1. Disconnected Love
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

... these Galway hotshots are certainly one to watch and will end their tour on a high with a performance at Róisín Dubh on Thursday 16 September. Marie Madden caught up with them to see how their p...

2. Gig list - 1st September 2010
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Wednesday 1 September Where: Fibber Magees What: Resident DJ Time: 9.30pm Where: Foxs What: Resident DJ Time: 9.30pm Where: Kennedys Bar What: Late bar, no cover charge Time: 9.

3. Go Wild in the West
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

This year's Galway Americana festival was officially launched at Galway City Museum last night. The festival, which is in its fourth year, will run from 15 to 19 September and features a lively lin

4. Picks of the Week - 1st September 2010
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

...red ourselves the easily offended type so we've be braving the edgy humour of Neil Hamburger et al at the Róisín tonight. Film of the Week Diary of a Wimpy Kid – Galway Cinemas – Showing Now...

5. 'Stand and Deliver' at the Roisin
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

A new RTE stand-up comedy show is to be recorded live in the Roisin Dubh's Laughter Lounge. Appreciative audiences, a superb venue and the indescribable Galway buzz have created a very special vib

6. Triple trouble at Laughter Lounge
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Enjoy a triple bill of comedy at the Roisín Dubh tonight, when Neil Hamburger, Glenn Wool and David McSavage take to the stage. Played by Gregg Turkington, Neil Hamburger is the name of a stand-up

7. Country punk rockabilly at the Roisin
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Los Langeros will showcase their new album 'This is Normal' in the Roisin Dubh next week. The band's previous three albums have been described as a "demented concoction of country-tinged goat-punk roc

8. Indie rock at Roisin
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

There is a treat for indie fans at the Roisin this weekend, as The Grunts take in Galway as part of their nationwide tour. Formed over five years ago, The Grunts have steadily become one of Irelan

9. Gray to black
(Local News/Local News)

Multi-platinum selling artist David Gray is set to headline at the Arthur's Day celebrations at Folan Quay in Galway Harbour in September. Starting at 17.59 on Thursday 23 September, Galway will b

10. Dark humour at Roisin
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

The Laughter Lounge at the Roisin Dubh hosts a triple bill of comedians guaranteed to shock, disgust and entertain on Wednesday 1 September. For a man whom some have branded "the world's worst stand u

11. Gig list - 25th August 2010
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Wednesday 25 August Where: Fibber Magees What: Resident DJ Time: 9.30pm Where: Foxs What: Resident DJ Time: 9.30pm Where: Kennedys Bar What: Late bar, no cover charge Time: 9.30pm

12. Double trouble at Roisin
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Twin sisters Ellie and Louise McNamara return to the Roisin Dubh this Friday 27 August at 9pm. Better known as Heathers, the 20-year-old sisters began writing music together in 2007 and in February

13. Kinvara maritime festival begins
(Local News/Local News)

This year's Cruinniu na mBad festival, commemorating the traditional maritime links between Kinvara and Connemara, kicks off on Friday, 20 August. 　 An tAmhran Beo will host its 22nd annual

14. Fighting for the Body of Christ and Tina Turner's legs
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Marie Madden talks to Fight Like Apes ahead of the band's gig in the Roisín Dubh next week For a band who were once described as an outfit with "lots of blogger and media friends, all aurally chall

15. Tea Party at the Roisin
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Tonight, the Laughter Lounge brings together some of the best new faces in Irish comedy for a fast paced blast of laughs. Eight comedians will throw down their best ten minutes of fast and furious

16. Kings of Irish comedy at Roisin
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

There will be a host of Irish comedic talent in the Roisin Dubh on Wednesday 25 August, when Kevin McAleer, Paul Tylak and Barry Murphy come to the Laughter Lounge. Kevin McAleer is one of the ori

17. Gig list - 18th August 2010
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Wednesday 18 August Where: Fibber Magees What: Resident DJ Time: 9.30pm Where: Foxs What: Resident DJ Time: 9.30pm Where: Kennedys Bar What: Late bar, no cover charge Time: 9.30pm

18. All about Girls
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Roisin Dubh together with Monroe's Live presents Girls with special guest Daithi O'Dronai on Tuesday 24 August at Monroe's Live. Taking the classic California pop template perfected by Brian Wilso

19. Galway songwriter wins prestigious award
(Local News/Local News)

...d around the country, covering many varied musical styles. A regular in renowned music venues such as the Róisín Dubh, his passion for music and his musical style has grown over the years. "I...

