This is Galway - April Edition - Issue #1

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IFIF THERE’S ON, THERE’S SOMETHING GOING ON, AND IT’S WORTH GOING TO, YOU’LL FIND IT HERE.

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This is the city of never-ending festivals. This is the city of lashing rain and sudden sunshine. This is the city of cans on the Spanish Arch, music in the streets, and the friendliest people you’re ever likely to meet. This is Galway.

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Art Direction & Design Martin Browne info@thisisgalway.ie

Additional photography Boyd Challenger boyd@thisisgalway.ie

Editor Caitlin Foley caitlin@thisisgalway.ie

Advertising Queries Maxi Browne maxi@thisisgalway.ie

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3 Cross Street, Latin Quarter

like us on facebook @dcstoregalway for upcoming events, competitions & giveaway's!

Easter W ee kend

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L oc a l E n t er p r i se Food Hal l

The best local food from the Wild Atlantic Way will be under one roof for three days at this vibrant indoor market. Small local food and drink producers will get the chance to showcase and sell their products to you, the people. And we’ll get the opportunity to meet the people from our community who make delicious food — and, even better, eat it! To give you a taste of what you can expect…

From Galway, you’ll find Ivy House Chocolates, with their uniquely flavoured, small-batch chocolate, and Sabanero Cheese bringing the flavour of Venezuela with their artisan cheeses. The Gluten Free Kitchen Company from Kerry and Linalla ice-cream from Clare will also be making the rounds, along with many, many more!

Food Tours This is the best way to really delve into the community feeling of the Galway Food Festival. Food Tours allow you to meet new people, interact with people who are passionate about what they do, and take a peek behind the scenes.

The Galway Food Festival Food Tours come in all shapes and sizes…

For example: Cast your line into the waters of Galway Bay with Skipper Kevin MacGabhann. The fish you catch will be cooked onboard onto barbecue, served fresh with food from Spiddal’s Builín Blasta. Or, take a two-hour culinary walking tour of Galway with experienced guide, Sheena Dignam.

Meet the artisan food producers that make Galway one of Ireland’s gourmet jewels, and taste their delicious products.

This and so much more awaits you over Easter weekend… Check out the rest at ThisIsGalway.ie/events

Ma rke t s Throughout the weekend, open-air markets will give you the chance to sample, enjoy and indulge in fresh-made food from locals and visiting food makers alike. The Galway Market by St Nicholas Church and Halla Bia will be two cornerstones of the market scene. Down in Fishmarket Square by the Spanish Arch, there will be an additional market, especially for the festival! Plus, head out to Moycullen for their weekend market.

For more information, check out ThisIsGalway.ie/events

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Br eaki ng Bread The theme of this year’s Food Festival is “Community”, and Breaking Bread is bringing Galway’s community together in the best way possible: over food.

This outdoor feast will showcase and celebrate the varied, diverse cultural groups of Galway. They’ll be sharing traditional modern dishes for you to taste.

It will be a great opportunity for different groups to come to know and appreciate each other just a bit more!

Entry is free, but to get in and join the feast, you’ll have to bring a non-perishable food item to donate. This will get you three tickets towards your choice of international dishes! Join the conversation by tagging #GalwayFood and #Cruinniu

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FOOD

Corrib House Tea Rooms This is one of the most popular brunch spots in Galway, set in a historic 19th-century townhouse on the edge of the River Corrib.

3 Waterside, Woodquay, Galway +353 (0)91 446753 C

Maxwell’s Restaurant

Builin Blasta

Located in the heart of Galway City Centre, Maxwell’s is great for casual family dining, with options for all tastes and diets.

At the edge of Connemara you’ll find this lovely seaside café and bakery, tucked inside the Ceardlann Craft Village, where the focus is on home-cooking and local produce.

Williamsgate St, Galway +353 (0)91 568974

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Ceardlann Craft & Design Centre, Spiddal +353 (0)91 558559

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Brasserie on the Corner

The Fisherman

Da Enzo

Treading the line between elegant and casual, Brasserie is the kind of place where you can come for a delicious meal and stay all evening, enjoying wine and live music.

