1. Miss Machismo
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Top female comic Zoe Lyons is the headline act at the Laughter Lounge in the Róisín Dubh tonight, Wednesday 3 February where she’ll be joined by Simon O'Keeffe, MC Karl Spain and Johnny Graham A ri

2. Improv returns
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Comedy improv makes a welcome return to a Galway next Wednesday, 10 February when Irish and UK comics Ian Coppinger, Joe Rooney, Paul Tylak and Stephen Frost take to the stage in The Laughter Lounge.

3. Gig list - 3rd February 2010
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Wednesday 3 February Where: Fibber Magees What: Resident DJ Time: 9.30pm Where: Roisin Dubh What: DJ Monty Time: 11pm Where: Bar 903 What: Cuba Libre! Time: 10pm Where: Fibbe

4. Out on a limb
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

...ountry this week and the purveyors of the finest rock/indie grooves make their way to Strange Brew in the Róisín Dubh this Thursday, 4 February. Limerick-based independent label Out On A Limb Record...

5. These Charming Men
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Morrissey and Smiths fans will be making their way to the Róisín Dubh this Friday, 5 February for Smiths tribute band These Charming Men. The Dublin band charm fans of The Smiths and Morrissey all ar

6. Rich vein of comedy
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

One of the finest comedians in the world, Rich Hall has been confirmed for a show in the Laughter Lounge in Roisin Dubh on Wednesday 10 March. Hall is star of the recent critically acclaimed BBC4 do

7. Value for money laughs
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

There is value for money at the Laughter Lounge tonight, Wednesday 27 January, as UK comic Kevin Bridges is joined by Aidan Bishop, Karl Spain and sketch troupe Foil Arms and Hog. Kevin Bridge's s

8. Gig list - 27th January 2010
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

... Time: 9.30pm Where: BAR 903 What: Resident DJ Time: 9pm Saturday 30 January Where: Róisín Dubh What: Resident DJ Time: 11pm Where: The Crane Bar What: Trad Session ...

9. Niland returns
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Albert Niland makes a rare trip back to Ireland from his Netherlands home for his only Irish tour of 2010. In 2003, Niland released 'Dirty Day' to critical acclaim and not long after that his liv

10. Lost for chords
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Local synth-rocking five piece 'Lost Chord' launch their debut 'There is no Lost Chord' EP tomorrow night, Thursday 28 January at Strange brew in the Roisin Dubh. Over the last 18 months, the band

11. Long Dark Night
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

...rab Strap man Malcolm Middleton brings his 'Long Dark Night' tour to Galway when he plays upstairs in the Róisín Dubh on Saturday 30 January Hopefully uplifting and quietly depressing, the wickedly f...

12. Hurricanes on the way
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

...To coincide with the release of his fifth album, he's taking on an Irish tour that includes a show in the Róisín Dubh on Thursday 11 March. His eponymous debut album in 2000 was nominated for a The...

13. Picks of the week - 27th January 2010
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

... after his mother and, in turn, other friends' elderly relatives. GIG: Malcolm Middleton - Upstairs Róisín Dubh - Saturday 29 January It was as a member of the influential, very wonderful i...

14. Boyz will be Boyz
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Popular UK comic Geoff Boys is the headline act at the Laughter Lounge in the Roisin Dubh tonight, Wednesday 20 January, where he shares the bill with Shane Mauss, Keith Farnan and Stephen Bennett.

15. More laughs
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

A new monthly comedy showcase kicks off this Saturday night, 23 January upstairs in Roisin Dubh with new material, sketches and live screens from John Donnellan and Danny Dowling. This week's show w

16. Peter Doherty at the Roisin
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Ticket holders for October's rescheduled Heineken Green Spheres show with Peter Doherty will be heading to the Roisin Dubh tomorrow night, Thursday 21 January. All tickets for the gig were allocate

17. An ambient affair
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

The cosy confines of upstairs in Roisin Dubh is the venue for two promising acts' Galway debut this Thursday 21 January. The Ambience Affair are just about to release their second EP and their lay

18. Picks of week - 20th January 2010
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

...inyl. Seek out, listen, dance and enjoy! COMEDY: Comedy Comedy - Saturday 23 January - Upstairs @ Róisín Dubh Local comedy clowns John Donnellan and Danny Dowling present the first night of ...