20. Mad Hatters Tea Party
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

...t new comedians will throw down their best ten minutes in the hope of some fast and furious laughs in the Róisín Dubh next week. Danny Dowling's Mad Hatters Tea Party takes over the Laughter Loung...

21. House party
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

After a fun-filled full house earlier this year, Galway's own dadhouse deviants The Disconauts return to the Roisin Dubh on Saturday 14 August to host another special late night party. Featuring dec

22. To do list - 11th August 2010
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

... and sleazy disco', we know him well enough to know a great night is guaranteed at their live show in the Róisín this Saturday. Dancing shoes at the ready! ...

23. Gig list - 11th August 2010
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

...m Where: The Cellar Bar What: Converse Allstars Time: 10pm Sunday 15 August Where: Róisín Dubh What: No Banjo Time: 8pm Where: The Crane Bar What: Oldstyle Trad Nigh...

24. The Driftwood Manor launch
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

...vant-folk project The Driftwood Manor will launch their latest album on Tuesday 17 August upstairs at the Róisín Dubh. 'Holy Ghost' is the result of collaborations between The Driftwood Manor's Edd...

25. Fight Like Apes descend on Galway
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Alternative rock band Fight Like Apes have announced that they are coming to Galway next month to celebrate the launch of their new album 'The Body of Christ and the Legs of Tina Turner.' Followin

26. To do list - 04th August 2010
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Gig of the Week Strange Brew Summer Shindig - Roisin Dubh - Thursday 5 August Enjoy six bands for the price of one this week when Lost Chord, Disconnect 4, Blasterbra, The Cast Of Chee

27. Retail space transformed into gallery
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Galway artist-led enterprise GroundWorks Studios has launched its second exhibition titled 'Random Shuffle'. The show features a mix of textile, ceramic and mixed media artwork in an unoccupied re

28. Gig list - 4th August 2010
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

...ime: 9pm Thursday 5 August Where: Monroe’s Live What: Fuaim Chonamara Time: 8pm Where: Róisín Dubh What: Strange Brew Summer Shindig Time: 7pm Where: The Crane Bar What: ...

29. Folk singer for Roisin
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

American folk singer Arlo Guthrie will bring his unique style of song and storytelling to the Róisín Dubh next week. Born in Coney Island, New York in 1947, Arlo Guthrie is the eldest son of singer

30. General Fiasco hit Galway
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Hot on the heels of a jam-packed festival run that saw the band play the likes of Oxegen, T in the Park, Reading and Leeds, Underage, Summer Sonic and Pukkelpop Festivals, Irish trio General Fiasco a

31. Bonham for Comedy Comedy night
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

One of Ireland's best comedians rolls into town this weekend. Robbie Bonham will join the fun of the Comedy Comedy night in the Roisin Dubh on Saturday, 31 July. Bonham has a host of festival appe

32. Show your creativity at Loose Lips
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Everyone has a story and Loose Lips offers a stage and a microphone to members of the audience who can tell their story, provided it is true, unscripted and doesn’t take longer than five minutes.

33. Gig list - 28th July 2010
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

...pm Where: The Cellar Bar What: Converse Allstars Time: 10pm Sunday 1 August Where: Róisín Dubh What: The Cartoon Thieves Time: 9pm Where: Monroe's Live What: Raindan...

