We couldn't be any happier about having Wild Beasts at Strange Brew on March 25th - at least, that's what we thought until the wonderful Villagers were confirmed as support. Now we couldn't get any happier. More
Appalachian hell raisers Hayseed Dixie invite you to join them getting stark-raving plastered as they rock out in their own unique and inimitable way. Since forming in the Fall of 2000, the band has performed over 1,000 live shows in 21 different countries. Their new album, which will ... More
Kieran from Delorentos is off to Haiti to help build house sin April. Donate by clicking the link and then add kieran, mcguinness, skerries, dublin on the next page. More
Back by popular demand this Saturday, it's the magnificent Headphone Disco. You should know the story at this stage - there are two DJs playing equally deadly but different music, you get special headphones on the way in, and you can switch between the two of the them. It's an ... More
Star of the recent critically acclaimed BBC4 documentary, How the West Was Lost, Edinburgh fringe favourite and Perrier Award winner Rich Hall is back on the road and paying a visit to the Roisin Dubh. Rich will be performing in his usual style as the grouchy, deadpan comic genius. Looking like a ... More
February at the Laughter Lounge sees visits from If.comedy award winner Brendon Burns, best newcomer nominees Zoe Lyons & Jack Whitehall (host of Celebrity Big Brother’s Big Mouth) and the return of our improv night featuring Joe Rooney, Paul Tylak, Ian Coppinger & special guest Stephen Frost (Whose Line is ... More
with Aidan Bishop (USA) & Steve Cummins (Karl Spain is now on Feb 3rd) is nearly sold out! all €7.50 tickets online are gone. It's now €10 but numbers are limited. KEVIN BRIDGES Kevin's solo show at this years Edinburgh Fringe Festival was officially the first show to sell out its entire ... More
Following on from their Mercury Prize nomination, Geordie folk inventors Rachel Unthank & The Winterset are back with a name tweak (The Unthanks), revised line-up and a brand new album Here’s The Tender Coming (EMI) that rests not one jot on the incomparable sound that has earned them admirers from ... More
All tickets for tonight's show are gone I'm afraid, it is completely sold out online, in Zhivago & in the Roisin. The Laughter Lounge with JASON BYRNE (Ballinteer) with Eric Lalor (Ballymun) & Paddy Courtney (Malahide) JASON BYRNE High Energy, Critically Acclaimed, Manic, Hilariously Off Beat. There are many ways to describe Jason ... More
Galway's own dadhouse deviants The Disconauts host a special New Year's Day Hangover Service party from 10pm in the Róisín Dubh featuring deckmonkeys Keith & Padraic on the ones and twos and live Latin percussion from the man like Mark Logan. A host of lowdown dirty house, ... More
Tickets are nearly sold out for this year's New Year's Eve party featuring live music from FIGHT LIKE APES, DISCONNECT 4, LE GALAXIE, MESSIAH J & THE EXPERT and FEED THE BEARS, followed by gugai. Tickets are available now. Remember - there is no cover charge for the bar, just ... More
So how do I sum up a year that starts off with Pappy's Fun Club, Mike Wilmot & Tom Stade and wraps up with Glenn Wool's last European gig for a while, Jason Manford, Ardal O'Hanlon & PJ Gallagher. ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! that's how. In between all that, shows from Phil Jupitus, ... More
Mick Flannery has added a second show on January for all of you people who missed out on tickets the first time around. We recommend you get them quickly! More
‘Hey, since when is Christmas just about the presents? Aren’t we forgetting the true meaning of this day? The birth of Santa?’ – Bart Simpson Santa’s Birthday Party is a Galwegian gagfest in the Roisin Dubh 23rd December The night features stand up comedy from Galway's finest comedians plus the usual ... More
The Laughter Lounge with JASON BYRNE (Ballinteer) with Eric Lalor (Ballymun) & Paddy Courtney (Malahide) Wednesday 13th January 2010 8.30pm, €15 / €10 online Jason Byrne High Energy,Critically Acclaimed,Manic,Hilariously Off Beat. There are many ways to describe Jason Byrne the star of RTE'S' Anonymous', but none of them do justice to how ridiculously ... More
Strange Brew is more than delighted to announce that the magnificent WILD BEASTS and hotly tipped Northerners TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB, both of whom can be heard on the new Strange Brew CD, will be playing at the club on March 25 & March 4th. Tickets are on sale now! More
We are delighted to host launches by two of our favourite Galway acts this week. BLASTERBRA will be launching their EP Soon this Thursday night at Strange Brew and former No Banjoers THE CARTOON THIEVES will be having their album launch on Saturday night! More
David McSavage - Dave's new RTE 2 show, "The Savage Eye" hits our screens in late November. Following the success of David McSavage's pilot for the RTÉ Two comedy series Project Ha Ha earlier this year THE SAVAGE EYE returns for a full six-part run. The series is a ... More
Róisín Dubh would like to thank everyone for all their support in 2009 and it's great that we've been award the IMRO award for best venue in the West again for 2009 and also received a special commendation from Hot Press as well. Whoo Hoo!!! More
October’s highly anticipated Heineken Green Spheres show with Peter Doherty has been rescheduled for the 21st January in the Roisin Dubh in Galway. All tickets received through the Heinekenmusic.ie site for the original show will be valid for the new date. The Babyhambles frontman was forced to postpone his earlier ... More
Gogogo presents LISA HANNIGAN in the Róisín Dubh on Tuesday December 8th. Please note change of venue from the Radisson. Limited number of tickets available. More
From management It is with regret that we have to announce the cancellation of Laura Izibor’s planned shows for Dolans, Limerick on Thursday 26th & Roisin Dubh, Galway on Friday 27th November due to Laura coming down with the seasonal flu that is prevalent in Ireland this winter. A spokesperson ... More
Wednesday December 2nd, 8.30pm, €15 Unfortunately all the online tickets are now sold but there are a few in both Zhivago and behind the bar in Roisin Dubh. Grab them quickly as there are only a few. PJ Gallagher - The undisputed star of the hit RTE 2 series 'Naked Camera' with ... More
The Laughter Lounge presents Ardal O'Hanlon with Gearoid Farrelly Ardal and his friends, Kevin & Barry, established Ireland’s first alternative comedy club - The Comedy Cellar in 1992. In 1994, he won the title of Comedy Newcomer of the Year and was soon spotted by the makers of Father Ted and ... More
The multi-award winning Comedian and star of ‘8 Out of 10 Cats’, ‘Live at the Apollo’, ‘The Secret Policeman’s Ball 2008’ and ‘XFM’, embarks on his first live national tour with this exciting and hilarious show, that will have audiences begging for more. ‘Deserves a cult following’ Scotsman ‘Very funny’ Peter Kay ‘Hilarious’ ... More
This Autumn brought to you by IMRO, and supported by Hot Press - sees the second edition of The IMRO Live Music Venue of the Year Award. The Awards, selected by Ireland's songwriters and composers, will recognise the leading Irish Live Music Venues with four regional winners being selected and ... More
from The Galway Comedy Festival crew to everyone without whose help The Galway Comedy Festival would not have been a success. All the comics, the staff & management of all the venues (Town Hall Theatre, Black Box, Radisson Live Lounge, Kellys, Kings Head, Campbell's Tavern & of course Roisin Dubh), the ... More
The Laughter Lounge with Glenn Wool, Daniel Sloss, Lady Carol & Karl Spain Glenn Wool (Canada) - Here is a man in complete command of the stage, and his material. Part playful, part polemic, Glenn Wool tackles the big issues with a preacher’s zeal but a gagster’s love of the punchline. Daniel Sloss - gawky ... More
Imelda May is a unique vocal talent, one whose gift lies outside the normal order of pop culture time and trends. Inspired by the sounds of vocal jazz à la Billie Holiday and the sound and looks of rockabilly, May released a handful of independent CDs before scoring attention in ... More
We have a number of special offer tickets for our Roisin Dubh members. There are a few tickets online at only €5 for Carey Marx - "The Doom Gloom Boom" which is our final Roisin Dubh show of the weekend and is absolutely fantastic. Sunday 25th at 10pm, just ... More
Legendary reggae band THE WAILERS will now be playing in the Róisín Dubh on Saturday night - not the Radisson Live Lounge as previously advertised. Last few tickets remaining. Tickets are €25 in advance from Zhivago and on the door but only €20 if you book online now. And it's nearly ... More
Peter Doherty’s scheduled dates in Ireland this week have been postponed. A statement was issued today from the artist’s agent: “Last night Peter Doherty was admitted to Swindon Hospital with exhaustion and breathing difficulties. He is currently under observation by doctors.” The shows are currently being rescheduled with dates ... More
That's right, folks. A Halloween Spooktacular at the Róisín Dubh with the WARLORDS OF PEZ! Tickets only €5 online now! More
The Laughter Lounge with Lloyd Langford (Wales) A writer and warm up act for Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Lloyd was winner of the Chortle student comedy award 2004 and was nominated for the Chortle best breakthrough award in 2008. “One of the sharpest comedic minds on the circuit.” The Guardian Markus Birdman ... More
YAY!!!! That's the only word for it. We're delighted to announce that MODEST MOUSE will be playing a second show in the Radisson Live Lounge on Sunday December 6th. On sale now. More
With appearances supporting Blur in Hyde Park in London, live on the Jools Holland show and appearing as part of Gorillaz' live show later in the year, 2009 is proving to be a good year for the 8 brothers (literally) who make up the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble. Hypnotic Brass Ensemble ... More
The Laughter Lounge with Paul Sinha (UK) Although Paul is a international stand up comic for many years now (and qualified GP by the way), it was only through his second full length solo show "Saint or Sinha" that he really came to prominence, receiving widespread critical acclaim at the ... More
Hello there. That's right another special offer from the Róisín this fine October weekend. We know it's expensive to go to every show you want to, so we're giving a special offer for any of you who are going to see this generation's Bill Hicks, the mighty DOUG STANHOPE in ... More
We're finally able to confirm the actual date for Modest Mouse after weeks of rumours and hearsay. Róisín Dubh presents MODEST MOUSE & Frightened Rabbit Saturday December 5th at the Live Lounge, Radisson Blu. SOLD OUT More
The xx are four kids who formed at London’s Elliot School in 2005, the south-west comprehensive that by now you may well be aware produced the likes of dubstep enigma Burial, Hot Chip, and Fourtet's Kieren Hebden: Three alumni, that whilst their ten academic years apart prevents any real affiliation, ... More
Galway Comedy Festival featuring shows from Jason Byrne, Des Bishop, Stewart Lee, PJ Gallagher, Neil Delamere, Colin Murphy, Andrew Maxwell, Maeve Higgins, Stars of "Whose Line is it Anyway?" with special guest Greg Proops, Reginald D Hunter, Jim Jeffries, Phil Nichol, John Cooper Clarke, Nina Conti, Scott Capurro, Kevin McAleer, ... More
The Laughter Lounge with Damian Clark (Australia) Best knows as the funny one from RTE TV show "I Dare Ya!" "“there is barely a bad word to say about Clark: distinctive and possessing a comic talent beyond his years, both biological and mental’" – chortle.co.uk Support from Gearoid Farrelly As seen ... More
Come along and celebrate 7 years of Strange Brew with another night of fun, frolics, hi jinx and general merriment. We’ve not only invited some of our favourite bands , but we’re also having a second room upstairs with more special guests and acoustic numbers. As well as that, ... More
Jarlath Regan is the new face of RTE’'s “The Panel” and the fastest rising star of Irish comedy. Hot Press calls him “"Brilliant. The best young talent in Dublin"”, The Metro describes his performance as “"side-splitting stuff causing near hysteria in the room”" and The Irish Times refers to him ... More
Winners of RTÉ's Storyland competition, Hardy Bucks tells the story of a group of lads from Castletown in Mayo, and charts their varying degrees of success at drinkin', ridin', smokin', havin' the craic and trying to make it up to the Big Smoke, while trying to get the better of ... More
The Galway Comedy Festival will be officially launched by our very special guest Fr Jack Hackett next Wednesday 16th September, 7pm Roisin Dubh. Then we will be unveiling a line up of fantastic shows from Jason Byrne, Des Bishop, Stewart Lee, The Stars of "Whose Line is it Anyway?" with special ... More
with Tom Stade (Canada), Paul B Edwards (UK), The Rubber Bandits & MC Paddy Courtney Tom Stade (Canada) Tom is an 'effortlessly funny performer' (London Evening Standard) with 'intelligent and highly perceptive observations' (Freewheelin'). Tom is a happy camper living in a world where happy people hang out and ... More
THE shortlist for the top comic award (formerly the perrier and the if.comedies) at this year's Edinburgh Fringe has been announced. Won last year by David O"Doherty, five stand-up performers and a comedy sketch group are in line for the prestigious award also previously won by the likes of Tommy Tiernan, Dylan ... More
The delicious dichotomy between darkness and light, the space between inspiration and the manifestation of thought, is where Hope Sandoval’s music and lyrics catch fire. Through The Devil Softly, her second album with Warm Inventions partner Colm Ó Cíosóig (My Bloody Valentine), is a rich brocade of pastoral meditations that ... More
Laura Izibor will play the Roisin Dubh on Friday November 27th. All tickets bought for the postponed date in the Live Lounge in the Radisson in September are valid for the new date or refunds are available at point of purchase. More
After literally years of begging and pleading, major Róisín Dubh staff favourites, the superlative OKKERVIL RIVER will finally make an appearance on September 7th. This will be their only Irish show other than their set at Electric Picnic. Good times. More
Consistently regarded as one of the countries finest live acts, The Redneck Manifesto have become compelling viewing as much as essential listening. Fresh from recording their new album in Black Box Studios, France (where they recorded 2004's 'I Am Brazil' again with producer Dave Odlum) the band will be previewing ... More
The Laughter Lounge with PJ Gallagher (Star of Naked Camera), Steve Patterson (Canada) & MC John Lynn PJ Gallagher (the undisputed star of Naked Camera) This manic affable Dubliner shot to stardom on the hit RTE 2 series 'Naked Camera' with some of the most memorable characters to ever grace Irish ... More
The Laughter Lounge with Kevin McAleer, Gareth Berliner (UK) & MC Ian Coppinger Kevin McAleer - One of the originators of modern Irish stand-up comedy, Kevin could quite rightly be proclaimed a comic genius but we like to focus on the fact that he is still funny, very funny ... More
The Laughter Lounge with Jessica Delfino (USA), John Donnellan & MC John Lynn Jessica Delfino (USA): The Best of Dirty Folk Rock Jessica is a controversial singer, songwriter, and comedian based in New York City. Her songs tend to ridicule taboos and typically include jokes about vaginas and other sexual or dark ... More