19. The Byrne Supremacy
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Self-confessed 'moany bollix' Jason Byrne is making it his New Year's resolution to be less like his da, but the kids are driving him mad. He talks Padraic O'Connor ahead of his gig in Galway tonight

20. Boyz back in town
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

English comic Geoff Boys take centre stage alongside Shane Mauss and Keith Farnan at the Laughter Lounge in the Roisin Dubh on Wednesday 20 January. Boyz is one of the most popular comics on the UK

21. Gig list - 13th January 2010
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

... Time: 9.30pm Where: BAR 903 What: Resident DJ Time: 9pm Saturday 16 January Where: Róisín Dubh What: Resident DJ Time: 11pm Where: The Crane Bar What: Trad Session ...

22. Top trio for Strange Brew
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Three of the most exciting acts in the UK and Ireland, O Emperor, Sons Of Noel And Adrian and Alessi's Ark, embark together on an extensive Irish and UK tour this month, calling in to Strange Brew in

23. Lost in a Hayes
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

...feature in multiple films and television shows such as ER, Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice, plays the Róisín Dubh this Saturday, 16 January. Mercury Prize nominee Gemma Hayes, whose blend of roc...

24. Stornaway
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

...ock should put the date Saturday 17 April in their calendars, as much-hyped UK band Stornaway come to the Róisín Dubh for their Galway debut. Their joyous single 'Zorbing' – which Drowned In Sound ha...

25. Picks of week - 13th January 2010
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

...and there'll be plenty of laughs tonight as the manic and side-splittingly funny Jason Byrne takes to the Róisín Dubh stage for the first time. Backed up by fellow Jackeen comics Eric Lalor and MC Pad...

26. Naval ship takes shelter in Galway
(Local News/Local News)

Galway Harbour had an unexpected New Year's visitor, when an Irish Naval Ship arrived after being damaged at sea. The Irish Naval Service vessel the LE Roisín was docked in Galway harbour over the

27. Feel the Byrne in January
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

...y. Doors 8.30pm and show starts at 9pm. Tickets (€15/€10) are available for booking now from Róisín Dubh, Zhivago Shop Street or www.roisindubh.net. ...

28. Gig list - 6th January 2010
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Wednesday 6 January Where: Fibber Magees What: Resident DJ Time: 9.30pm Where: Roisin Dubh What: DJ Monty Time: 11pm Where: Bar 903 What: Cuba Libre! Time: 10pm Where: Fibb

29. Mick's little White Lies
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

One of the most distinctive voices in Irish music and one of the most popular artists in Ireland at the moment, Mick Flannery returns to the Roisin Dubh on Saturday 9 January for his first live show

30. Night on her side
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

...oducer David Odlum. Doors 9pm and tickets (€16/€14) are available for booking now from the Róisín Dubh, www.roisindubh.net or Zhivago Shop Street. ...

31. God is an Astronaut
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Epic instrumental band God Is An Astronaut play the Róisín Dubh on Friday 15 January. The three-piece from the Glen of the Downs formed in 2002 and released their debut album 'The End of the Beginnin

32. Join the Cinema club
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Northern Irish three-piece, Two Door Cinema Club are one of the most talked about acts at the moment and the Bangor electro pop band will be playing Strange Brew at Roisin Dubh on Thursday 4 March.

33. Picks of week - 06th January 2010
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

... eggs. COMEDY: Jason Byrne - Laughter Lounge - Wed 13 January The manic Mr Byrne drops into the Róisín Dubh for an intimate show. One of the most popular comedians in the UK and here, Byrne ...

