacht invited to enter the ATU Poetry Pillar Competition
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is inviting young people between 15 and 18 years of age from across Connacht to participate in its 2026 Poetry...
The Hans Zimmer Experience Brings Movie Magic to Galway
Following a run of sold-out shows in 2025, The Hans Zimmer experience has announced a series of new performance dates across 2026, including Galway’s...
Indulge this January with the Midwinter Festival celebrating the String Quartet
The string quartet is no stranger to Galway audiences, in no small part thanks to the tireless work of the ConTempo Quartet.
With its 23rd...
€4.2 million in funding awarded to Galway arts initiatives
€4.2 million in funding has been awarded by the Arts Council to twelve organisations in Galway under the 2026 development programme.
The Arts Council has...
Plans for new year-round Macnas Visitor Experience in Galway City
Macnas is looking to become a permanent fixture in Galway, with plans for the creation of a year-round visitor experience.
The city council, in partnership...
Traditional Irish group Bláth na hÓige perform at world’s largest Celtic Festival
In August 2025, the group of traditional Irish singers ‘‘Bláth na hÓige’’ were invited to perform at the biggest Celtic Festival in the world,...




