Tuesday September 8th & Wednesday September 9th All Sold out! sorry. 'Why do some people struggle with intimacy? Is there a difference between shame and guilt? Can a comedian be funny about trying not to turn every emotional experience into a joke? Bishop is dealing with things on stage." €15 – All ... More
The Laughter Lounge with Joe Rooney (Killinaskully / Fr. Ted), Matt Read (UK) & MC Steve Cummins Joe Rooney (Killinaskully / Fr Ted) Joe has recently appeared in the hit RTE comedy series,"Killinaskully" as the character "Timmy Higgins" and also featured in the recent stand up show "The Liffey Laugh" on ... More
Even though his two preview shows on Thursday are sold out, there is another chance to catch Neil Delamere in action at the Roisin Dubh this week. This time out Neil will be hosting our Wednesday night Laughter Lounge. The night features the comedy talent of Carl Donnelly who was ... More
“There's a kind of Olympic torch of extreme American comedy, which passed from Lenny Bruce, through Richard Pryor and Sam Kinison... to the late Bill Hicks. Stanhope is the latest, and equally brilliant, bearer” Independent on Sunday Saturday 3rd October 8pm, €22.50 / 20 online The Laughter Lounge presents Doug Stanhope at the Live ... More
Ah, bless. That time of year again! The Strange Brew Summer Shindig is back featuring live music from....GIVEAMANAKICK, LOST CHORD, DISCONNECT 4, JOGGING, THE FUNERAL SUITS, MUSIC FOR DEAD BIRDS, WALTER MITTY & THE REALISTS and followed by yours truely. Free tickets available online at www.roisindubh.net or a paltry €10 ... More
As the house band at Stax Records in Memphis, Booker T. & the MG's may have been the single greatest factor in the lasting value of that label's soul music. Their tight, impeccable grooves could be heard on classic hits by Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Carla Thomas, Albert King and ... More
Famous for such hits as Young Hearts Run Free and You've got the Love there's little in the soul canon that matches the strength and beauty of the music of Candi Staton. The songs are masterpieces of the genre, with Candi's voice and instrument of unsurpassed grace and sensuality. To ... More
Reformed in 2004 to play the Meltdown Festival curated by Morrissey, the New York Dolls were as notable for their extravagant behaviour as for their racous performances. As the precursors to punk, and an afterthough to the seedy sexuality of the Rolling Stones and the Velvet underground, the New York ... More
DEAD CAT BOUNCE… WIRED (A rock n roll sketch show) Dead Cat Bounce are bringing their brand new rock & roll sketch show “Wired” to Roisin Dubh for the Galway Arts Festival on 15th July. The group delivers an unrelenting hour of sketches complete with a live foley artist (that's ... More
We have added a second date for the mighty JERRY FISH & THE MUDBUG CLUB as the first show is sold out. They will play a second show on Saturday July 25th. Tickets available now. More
The Laughter Lounge presents...Michael McIntyre at The Black Box Theatre Wednesday July 8th. 8pm. €27 plus booking fees - All our tickets are now gone, there might be some on www.tht.ie or 091 569777 Thursday July 9th SOLD OUT! More
The Laughter Lounge with Damian Clark (Australia), Richard Brophy (Australia) & MC Paddy Courtney Damian Clark (Australia) - Best knows as the funny one from RTE TV show "I Dare Ya!" "“there is barely a bad word to say about Clark: distinctive and possessing a comic talent beyond his years, both ... More
Sharon Shannon plays a special fundraiser on Monday night for dog rescue organisation Madra along with special guests, the Brennan Sisters, Seamus Begley, Donogh Hennessy and No Banjo. Please come along and support a good cause. More
On Wednesday 10th the Laughter Lounge features two multi-award winning international comedians Ben Hurley (NZ) and Jason John Whitehead (Can). As seen on Comedy Central's 'The World Stands Up', "The Comedy Store" and numerous other stand up shows, tv panel, sketch and radio shows, Ben and JJ take to the ... More
Well, we're finally able to announce our amazing line up for the Galway Arts Festival. We open up in style with the HOT 8 BRASS BAND (July 13th), go a bit nuts with FIGHT LIKE APES (July 14th), then it's superb sketch comedy with DEAD CAT BOUNCE (July 15th), the ... More
There aren't any tickets left for Imelda May's show in the Black Box on Thursday June 11th. Its going to be fantastic! More
After the huge success of his show in the Black Box, Mundy returns to the Róisín Dubh on Saturday June 27th for a full band show to celebrate the launch of his album Strawberry Blood. Tickets are on sale now. More
Seeing your photograph (along with those of 2 Ireland Rugby players, a national broadcaster and an elite athlete) on your university bookmark is food for thought. But this is what happened to our intrepid comedian. Trinity College has Oscar Wilde, Dublin City University has Neil Delamere. Hmmm. It was a sign. Life is ... More
Whoo Hoo! Our special guest for Final Fantasy is none other than JAPE!! Yay!! More
Adam Hills (Australia) has achieved international acclaim as one of the world’s best stand up comics. His combination of positive uplifting comedy and rampant spontaneity have seen him receive a swag of awards (including three Perrier Award nominations), glowing reviews and a legion of fans around the planet. ... More
Doesn't seem to be our month. I have just received this email from the Anti-Pop Consortium's agent. Obviously, we are very disappointed, but having talked to him there is no way they are going to be able to make the show in Galway tonight. I don't know how this ... More
Lisa Hannigan makes her Róisín debut with two full band shows in July on the 9th and 10th. Tickets are on sale now. More
In the early years Deerhoof was typically branded "too noisy for pop" and "too poppy for noise". Eventually this combination was to prove basic to the sound of contemporary indie rock, lifting the band out of obscurity in the process. Deerhoof never fit into any genre however, and no one ... More
With all but a few of the tickets now gone for his July 9th date at the Black Box, we are delighted to announce that Michael McIntyre has agreed to do a second show in Galway on Wednesday 8th July. Star of the fastest selling debut stand-up DVD of all ... More
The Laughter Lounge presents Scott Capurro - camp, crude and incredibly funny. with Jack Wise, MC Keith Farnan & Stephen Bennett Wednesday 13th May 9pm, €12.50 / special offer online €7.50 Scott Capurro (USA) - Described by San Francisco Weekly (free press, run by lesbians and trannys with large hands) ... More
The Laughter Lounge presents Jarlath Regan (The Panel, RTE) with Marcus Ryan, MC Wayne Deacon & Liam Leroux Wednesday 20th May 9pm, €12.50 / 7.50 online Jarlath Regan is the new face of RTE’'s most popular comedy show “The Panel” and the fastest rising star of Irish comedy. Hot Press calls him ... More
Press release Detroit rockers The Von Bondies have cancelled their show at Roisin Dubh due to Jason Stollsteimer contracting a fever on their European tour. The band arrived in Ireland on Tuesday for promo overnight from Paris; Stollsteimer visited a medical centre in Dublin on Wednesday with a temperature of 102 ... More
A BETTER YEAR Strange Brew Collection Number 11. 1. Fake/Real -- First Aid Kit 2. 7th Fret Over Andres -- Woodpigeon 3. The City, The Airport -- Loney, Dear 4. Pop Song -- Starfucker 5. What A Drag -- Bear Hands 6. To The Dregs -- Wavves 7. Hold Your Breath - The Acorn 8. Strictly Game - Harlem ... More
The Róisín Dubh has undergone extensive renovations in the five years since its takeover and reopening by gugai & co, including adding a new bar/ acoustic room upstairs as well as an extremely popular beer garden on the roof. The venue itself has undergone major changes, increasing the capacity to ... More
The Laughter Lounge with Joe Rooney, Ninia Benjamin & MC Paddy Courtney Joe Rooney (Killinaskully / Ft Ted) Joe has recently appeared in the hit RTE comedy series,"Killinaskully" as the character "Timmy Higgins" and also featured in the recent stand up show "The Liffey Laugh" on RTE 2. Joe is probably ... More
We're very sorry to tell you that The Enemy have cancelled their Galway show tonight. We don't have the 100% official reason yet, but we were told that their singer lost his voice and was put on a plane home early this morning. We'll put up their press release as ... More
An Taobh Tuathail will celebrate 10 years on air with a gig in the Róisín Dubh in Galway on Friday 1 May featuring Halfset, Tiny Magnetic Pets and Lost Chord. The gig will be broadcast live on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta and will mark the day 10 years ago ... More
The Laughter Lounge presents.... Jim Tavare (UK) Jim co-wrote the comedy sketch series The Jim Tavaré Show with Ricky Gervais who also starred. In 2001 Steve Coogan invited Jim to be part of BAFTA winning "The Sketch Show" team on ITV. There followed a major acting role ... More
The one and only Owen Pallett makes a long overdue return to Galway on May 30th for a show in the Black Box as part of Róisín Dubh 2.0's 5th Birthday celebrations that we like to call Once Upon A Time In The West. Let the good times roll. More
One of the most popular artists in Ireland at the moment, Mick Flannery, returng to Galway for a show in the Black Box on Thursday May 28th as part of Once Upon A Time In The West, Róisín Dubh's 5th Birthday Party celebrations. Tickets on sale now! More
On Sunday 31st, two of the most popular live acts in the country, multiple award winners MUNDY & THE BLIZZARDS will play a double bill show in the Black Box as part of our 5th Birthday celebrations. Tickets are on sale now. More
On Sunday 31st, two of the most popular live acts in the country, multiple award winners MUNDY & THE BLIZZARDS will play a double bill show in the Black Box as part of our 5th Birthday celebrations. Tickets are on sale now. More
Yes you read it right, Gerry Mallon of Comedy club fame has finally accepted our invitation to promote his own shows in Galway's finest venue. We love comedy and so does Gerry and so we are delighted to welcome him onboard. It will not be a regular night but hopefully ... More
Richard Terfry, aka Buck 65, is a critically acclaimed Canadian recording and performing artist. With a dedicated global fan base, he has released 13 full length albums to date, including his most recent, SITUATION - a lyrical adventure through the folklore of the year 1957. ... More
Next wednesday (25th) at the Laughter Lounge we have 4 great acts from every corner of the globe. Comics from the USA, Scotland, New Zealand and .......Limerick. Headlining the show we have Geoff Boyz from Scotland. Geoff returns smoother, slicker and funnier than ever. Combining urbane patter and ... More
Roisin Dubh presents.... The Stephen Frost's Impro All Stars in "Whose line is it anyway?" guests on the night include Joe Rooney, Ian Coppinger, Dave Johns & Phill Jupitus (Never Mind the Buzzcocks) Five brave performers will arrive with no script and not the faintest idea of what will happen. Willed on ... More
The Laughter Lounge presents Paul Foot - One of the comedy world's true eccentrics, Mr. Paul Foot is a surreal and flamboyant one-off whose inspired rantings turn the mundane into the magical, often taking off into twisted flights of fantasy which leave his audiences half in a dreamworld and half in ... More
Next Wednesday 11th March The Laughter Lounge presents Dead Cat Bounce - Radio Play - an unrelenting hour of sketches complete with a live foley artist (that's live sound effects to you and me), and music played as a full four-piece band. "“Tightly written flawless timing barnstorming"” The Sunday Times The ... More
All the free members' tickets for the Messiah J & The Expert show on Friday March 6th are gone, and there are only a handful of tickets left for sale!!! More
Former priest turned stand up comic, F J Murray won the Ted Fest Toilet Duck Award in Roisin Dubh on Monday night. He beat off stiff competition from 9 other hopefuls including close runner up Giles Brody and a host of top up and coming stand ups. Now in it's ... More
Widely regarded as cutting edge innovators to a broad spectrum of listeners including b-boy purists, experimental electronic heads and indie rockers, Anti-Pop Consortium’s return is anticipated to fill a creative void in not only hip hop, but music as a whole. They have been praised for their stream-of consciousness lyrics, ... More
Tedfest 3 comes to Galway in March and we've got our own little piece of it happening in Dominick Street including The Toilet Duck awards show, a Fr Ted Table Quiz & a night of stand up from stars of Fr Ted series including sickly sweet television presenter and pop ... More
Wednesday 25th February The Laughter Lounge presents Tom Stade (Canada) Tom is an 'effortlessly funny performer' (London Evening Standard) with 'intelligent and highly perceptive observations' (Freewheelin'). Tom is a happy camper living in a world where happy people hang out and party. The inaffected simplicity of his outlook makes him ... More
Just when you think John couldn’t get any more popular, he releases Irish Songs We Learned At School, a collection of our favourite songs from the classroom. Sure, the shops couldn't keep it in stock....He makes a welcome return to the Róisín on Friday night. More
Wednesday 18th February 9pm, €12.50/ limited online offer €7.50 The Laughter Lounge presents Jarlath Regan - Jarlath is the new face of RTE’s most popular comedy show “The Panel” and the fastest rising star of Irish comedy. Support from John Donnellan Semi-finalist ‘So you think you’re funny’ Edinburgh 2007 & Winner ‘Stand Up ... More
WINDOW DRESSING Strange Brew CD 10 1. Another Radio Song // Okkervil River 2. Down, Under The Sea // Villagers 3. Red Is The Number // Walter Mitty & The Realists 4. Proofreading // Oxford Collapse 5. Everything With You // The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart 6. A Jagged Gorgeous Winter // The Main Drag 7. Good Times (Don't Be A Fake) ... More
Expect tickets to fly out the door for Duke Special's special intimate show in the Róisín on Friday March 27th. Tickets on sale now! More
Wednesday 11th February 9pm, €12.50/ 7.50 online The Laughter Lounge presents Mike Wilmot - Canadian host of Paramount Comedy's late night dark show – “Comedy Blue”, and co-host of “Rich Hall's Fishing show” with, you guessed it, Rich Hall. "The highlight was Mike Wilmot, a fast talking stand-up whose close-to-the-bone ... More
Blues/Soul/Rootsters NO BANJO take up a Sunday residency at the Róisín Dubh. Free admission and it kicks off at 10pmish.... More
Wednesday 4th February 9pm, €12.50/ 7.50 online The Laughter Lounge presents Pappy’s Fun Club - 2008 Chortle Award Winners (Best Sketch, Character or Variety Act) & 2007 IF.Comedy Award nominees "Pappy's Fun Club have almost certainly retained their title as the funniest sketch troupe on the Fringe" The Scotsman This time out the ... More
We love Crystal Antlers SO MUCH we're giving away free members tickets online for their Feb 1st show. Just click the buy button and print away!!! More
The Datsuns play Strange Brew on February 5th. Tickets for this show are still on sale. The Datsuns burst onto the scene in 2000 with the release of their self titled debut album and subsequently won numerous awards including NME’s Best Live Band and awards in their home country OF ... More