34. Bonnie Billy belts it out
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Bonnie 'Prince' Billy (real name Will Oldham) and his musical accomplice The Cairo Gang will be playing the Roisin Dubh this Friday, experimenting with a long list of intriguing musical styles includi

35. Intimate gig for Brendan Benson
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

...aconteurs co-founder Brendan Benson comes to Ireland in September for a nationwide tour that takes in the Róisín Dubh. Along with keyboardist Mark Watrous, Brendan will be performing all the hits ...

36. Jakob Dylan to play Roisin
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Lead singer and songwriter of The Wallflowers and son of music legend Bob Dylan, Jakob Dylan is play at the Roisin Dubh tonight. In 2006, it was announced by Billboard that Dylan had signed a new

37. To Do List - 28th July 2010
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Festival of the Week Galway Races Festival - Ballybrit Race Course - 26 July to 1 August Saddle up partner! The Galway Races festival is here in full force attracting race-goers and sociali

38. Mirth and mayhem
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Following a sell-out tour of the US, Danny Bhoy heads up the comedic aspect of the Galway Arts Festival programme this weekend. Joined by Giles Brody and MC Gerry Mallon, Danny promises to bring h

39. Dancing in the quiet
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Feel like dancing in complete quietness? Then get down to the Róisín Dubh this Friday, 23 July. The magnificent Headphone Disco returns to the venue by popular demand this Friday. You should kn

40. Gig list - 21st July 2010
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Wednesday 21 July Where: Roisin Dubh What: Kathleen Loughnane & Laoise Kelly Time: 1pm Where: Fibber Magees What: Resident DJ Time: 9.30pm Where: Foxs What: Resident DJ Time

41. Eistigi tickets still remain
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

A few tickets still remain for Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe's GAF production 'Eistigi… Caithfear Eisteacht!', which opened at Seanscoil Sailearna in Inverin on Tuesday night. A few tickets still remain

42. Girls lose out to Yeats
(Sport/Sport)

Sligo 2-8 Galway 0-8 The Galway Under-16 ladies footballers narrowly lost out to a determined Sligo team in Friday's Connacht A final in Dunmore. Sligo were the better side in the opening qua

43. Comedy previews at the Roisin
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Comedy fans in Galway will get a sneak peek at two stand-up shows that are set to feature at this year's Edinburgh Festival. 'Sex Traffic', the latest show from critically acclaimed comic Keith Far

44. Bouncing back
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

The Laughter Lounge at the Roisin Dubh hosts Rubberbandits, Wilson Dixon, Stephen Bennett and Robbie Bonham tonight. Straddling the comedy and music worlds like a tracksuit wearing colossus, Lime

45. 48-hour party
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

A party will be held in the Roisin Dubh on Thursday to celebrate the publication of a magazine that was produced over a weekend earlier this year. A team of Galway-based photographers, journalist

46. Bogus Pogues for fundraiser
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

The first ever Pogues tribute ban will make their debut at the Roisin Dubh on Friday, 16 July, as part of a fundraiser gig for the West's Community Garden Project. The first ever Pogues tribute ban

47. Gig list - 14th July 2010
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Wednesday 14 July Where: Fibber Magees What: Resident DJ Time: 9.30pm Where: Foxs What: Resident DJ Time: 9.30pm Where: Kennedys Bar What: Late bar, no cover charge Time: 9.30pm

48. Handsome Family at Roisin
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

The Handsome Family bring their 'haunting, primal and strangely heroic' brand of music to the Roisin Dubh on Tuesday 3 August. The Handsome Family is made up of Brett Sparks (music) and Rennie Spar

49. Eistigi
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Rehearsals are underway for Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe's production for this year's Galway Arts Festival. Directed by Mike P. O Conaola and written by Joe Steve O Neachtain, 'Eistigi… Caithfear Eis

50. Outside: Insight Sculpture in the Gardens
(Local News/Local News)

The third annual 'Outside: Insight, Sculpture in the Gardens' will open at Brigit's Garden, Roscahill on Sunday 11 July at 3pm with interactive performances by Knee Jerk and Ann Marie Healy. The