Dine on the freshest and finest local seafood and shellfish (along with “from the land” staples) while looking out on sweeping views of Galway Bay.

This family-owned Italian restaurant brings you the flavours of Napolitan cuisine, straight from the shores of Italy.

25 Eglinton St, Galway +353 (0)91 530333

Salthill Promenade, Upper Salthill, Galway +353 (0)91 527100

Unit 6 Orantown Centre, Station Road, Oranmore +353 (0)91 794984

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FOOD Royal Villa If you’re looking for great food in Galway, it doesn’t have to be all cottage pie and stew… Go for a fresh, delicious Chinese with gorgeous views of Galway Bay, in the heart of Salthill.

Royal Villa Chinese offer a cosy, welcoming dining room with lovely bird’s eye views of the Atlantic and the Burren beyond.

Their unique menu is full of classic Chinese favourites, as well as a great selection of hand-picked wine and beer. Royal Villa Chinese has been a favourite in Galway for years, both for family nights and special occasions. You’ll be dining like a local in no time!

If you’re looking for a great deal, their Midweek specials run from Monday to Thursday and can’t be beat. Grab two courses plus tea or coffee for just €18.95 — sound. And at weekends, their chef whips up a nightly one-off special if you’re looking to try something new! You can treat yourselves to two courses plus tea or coffee for €25, and if you’re really feeling indulgent, add in a dessert for just a fiver. it fills up fast, so don’t miss out!

1st Floor Atlantaquarium, Salthill, Galway +353 (0)91 580131 -- €€ - €€€ C

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John Keogh’s

Deli La Tasca

The Kitchen

If you’re looking for that cosy, authentic Irish pub feel, you’ve found it in John Keogh’s – with the added benefit of finding hearty comfort food, always fresh and delicious.

With authentic Spanish tapas and the best of Spanish wines in a cosy, friendly environment, it’s like a Spanish getaway in Ireland.

Great food, cooked from scratch, made with flavours from around the world. Plenty of options for vegans and vegetarians, too.

1 Upper Dominick Street, Galway +353 (0)85 108 2115

Galway City Museum, Galway +353 (0)91 534883

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22-24 Upper Dominich Street, Galway +353 (0)91 449431 €€ - €€€

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Joe Westcott If you’ve got any ideas about tattoo artists, leave them at the door. Joe Westcott might look like he could mess you up — but really, he loves his dogs, he loves his art, and he loves Galway. Read on and you’ll probably want him to tattoo you straight away, but word has gotten out about how sound he is and he’s booked out through the summer… So you’ll just have to wait.

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Q: What makes Inkfingers stand out?

A: For me, Inkfingers stands out for many reasons…

Quality and friendly faces to name a few!

Q: Would you say Galway is spoilt for good tattoo artists?

A: Ya definitely! Galway has unbelievable talent. I’m privileged to work amongst them.

Q: Is there much competition between you and the other guys at Inkfingers? Are your styles pretty different?

A: Haha no I don’t think there’s competition between us as a group, but we excel in different areas as individuals.

We learn from each other every day.

Q: Is it time for Galway Ink the TV show?

Ammm… For me, NO!! I understand if some tattooers want this, but for me I’m happy to be an artist and if people pay me for my work… Awesome! I’m happy doing what I love, around people I love. That for me is payment enough.

Q: Who does your tattoos?

A: My tattoos are done by artists who I love, have met, or just appreciate their skill. Mostly people I’m around!

Q: How far ahead are you booked?

A: I’m booked up until the end of August.

Q: What tattoos won’t you do?

A: I’ll do most tattoos as long as they want something different!

Q: Are tramp stamps still a thing?

A: What’s a tramp stamp? To me it’s a lower back tattoo!

I always enjoyed tattooing that area, not because I’m a perv…. But because it’s a great spot to tattoo.

Q: Where’s the weirdest part of the body you have ever tattooed?

Obviously… genitals, never a man’s but a woman’s!