Wednesday 28th January The Laughter Lounge presents Karl Spain & Jamie Kilstein (USA) Karl spent most of 2005 looking for a woman, now he's looking to entertain an audience. Described as "achingly funny" by The Sunday Times and only "reasonable" by The Scotsman but what do they know. Hot Press said “The Future ... More
Attention all Aslan ticket holders - there has been an error on some of the printed Aslan tickets. The date is correct but some of the tickets say Saturday instead of Friday. All tickets are valid for the show on Friday night. Apologies for any confusion. More
As you all know, today, January 12th, is French Onion Soup Day. We hope you enjoy your soup. More
The Laughter Lounge is delighted to announce this weeks show: Comedy Improv with regulars ian coppinger, Paul Tylak, & Michelle Reed joined by Steve Steen ('Whose Line Is It Anyway'?) Steve has been performing pretty much everywhere since 1972. He’s appeared in every funny programme you’ve heard of including Blackadder the ... More
I'm afraid there are no tickets left for Dan Le Sac v Scroobius Pip on Sat 7th Feb and Ray LaMontagne is also sold out on Wednesday February 4th. Imelda May & Mick Flannery selling really fast...grab them now! More
Limited online offer for all Wednesday shows - only €7.50 Wednesday 14th January 9pm, €12.50/ 10 online The Laughter Lounge presents Comedy Improv with ian coppinger, Paul Tylak, Michelle Reed & Dermot Whelan (The Panel) This time out the guys are joined by Dermot Whelan who is probably best known for his many appearances ... More
Dan le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip are the London hip hop duo best known for their Summer hit 'Thou Shalt Always Kill'. Finally they come back to Galway. Their last appearance was a sell out show and Stress!! is very proud to bring them back here once again. With well ... More
Well, we start back on Wednesday 14th January with improv from ian coppinger and the Dublin comedy improv. This time out the guys are joined by Dermot Whelan who is probably best known for his many appearances on RTE's The Panel or his annual shows at the Kilkenny Cat Laughs ... More
Sketch comedy from Diet of Worms & Pappy's Fun Club (if.comedy nominees 2007). Improv from the Stephen Frost improv all stars in Whose Line is it anyway with Stephen Frost & Phill Jupitus. Top aussies including Adam Hills, Greg Fleet, Damian Clark, Jim Jeffries, Josh Thomas, heavy metal drummer ... More
What's That Song? Strange Brew CD 9 1. Time Of The Season – The Zombies 2. Bruises – Chairlify 3. Wolf Eggs – Uzi & Ari 4. Working Poor – Horse Feathers 5. These Icey Waters – Adrian Crowley 6. No Good Here – Tim Fite 7. The Horizon Is A Beltway – The Low Anthem 8. Sultan – What Made Milwaukee Famous 9. December – The Brad Pitt ... More
Jape's new single 'Phil Lynott' will be released on December 19th, just in time for you to help him make Christmas Number 1. It's download only and you can get it from iTunes or downloadmusic.ie. Go on......GO ON!!!!! More
Some homework for you all ahead of Saturdays visit of I'm from Barcelona. This is not a Test! More
One of the most influential bands of all time, THE ZOMBIES featuring Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent, make a return to the Róisín on January 24th. Famed for legendary songs such as She's Not There, Time Of The Season, Care Of Cell 44 and many more, they reformed on the ... More
David Kitt will play with us on April 4th while The Enemy join us on April 21st. May sees the return of Lloyd Cole & a first time visit from AC/DC tribute act Hell's Bells. Tickets on sale now. More
Following the acclaimed release of her third album 'The Hollow of Morning' including the single 'Out of Our Hands, Gemma returns to Róisín Dubh on December 9th. More
Jack L makes a return to the Record Charts this week, where his new album “Burn On” has spent the last 6 weeks in the Top 20. He is making a return to The Roisin Dubh, by public request, on Monday 24 November. More
Guest MC Hector O'hEochagain with Damian Clark (I Dare Ya!) & Eric Lalor (Des Bishops’ Joy in the hood)) Followed by Guest DJ Set from Hector (Free from 11.30pm, after comedy) Wednesday 17th December - on sale now! More
This manic affable Dubliner shot to stardom on the hit RTE 2 series 'Naked Camera' with some of the most memorable characters to ever grace Irish TV screens “Jake Stevens” and “The Dirty Auld Wan”. His live shows are not for the faint hearted as this madcap ball of energy skips ... More
Paddy Casey will be popping into the Róisín on Friday January 23rd for one night. One sale now! More
Phill is back with a vengeance on the 19th after his humiliating defeat in July. Free admission after Whose Line? More
Sub Pop veterans Greg Dulli and Mark Lanegan will return to Europe beginning January 15th 2009 for sixteen special intimate performances, including a stop at the Róisín on January 17th. Dulli and Lanegan along with guitarist Dave Rosser will perform a ‘Stripped Down In The Gutter’ set. By sheer virtue ... More
David McSavage has stepped in to perform at next Wednesday's Laughter Lounge in place of Moody Mod, Ian Moore. Also on the bill is Karl Spain & Robbie Bonham. More
And now for some good news - comedy makes you a better person. In fact according to the Irish Times front page last week, "a good laugh will do just as much for your health as a mini-workout in the gym" In fact "Laughter (and so I guess The Laughter ... More
Don't miss these two solo shows! Nov 17 & 18 on sale now More
Matt Kirshen (UK) - Last Comic Standing - Final 10 in 2007 A Message from Matt: "Hello, I'm Matt and I've been a stand-up comedian since the tail end of 2001. It's all been going quite well. This August I took my second solo show to the Edinburgh Fringe. It also ... More
Adam Hills has just been announced as a special guest of Andrew Maxwell for the FullMooners Fancy Dress Moontacular at the Black Box on Halloween night. Also announced from TJ & TJ on Today FM it's Bernard O'Shea who recently got a 5* review from Kate Copstick at the Scotsman ... More
Tickets are on sale now! Featuring FIGHT LIKE APES, DISCONNECT 4, THE GHOSTWOOD PROJECT & LE GALAXIE!! More
Róisín Dubh, in association with MCD, is delighted to announce that RAY LAMONTAGNE will be playing a show at the Black Box on Wednesday February 4th. While the majority of tickets will be available on Ticketmaster, there will be a certain number reserved at the members price for Róisín Dubh ... More
The Laughter Lounge with.... Kevin McAleer One of the originators of modern Irish stand-up comedy, Kevin could quite rightly be proclaimed a comic genius but we like to focus on the fact that he is still funny, very funny indeed. It’s insanity Jim, but not as we know it. ‘Dizzying rocket ... More
As always, it is a great pleasure to announce the return of the magnificent FIONN REGAN to the Róisín on November 21st, and the mighty SCOTT MATTHEWS makes a return visit to us on December 5th. On sale now!! More
To celebrate our annual Samhain fest and to give a bit of credit crunch relief to beleagured music fans, we are happy to announce a special limited offer of €10 for TRANS AM and special guests on October 26th. This should make it easier for people who want to see ... More
...that we have moved their show on October 29th downstairs. Check out their myspace, linked below. Amazing new album. Whoo Hoo!! More
Both the Friday night and the Saturday are sold out for The Blizzards this week. As always, there is a chance of some returns but I wouldn't hold your breath!!! More
CLAP your hands, stomp your feet, put the howl on top! Currently the UK 's most talked about late night comedy show, hosted by the award-winning comic Andrew Maxwell, returns from its roots in London 's premiere comedy venue The Comedy Store to the Black Box for a Hallowe'en Special. Maxwell's ... More
CLAP your hands, stomp your feet, put the howl on top! Currently the UK 's most talked about late night comedy show, hosted by the award-winning comic Andrew Maxwell, returns from its roots in London 's premiere comedy venue The Comedy Store to the Black Box for a Hallowe'en Special. Maxwell's ... More
Puppetry of the Penis have cancelled their upcoming tour of Ireland the UK dates too. Poor ticket sales have been blamed on the tour cancellation. Is this the end of the Penis? Full refunds will be given at point of purchase. Online purchases will be refunded directly to your credit cards. More
PJ Gallagher (the undisputed star of Naked Camera) This manic affable Dubliner shot to stardom on the hit RTE 2 series 'Naked Camera' with some of the most memorable characters to ever grace Irish TV screens “Jake Stevens” and “The Dirty Auld Wan”. His live shows are not for the faint ... More
October sees the visits of top american comics Scott Capurro from San Fransisco & Jim McCue from Boston. Add to that the cream of Irish comedy in the form of Karl Spain, Joe Rooney, Kevin Gildea, Owen O'Neill and the new breed of Irish Talent - Jarlath Regan & Bernard ... More
The Roisin has been nominated in the final of the IMRO venue of the year. You can vote if you're registered with Hotpress. More
This may sound like I'm up my own 'thoin', but bear with me. Thought I'd (finally) throw in my two cent(s) on what are the Dos and Don'ts of getting into performing comedy, as there are a large number of young comics that post here regularly. Here's the ten biggies! 1. ... More
Strange Brew turns 300 in October and we’re throwing a bit of a do with some of our favourite bands, free beer, party bags, rice crispie buns and lots of other treats. It’s on October 2nd and it’s free. Featuring live music from THE GHOSTWOOD PROJECT, LE GALAXIE, SO COW, ... More
With their first show all but sold out, we are only delighted to announce that THE BLIZZARDS have added a second show at the Róisín Dubh on Saturday October 18th. Their new single, Trust Me I'm A Doctor, taken from the album, The Domino Effect, is out now and tickets ... More
We have just put 25 more tickets on sale for tomorrow's Republic of Loose gig. They are only on sale here (online), they are gone in all the shops. More
We have just changed servers and are experiencing some temporary problems with our online sales. It should be back to normal shortly. More
Dirty Pretty Things, the English rock-punk-beat band led by former Libertine Carl Barât, will play the Róisín Dubh on Friday November 7. When the Libertines imploded in 2005, the band’s co-singer and songwriter Carl Barât, along with drummer Gary Powell and guitarist Anthony Rossomando, were left wondering what to do next? Carl ... More
On Tuesday September 30th, Róisín Dubh presents SONGS FOR LEO. Leo Healy was brother to Greg & Kevin (co-owners of Roisin Dubh) and Sharon Shannon's life partner. He died on May 7th this year from a heart attack. The music played at the funeral mass & the graveside was very ... More
Stephen Frost's Impro All Stars presents.. "Whose line is it anyway?" with Stephen Frost, Richard Vranch, Steve Steen, Andy Smart, Ian Coppinger & special guest Phill Jupitus (Never mind the Buzzcocks) Wednesday 19th November Roisin Dubh Galway Tickets €25 (€20 online) from Roisin Dubh, Zhivago Shop Street (091 509960) and online at www.roisindubh.net Thursday ... More
Wednesday nights - The Laughter Lounge - Top Irish & international stand up comedy, improv & sketch shows at Roisin Dubh, Galway, Ireland. Saturday nights - "Comedy Comedy" with JD & friends - A new monthly comedy night, upstairs in Roisin Dubh with local comic John Donnellan as resident MC ... More
We are delighted to announce that DUKE SPECIAL will be playing in the Black Box, Galway. Duke Special is an artist aptly named. Dynamic, musically ambitious and bracingly eccentric, his inimitable style and lush musicality have endeared him to music lovers around the world. The Duke Special world is ... More
To kick off a superb run at September at Strange Brew, we have teamed up with the good people at Bavaria to give you a simply superb offer. For the next few weeks, up until October 9th, we will be giving the first 100 people who come to Strange Brew ... More
Neil Dougan from the Empire in Belfast can not now make tomorrow's show so our good friend John Donnellan has agreed to step in and fill his shoes. To celebrate we will be running a €5 offer online until 6pm wednesday. Wednesday 27th August 9pm, €12.50 (online offer €5 ... More
This week, Galway based theatre company, Zelig present the premier of APPOINTMENT IN LIMBO by Pat McCabe (The Butcher Boy, Breakfast of Pluto) at the Town Hall Theatre. "If Roddy Doyle is The Beatles of modern Irish fiction. Then the edgier and more disturbing Patrick McCabe must ... More
SATURDAY 30TH 11-3am in the Fossett’s Circus Tent "Antics teams up with one of the biggest Indie Nights in Galway to offer up a wonderful combination of Dj’s who live and breathe great music and even better sessions. Now approaching its 300th night, Strange Brew is generally considered to be pretty down ... More
We've got great deals right now online on comedy tickets. All our August shows are only €5 online until midnight Sunday, then €7.50 until midnight Tuesday when they revert back to €10 for the day of the show. We have some fantastic shows this month with a fantastic antipodean double ... More
Wednesday 13th August 9pm, €12.50/10 online Laughter Lounge presents a night of stand up comedy and improv comedy sketches with... Brendan Dempsey Bren appeared in Fr Ted & Waking Ned and has performed stand up & improv all over the world. "The improvisation is spot on, imaginative and hilarious" THE INDEPENDENT Paul Tylak Dublin comedy improv, ... More
This Thursday, after Disconnect 4, the legendary Phill Jupitus will no doubt beat the crap out of gugai at some stage during Strange Brew. Free Admission.... More
The legendary night of excess that is the Strange Brew Summer Shindig returns, featuring LE GALAXIE, DISCONNECT 4, ONLY FUMES & CORPSES, BLASTERBRA & SEARCHING FOR THE LOST CHORD Doors 7pm. Admission is FREE. Come early for special Strange Brew Party Bags, Free Pours and other treats. Fun Fun Fun. Followed by ... More
Róisín Dubh is proud to announce some upcoming shows including...Preston Reed, Sinnerboy, Paul Heaton (Beautiful South, Glenn Tilbrook (Squeeze), Fionn Regan, Duke Special, Scott Matthews, Damian Dempsey, These Charming Men, I'M FROM BARCELONA (the greatest band in the whole wide world), The Pigeon Detectives, Declan O'Rourke, Noelie McDonnell, ... More
Doug is probably best known in Ireland for his 2006 appearance at the Kilkenny Cat Laughs festival where he told his lairy, late-night crowd, that Irish men sleep with children, because - as the headline to the following day's Irish Daily Star put it (misreportedly) - "Irish women are too ... More
We'd like to take this opportunity to apologise to everyone who attended the Toots show last night for the very late starting time. While the circumstances of Toots late arrival were beyond our control, we accept that the bands late arrival on stage led to some people being unable to stay ... More
There is a limited number of tickets available here for our two Galway Arts Festival comedy shows at a special discounted price. Wed 16th's show with Pappy's Fun Club at only €15 (normal price €20) and for the Thursday 4pm show with The Stars of "Whose Line is it anyway?"with ... More
There is a very limited number of tickets for this weeks laughter lounge online now at only €5. The show features aussie comic Jim Jeffries with support from Carl Donnelly. More
Neil Delamere's Edinburgh preview (on July 11th) has sold out long ago. We are delighted to announce that Neil has kindly agreed to do a second show on Saturday afternoon (July 12th) at 4pm. Tickets are on sale now , here and in Roisin Dubh, Redlight & Zhivago Shop st. Grab them ... More
