What’s On Galway

Pink Floyd

The Pink Floyd Show

9 April Witness the World’s most exciting Pink Floyd Show – The Spirit of Pink Floyd at the Black Box. Witness a stunning show dedicated to one of the most enduring bands of all time performed by nine world-class British musicians complete with a staggering light show and breath-taking movie projections. €25

Cycliing what's on

Ras Chonamara

4 & 5 April Two-day cycling race with two options of 80 kms or 120 kms beginning in the village of Oughterard, out to Maam Cross, taking in Leenane, Inagh Valley, Recess and back again.

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You can dance, you can jive…

24 March Re-live the Abba magic with Abbamania Celebrating over 30 Years of Golden Hits. Abbamania are widely regarded as the UK’s Top Abba Tribute Band with countless sensational live performances to their credit which has taken them throughout Europe. Town Hall Theatre Wed 24 March 8pm Tickets €25* www.tht.ie

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Get walking!

19 – 21 March The Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail Walking Festival  celebrates the rich heritage and culture of the country and the landscape. So get your walking boots on! www.discoverireland.ie/west

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Don’t miss

10 March A major exhibition by Ronan Walsh will take place on March 10 from 7pm to 9pm at Jurys. For a special preview of paintings, visit the Hut Hair Salon on Market Street on 9 March from 6.30pm to 9pm…Ronan’s bold style is a rare occurrence and the show is not to be missed!

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Fionn Regan

12 March “If Irish singer-songwriter Fionn Regan’s The End of History was the sound of the countryside and woodland lanes, this record is the sound of towns and dimly lit streets; heartfelt and with a ragged edge. He has ploughed himself a new furrow.” Catch him for an intimate gig in Roisin Dubh’s.

Tom McRae

Tom McRae

11 March The Alphabet of Hurricanes Tour British singer-songwriter Tom McRae has been quietly moving up the ranks of the most respected songwriters in the world today after releasing four critically acclaimed studio albums over the last 9 years. www.roisindubh.net

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Menopause The Musical

1 – 6 March Don’t miss the hilarious celebration of women and ‘the change’ featuring Adele King (Twink) and Linda Martin in the Town Hall Theatre 8pm. Tickets €30/ €25 concession.

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Dancing at Lughnasa

4 March Splódar Theatre Company’s Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel is considered to be one of the great theatrical successes of modern times. This play of layered meanings, conflicting rituals and family tensions has been described as ‘an invocation of the interior landscape of a group of human beings trapped in their domestic situation [...]

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Ted Fest!

25 Feb – 7 March Gather some die-hard ‘Father Ted’ fans together and show your loyalty to Ireland’s most well known trio of island inhabiting priests for the ultimate ‘Father Ted’ extravaganza! Spread over the Aran Islands of Inis Mor and Inis Oirr, along with a trip to mainland Galway, Tedfest is a unique celebration [...]