Sorry, lads… Never fancied it.

Q: You recently won an award at the Limerick Convention? Tell us about that? Jarlath did better though didn’t he?

A: OOOOH, burn! Haha, he deserved first place in his category, because he is good at what he does and he works hard. He’s like a brother to me and I’m happy for every success that comes his way.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: My style? As for my style… I think my clients and other people know it better than I do myself!

Q: Do you find your tattoo work and artwork are pretty closely related, or are they separate in your mind?

A: I think that one art form influences another.

Q: Besides tattooing, what sort of mediums do you work in?

A: I work with many mediums: ceramics, working with wood, painting, to name a few. I like creating something from nothing, to me that is truly satisfying.

Joe tattoos out of Inkfingers Custom Tattoo Studio on Lower Abbeygate Street, Galway.

You can contact them by phone: +353 (0)91 500793 or by email: ricketts.sean@gmail.com

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PINT? PULL UP A HIGH STOOL, IS IT A PINT YOU’RE HAVING?

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PUBS & CLUBS

Tigh Choili

Bierhaus

This cosy pub is well-known for its traditional Irish music sessions, twice daily and sometimes impromptu throughout the day and night.

The original connoisseurs of craft beer in Galway, with great food, massive cocktails and an artsy vibe.

Mainguard St, Galway Ph: +353 (0)91 561294

2 Henry Street, Galway Ph: +353 (0)91 587766

The Thatch Bar & Restaurant at The Merriman Hotel Take a spin outside the City Centre towards the picturesque fishing village of Kinvara, where you’ll find this gorgeous thatched bar and restaurant.

Main Street, Kinvara Ph:+353 (0)91 638222

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Róisín Dubh

The Front Door

Garavan’s

In the heart of Galway’s quirky West End is the Róisín, home of indie live music, comedy, and great nights out.

In Galway’s buzzing centre is this iconic pub, stretching across two floors and two streets, with five bars inside, making it one of Galway’s busiest venues on a night out.

This historic pub is one of the best spots in Galway to grab a delicious Irish coffee or a pint of the black stuff.

9 Dominick Street Upper, Galway Ph: +353 (0)91 586540

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3 High Street, Latin Quarter, Galway Ph: +353 (0)91 563757

46 William Street, Galway Ph: +353 (0)91 562537

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GAVAN HENNIGAN

On chasing dreams, youth mental health, and a new challenge So first of all, congratulations on your Atlantic crossing — you were at sea for 49 days, 11 hours, and 37 minutes. That’s an incredible amount of time in your own company. What kept you going?

I didn’t have a choice - it’s pretty black and white out there. Just keep moving forward - the only way to get out of it is to get to the other side. It’s just about riding through the good times, and the bad times. I just kept going really by the drive that I had to finish it, that competitive side, and the fact that I was in a race with other boats… And the amount of support I was getting back home.

You’ve spent the last ten years or so travelling.

Now you find yourself back in Galway. Did you anticipate how recognisable you’d be on your return?

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Not at all. I left there with a moderate following online, and a bit of press.. But it escalated while I was out there. People were able to join in the adventure.

[When I came back] I had loads of interviews, I went on the Late Late, and then coming home to Galway was amazing… Random people coming up to me and congratulating me. I had a homecoming in the Salthill Hotel, which was much bigger than we thought. The majority of them were kids - I really enjoyed that, kids coming up to me saying, “We were tracking you at my school.” A lot of them had turned it into a learning experience, to learn about the ocean. That was really amazing.

It was kind of striking that after returning from such an incredible journey, rowing all the way across the Atlantic a lot of press seemed to focus on your past and your personal life... is that frustrating?

A little bit, definitely, especially when they go a bit heavy on the backstory. I understand it’s important for context, but I’m trying to focus on the stuff that’s been going on the last few years — the charity side of things, the other challenges I’ve done… Different tabloids, they don’t even interview me, they just pick out pieces…

It’s always going to happen, it’s not always going to be the way you want it to be.