Maximo Park will be stopping in the Róisín Dubh on Thursday August 21st as part of their short Irish tour. Tickets are on sale now. More
Wednesday 2nd July 9pm, €15 / online € 10 ( www.roisindubh.net ) The Laughter lounge presents... Michael Mee " Woody Allen with a Cork brogue" Time Out New York "The brightest Irish comedy talent of recent times" Sunday Times Jack Wise - A magician with attitude, Jack Wise is an ... More
Galway,Cultural Capital of Ireland and now comedy central. We have 15 great shows this month, mostly Edinburgh previews, from 32 great comedians. Check our comedy section to find out all about shows from Steven Frost, Steve Steen, Andy Smart, Ian Coppinger,Phill Jupitus, Pappy's Fun Club, Jim Jeffries, Steve Hall, Hector, ... More
In very exciting news, we are thrilled to announce that MERCURY REV will be playing in the Róisín on Saturday November 1st as part of a short Irish tour that also sees them stop at Cyprus Avenue and Vicar St. Their new album, Snowflake Midnight, is released in September. Tickets ... More
Since its creation in 1968, Trojan Records has led the way in presenting the very best in classic Jamaican sounds, from the Rocksteady and early Reggae sounds that dominated in the years of its launch, up to the modern styles of Dancehall and Jungle.Formed in 2004 from London Sound System ... More
Wednesday 18th June The Laughter Lounge presents... Glenn Wool (Canada) - Glenn plays ice hockey for the London Devils. He was nominated for Best Headliner at the 2008 Chortle Awards and his hero is Iron Man. Glenn has appeared on 8 out of 10 cats, Nevermind the Buzzcocks, Mock the Week, ... More
The Arts Festival line up for the Róisín has just been announced and it includes Roisin Dubh Present Richard Hawley at the Radisson, Alabama 3 Unplugged, David Geraghty, Pappys Fun Club and Steve Hall (We Are Klang), Damien Dempsey, Cathy Davey, Nouvelle Vague, Whose Line Is It Anyway? & John ... More
Neil Delamere-Crème Delamere With a platinum-selling DVD and having conquered ‘Vikings’ in Edinburgh’s 2007 Fringe show, the Star of RTE’s The Panel & BBC’s Blame Game returns with a brilliant show whose theme’s so subtle as to be virtually undetectable. (“a wryly brilliant live comedian” – Sunday Times) Friday 11th ... More
Celebrated music producer, solo artist and composer, Daniel Lanois will release his new album Here is What is on April 18th and a documentary film Here is What is follows on May 30th.The documentary film, Here Is What Is will be released on DVD later in May and featuring guest ... More
On July 13th, the legendary TOOTS & THE MAYTALS will be playing in the Roisin Dubh!! The true architects of Reggae, Toots & The Maytals (initially just The Maytals) have been working together since the 1960s, and are a long established legend in the world of Reggae, even being credited ... More
Comedy Comedy May 24th Upstairs at the Roisin Dubh Comedy Comedy is a new monthly night of stand up – you’ve guessed it- comedy. It begins this Saturday 24th May upstairs in the Roisin Dubh. Comedy Comedy will be hosted by local comedian John Donnellan and headlined by Jarlath Regan. Doors open ... More
Due to a bereavement, the Roisin Dubh will be closed on Sunday night. Angus & Julia Stone's show has been moved to Campbell's Tavern in Cloughanover. More
JAPE will be making an overdue return to the Roisin Dubh on June 6th to launch his long awaited and highly anticipated new album. On June 23rd, fresh from their tour supporting Radiohead, LIARS are back after three years! Whoo Hoo! More
Unfortunately Tom Baxter has had to postpone all his dates due to acute due to laryngitis. He has rescheduled for June 24th. All tickets are still valid for this show. Here is his official press release "Tom Baxter has been ordered by his doctor that he is unfit to perform at ... More
Wednesday 30th April 9pm, €12.50 / Very Special offer Limited number at only online € 5 (www.roisindubh.net) The Laughter lounge presents Andrew Lawrence (UK) - If.comedy main award nominee 2007 (that’s the Perrier), IF.comedy best newcomer nominee 2006, BBC New Act of the Year winner 2004, York Comedy Festival New ... More
To celebrate the re-release of The Lemonhead's magnificent It's A Shame About Ray, Evan Dando will be coming to the Roisin Dubh on May 25th as part of a short Irish tour. Tickets are on sale now!!! More
2007 marked S.L.F.’s 30th year in the music business and their ongoig plans include extensive touring (including probably a last chance to hear the majority of the band’s debut album played live !), a new album & a movie on the band directed by Don Letts including live footage & ... More
Well the comedy festival has come and gone but the business of supplying weekly laughs goes on and on. As April rolls around we are delighted to welcome some of the world’s top acts to our little house of fun. Scottish comedy legend Parrot returns on 2nd with a very ... More
It's been six years since the German electronic indie pop outfit The Notwist released the astonishingly good album, Neon Golden. At long last, their new album, The Devil, You + Me, which collects 11 tracks and features collaborations with the Andromeda Mega Express Orchestra, among other sonic wonders, will be ... More
A RECORD FAIR will be held in the Roisin Dubh on Saturday 12 am to 5 pm. The Music, Cd & Record Fair has established itself over the past nine years as THE premier record fair in Ireland, and occasionally it ventures away from Dublin and visits some of the ... More
Easter weekend in Galway is the third "Galway Comedy Festival" and we host five great shows with last years if.comeddie winner Brendon Burns, The return of comedy sketch group Diet of Worms, The first "Stand up Showdown" featuring 16 comedians going head to head, The second annual "Galway's greatest" gig ... More
America Unchained - A Freewheeling Roadtrip In Search Of Non-Corporate USA by Dave Gorman Published by Ebury Press, In all good bookshops - 3rd April 2008 Book Launch - Roisin Dubh Sunday 27th April 4pm The plan was simple. Go to America. Buy a second-hand car. Drive coast-to-coast without giving any money to ... More
March in Galway can best be describes as "comedy shangri-la".The 3rd Galway Comedy Festival brings to town international stars of comedy such as Rich Hall as Otis Lee Crenshaw, Phill Jupitus & the Stars of Whose line is it anyway?, 2007 Perrier winner Brendon Burns, Sean Lock (8 out of ... More
Easter Sunday 23rd March Roisin Dubh, Dominick Street. Doors 9pm, Show starts 9.30pm Tickets € 15 Tickets from Roisin Dubh, Redlight Records Eglinton street, Zhivago Shop street and (€ 12.50 online at www.roisindubh.net ) Galway comedy festival & The Laughter Lounge presents... The Diet Of Worms "Reminiscent of a young Monty Python ensemble." ... More
Easter Sunday 23rd March 2008 Roisin Dubh, Dominick Street 4pm, € 10 - Tickets from Roisin Dubh, Redlight Records Eglinton street, Zhivago Shop street and online at www.roisindubh.net All proceeds go to the winners "charity of choice". Stand Up Showdown Hosted by Damian Clark (I Dare Ya) You’re on stage, all alone with a microphone. ... More
Easter Saturday 22nd March Roisin Dubh, Dominick Street, Galway Doors 9pm, Show starts 9.30pm Tickets from Roisin Dubh, Redlight Records Eglinton street, Zhivago Shop street and online at www.roisindubh.net €17.50 / 15 online at www.roisindubh.net Galway comedy festival & The Laughter Lounge presents... IF.COMEDY Winner Edinburgh Fringe 2007 (formerly the Perrier Award) Brendon Burns Fresh ... More
Easter Saturday 22nd March Town Hall Theatre, Courthouse square, Galway Doors 8pm, Show starts 8.30pm Tickets from Town Hall box office and online at www.roisindubh.net €25 / ( 22.50 online at www.roisindubh.net ) Galway comedy festival & The Laughter Lounge presents... The Stars of "Whose line is it anyway?" with special guest ... More
Holy Thursday 20th March Upstairs at Roisin Dubh, Dominick Street, Galway Doors 8pm, Show starts 8.30pm Tickets €10 from Roisin Dubh, Redlight Records Eglinton street, Zhivago Shop street and online at www.roisindubh.net Galway comedy festival & The Laughter Lounge presents... Hector O'hEochagain presents Galway's Greatest - Local talent showcase. Lenny Bruce said ‘the role ... More
That's right! Tickets for non-members go on sale on Thursday for Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's show in the Roisin Dubh on May 13th. Members can pre-book online. Expect demand to be very high.....Alsom Saul Williams, whose last show was one of our favourite EVER, is back on the 14th of ... More
In Love With Detail by Delorentos is the Roisin Dubh Album of the Year for 2007 and the gig of the year goes to BATTLES for their superb show at Strange Brew in August! Hurrah! More
As more and more acts are confirmed in the run up to Summer 2008, we are especially excited to announce that the one and only JENS LEKMAN will be playing in the Roisin Dubh in May as part of a three date Irish tour. Tickets are on sale.....NOW! More
Ocean Colour Scene make a stop in the Roisin Dubh as part of a short Irish tour in April. Tickets are on sale now for their show on April 7th. More
Nouvelle Vague's show on Tuesday and Richard Hawley's show on Thursday are both sold out. There are generally some returns so there may be no harm trying on the night, but we can't guarantee tickets. More
Damo plays a special charity show at the Warwick on Thursday February 28th to raise funds for fighting child slavery. You can buy tickets here or from Redlight Records. More
Critically acclaimed Boston based rapper-producer-DJ-historian Edan Portnoy made a dent on the underground hip-hop scene in 1999 with the twelve-inch Sing it Shitface, but it wasn't until his first release on Lewis Recordings that Edan garnered interest from both rock and hip-hop circles first in the UK then later, in ... More
Want to tell a joke at a Laughter Lounge Stand-Up Comedy Show? Don’t feel like putting together a full act but have that one “must-tell” joke? Submit your joke to comedy@roisindubh.net (with Joke submission in the subject bar) and if selected you get 2 FREE tickets to a show and ... More
Easter weekend in Galway is the third "Galway Comedy Festival" and we host five great shows with last years if.comeddie winner Brendon Burns, The return of comedy sketch group Diet of Worms, The first "Stand up Showdown" featuring 16 comedians going head to head, The second annual "Galway's greatest" gig ... More
It is four years since Veneer, his first album, was released. During that time a lot has happened: record breaking sales, European, North-American, Asian and South-American tours, a shower of awards and the song Heartbeats being featured in the Sony Bravia commercial. That particular song quickly made José González known ... More
While he may feel that he's just coming to grips with the recording medium, the records that Jonathan Richman has made over the past 30 years have long held a special place in the hearts of his fans. He began playing guitar at the age of 15, and in the ... More
“As strange as it may seem, country music was the music I was brought up on,” says the Englishman, whose parents are British folk-rock legends Richard and Linda Thompson. “It's the music that's closest to my heart and the music that speaks to me the most, and it's always been ... More
Wednesday January 16th 2008 9pm, €12.50 / online at only € 10(www.roisindubh.net ) The Laughter Lounge presents... Diet Of Worms (Comedy Sketch group from Dublin - Not the political council (influenced by the Roman Catholic church) that took place in the town of Worms in 1521). Diet of Worms are one of ... More
Diet of Worms are one of the most exciting emerging comedy acts in Ireland today. Following a highly successful run at the 2007 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the 5-piece sketch comedy group are back with their unique brand of surreal comedy. The Worms have gained a massive following in the ... More
There are no tickets left for the New Year's Eve show with Delorentos, Mirakil Whip, The Ghostwood Project, Disconnect 4 & Merman but the bar will be free in all night, until it's full, and then it's free in for the late night with gugai also. First come, first served! More
We now have the shortlist for the Roisin Dubh Album Of The Year and Gig Of The Year for 2008. Send your votes to info@roisindubh.net. Roisin Dubh members only please. Album Of The Year BATTLES - Mirrored DAN DEACON - Spiderman Of The Rings DELORENTOS - In Love With Detail CATHY DAVEY - Tales Of ... More
Tickets are now on sale for the only New Year's Eve Party that you should be thinking of going to. Featuring multiple Meteor nominees, DELORENTOS, THE GHOSTWOOD PROJECT, MIRAKIL WHIP, DISCONNECT 4, MERMAN and followed by gugai, it's going to be SUPER!. More
Rod Argent & Colin Blunstone of The Zombies will be coming back in February for their rescheduled date, which is only a month before the 40th Anniversary of their legendary album, Oddessey & Oracle. More
This Wednesdays Laughter Lounge we have a very special members/online offer. There will be a very limited number of tickets at only €1 online. When they are gone the price rises to €2 and so on until there's just one ticket left and it costs €1,000,000. What a great plan. ... More
It's that time of the year again. Please email your nominations for the Roisin Dubh Album Of The Year 2007 and the Roisin Dubh Gig Of The Year 2007. The album must have come out in 2007 and the act must have played a Roisin Dubh show this year also. ... More
This years new years celebrations will be headlined by the fabulous DELORENTOS. They will be joined on the night by Mirakil Whip, The Ghostwood Project, Disconnect 4 & Merman. Tickets are on sale now. The previously advertised headliners Fight Like Apes have cancelled as they will now play in The Village ... More
Don't miss your chance to join the superb Giveamanakick at their Christmas party this year at Strange Brew on December 21st. And it's free! Ho Ho Ho! More
Stand-up comedian, writer and director Stewart Lee is probably best known for co-writing and directing the critically-acclaimed and controversial stage show Jerry Springer - The Opera, (which won four Olivier awards). His new show The 41st Best Stand-Up in the World!, reflects his position in a recent and spurious Channel ... More
December is nearly upon us and we have another great line up for you at everyone's favourite comedy club* (* nearly everyone). In the next few weeks we have some great shows for you including the surreal Kevin McAleer and our monthly improv show, this time with special guest Joe ... More
A record fair will be held in the Roisin Dubh on Saturday December 1st and Sunday December 2nd from 11 am to 5 pm each day. The Music, Cd & Record Fair has established itself over the past nine years as THE premier record fair in Ireland, and occasionally it ... More
There are no tickets left for Mr.Ritter's show in the Black Box on December 1st. More
There are only about 10 tickets left for The Magic Numbers at the time of writing.....Get them asap if you want to come along. More
The Redneck Manifesto are back just in time for Christmas for what may be one of their last Irish shows in a LONG time. Friday December 21st. Don't miss it. More
Sub City Comics present David Lloyd upstairs at Roisin Dubh. The co-creator of V For Vendetta and many other works is over to promote his new book, Kick Back. He will be giving a talk followed by a signing. Admission is free but you have to get tickets from Sub ... More
Wednesday November 7th 9pm, €12.50 / limited number online at only € 7.50 ( www.roisindubh.net ) The Laughter Lounge presents Jason John Whitehead (Canada) - Winner BBC New Comedy Award Expect ... More