34. Stellar Laughter Lounge line-up for January
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

The Laughter Lounge is taking a break for the next two weeks but they’re back with a bang in January with a slew of top quality guest comics coming to the Róisín Dubh on Wednesday

35. Gig list 30 December
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Wednesday 30 December Where: Fibber Magees What: Resident DJ Time: 9.30pm Where: Róisín Dubh What: DJ Monty Time: 11pm Where: Bar 903 What: Cuba Libre! Time: 10pm Where: Fibbe

36. Feast of music at Róisín on NY’s eve
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

There’s a feast of great Irish independent music in store at Strange Brew on New Year’s Eve in Róisín Dubh, with Fight Like Apes, Messiah J & The Expert, Disconnect 4, Le

37. Santa's birthday bash tonight
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

The Laughter Lounge at the Roisin Dubh is throwing a special Santa Birthday Party night of comedy on Wednesday 23 December featuring some of Galway's finest comedians, including John Donnellan, Gile

38. Gig list - 23rd December 2009
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Wednesday 23 December Where: Fibber Magees What: Resident DJ Time: 9.30pm Where: Roisin Dubh What: DJ Monty Time: 11pm Where: Bar 903 What: Cuba Libre! Time: 10pm Where: Fi

39. Bethlemayhem
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

...ng some of Galway's best local and new indie bands, takes place on Wednesday, 23 December upstairs in the Róisín Dubh, featuring A Silver Mount Burren, So Cow, Local Living Guy, Rural Savage and Decla...

40. Mick puts on extra show
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

...giving his Galway fans an early 2010 treat with the announcement that he’ll be playing a live show in the Róisín Dubh on Saturday 9 January. Flannery, whose emotive songs and dulcet tones have endear...

41. Kanyu hear the music?
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Local poprocking trio, The Kanyu Tree (brothers Shane, Daniel and Oisín Cluskey) play the Róisín Dubh on Stephen’s night, Saturday 26 December. Doors 8pm and admission is free. The gig will be follo

42. Light through the Hayes
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Gemma Hayes has just announced a show in the Róisín Dubh on Saturday 16 January. Hayes was cast into the international spotlight with her Mercury Prize-nominated debut album, Night on My Side. Si

43. Picks of week - 22nd December 2009
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

MUSIC: Andres – 'Andres II' – (Mahogani Music) Another brother from Detroit comes good on Moodymann's superb label. Real house music the way it should be, this is home listening or mellow club good

44. Santa's birthday bash
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

...d a winner of 'Stand Up Showdown' Galway Comedy Festival 2008 and The Enable Ireland Stand Up Showdown in Róisín Dubh last January. The 2009 TedFest runner up, Giles Brody has performed at Kilken...

45. Gig list - 16th December 2009
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Wednesday 16 December Where: Fibber Magees What: Resident DJ Time: 9.30pm Where: Roisin Dubh What: DJ Monty Time: 11pm Where: Bar 903 What: Cuba Libre! Time: 10pm Where: Fi

46. Get your geansai on
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Having had an eventful 2009 with the release of their well-received debut album 'Hands', Emmet Scanlan & What The Good Thought play a festive show in the Roisin Dubh on Sunday 20 December.As well as

47. Join the Mudbug Club
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

One of Ireland's most enigmatic songwriter/performers, Jerry Fish, who released his new album The Beautiful Untrue earlier this year, plays the Roisin Dubh on Saturday 19 December. The Beautiful Untru

48. What's she doing here?
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Hailed as 'one of Ireland's most promising acts' by The Irish Times and as 'custom-made for radio' by those fine people at Hot Press, Galway band Mugger Dave play the Roisin Dubh on Monday 21 December

49. The Empire
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

...close as we have to a poet laureate of Irish music has announced an Irish Tour in 2010 and he'll play the Róisín Dubh on Friday 12 March. Fionn Regan is blessed with a way words many poets would die f...

50. New Year's shindigs
(Entertainment/Entertainment)

Though everyone seems to be in mood for staying in nowadays, talk has turned to New Year's Eve and, though house parties seem to be mentioned a lot, many people are looking towards venues in town for