There are a lot of the things that have changed for the better in your life, in your time away from Galway…How do you think Galway has faired, Do you think Galway is a better place for a young person to grow up now?

Well, I grew up here in the 80s, 90s… [Today] there’s a lot more focus on sport and activities. When we were younger, everyone just went drinking, basically.

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Now, there’s a lot more stuff for young people to be doing. That’s what I’m trying to do — fair enough, I’m out doing global challenges that cost a lot of money, but I’ll always come back to how I go swimming in Blackrock, and I do triathlons, adventure races around Ireland. Everything I’ve done globally, I’ve trained for in Ireland. I think for young people, it’s trying to make them realise it’s cool to do stuff like this - not to leave it till you’re 35. [Drinking and partying] is fine, if you can learn to do other stuff, too… But there’s definitely a percentage like me, who will go to excess. I just feel like they’ll miss out on so much of the world.

You’ve recently been made an ambassador for Jigsaw... What does that entail going forward?

How do you see the current state of mental health services in the country, are the government doing enough?

It’s a tough one - I was talking there about black and whites being on the Atlantic, and things being simple out there — if you don’t to x, y and z, you’re going to die. But when it comes to mental health, there’s a lot of grey areas. I think Jigsaw have a great footing with regards to that - they’re really in touch with young

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people. They have a Young Peoples Board, young people on their advisory board. They’re saying, “What do you guys need?” What they’re doing is a hugely important thing, with 13 drop-in centres throughout the country. That wasn’t around when I was younger. And there’s so much more help needed. They’re at the point now where they can’t [help] everyone. They’re full up at the moment - so with my rowing background, I’m trying to raise more awareness and more money for them. They used to have open door drop-in centres… but now there are people that have to make appointments, and that’s tough, because you might miss them then… They could be at risk. I think the government needs to sit up and take notice of our young people, and realise that they’re our future, and we need to look after them.

Would you be encouraging young people to embrace adventure as a way of chasing away demons?

Of course - I’m totally into inspiring anybody. As I said, it doesn’t have to be as anything as big as I’ve done — we still need people to be accountants and have normal jobs.[I’d like to] inspire young people to look to the outdoors — my own thing is that the outdoors has really saved my life, [between] adventure races and my career as a diver."

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You're off an another adventure very soon...

You'll be getting back in the boat and rowing from New York back to Galway?

I’m going from the tip of New York’s Battery Park at

the tip of Manhattan, to the docks of Galway, probably via Blackrock if the weather is good. I had this idea in the back of may mind last year before I did the row from the Canaries to the Caribbean… but I said I’d wait and see once I got there, because it’s a long enough journey. As soon as I hit land, I rang up my friend Henry who’s my technical advisor and said, “Yeah, I’m gonna go again,” and he kind of rolled his eyes… I shipped the boat from Antigua up to New York, she’s up there now… I’m going to head up there in two weeks and service a few bits, and head off in the middle of May, weather dependant, back across the North Atlantic. It’s a much tougher journey in terms of weather — the crossing that I did in the mid-Atlantic, there’s been 133 solo successful journeys across.

There’s only been 15 in the North Atlantic. There are big eddies, whirlpools, lots of fog off the grand banks. Just depending on what sort of summer we have here, [that] will dictate how fast I get across.

Arriving into Antigua, must have been incredible... But to arrive into Galway, into the town you grew up in, will that be pretty symbolic?

I trained here in the coast last year, rowing up the coast of Clare. I grew up a stone’s throw from Silverstrand beach, swimming in Blackrock. I spent my life in that water. I spent a lot of time looking out past the edge of the Bay, that vast open ocean, knowing there’s nothing between Ireland and North America…

So it’s a hugely inspiring challenge. To be able to hopefully navigate into the docks safely… Definitely going to be a cool homecoming.

So many people dream of heading off on life adventures, what do you think it was that enabled you to follow through and achieve your goals?