Due to illness The Zombies have cancelled their three date Irish tour which was due to commence tonight in Roisin Dubh. New dates are to be agreed with all venues over the coming few days. It is likely that this will be in early spring. Tickets already purchased will ... More
Episode two of Paddywhackery, this Wed night on TG4 at 9.30pm or online on TG4.tv, click dráma. This wednesday sees the second episode in a new six-part comedy drama Paddywhackery follows the exploits of newly-unemployed Paddy Woods and his friend Siobhán as they try to set up a variety of businesses ... More
Wednesday October 24th 9pm, €12.50 / limited number online at only € 7.50 ( www.roisindubh.net ) The Laughter Lounge presents David McSavage - ... More
There are no tickets left for Duke Special's show on October 22nd. There may be some tickets left for his all ages show in Campbell's Tavern. More
Almost exactly a year after their show in the Radisson, The Magic Numbers return to Galway for a special show in the Roisin Dubh on December 9th. This is a members only show and tickets will be available from all usual outlets from Monday 15th October. More
Ireland’s premier arts festival for children presents a sparkling programme packed with dance, theatre, visual arts, literature events, puppetry, and music. Now in its eleventh year, Baboró has become one of the highlights of the cultural calendar for young people in Ireland. Baboró 2007 promises a creative feast for the ... More
Wednesday October 3rd 9pm, €12.50 / limited number online at only € 7.50 ( www.roisindubh.net ) The Laughter Lounge presents Comedy Improv with Joe Rooney (Killinascully) and Ian Coppinger, Paul Tylak & Michelle ... More
We are delighted to announce that SIMPLE KID will be making a return visit to the Roisin Dubh to play at Strange Brew on November 1st. Special guets for the night is New Yorker Ill Ease. Tickets on sale now. More
It's been a few years since Tom McRae has played the Roisin Dubh but we're happy to announce that he's back on November 14th. Tickets are on sale now. More
In a change to our previously advertised show this Wednesday's Laughter Lounge features Perrier award nominee Owen O'Neill. Born in Co. Tyrone, Owen has won several awards, including two Fringe Firsts, the Edinburgh Critics award for Best Comedy and the LWT Writer’s Award. Support from hot new Scottish comic Kevin ... More
The Wedding Present will be playing a series of concert dates in October 2007 to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the release of their debut album, George Best. For the British leg of the tour the band will revisit each of the towns played on the original George Best tour ... More
Hailing from deep galactic space, the Warlords of Pez are a group of Cybernetically Advanced Sonically Aggressive Space Pricks, fusing a combination of Deepspace Death Metal & Low-Light Sex Cabaret with a twist of New Age Electric Bongo Madness. Since their sell out album launch last Halloween, the Warlords ... More
Sadly, Roisin Dubh's September cover stars INGRID ETO have been forced to cancel their Irish tour as their guitarist has broken his finger and will not be able to perform. Refunds are available from point of purchase. Credit cards will be refunded online. More
That's right - there are free member's tickets available for Tuesday's night show from superb Fins RUBIK! Just call in with your membership card or proof of membership to collect them. Check out their myspace below! More
Following on from the enormous success of his sold out show in the Roisin Dubh in July, Howard Marks returns with a short Irish tour which will be calling to Roisin Dubh on November 4th. In other spoken word news, former Dead Kennedys frontman and Mr. Alternative Tentacles Jello Biafra ... More
for this weeks laughter lounge with Pete Johannson (Canada), Kevin Gildea (Thats him in the picture over there), Colum McDonnell & Chris Kent. 50 tickets at only €1. Normally €7.50 until midnight - (door price €10 / 12.50.) Wednesday 12th September 9pm, show starts 9.30pm More
After a storming show at the end of Electric Picnic, Damien Dempsey has announced a string of Irish dates in November including two nights in the Roisin Dubh on November 10 & 11. Tickets are on sale now. Special guests are Nizlopi. More
Josh Ritter will be playing a show in the Black Box on Saturday December 1st. Tickets are on sale now. More
This Thursday night, September 13th, Strange Brew turns 250 and will celebrate in style with GIVEAMANAKICK, THE GHOSTWOOD PROJECT, FIGHT LIKE APES and LE GALAXIE, all followed by yours truely until the wee smalls..... Lots of fun fun fun with rice crispie buns, free booze and many other treats.... More
From Friday September 7th, all shows that go on sale will have members prices available online only. If you wish to avail of the member's discount, you must buy tickets in advance on www.roisindubh.net. More
It's going to be a great month for comedy at the lounge with top comics including Stewart Francis, Tom Stade & Pete Johansson all from Canada, Ireland's finest including Ian Coppinger, Kevin Gildea, Andrew Stanley & Colum McDonnell and from the UK Geoff Norcott & Kevin Bridges. Full details and special ... More
Sadly, Mice Parade have had to cancel their Galway date on this tour. Ticket refunds are available from point of purcahse. Crayonsmith will be playing along with Elk as a free show. More
Top Irish & international stand up comedians & improv shows , Wednesdays at Roisin Dubh, Dominick street, Galway. www.roisindubh.net This month at the Lounge we'll be featuring some of Canada's finest stand up comedians. Wednesday 12th sees the visit of Pete Johansson (Vancouver) who I saw in the comedy store ... More
That's right - be prepared for the weekend ahead with this stylish and practical Roisin Dubh poncho, which can be yours if you just pop into the Roisin Dubh and show us your Electric Picnic ticket. Hurry - while stocks last. (Seen here modelled by Eoin) More
Duke Special has just confirmed a show in Roisin Dubh on October 22nd. Tickets are on sale now.... More
Don't say we didn't warn you. Battles on Aug 23rd at Strange Brew is sold out. More
The New York underground comedy festival competition semi final which was due to be held in Roisin Dubh on August 22nd has now been cancelled. In fact the whole competition has had to be cancelled mainly due to lack of interest from up and coming comics. We have a great ... More
After a storming show at the end of Electric Picnic, Damien Dempsey has announced a string of Irish dates in November including two nights in the Roisin Dubh on November 10 & 11. Tickets are on sale now. Special guests are Nizlopi. More
Rod Argent & Colin Blunstone OF THE ZOMBIES come to Ireland with their band for their first ever Irish tour on the eve of the 40th anniversary of Oddessy & Oracle. They play on October 28th as part of a three date Irish tour. More
Following sell out shows in Dublin and Cork last year Ingrid Eto - Zero 7 Instrumental Project come to Roisin Dubh on September 30th with Zero 7 DJ sets from Sam Hardaker. More
Over the past few months the Laughter Lounge has hosted some of the top acts in the world including Phill Jupitus and the stars of “Whose line is it anyway?” from Channel 4, Stewart Lee – recently ranked as #41 best stand up in the world, Ian Stone, Aussies Carl ... More
...but there are still a few tickets available for the Stewart Lee show on 18th july with Ian Stone from the galway arts festival box office. Also in comedy news we have a great show from Jarlath Regan upstairs on Friday 20th & Saturday 21st. More
Both Mundy shows and Seasick Steve's show during the Galway Arts Festival are now sold out. Tickets are selling quickly for the other shows, so book now. See the link below or call the Box Office on Merchants Road on 091566577 More
Tickets are now on sale for the Strange Brew Summer Shindig 3 on Friday August 3rd, with a stellar line up featuring Delorentos, Givemanakick, Mirakil Whip, Fight Like Apes, So Cow, The Byrno Chairs and Disconnect 4. Tickets are a mere €5 for members. More
Please note that all tickets for shows in the Arts Festival programme are only available from the Galway Arts Festival Box Office. You can call into the Box Office on Merchants Road, phone them on 091 566577 or book directly from the festvial website More
Mundy's first night during the Arts Festival, a solo show on Saturday July 21st, is nearly sold out. There are only a handful of tickets left. More
Roisin Dubh is proud to announce shows by both Bill Callahan and Mark Kozelek. Bill Callahan, formerly know as both (Smog) and Smog, will return to the Roisin Dubh on August 11th while former Red House Painter and current Sun Kil Moon mainman, Mark Kozlek graces us on November 3rd. ... More
The Galway Film Fleadh will be screening some films in July that may be of particular interest to Roisin Dubh patrons. On Wednesday July 11th in the Town Hall, you can see The Future Is Unwritten : Joe Strummer. Drawing on a shared punk history and a close personal friendship ... More
...doesn't get the Joke. Upcoming shows at the Laughter Lounge PJ Gallagher from RTE's Naked Camera on 4th July, Neil Delamere on 10th & 11th July & Stewart Lee with Ian Stone on 18th july. See comedy section for more info. More
The Blizzards have rescheduled their show for Friday July 20th. All tickets are still valid for this show, and there are a mere handful now available. More
The wonderful Jack L returns to the Roisin Dubh for one night only on Monday July 9th. Expect tickets to sell very quickly for this one.... More
The Galway Sessions return and are bigger and better than ever. Over 180 musicians playing in over 80 sessions over eight days. In the Roisin Dubh, we have Maria Doyle Kennedy (June 15th), Andy Irivine (June 18th) and Gráda (June 19th). Please see the Galway Sessions website for more details More
Finally we can announce it! Having served time in seminal acts Don Caballero, Helmet, Tomahawk, Lynx and The Mark of Cain amongst others, Battles draw from a sprawling range of styles and sounds and distill this erratic static into the tightest mindfuck jams to be committed to playable format. Their ... More
The Laughter Lounge Every Wednesday night at Roisin Dubh, Dominick Street, Galway Tickets online at www.roisindubh.net, Roisin Dubh, Redlight Records Eglinton street & NOW - Zhivago Records Shop street Galway Wednesday June 20th 9pm, €12.50/10 Members/7.50 online offer The Laughter Lounge presents... Comedy Improv with Ian Coppinger, Paul Tylak, Michelle Reed & Charlie Kranz (USA) Faster than ... More
The legendary Howard Marks finally returns to Galway for a show in Roisin Dubh on Sunday July 29th. More dangerous and more revealing than ever before, Howard recounts stories never previously heard, ranging from dealings with the CIA, the Italian Mafia and MI6. A new show format includes multimedia footage ... More
'Unfortunately due to a bereavement very close to the Blizzards camp the band have decided to postpone their forthcoming tour and promotional dates. The band has not come to this decision lightly and we hope you will understand and respect their decision. The Blizzards and their crew are a very tight knit family and they need to ... More
Buy online for only € 7.50 and get your first drink FREE Wednesday 30th May 2007 The Laughter Lounge presents.... Sugar Sammy (Canada) - Voted as the top stand-up in 2004, 2005 & 2006 by the readers of The Montreal Mirror, Sugar Sammy is one of the hottest comics working today. "The ... More
Look out for some great acts at the Lounge in July including an Amstel comedy night on Wed 4th with PJ Gallagher (Naked Camera). FREE tickets from www.amstel.ie Also, Neil Delamere's "Viking Show" Edinburgh preview is nearly sold out on Tuesday 10th. 2nd night added Wed 11th. Grab your tickets now. ... More
That's right. After a wonderful Strange Brew show earlier in the year, the magnificent Cathy Davey is back with her new band for a show on Tuesday May 29th. Don't miss this great chance to preview her superb new material as well as classic tracks. More
Tickets for all Roisin Dubh shows are now on sale in Zhivago Records on Shop Street as well as Redlight Records, Eglinton St, in the Roisin Dubh and online here at www.roisindubh.net More
The Pale formed in Dublin in 1990 with Matthew Devereux on vocals Shane Wearen on Mandolins and a cheap as chips drum machine taking care of the beats. They released an award winning debut album on A&M records in 1992 called (Here's one we made earlier) The debut album and ... More
That's right! The guys from Hal have decided that they would like to reward all their Galway fans by dropping the cover charge for their Saturday night show in the Roisin Dubh and refunding all the tickets that have been bought!!!! Must be something in the water! More
Eerily beautiful and hauntingly soulful, Brightblack Morning Light conjure up genuinely southern rock music. Drifting across Northern California living in tents or other temporary dwellings, the duo take their inspiration from the earth a Creating some of the most fascinating sounds you'll ever hear, be prepared to be transfixed by ... More
Our good friend Neil Delamere has just announced that he will be doing a preview of his new Edinburgh show at Roisin Dubh on Tuesday 10th July. Its called "The Viking Show" and it's about ah... Vikings, I guess. This will not be like a usual Laughter Lounge show with MC ... More
...at the laughter lounge this month with much more fun and laughter to come. Next up it’s Karl Spain Karl is now a regular on the Panel (RTE) and recently got the woman he so badly wanted (Karl Spain wants a woman - RTE). Support comes from Sue Collins who ... More
Full May line up as follows: The Laughter Lounge every Wednesday night at Roisin Dubh. Top Irish & international stand up comedians & improv shows: Special online offer for all shows - Limited number at only € 7.50 www.roisindubh.net (except 9th - limited number at €15) Wednesday 2nd May ... More
Wednesday 2nd May 2007 9pm, € 12.50 / 10 (members) / 7.50 (online) The Laughter Lounge presents Jim Jeffries (Aus) - Hailing from Perth, the one in Western Australia, Jim has come a long way since he did his first ever comedy spot in Sydney at the age of 17. He ... More
Unfortunately Kinky Friedman has had to postpone his Irish tour so now the show on Monday 28th is back to being a solo show for Country Joe McDonald. All online tickets for the double bill are being refunded to their credit cards and all others can be refunded at point ... More
The mightiest of the mighty, The Redneck Manifesto make their first appearence in almost a year for a show in the Roisin Dubh on June 23rd. Tickets on sale now..... More
There are no tickets left for the Yann Tiersen show on Sunday April 22nd. More
Roisin Dubh favourites and current media darlings DELORENTOS finally release their long awaited debut album, In Love With Detail, this Friday night. If you can't wait until May 11th to see them in the Roisin Dubh, they will be playing an instore in Zhivago on Friday April 20th. Check them ... More
Jim Jeffreys (Austrailia), Robbie Bonham, The Stars of Whose Line is it anyway? with Steven Frost, Andy Smart & guests. And thats only the next 2 weeks. Check out the comedy section for more details. More
Wednesday 18th April 2007 9pm, € 12.50 / 10 (members) / 7.50 online The Laughter Lounge presents Comedy Improv with Joe Rooney, Ian Coppinger, Paul Tylak & Michelle Reed(as seen in the international comedy club, dublin town, every monday night) Ireland's longest running professional Improv troupe, established in 1992, DUBLIN COMEDY ... More
