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Screenings: Ireland's Coast - Coastal Lives
When: December 10th + 13th, at 1pm
Where: Galway City Museum
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Join Galway City Museum for the screening of the second episode, Coastal Lives of the Ireland’s Coast documentary series from 1pm until 2pm in the Museum Education Room. This second episode explores Ireland’s ancient relationship with the ocean surrounding the country. It unravels the heritage we got from our ancestors, along with the deep connection that some coastal communities have today with the ocean. The screening is FREE. No booking required – early arrival is recommended to secure a seat.
Fun: Harry Kelly's Christmas Party
When: December 11th, from 11.59pm
Where: Róisín Dubh
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Jingle all the way down to the Róisín Dubh on Dec 11th for a night of grooving and shaking! With Harry Kelly, RIAN and DATQIDEXCEL. Expect the unexpected: rap, groove, house, dance and lyrical sharpness all rolled into one unforgettable December night. Come ready to groove, move and dive into the Christmas spirit. Ugly Christmas Jumpers and Santa hats encouraged!
Music: Death Milkshake
When: December 12th, from 11.59pm
Where: Róisín Dubh
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Death Milkshake performs a midnight show with Neosupervital at Róisín Dubh this December 12th, afterparty for Houseplants show. This is disco-punk music from the west of Ireland and you won’t want to miss it!
Music: Undercover Martians
When: December 19th, from 11.59pm
Where: Róisín Dubh
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Undercover Martians are an indie rock band based in Galway. They are comprised of Dáithí McGloin as the frontman and guitarist, Michael McGloin on drums, Oisín McGloin on bass, and Killian Fox and Donnacha O’Dwyer, both on guitars. They have relentlessly gigged around Ireland for the past several years. Their Influences include The Strokes, Wallows, Arctic Monkeys, and The Academic. In 2022 they released their debut EP ‘Jigsaw’ which led to a sling of gigs across Ireland, including The Roisín Dubh (Galway), The Sound House (Dublin), and Fred Zeppelins (Cork). Their latest EP ‘I Don’t Want to Mention It’ (Produced by Dave Skelton) sees the band’s songwriting evolve to be more dynamic and heavy-hitting, whilst the lyricism delicately traverses the difficult phases of a romantic relationship. The band continues to perform across Ireland and is gearing up to release more music soon.
Music: 3 Part Harmonies from 'KaRoSal'
When: December 21st, at 1.30pm
Where: Galway City Museum
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KaRoSal are a Galway based, three-part harmony trio who sing both acapella and with guitar accompaniment, covering a mix of bluegrass, gospel, contemporary and folk songs. KaRoSal’s name is derived from their own names: Kara Donohoe, Róna O’Riordan and Sarah Toomey. Their repertoire includes three-part harmony arrangements of bluegrass and gospel songs such as, “Didn’t leave nobody but the baby”, “I’ll fly away” and the gospel song “Hush, somebody’s calling my name”. Other well-known covers include Crossby Stills and Nash’s “Helplessly Hoping”, Fleetwood Mac’s “Gold dust woman” and “Landslide” and Bruce Springsteen’s “I’m on fire”.
Illustrated Talk: Galway and the Night of the Big Wind
When: January 6th, at 10.45am
Where: Westside Resource Centre
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As part of its outreach programme, Galway City Museum has curated a special series of educational talks and events to be held at Westside Resource Centre, Seamus Quirke Road, during the darker months from November 2025 and March 2026. Developed in response to the interests of the local community, the programme spans a wide range of engaging topics – from folklore to built heritage and natural disasters. On the night of 6 January 1839, a storm of unprecedented ferocity swept across Ireland, remembered ever after as the Night of the Big Wind. The Dublin Evening Post reported: ‘Ireland has been the chief victim of the hurricane – every part of Ireland – every field, every town, every village in Ireland have felt dire effects, from Galway to Dublin – from the Giant’s Causeway to Valentia.’ Join historian and author William Henry as he explores the impact of this legendary storm on Galway and its people. These events are free of charge, and all are welcome, but please book in advance by contacting Westside Resource Centre at (091) 528325.