Not really listening to that sort of fear and doubt around taking chances, in regards to having a better life. A lot of people are really stagnant in what they do with their lives. They’re afraid to change, afraid to go after some crazy dream… I try to stick to that. I still suffer from those fears and doubts - doing this row initially was at the most challenging time for me. I lost my job, and I’d spent so much money on it…

I probably should have done something sensible like buy a house… But so many doors have opened up to me now. My whole life has changed in regards to my work now. I’d be a poster boy [laughs] for following your dreams and just not listening to that fearful, doubtful inner self that tells you not to take a chance…

If we all listened to that voice, we’d never get anything done.

So you’re back in Galway - Is this home for now?

Before I left, I moved all my stuff into boxes… I’m back living out of boxes now, and I’m afraid to unpack because I’m not here that much longer. I’m pretty much a vagabond, even though I did spend the last eighteen months in Galway when I was preparing for the row which was nice. Swimming in Blackrock, pottering about the place.., It’s definitely a great place to hang out, but who knows where I’ll end up.

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New to Galway

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FRESH PLACES NEW FACES! Brand spanking new businesses to check out in Galway!

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Mishnoc, local purveyors of high-quality Italian leather goods, put their relationships first – with their customers as well as the designers and manufacturers in Italy, to make sure you receive the best possible product and service. Take a browse through their new shop on Abbeygate Street Lower and check out all the gorgeous things on the shelves, from hand luggage to ladies’ purses and briefcases. You’re sure to fall in love.

WHERE: Unit 3 Cathederal Buildings Abbeygate Street Lower, Galway.

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New to Galway

Sinead Lee Hair Design Galway’s newest hair salon is the kind of place you go to relax, and pamper yourself. You’ll get a friendly welcome in a comfortable environment; individual consultation and attention from their professional staff; and complementary prosecco on Friday and Saturday evenings with any hair treatment!

They cover all aspects of hairdressing, so whatever look you’re after, you’ll walk out happy and rejuvenated. Clients are treated as individuals by stylists who are confident, friendly and at top of their game.

WHERE: No 2, Cross Street Lower, Galway.

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Think authentic French comfort food (read: heaps of bread, cheese and meat) in a cosy, casual setting. It makes the perfect place to sit back, relax and indulge – especially with a glass of wine in hand. Their menu is made up of all sorts of French delicacies – from raclettes, or a warm meat and cheese platter melted and cooked in front of you, served with potato and salad – to dinner tartlets (tartiflette), camembert chaud (warm camembert), and massive pots of fondue served with bread.

The portions are enormous and rich, so you’re sure to leave feeling very full and happy. They open early too, which means you can get your French fix any time of day. Whether it’s a bit of early morning croissant and coffee, or sitting down for a meringue and a cappuccino after lunch, we promise you’ll enjoy ever last morsel.

WHERE: Lydon Court, Bóthar Irwin, Galway

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Galway’s newest bar is dedicated to all the beautiful and delicious gins in the world, from Ireland and beyond. Galway is having a serious love affair at the moment, so it’s safe to say Tigh Nora is already a popular venue. Let’s head to Nora’s, yeah?

WHERE: No 2, Cross Street Lower, Galway.

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Flea markets are like adventure shopping – you never know what you might find. They’re great for thrifty-at-heart, bargain-loving folks as well as fashion-forward people – especially since vintage looks have made a comeback (um, hello, embroidered everything).

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In Galway, we’re blessed to have the Galway Flea-Style Market going strong for the last five years.They’ve recently moved to the Claddagh Hall, bringing with them all sorts of treats, from street vintage, pre-loved clothing, records, handmade goods and homewares – just waiting to be discovered. Think vintage Converse, letter jackets, old-school Adidas and more. Bring a little imagination with you and you’ll be scoring left and right.

It’s got the slightly musty smell you would expect from a flea market, and if that doesn’t get you excited for an hour of sorting through bargain bins and €5 racks, well -- maybe flea markets aren’t for you. And if the weather is smokin’, you might catch the market spilling out onto the street!