They're back at the Roisin Dubh on Tuesday April 10th, their first show here since they headlined the 2FM 2Morrow Tour in November. If by some small chance you're not familiar with their work, then pick up their exceptional album, In Towers And Clouds, up in Redlight or Mulligan Records ... More
If you would like to be in with a chance to get FREE tickets for the 2FM 2Moro 2our in May with an exceptional line up featuring Messiah J & The Expert, Giveamanakick, The Flaws and one local act then be sure to check out their website - link below! More
Tickets are on sale now for a special appearence upstairs in Roisin Dubh by CONWAY SAVAGE. Conway is best known as keyboard/piano player with Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, having joined them for the ‘Good Son’ tour in 1990 and has been a key member since then, contributing to ... More
The Laughter Lounge every Wednesday night at Roisin Dubh. Top Irish & international stand up comedians & improv shows: Special online offer for all wednesday shows - Limited number at only € 7.50 www.roisindubh.net Wednesday 4th April 2007 9pm, € 12.50 / 10 (members) The Laughter Lounge ... More
There is a new section on the site dedicated to comedy news etc... All listings, biogs & special offers for the Laughter Lounge will be posted there from now on. Simply click on the comedy icon above. More
On Monday April 16th, Roisin Dubh will host an Elliot Smith Tribute night in aid of C.O.P.E., whose ""mission is to support people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, women and children who experience domestic violence, and older people who are isolated, enabling them to secure their rights ... More
There will be a fundraiser for the Special Olympics held in the Roisin Dubh on Sunday April 15th featuring Delorentos, The Cheerfuls & Skinful. Be sure to pick up a ticket. More
With the comedy festival fast approaching, we have a very special offer for all our online friends. This Wednesdays show (4th) features Rob Heeney (UK), Neil Hickey, John Colleary (TJ & TJ - Today FM) & Derek Ryan. The first 10 tickets bought online are only € 1, the next ... More
Yes you've read it right... Bigger than England playing rugby in Croke Park or the Irish beating Pakistan in the Cricket... Gerry Mallon has scheduled himself to play at the Laughter lounge / Roisin Dubh during his own comedy festival. Ya see I told ye all we were still friends ... More
While May may not always be considered a very exciting month, we'll do our best to buck the trend with a fantastic opening to the start of the summer, featuring Neosupervital on the 1st, Melvins on the 3rd, 65 Days Of Static in the Roisin on the 4th and The ... More
Just in case you were wondering about our lovely ice, Roisin Dubh, Massimo & The Blue Note are all using bottled water to make our ice since before Paddy's Weekend. It's because we care. About you. More
We're delighted to announce that Mark Geary will be playing a special little show upstairs on Wednesday May 23rd. Tickets are extremely limited for this show naturally.... More
This weeks dose of laughter comes all the way from Scotland. Gary Little is a well established headline act in clubs throughout Scotland, including The Stand, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Gary was recently described by The List as ‘ Punchy, perceptive and puerile’. Support on the night comes from John Toolan. ... More
Just to let you know we now have free wireless broadband access in the Roisin Dubh. Sound. More
There's a very special post St. Paddy's day online offer for this weeks Laughter Lounge - Buy online now at only € 7.50 and get a FREE pint of Draft beer of your choice. Yahoo! The show features Ian Coppinger, Bernard O Shea & Colum McDonnell (Wed 21st). Ian is one ... More
ANDREW BIRD has been forced to postpone his Galway show due to illness. Here is the message from his tour manager... "Unfortunately Andrew will have to postpone the show tomorrow in Galway, he has a bad fever and feels he will not be up to the travelling to and from the ... More
As Ireland are playing on Paddy’s Day, Roisin Dubh have decided to make use of their big screen and show the two matches in the back from 1.30pm, followed by a rousing set from NO BANJO at 5pm, and capping the night off with two of Galway’s finest, TAHITI’S DREAM ... More
Ian Coppinger, Bernard O Shea & Colum McDonnell feature in next weeks Laughter Lounge, (Wed 21st). Ian is one of the best comics in the country at the moment. He was recently described by Rich Hall as "a very funny man...the next Irish comedian to make it on the international ... More
There are some amazing free shows coming up at Strange Brew on Thursday nights including Cathy Davey, Future Kings Of Spain, The Pigeon Detectives, The Envy Corps, Ten Past Seven, and many more. More
This weeks Laughter Lounge (Wed 14th) features a St. Paddy's week special "best of the Irish Night" with Colum McDonnell, Dermot Carmody, John Lynn & Jack Wise. What Colum lacks in stature, he gains in laughter. The "wee" man from Dundalk has established himself on the Irish comedy circuit with ... More
Cathal Coughlan is a key figure in Irish music having been lead singer in the acclaimed Cork group Microdisney. He later went to form the raucous and controversial Fatima Mansions. 2006 saw the release of Foburg, his fourth album. Comprising 14 new self-composed songs which illustrate an 'unreliable narrative of ... More
Roisin Dubh & Rootical present THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS on Monday March 12th. They formed in 1969 in the Trenchtown area of Kingston, Jamaica and for the past 32 years have been entertaining and educating the world with their sweet harmonies and conscious lyrics. Followed by Rootical with DJ Jason. More
This March, Roisin Dubh and 110th Street get together to celebrate Paddy's Day in style. On Friday night. On Friday March 16th, !!!, New York's punk funk experimental outfit play Roisin Dubh followed by A DJ set from Cian 110th Street, while THE GLIMMERS, world class DJs extraordinaire, return to ... More
Following on from sell out shows in February featuring Neil Delamere & The Stars of "Whose line is it anyway?" and Karl Spain, our march line up has just been announced and it features some great acts. First up on Wed 7th its Canadian Stewart Francis who is "Drier than ... More
Wednesday 28th February the Laughter Lounge features Neil Delamare (who features on RTE's The Panel among other things) Eric Lalor (Des bishops Joy in da hood) and Aussie Damien Clarke. Neil will be performing 6 nights in Vicar Street in March and we have heard most are already sold out. ... More
Congratulations to David Kitt who won the Roisin Dubh Album Of The Year for 2006 with his superb Not Fade Away record. More
There are very few tickets left for The Blizzards & Duke Special. Get them as soon as you can to avoid disappointment. More
Due to huge demand, Ben Tayor's show has been moved downstairs tonight and there will are more tickets available online and there will be some at the door also. Tickets include free admission to Skaville UK afterwards. More
February at the Laughter Lounge is turning out to be a great month. It started with multi award winning Kiwi Comic Ben Hurley and then last Wednesday (14th) was the stars of Channel 4's "Whose line is it anyway?" TV Show featuring Stephen Frost, Dave Johns, Niall Ashdown & Ben ... More
Ian Coppinger, previously advertised as the headline act for this weeks Laughter Lounge, just called to say Amstel Lager are giving him far more money than us to do a corporate show in The Sugar Club. Stay there and do that so, I said. Make the big bucks where you ... More
It's been a while, but we are delighted to announce two acoustic shows from the magnificent JAPE. These two seated shows will be upstairs in Roisin Dubh on February 19th & 21st and tickets are extremely limited so you would be wise to buy them immediately. More
Forget Wrestlemania at Leisureland - this is where the epic battle between evil and slightly less evil will be fought - at the Post Valentine's Day Massacre on February 17th in Roisin Dubh where epic marauding space zilllionaires Warlords Of Pez tackle the furious might of Limerick's Givemanakick. And ... More
Cork instrumental wasters REST are back with a new album called Operation : Impending Doom and to celebrate they will be playing an instore in HMV on Saturday followed by what is sure to be a super show at the Roisin Dubh. More
If anyone missed the superlative I'M FROM BARCELONA in November, you can catch them on March 3rd when they come back to Galway for a show in the Roisin Dubh. The show was one of the highlights of 2006 and we expect the next one to be even better! More
This weeks laughter lounge features... Marty McLean (Canada), Colum McDonnell (pictured), Andrew Stanley & John Caplis. Marty has been featured 2 times at the Montreal “Just for Laughs” International Comedy Festival and was the Winner in the 2001 Edmonton “Homegrown Comic Competition” & the Alberta “So you Think You’re Funny” competition. Support comes ... More
Be the first to vote for the Roisin Dubh Album of The Year 2006. Here are the six albums shortlisted. To vote, please send an email to info@roisindubh.net with "Album Of The Year + (Artist)" as the subject and include your roisindubh.net username in the mail.Please note that only Roisin ... More
After a 3 week break over the christmas the Laughter Lounge returned to the Roisin dubh last Wednesday (17th Jan) with a fabulous antipodean double bill featuring Mickey D (Australia) & Al Pitcher (New Zealand). It was a great show held together wonderfully by guest MC Steve Cummins (Limerick) and ... More
In 2004 it was Jape's The Monkeys In The Zoo Have More Fun Than Me. In 2005 it was Giveamanakick's We Are The Way Forward. Now it's time for you to choose your Roisin Dubh Album Of The Year for 2006. We will be accepting nominations until January 21st, and ... More
2007 is shaping up to be a fantastic year already.January features the launch of the new album by Rest, the Irish debut of Supersuckers, Trost, Sabrina Dinan, Nina Hynes, in February we have the likes of Electric Eel Shock, Messiah J & The Expert, Channel One, Skaville UK, The Bluetones, ... More
Wednesdays Laughter Lounge will be the last until mid January. It features London based Dub, Johnny Candon, filling the support slot it's Local funny man John Donnellan (pictured), Guest MC Keith Farnan - "Corkman - the superhero" and 10 minute slots from Derek Ryan & Craig Kenny. Tickets are flying ... More
Naturally, there's no better way to end the year than by coming to Roisin Dubh's NYE's blow out. Now a yearly tradition, New Year's Eve this year features the awesome to the max line up of GIVEAMANAKICK, MIRAKIL WHIP, THE GHOSTWOOD PROJECT, CRAYONSMITH, BUSHY followed by gugai. Tickets for the ... More
This weeks Laughter Lounge line up has just been changed, and I think you'll find it's now a pre christmas cracker! Wednesday 13th December The Laughter Lounge presents... in a change from our previously advertised line up Karl Spain - Limerick's finest comic as seen on Karl Spain wants a woman - ... More
Please note that the Josh Ritter show tonight in the Radisson is on in the Ballroom upstairs, not the venue. More
Sadly, because of unavoidable entanglements, legendary rock band MC5 have had to cancel all of their Irish dates except for the final night of their tour in Belfast. Their management sends their sincere apologies and assures us that they will be back to Galway in 2007. All online tickets have ... More
The Roisin Dubh hosts Dance for Darfur on Saturday 9th December, featuring Sudanese hip-hop sensation Emmanuel Jal. Amnesty International Galway, African Groove and the NUIG Human Rights Society combine forces to bring Emmanuel to Galway for a three-day period, dedicated to raising awareness about the ever worsening crisis situation in ... More
The Republic Of Loose have announced a December show in Roisin Dubh. They will be playing on Friday December 8th. Anyone who has tickets for the postponed October show in the Warwick can use them for this night instead. All online bookings have been refunded already. More
Due to a bizarre gardening accident (ok, he missed his flight) Greek/Australian comic Yianni Agisilaou can't make tonight's show. We are delighted to announce that Dublin's funniest man, David McSavage, has agreed to take his place. So tonight's line up is now..... Wednesday 29th November 2006 The Laughter Lounge presents... ... More
Strange Brew hits the road again for a little jaunt to the Capital for a night of unrivalled brilliance featuring BUTTERFLY EXPLOSION, PATRICK FREYNE & HIS BAD INTENTIONS, MIRAKIL WHIP and a very special surprise appearance from our special guests, a large group of Dublin based intstrumentalists who haven't played ... More
Last week was a little bit hectic to say the least, moving upstairs to accomodate reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, a full house by 9.20pm (sorry to all our nice regulars who didn't get in) and then there was our first ever Roisin Dubh baby, yes thats right folks. And congratulations ... More
For one week only the Laughter lounge is moving upstairs in Roisin Dubh. The upstairs room is far more intimate, it seats about 60 or so, so you will be much closer to the action. Its going to be great. The line up features Silky (UK) - "Superb banter and ad-libbing ... More
Jimmy Cliff will now be playing in the Roisin Dubh, not in the Black Box. All tickets for the Black Box show are still valid. Apologies for any inconvienence.... More
We are happy to confirm The Magic Numbers for a show in Club Q in The Radisson on December 14th as part of our Kick Out The Jams festival. Please note that this is an early show. More
Following on from Samhain O6, Roisin Dubh proudly presents a week of festive rock and alternative music from December 10th to 17th, featuring DIRECTOR, JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN, DINOSAUR JR, THE MAGIC NUMBERS, MC5, THE MELVINS, THE JIMMY CAKE & FLIPPER. Tickets for all these shows are available now from ... More
Hip Hop legend and one of the best dj's in the world, Jazzy Jeff, will play the Warwick in Salthill, next Thursday 9th November. Tickets for this gig are available online right here, at usual outlets and on the door at a bargain €10 . It's a rare chance to catch ... More
This wednesdays show is definitely one not to be missed. It's selling fast so get your tickets now. It's the stars of "Whose line is it anyway?" as seen on channel 4 with Stephen Frost whose TV credits include Blackadder / Mr Bean rides again / The Young Ones / ... More
Anyone who has a ticket for the Go! Team show can get a full refund from point of purchase. Many apologies from the band. We'll let you know when we can reschedule. Thanks More
The Blizzards, who played a great show last Sunday night, release their highly anticipated debut album, A Public Display of Affection, this Friday October 27th. Go out and grab yourself a copy from all good record shops. More
We are excited to announce that Aim have been confirmed to play a live show as part of a double bill with the superlative Messiah J & The Expert on November 24th, and we have also just confirmed that the legendary Dinosaur Jr will be playing in The Warwick on ... More
Due to unavoidable recording committments, the ROL show in the Warwick on October 22nd has to be postponed. Full refunds are available now and we will be announcing the new date shortly. Apologies More
David Kitt will be playing an instore at Zhivago Records on Friday October 20th at 5pm before his show in the Roisin. Pop along.... More
