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What's On In Galway - January 2024
What's On In Galway - January 2024
The first month of the year means new beginnings and a chance to explore fresh adventures. As always, Galway is filled with possibilities in January, and we have you covered with our handy What’s on in Galway guide – so, let’s take a read!
CONNACHT RUGBY VS. MUNSTER
January 1
The Sportsground is the place to be on New Year’s Day as Connacht Rugby welcome provincial rivals Munster. This is sure to be a cracking contest between two fiercely competitive sides both looking to get a positive result. There are sure to be plenty of international stars on show, too, so make sure you get your tickets!
JACKANNE THE BEANSTALK AT KILCORNAN HALL
January 2-6
Get ready for some good ol’ pantomime entertainment in Clarinbridge to kickstart your New Year. This one would be the perfect post-Christmas treat to bring the kiddies to – and you’ll even have lots of fun yourself. You’ll be enchanted by this fantastic production, featuring amazing talents on-stage and off, as you’re whisked away on a fairytale adventure.
ILLUSTRATED TALK: GALWAY IN OLD PHOTOS
January 9
Brendan McGowan, Education Officer at Galway City Museum, will guide you through some incredible photos of Galway from the 19th and 20th centuries. You’ll glimpse into the past lives of those who lived in the City of Tribes many, many years ago, learning about how they lived and more.
REELING IN THE SHOWBAND YEARS
January 17
Turn the dial back to one of the most memorable and unique eras of Irish music – the Showband era! This Town Hall Theatre show will spotlight some of the all-time greats, including Ronan Collins, Red Hurley, Gina from The Champions, and Keith and Lorraine McDonald. It promises to be a great night of fantastic performances and well-known hits, so get your tickets today.
CINEMA BOOK CLUB: POOR THINGS AT PÁLÁS CINEMA
January 18
The latest edition of Cúirt Festival’s Cinema Book Club is…Poor Things. Join Pálás Cinema for a screening of this film based on the book by Alasdair Gray, and then join everyone afterwards to discuss how the two compared and contrasted. A great one for fiction lovers!
JASON BYRNE LIVE AT THE TOWN HALL THEATRE
January 20
Comedian Jason Byrne’s show ‘The Ironic Bionic Man’ is sure to have you in stitches (something Jason knows a thing or two about owing to his many medical mishaps). Jason is at the peak of his game right now, so you wouldn’t want to miss this chance to see him crack joke after joke in a wonderful venue. You know what to do!
DAMIAN BROWNE: MAN VS. OCEAN AT THE BLACK BOX THEATRE
January 21
One of Ireland’s most daring explorers, Damian Browne, brings his unique and fantastic show ‘Man vs. Ocean’ to the Black Box Theatre. Damian is the only person in history to row 3,000 miles from Manhattan, New York City to Galway – a feat of endurance that is etched in history. Join Damian for a spoken-word performance on the night and hear how he overcame this gargantuan challenge.
JOIN AN IRISH LANGUAGE CLASS AT ÁRAS NA NGAEL
January 30-31
The New Year is for taking on new things and exploring fresh landscapes – and there’s simply no time like the present to tackle an enjoyable project…like learning Irish. At Áras nan Gael, you can enroll in classes suited to your level to brush up on your cúpla focail. Go néirí leat!
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