Galway Flea Style Market is also home to some local crafters and jewellery-makers, who regularly set up shop. Handmade, one-of-a-kind jewellery is a fun and simple way to add a little originality to your look. Also, there’s often a woman selling baby succulents, so that’s fun!

And if you’ve brought an appetite, they’ve got that sorted too. Bliss Bites Bakery serves up tasty vegan sweet treats under the tent every time, and Veggie Viking sets up shop with healthy salads, raw vegan lunches and raw desserts every month.

Every month, they run a Facebook giveaway where one or two lucky thrifters with a bag worth up to €100 of goodies! So be sure to check that out... You could get lucky. Whatever you’re looking for -- quirky additions to your wardrobe, or maybe a plant, or a meal? – the Galway Flea Style Market is always worth a visit.

Flea Style Market takes place at Claddagh Hall on the last Sunday of each month

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FROM APRIL 18 - 23 IN GALWAY CITY CENTRE

Call it the perfect way to Figure out what Galway is all about.

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It’s a grassroots festival, put on by local artists and musicians – and a lot of the stories showcase what we love about Galway. The acts you’ll see onstage are a little bit quirky, a little bit bohemian, and always original.

If you’re looking to find the heart of the city, this is the perfect way to do it. Go to a show, and then head out with the travelling Festival Club for a bite of food, a drink, and some banter about the shows of the night! It’s a great way to meet new people and tap into what makes Galway so lovely: community, culture, and some mighty craic.

Our festival recommendations are stories that are all about Galway and the best of the west – hang tight and we’ll convince you.

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FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS Molly

Tara Breathnach

At night, Molly Bloom lies awake, plagued by insomnia, wind, and her husband’s snoring – and bares her soul as she questions her life choices with caustic wit and vulnerability.

Why we love it: The Molly of this play is clearly based on James Joyce’s wife, Galway City native Nora Barnacle. Here, she’s liberated from the weight of literature in a fresh and revealing portrayal that will have you laughing and reflecting in equal measure. Then you can take a stroll by Nora Barnacle’s cottage, and wonder anew about the life of that Galway woman. And sympathise with her, if you’ve ever had to share a room with a snorer.

April 21 | 3pm // April 22 | 1pm & 9pm Nun’s Island Theatre | 60m -- €8/€12/€14 -- Age Suitability 16+

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Local band The Mackrealaytors are fishing for mackerel, motivation and gigs in Galway City... But the pull of Galway’s nightlife is mighty and they find themselves spending more time drinking, smoking and coming up with hare-brained schemes than making art!

Why we love it: Galway is sometimes called a “cultural graveyard”, where ambition goes to die – but that’s just because it’s so much craic, no one ever wants to leave. Here, three of Galway’s best-loved comedians take the piss out of the notion and join forces to bring you madness, mayhem and insightfulness in pure Galway style, with some busking-style music served on the side.

April 20-23 | 10pm Mick Lally Theatre | 60m -- €8/€12/€14

SAN SIOBHAN

An interrogation of the famous play about St Joan of Arc

by GB Shaw, a role once famously played by Siobhan McKenna, a graduate of NUI-Galway who went on to Hollywood. Tara Breathnach looks at the possibilites of staging it for modern audiences.

April 13 | 11am -- An Taibhdhearc

Return of the Mackerel Eaters

Daniel Guinnane, Jonathon Gunning & Aindrias de Staic

GLORTHA ON GHORTA

“Witness theatre” is a technique used by South African playwright Yael Farber. This piece about the Great Famine uses actors with different dialects toillustrate witness accounts from every corner of Ireland. Music by Eamonn O Broithe on pipes, who will also sing famous songs of the era.

April 23 | 1pm -- An Taibhdhearc

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TRAVELLING FESTIVAL CLUB

After the shows each night, head out with the Festival Club for drinks, food and fun! Chat about the show you just watched... Or just chat. Good times will be had at some of Galway’s finest nighttime locations.