This weeks laughter lounge featrures the best of the Irish stand up with Kevin Gildea, John Lynn & Keith Farnan. There's a bit of a deal on at the minute with tickets bought online here only costing E2.50. Yes thats a deal, we know... so go on, go on, go on! More
Roisin Dubh Presents Legendary Reggae artist, Jimmy Cliff, in the Black Box on November 15th. This is sure to be a fantastic show by a man whom is generally considered to be the greatest living reggae artist in the world. Tickets are available now from Roisin Dubh, Mulligan, Redlight and ... More
This Saturday night we celebrate Roktoberfest in association with our good friends at Erdinger. We host a very special concert for Germany's best loved reptile related soft rock metal band, SNAKES OF DESIRE. These merchants of soft metal and creators of forbidden exotic rock are excited about their journey ... More
Wednesday 11th October € 7.50 online offer now plus first 50 who show up on the night get a FREE BEER! The Laughter Lounge presents Parrot (Sco) 'Scotland's most uncompromising stand-up comic' Guardian Kirsty Moss (Sco) "..cheeky smile and soft voice that belie the sharp wit and dirty mind underneath." - Evening News Guest ... More
Our good friend Jon Kennedy is doing a whirlwind tour of Galway venues this weekend. Jon , from Grand Central Records in Manchester will be doing a live show in the Roisin Dubh on Friday night. His live set-up includes Jon on Drums and Galway's own Aisling Kelly (Dextris) on ... More
Since it started in the Warwick around four years ago, Strange Brew has become established as one of the most respected alternative club nights in the county. Although it started out as a club night, featuring gugai playing “indie beats, alternative rock and good vibrations from the past, the present ... More
FINAL FANTASY (Owen Pallett) won the inaugural $20,000 Polaris Music Prize on Monday night (18th September) as the best Canadian album of the past year! Final Fantasy's second album, 'He Poos Clouds' (Tomlab) won the prestigious Prize (the Polaris being Canada's equivalent of the Mercury Music Prize) beating ... More
Willard Grant Conspiracy have been making absolute cults out of themselves since the release of their first album in 1996 and origionally emerged out of the same Massachusetts suburban twilight as The Throwing Muses, Gigolo Aunt and The Pixies. Now California based, mainman Robert Fisher continues to cast ... More
That's right. The Legendary MC5 have been confirmed for Strange Brew's Christmas party on Thursday December 14th. This will be part of a three date Irish tour which will see this amazing rock group play Galway, Dublin and Belfast only! Tickets on sale shortly.....mc More
The full line up for Roisin Dubh's SAMHAIN Festival is almost confirmed, and so far includes Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, The Go! Team, James Yorkston, Delorentos, Final Fantasy, We Are Scientists, Warlords Of Pez, Howling Bells & Myslovitz. More to come soon.... More
Wednesday 6th September 9pm, € 12.50 / 10 members / 7.50 online now! The Laughter Lounge presents Markus Birdman (UK) "uniquely talented, demonstrates just how it's done." The Evening Standard. Andrew Stanley –regular MC & host at the Comedy Cellar in Dublin Guest MC Keith Farnan - “Irelands latest Comedy Star” Examiner Open mic spot from ... More
Kind of. Listen to some tunes from our favourite artists by clicking play on our new MP3 player above. This songs are randomly selected from our members MP3 section and include an exclusive track from Buck 65. The radio needs a bit of tweaking, but it's a welcome addition.. More
As part of Roisin Dubh's new SAMHAIN Festival (more details coming soon) we are proud to announce that RYAN ADAMS & THE CARDINALS will be playing the Black Box on October 24th and THE GO! TEAM will be playing on October 25th. Tickets are on sale now. More
What a cracker of a show last wednesday with Neil Delamere, Aidan Bishop, Derek Ryan and Brendan Reily really doing the business. Top night of comedy and fully sold out. Get your tickets early for next weeks show, Its going to be another great one. Wednesday 30th August The Laughter Lounge presents....... Corinne ... More
Due to huge demand we have added a second night for Bic Runga's acoustic show. The second night is Tuesday August 29th and tickets are on sale now! More
Strange Brew favourites and winners of the 2005 Roisin Dubh Album Of The Year for the magnificent We Are The Way Forward, Giveamanakick, are playing a free show in Roisin Dubh on August 27th. Don't miss it... More
That's right! The legendary Melvins play Roisin Dubh on December 15th as part of a two date Irish tour with special guests Big Business. Tickets will fly out for this, get them quickly! More
Damien Dempsey returns to Roisin Dubh on September 5th. If you have a ticket or confirmation number for the show in May, you may use it for this show. More
Loads of great stuff coming up at Strange Brew, naturally, including Strange Brew's 200th night at the end of September! Thursday August 24th - Jung Turks Thursday August 31st - Jeff Martin/Halfset Thursday September 7th - Neosupervital Thursday September 14th - State Radio & Cowboy X Thursday September 21st - Blood On The Wall Thursday September ... More
As you probably know by now, the legendary Arlo Guthrie made a most welcome return to Roisin Dubh last night (tuesday) in front of a sold out crowd. Arlo was joined on stage by his son and grand son and we were treated to two hours of the greatest hits ... More
After a week off the Laughter lounge returns to the Roisin Dubh next wednesday 23rd August. This weeks dose of laughter comes courtesy of engaging Scouse raconteur Brendan Riley. Brendan is currently the resident host for Liverpool Rawhide, as well as Lincoln and Nottingham ‘Giraffe’ clubs. “Brendan Riley does the ... More
We've got a great show for you this week. Featuring Jack Cowley - (formerly Jack Russell) a laid back comedian, Jack effortlessly commands attention, delivering rewarding stream-of-consciousness observations on anything from dog passports to the Glastonbury Festival. His sophisticated jokes often boast two or three punch lines, each funnier than ... More
Wednesday 25th July 06 Scott Capurro (USA) Camp and outrageous, provocative and controversial, catty and hysterical, he is a breath of fresh air in increasingly samey world of stand up. A diverse performer, Scott's talents were also incorporated into Star Wars Episode One: The Phantom Menace! Support from Robbie Bonham "Quirky, Zany, ... More
Finally! Simple Kid comes to the Roisin Dubh on September 29th as part of Strange Brew's 200th night celebrations! Tickets on sale on Friday July 21st. More
Finally! Simple Kid comes to the Roisin Dubh on September 29th as part of Strange Brew's 200th night celebrations! Tickets on sale on Friday July 21st. More
Next Wednesday July 19th, Galway Arts Festival presents..... The Stars of Channel 4's "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Featuring some of the most popular characters from the English series – Richard Vranch (who was on keyboards in every episode for eight years), Andy Smart (who used to partner Nick Hancock of ... More
This Wednesday July 12th, we have a fabulous line up featuring Rhod Gilbert, Colum McDonnell, Paddy Courtney, Kieran Lawless and music from the laughter lounge house band, Cuckoo Savante. As a special last minute offer, we have 25 tickets on sale online at only €2.50 until 3pm on Wednesday ... More
That's right! Due to huge demand, a second date has been added for the magnificent Jack L on Monday July 17th. This show will have limited seating, and tickets are on sale now from Redlight, Mulligan & Roisin Dubh. More
For all of you out there who attended the Jose Gonzalez show in May, we have some fabulous news for you. Jose was very apologetic and is coming back to play two shows in Roisin Dubh on August 14th, one at 7pm and one at 10pm. Get your Free tickets ... More
Galway’s first craft beer will be launched in the Roisin Dubh on July 8. The brewers will be producing a new style of beer known as Irish Pale Ale, which has been designed to appeal to real beer lovers or anybody who likes to drink full flavoured and natural beers. ... More
Wednesday 5th July - 4 great comedians for only €7.50 Steve Gribbin (UK)- With more energy than a friendly Tasmanian devil, this affable and animated comedian tells jokes, plays the guitar and sings lyrics."- The Scotsman Sarah Millican (UK)- Winner - Amused Moose Comedy Awards 2005, Runner Up - So You Think ... More
Special Online Offer! Time is up on our fabulous €1 offer but you can still grab a ticket for this week's Laughter Lounge for only €7.50!!! This weeks show features Rhys Darby (NZ) “Better than your average blockbuster... Nobody does it better” The Scotsman Charlie Pickering (Aus) WINNER COMICS’ CHOICE AWARD ... More
Congratulations to Giveamanakick who won Roisin Dubh Album Of The Year for 2005 for their second album We Are The Way Forward, and were awarded the highly coveted and prestigious award last Sunday night. More
Unfortunately Richard Morton has been taken ill this morning and couldn't travel to Galway. He will not be doing his Dublin shows either this weekend. John Colleary from Sligo has agreed to step in at the last minute. John stormed here a few months ago and is in top form ... More
Roisin Dubh will reopen on Friday June 2nd with a brand new look to the venue and brand new toilets upstairs. Don't worry if it still looks a bit unfinished as we'll be continuing work into July. We just wanted to be open so you could all have a great ... More
Top Irish & International stand up comedians & improv shows every Wednesday at the Roisin Dubh Our new format now includes the live lounge vibes of the Laughter Lounge house band, Cuckoo Savante. Guests in June include international comics Richard Morton (UK), Lucy Porter (UK), Martin Davis (UK). Billy T Award ... More
Due to the renovations we have decided to postpone the Roisin Dubh Music Awards until next year, so we're going to press on with our Album Of The Year Award only for now. The list has been narrowed down to five albums, so to vote please send an email to ... More
Redlight Records Music Table Quiz in Massimo this Tuesday night. Registration from 8pm, €40 for team of 4. Proceeds go to Project 06 More
Bic Runga has been forced to change the date of her Galway show from May 19th to May 21st, as she has been asked to appear on the Late Late Show. She sends her apologies. As The Complete Stone Roses are playing that night in Roisin Dubh, we have moved ... More
Roisin Dubh is undergoing renovatiosn at the moment, so very sorry about the mess. The venue will be open Thursday to Sundays, except for the end of May, from May 22nd to June 1st and will reopen on Friday June 2nd with a better venue and new toilets. More
After some lengthy difficulties, roisindubh.net is back up and running! Much sorryness for any inconvienence... More
Sadly, there are absolutely no tickets left for the We Are Scientists show in October. Buy well in advance, that's our motto..... More
As you probably know by now, the legendary Arlo Guthrie makes a most welcome return to Roisin Dubh this August when he plays for two nights on the 15th and 16th. This is a rare opportunity to see one of the world's most beloved, and most legendary folk singers in ... More
Loads of good stuff coming up this summer, including Arab Strap who are playing on June 17th, Damien Dempsey, Republic Of Loose and much more. Good times. More
Let's give you a special treat this weekend - we're selling 50 tickets for Autamata online now at the special price of €5, plus transaction fees! Grab them quickly More
As a special treat to our members we are offering this fabulous deal on our April shows. The first 25 tickets for our 2 remaining comedy nights will be priced online at €5 and the next 25 will be € 7.50. After that the online price reverts to the members ... More
Andrew Maxwell will be performing at the Laughter Lounge in the Roisin Dubh on Wednesday 5th April Andrew is more than a stand up comedian - he's an intrepid social commentator and political protagonist on a mission to liberate minds with the power of comedy. Renowned for sharp, fast paced streams ... More
That's right! For a mere €20 you can go see The Redneck Manifesto launch their new EP, Seven Stabs, at Vicar Street this Thursday. Ticket price includes admission to the gig and a bus there and back! Buy the ticket now at Roisin Dubh or www.roisindubh.net More
After the great success of last weeks Laughter Lounge special offer, this week we have another great offer for you for next wednesdays show Wed 29th March featuring: Ben Norris (UK) – MTV presenter turned comic, Matt Kirshen (UK) – Winner of the Comedy Stores King of Kings, Guest MC Eddie ... More
The Evens, who are Ian MacKaye (Fugazi) & Amy Farina (The Warmers), play a special all ages show on Thursday March 30th at 7pm. Tickets are €8 and are limited to sixty, so get them quickly from roisindubh.net and the Town Hall Theatre. More
That's right, for a limited time only tickets for this week's Laughter Lounge are only €5 until midday on Tuesday if you buy them online. This show features KARL SPAIN, ANDREW STANLEY, GEOFF BOYZ & a guest spot from BOB HENNIGAN. More
Name Your Beer is the website for Galway's latest Microbrewery who will be launching their new beer very shortly. It will be available in sx bars in Galway, inlcuding Roisin Dubh, The Blue Note and Massimo. The only problem is that they need a name. There are no rules, no ... More
St. Patrick's week special Wednesday 15th March '06 A night with four of the top up and coming Irish stand up comedians hosted by Mr Paddy Courtney. This show features the comedy styling of Keith Farnan, John Colleary, Steve Cummins & Eddie Naessens. Special Offer: Admission is only € 5 for anyone whose ... More
In addition to the fabulous offer for the Laughter Lounge, we have two more members online specials. See Couse & The Impossible, who well nearly stole the show at Pet Sounds Live last Monday, on Friday for only €2.50 if you buy your tickets online and you can also see ... More
Tonight in the Roisin Dubh there will be a special live broadcast of Tom Dunne's Pet Sounds from Roisin Dubh featuring Josh Ritter, Julie Feeney & Dave Couse. Tune in live to Today FM if you're not lucky enough to have a ticket. Doors are at 7pm. More
On Wednesday March 8th The Laughter Lounge features Steve Hughes, Pete Monaghan & guest MC Silky. As a special offer for our members, if you buy a ticket online now you will get your first drink FREE. 3 Comics, 1 microphone and you! Not bad for a tenner. More
There are only a handful of tickets remaining for Josh Ritter's show at the Black Box on Sunday and the members only Pet Sounds Live show on in Roisin Dubh on Monday evening. Grab them quickly! More
This weeks Laughter lounge features: Wednesday 1st March Kevin Gildea - The return of our favourite quirky Dubliner Willie White – Second visit to the Galway Laughter Lounge for Dubliner Willie Martin Beans – The worlds first Traveller Stand up Guest MC Stu Who – Scottish presenter of ITVs Funny Farm, that’s who As a ... More
In April 2006 Sharon Shannon will embark on a nationwide tour following the huge success of 'The Sharon Shannon Collection 1990-2005’. The Sharon Shannon Collection Live 2006 will feature Sharon accompanied by a big band which will include sax player Richie Buckley (Van Morrison, Lisa Stansfield) and the following guests: ... More