Festival: Torann - Document
When: January 9th, from 6pm
Where: Róisín Dubh
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This January, the walls of Galway shake. As TORANN brings together the raw power of punk and the relentless force of metal for a weekend long onslaught of riffs, noise and pure DIY spirit. Torann's document night run by the Hope Collective, in association with the Irish Pop Archive is a night of storytelling and inspiration. They will ask people how they got involved in their creativity and document their stories. These stories will then be archived and made available as pieces of history rather than anecdotes over time.
Festival: Torann - Okus & The Hungry Buzzards
When: January 10th, from 11.59pm
Where: Róisín Dubh
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This January, the walls of Galway shake. As TORANN brings together the raw power of punk and the relentless force of metal for a weekend long onslaught of riffs, noise and pure DIY spirit. For an epic midnight show they are bringing Okus & The Hungry Buzzards to the stage! Okus are a 4 piece band from Drogheda playing fast aggressive grinding punk metal! And, The Hungry Buzzards are a hard rock band emerging from Ireland’s west coast.
Interactive Talk: Beyond Sushi - The Importance and Uses of Seaweeds
When: February 3rd, at 10.45am
Where: Westside Resource Centre
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As part of its outreach programme, Galway City Museum has curated a special series of educational talks and events to be held at Westside Resource Centre, Seamus Quirke Road, during the darker months from November 2025 and March 2026. Developed in response to the interests of the local community, the programme spans a wide range of engaging topics – from folklore to built heritage and natural disasters. Traditionally in Ireland, seaweed was used for a variety of purposes, ranging from food and fertiliser to folk medicine. Join Julie Grivotte, a PhD researcher at the University of Galway, as she explores the importance and wide variety of uses of seaweed, both past and present, in this hands-on talk. These events are free of charge, and all are welcome, but please book in advance by contacting Westside Resource Centre at (091) 528325.
Music: Canned Pineapple
When: February 19th, from 11.59pm
Where: Róisín Dubh
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Canned Pineapple is a 5-piece scuzz-pop and slacker rock group based in Brighton. The quintet consists of the songwriting partnership of Seán Drury and Oakley Gardiner alongside multi-instrumentalist and recording engineer Jude Allenby, guitarchitect visionary Gabe Rice and master of the rhythm stick Charlie Pringle. A band of brothers waggin out. Canned Pineapple is the result of interplanetary telekinesis between the great beyond and the great norm. Having released their self-titled debut EP online and on vinyl, via Goo Records, the awesome fivesome have toured across the UK and Ireland in their Nissan Micra, conquering some of England and Irelands most important grassroots venues. Including tireless performances at The Edge of the Sea Festival at Concorde 2 in Brighton supporting The Wedding Present and Cyprus Avenue in Cork supporting The Love Buzz, the band continue to energise audiences worldwide and supplant todays music scene.
Illustrated Talk: Old Galway in Photographs
When: March 3rd, at 10.45am
Where: Westside Resource Centre
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As part of its outreach programme, Galway City Museum has curated a special series of educational talks and events to be held at Westside Resource Centre, Seamus Quirke Road, during the darker months from November 2025 and March 2026. Developed in response to the interests of the local community, the programme spans a wide range of engaging topics – from folklore to built heritage and natural disasters. The story of photography began in 1839, and by the 1870s this new medium had reached Galway. From that point on, the town and county were captured through the lens, offering a fascinating a window into late-Victorian life in the West. Join Prof. John Breslin, avid collector of historical photographs and curator of the acclaimed Old Ireland in Colour book series, as he presents a rich selection of Galway images from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries from his and other collections. These events are free of charge, and all are welcome, but please book in advance by contacting Westside Resource Centre at (091) 528325.
Feature photo by Chaosheng Zhang
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