Tuesday, April 18 Wednesday, April 19 Thursday, April 20 Friday, April 21 Saturday, April 22 Sunday, April 23

The Táin is Ireland’s greatest epic tale. Famed warrior Cúchulainn stands alone against Queen Maeve, Queen of Connacht, with the army of Ireland behind her. In this re-telling, the tale has been stripped back and re-imagined, with original songs from the Old Irish verses, haunting puppetry, and dynamic choreography.

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Tigh Neachtain Biteclub Biteclub Monroe’s The Blue Note The Blue Note

´ Shadows of the Tain Candlelit Tales

Why we love it: True fact -- all the Galway Girl songs are actually about Queen Maeve. She was the original Galway Girl, the Lady of the West, and a total badass. This show is bringing Galway’s ancient past to the stage in a spellbinding and modern new way.

April 19 | 5pm // April 20 | 9pm // April 21 | 6pm //April 22 | 3pm Nun’s Island Theatre -- €8/€12/€14 | 60m

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Cirque du Gaillimh This extravaganza of circus magic is bringing back the drama of circuses gone by, mixed with the atmosphere and energy of contemporary acts. There will be popcorn and candyfloss in abundance as jugglers, trapeze artists and acrobats amaze you.

Why we love it: The show is put on by the Galway Community Circus, with accompaniment by the Galway School of Music orchestra. They always put on incredible shows, and this is going to be a massive one!

April 22 | 7pm April 23 | 2.30 & 7pm Big Top – Fisheries Field €15 / €12 / Family ticket €48 | 90m (30m interval)

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The last time a diminutive and vitriolic frontman took to the stage with a 6ft 6 pogoing bass player and a louder than bombs tub-thumper it was around 25 yrs ago... and those lads changed music forever!

Now granted, that's probably where the comparison ends but East Galway's Oh Boland do possess the kind of cunning nous for melody and untameable lust for onstage chaos that owes more than a nod to their distant Seattle cousins.

Oh Boland, named after Citog promoter and paternal figure Dave Boland have been knocking around together since the playgrounds of Corofin. Signed to Uber cool San Diego label Volar records they released their debut album 'Spilt Milk' last Autumn and the follow up 'Cheap things' is already written and recorded!

Pinpointing their sound isn't easy; think a more brutal Pavement, a more amphetamine fuelled Parquet Courts, but whatever they may echo of musically it's the lyrics inspired by singer Niall's rural and sometimes claustrophobic setting that make them so particular to the West of Ireland.

The last time I saw Oh Boland take to the stage was their homecoming gig at the Roisin Dubh in Galway's West End. They had just completed a 20 date tour of the states and it seemed like something had shifted... the unpredictability and well crafted songs were still there, yet tighter, more assured, more intense -- like they had suddenly realised just how good they really were.

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Right now Galway is probably more creatively exciting than it ever has been with great gigs acts and shows happening every night of every week but there's something about Oh Boland that has them up front, carrying the torch.... just make sure you catch them live before the rest of the world cops on and steals them away. As for now, they are very much ours.

Words: Maxi Browne // Photo: Clodagh Walsh // *Oh Boland play the Blue Note on William St West in Galway’s Westend on Thursday 13th April.

Listen: Check out Oh Boland’s new album here: https://volarrecords.bandcamp.com/ album/oh-boland-spilt-milk-lp-limited-clear-vinyl

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WHAT’S ON?

Disco Brunch Garden Party

Community Skratch Games XI

The Acoustic Folk Highway

Biteclub’s infamous monthly brunch party, hosted on the rooftop Garden with delicious brunch dishes, exclusive cocktails, and the best Disco DJ’s to keep you dancing

MC’s from around the place will compete in the 11th annual community Skratch Games, with an open freestyle battle royal.

Usually they’re in residence in London, but they’re bringing the acoustic and folk sounds to Galway for one night.

April 15/16 -- 5pm-close

April 16 -- 8pm

Bierhaus, 2 Henry St, Galway

Monroe’s Live, 14 Dominick Street, Upper

Moth & Butterfly

Cuirt Literary Festival

One of Galway’s most popular Arts events combines storytelling and improvisation to weave you into the story and warm you by the fire.

This week-long festival celebrates Ireland’s long literary history with readings, workshops, pop-up literature and more. Find the programme at cuirt.ie

April 19 -- 7:30pm

April 21 - 30

Katie’s Claddagh Cottage, Upper Fairhill Road, Claddagh

Various locations & times

April 16 -- 12pm - 4pm Biteclub, Upper Abbeygate St

Galway Food Festival: Breaking Bread This highlight of the Galway Food Festival will feature world food from Galway’s different cultural groups. To enter the market, donate a non-perishable food item.

April 17 -- 2-5pm / Galway Food Festival Fishmarket Square, Spanish Arch

€5 at the door

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Paddy Casey

Craic Appeal

The popular Irish singer-songwriter and Dublin native Paddy Casey comes to the Roisin Dubh.

Hailing from Kilkenny, Craic Appeal is an up and coming hip hop group making their way across Ireland bringing new life to hip hop shows.

22 April -- 8pm 22 April -- 9:30pm -- €8Eve Roisin Dubh, 9 Dominick Street Upper The Loft, 5-7 Bridge Street, Galway (Seven Bar) €20

Have I No Mouth A moving and astonishingly unvarnished portrait of grief and a celebration of the ever-changing relationship between a mother and son.

Poetry Workshop with Martina Evans Cuirt Festival highlights: Using poetry, art and film, this workshop will explore forests as a metaphor for human relationships and transformations.

25 April -- 8pm -- €18

nocturne: music for the people Loam presents a series of intimate, unique shows, stripped back. William McCarthy from Augustine’s will be playing one night of “Music for the People”.

30 April -- 7pm -- €20

27 April -- 10am-12pm -- €25 Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courtyard Square, Galway

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Loam, Fairgreen Road, Galway Hotel Meyrick, Eyre Square, Galway

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GALWAY STAPLES

Nightly trad sessions For great traditional Irish music, there are plenty of bars that host trad sessions nightly. Generally they kick off around 5pm and 9pm - or a bit later.

We’re running on Irish time, after all.

Tig Coili - Mainguard Street, Galway Crane Bar - 2 Sea Road, Galway Taaffes - 19 Shop Street, Galway

Silent Disco €5 - Every Tuesday night -- 9pm Head into the Roisin Dubh on a Tuesday night to put on some headphones, dance and sing like there’s no tomorrow. Half of Galway’s students manage to wedge themselves in there so you might as well, too.

Roisin Dubh, 9 Dominick Street Upper

John Conneely €3 - Every Sunday night -- 8pm John Conneelly and local musicians play some unique renditions of well known jazz and blue tunes. John’s got a big voice and even bigger beard which is why we love him.

Roisin Dubh, 9 Dominick Street Upper

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Rowdy at Massimo Every Friday Maxi Browne & Mick Data play the besht of music every Friday. Dancefloor classics to guilty pleasures.

9pm -- Massimo, 10 William St W, Galway

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WE RECOMMEND...

Daithí April 28 -- 11.30pm Much-loved in Galway for his unique dance music sounds and energetic gigs. He’ll be launching his new EP so come along.

Roisin Dubh, 9 Dominick Street Upper

Nightly trad sessions For great traditional Irish music, there are plenty of bars that host trad sessions nightly. Generally they kick off around 5pm and 9pm - or a bit later.

We’re running on Irish time, after all.

Tig Coili - Mainguard Street, Galway Crane Bar - 2 Sea Road, Galway Taaffes - 19 Shop Street, Galway

Roisin Dubh Comedy Clubh €5 - Every Friday night -- 9pm An ever changing line-up of great voices in comedy. Come in, have a pint, split your seams laughing — it’s always a good time at the Clubh.

Roisin Dubh, 9 Dominick Street Upper

Cuirt: Far from Literature We Were Reared April 30 -- 8pm -- €10 A night of spoken word, poetry, comedy and song across three stages in aid of Galway Rape Crisis Centre, as part of Cuirt Literary Festival.

Roisin Dubh, 9 Dominick Street Upper

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