Another Fabulous month for you all at Strange Brew. Check this out..... March 2nd - Jeffrey Lewis & Rest March 9th - The Radio & Charlie Parr March 16th - The Dudley Corporation, Waiting Room, The Ghostwood Project March 23rd - Crayonsmith, David Ford, The Coldspoon Conspiracy March 30th - ¡Forward Russia! More
Due to illness DELAYS have had to cancel tonight's show in Roisin Dubh, as well as their Derry & Belfast shows. They send their apologies. Full refunds are available from Roisin Dubh. Credit card bookings will be refunded at the venue also. Sorry. More
Riding high on the enormous success of his album, single and his recent Bell X1 support at the RDS, José González will be playing a show on May 10th in the Radisson. Tickets are available soon from Roisin Dubh, Redlight Records, Mulligan Records and online at www.roisindubh.net. More
Wednesday 15th Feb 2006 PJ Gallagher - the star of RTE's Naked Camera John Lynn - as seen recently on Liffey Laughs and McDonalds TV Advert Guest MC Paddy Courtney - What can we say? - He swapped with Eddie Bannon, who did last weeks show. He's simply the best MC in the ... More
Roisin Dubh is delighted to announce that Rodrigo Y Gabriela will be playing a second Galway show at The Radisson on March 28th. Tickets are on sale now. More
Ready to see the next big thing of 2006? This is a unique opportunity to see the magnificent Orson, described as the missing link between The Rolling Stones and Scissor Sisters, recently reatured on the cover of the Culture section of the Sunday Times, and the most hotly tipped band ... More
Tickets are now sold out for the Galway appearence of Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, the latest and most long lived incarnation of Will Oldham, who will be joined by Scottish instrumental folksters, Harem Scarem. “The best songwriter to come out of America in the last ten years. And the most challenging.” - ... More
Rejoice! Our favourite Canadian ex professional bassball playing husky country hip hopper Buck 65 comes back to the Roisin on February 28th because he loved it so much the last time. On sale now online! More
On Sunday March 5th, Roisin Dubh Presents Josh Ritter at the Black Box. Tickets are on sale now from www.roisindubh.net, Roisin Dubh, Redlight, Mulligan and Town Hall Theatre. His new album, The Animal Years, is out on March 3rd on Independent Records. More
That's right, just show up at the front bar of Roisin Dubh with your membership card and you can get TWO free tickets for the gig on Sunday night! Sound. More
STRANGE BREW FUCKING BRILLIANT TOUR February 06 Strange Brew, Galway's much beloved club night, goes on a brief tour of the country in February. It's going to be great. Do come along. Each night starts at nine 9pm, and runs til 2, featuring some of the best acts to play at ... More
Ireland, ever an exciting place for music, currently has a growing number of explosive young bands making big noises and channelling their angers, frustrations, sorrows and joys into making killer sounds. SFR [Sound Foundation Recordings] is delighted to offer the first in an exciting series of live events spotlighting some of ... More
Just when you thought that February couldn't get any more magnificent, we can tell you that the wonderful Gemma Hayes has confirmed a show for Monday February 13th. Get your tickets now! More
So, Turn on the 13th, Alabama 3 on the 15th, Whipping Boy on the 16th and The Thrils on the 19th? What else could you want for Christmas? John Spillane, Couse & The Impossible, Rogers Sisters, Hothouse Flowers, Damien Dempsey? Oh, and Fred for New Year's! More
Tickets are now on sale online for Beth Orton's show on February 10th in The Radisson. You can buy them online and they are available exclusively through roisindubh.net until the end of December. More
Members can now review gigs and add photos they've taken themselves! Just go to the listings page and click on the review button. It's that easy! More
We have been informed by our reliable sources within celebrated journal, The Naked Galwegian, that the respected publication is due to be banned by Galway City Council. You are all invited to the Save The Naked Galwegian Party this Thursday in Roisin Dubh. Admission is free, and Ten Past Seven ... More
You can now book all your tickets for upcoming shows online at roisindubh.net! Just click on the 'buy tix' button beside the ticket price and away you go. Tickets will go on sale online as soon as shows are announced, but from now on, they will not go on sale ... More
The Violent Femmes members only show is now sold out. There are still some tickets left for Bob Mould on February 3rd. More
Bud Rising comes to Galway this November. On Friday November 18th, THE ZUTONS play the Warwick in Salthill, and THE REDNECK MANIFESTO & GIVEAMANAKICK, as well as Jung Turks, play Roisin Dubh. Tickets on sale now from Roisin, Redlight and Mulligan. More
World Cup Qualifiers Wednesday 12th October Irelands final chance of qualification for the world cup in Germany - June 2006. Nothing but a win will do. Come on you boys in Green! Showing on a very big screen in the back room, and the best sound system in Galway. Ireland V Switzerland KO 7.45pm €1 off the price ... More
One of our absolute favourite record labels Trust Me I'm A Thief (home of Goodtime John, The Redneck Manifesto & Jape, among others) has been nominated for an "Internet Enterpreneur" award at this year's Netvisionary Awards.You can vote by clicking the link below! They already won the 'Best Digital Music Service ... More
This Thursday (Sep 15th) sees the last Strange Brew in The Warwick as the club night moves into the Roisin Dubh on Sep 22nd! Now that the Roisin has a late bar, it seems the perfect Thursday night out is now guaranteed. We'll be celebrating the move in style on ... More
As of this Friday (September 16th),Roisin Dubh will be a late bar every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. This is great news for all! So this week, after The Selecter, Paul Mullholland will be DJing, playing Ska, Mod & Two Tone numbers, while gugai will be doing a bit of retro ... More
We'll be showing the All Ireland in the back room of the Roisin Dubh on Sunday on a very big screen, so come along and support the team. And if we win, you can all gloat when proud Corkman John Spillane takes to the stage for an all ages show ... More
The show on Monday September 26 has sold out, so we've added a second date on Tuesday September 27. On sale now, grab them quick! More
Then head down to Roisin Dubh next Friday night for Ska legends The Selecter! Expect this show to sell out after the huge success of Neville Staple's Specials. The gig will be followed by a Ska/Nothern Soul/Mod/Two Tone DJ set with paul Mulholland! More
On September 2, John Spillane, one of our very favourite artists, will release his new single, Dunnes Stores Girl. It will be accompanied by two bsides, Magic Nights In The Lobby Bar, with Louis de Paor, and the long awaited Orca Killer Whale, which was voted as a bside on ... More
To celebrate Malcolm's visit to the Roisin, we're going to be giving away 25 pairs of tickets to see him in the Roisin Dubh on Wednesday September 7. Just bring your membership card to the bar and pick them up! More
That's right! A very special surprise unplugged performance by Alabama 3 will take place this Sunday in the Roisin Dubh. Because we love our members, tickets will only be €5, or €10 for non members. Grab them quickly from Redlight, Mulligan & Roisin Dubh! More
All the way from Deer Lick Holler, Hayseed Dixie offer a unique interpretation of AC/DC, Kiss, Motorhead, Queen, Aerosmith, and more in their unique bluegrass style. Rockgrass if you will. Following their sell out show last Halloween in the Roisin and a show stopping performance at Galstonbury, the boys ... More
In a characteristically brilliant move, Roisin Dubh is moving THE LAUGHTER LOUNGE to Wednesday nights, starting on September 14. From now on, The Laughter Lounge will feature an incredible array of world class international talent, home based comic genius, local smart asses and special guests from Comedysoc in our new ... More
Roisin Dubh is delighted to announce that Mundy will be playing a show at The Radisson on Tuesday October 18th. Tickets are on sale now from Redlight, Mulligan & Roisin Dubh. More
The last quarter final of the Battle Of The Bands starts is on Wednesday August 31. The first prize is €1000 worth of equipment, plus studio time and 500 copies of your own Ep. You can vote for your favourite band by texting Act 1, Act 2 or Act 3 ... More
September 23rd will see the long-awaited re-release of "Songs for Swinging Celibates" and "Charm and Arrogance" Toasted Heretic's first two classic albums were only ever on cassette...Now they appear on CD for the first time ever, as a lushly packaged, limited edition, double album called "Now In New Nostalgia Flavour". ... More
Crazy P (formerly known as Crazy Penis) are a six piece live band from Nottingham with musical influences from funk, soul and disco. These guys have managed to merge their influences with a house flavour thats second to none. Chris Todd (co-writer and producer of Crazy P) will be playing ... More
The next round of the Battle Of The Bands starts on August 10. The first prize is €1000 worth of equipment, plus studio time and 500 copies of your own Ep. You can vote for your favourite band by texting Act 1, Act 2 or Act 3 and your name ... More
On September 2, John Spillane, one of our very favourite artists, will release his new single, Dunnes Stores Girl. It will be accompanied by two bsides, Magic Nights In The Lobby Bar, with Louis de Paor, and the long awaited Orca Killer Whale, which was voted as a bside on ... More
Tickets are on sale now for Jack L's first show in Galway since November. Last time he was here, he played two nights and they both sold out, so expect this show to be no exception. More
The next round of the Battle Of The Bands starts on August 10. The first prize is €1000 worth of equipment, plus studio time and 500 copies of your own Ep. You can vote for your favourite band by texting Act 1, Act 2 or Act 3 and your name to ... More
It's Skaville this September at Roisin Dubh when we present two of Ska's biggest legends. On Friday September 2, it's NEVILLE STAPLES' SPECIALS, followed by THE SELECTER on Friday September 16. Tickets for these shows go on sale on August 1. More
Fans of The Moldy Peaches are going to love Roisin Dubh over the next while, as we have confirmed dates for both Adam Green and Kimya Dawson. While on hiatus from the Peaches, these two artists have been releasing quality solo material, and their shows are going to be exceptional. ... More
The Galway Arts Festival Box Office is now open in the Eyre Square Centre (091 566577). You can get tickets for shows there or online on the Festival's website (link below). This is the only place you will be able to buy tickets for Roesy, Josh Rouse, Pauline Scanlan ... More
'An Taobh Tuathail' has been broadcasting the cream of underground music from around the globe on RTE RnaG/Anocht FM since May 1999. On Friday 8th July, between 11pm-1am, presenter Cian Ó Cíobháin will present a special edition of the show from Galway's Róisín Dubh venue. The programme will showcase new native electronic music and ... More
After the unfortunate cancellation of the Tychonaut show in July, we are happy to announce that TURN will be playing two shows in the Roisin Dubh instead. They will be playing a normal show on Friday July 15, followed by a special all ages show on Saturday July 16 at ... More
The legendary John Martyn will return for one show only on Monday August 1. His last two shows in the Roisin sold out rapidly so we advise that you get your tickets early for this one. They are on sale now! More
Representing every genre of music, there are also specialist Elvis, Beatles, Rock’n’Roll, and U2 stands, as well as dealers selling everything from reproduction 7” singles covers to cd boxes of every colour, type and description. There will be stands selling record needles and accessories, posters, dvds and videos, memorabilia, plastic ... More
Due to travel complications and circumstances beyond our control, BUCK 65 has had to cancel the first date of his Irish tour in Roisin Dubh. We are currently trying to reschedule the show, but full refunds are available, or tickets will be valid for JOY ZIPPER or SMOG More
Due to huge demand, The Walls, whose album charted at No.5 today, will be following their 3 June sell out show with a follow up show on August 26. Tickets are on sale now. More
Because the world is not a perfect place, there are some people out there who are as yet unaware of the beautiful majesty of Joy Zipper. Once described by a reviewer as Pet Sounds being read as pillow talk by Thurston from Sonic Youth, Joy Zipper are the perfect blend ... More
Mundy will be playing a special Oxegen warm up show with his full band for one night only in Roisin Dubh on Monday July 4th. Tickets are limited and go on sale now for members only. They will be on general sale from Friday June 3rd. More
Jape, winner of the first Roisin Dubh Album Of The Year Award, makes a special return to the Roisin for the June Bank Holiday Weekend. This will be a sort of warm up for the show in July, and will feature some very special guests, including Cork instrumentalists, Rest. Tickets ... More
The date for the Luka Bloom show has been changed to Wednesday June 22 to coincide with the Galway Sessions. All tickets for the show on June 5 are valid for this show, or full refunds are available from point of purchase. We apologise for any inconvienence. More
There are 25 pairs of 2 for €10 tickets available now for this Saturday's wonderful show in the Laughter Lounge, featuring Reginald D Hunter, Paddy Courtney and Bernard O Shea. Get them quick! More
A new label, Faction, will be shaking its fist at you very soon. The brainchild of Ken Allen (former A&R man for Polydor and Independiente), the first fruit of its Irish loins will be a compilation album of already up and up-and-coming Irish artists from Hal and Republic Of Loose ... More
Luka Bloom will make a much welcome return to the Roisin Dubh when he plays a special show on Sunday June 5th. Tickets for this show are on sale now More
The Roisin Dubh is delighted to announce that it will be one of the key venues in the Galway Sessions 2005, a celebration of Irish Traditional Music that will involve over 130 musicians playing in over 80 sessions across the city, and including a large outdoor ceilí at Spainish Arch. ... More
The next round of the Battle Of The Bands starts on August 10. The first prize is €1000 worth of equipment, plus studio time and 500 copies of your own Ep. Entries are still being excepted at the Roisin. You can vote for your favourite band by texting Act 1, ... More
The Roisin Dubh Battle Of The Bands runs every Wednesday with one winner from each heat going through to the quarter finals. The first prize is €1000 worth of equipment, plus studio time and 500 copies of your own Ep. Entries are still being excepted at the Roisin. You can ... More
Tickets are now on sale for the August show from the legendary Marky Ramone. He will be joined on the night by Antiproduct. We strongly advise you pcik up your tickets for this show sooner rather than later. More
The magnificent Japanese band Electric Eel Shock return to Galway on May 2 for what is guaranteed to be another magnificent show. Last seen in Galway when they played Strange Brew in the Warwick, Electric Eel Shock almost gave the night porter a heart attack with their high energy punk ... More
It is with great pleasure we can announce that Tom Dunne's Pet Sounds will once again be broadcasting live from the Roisin Dubh on Tuesday April 26. Playing live on the night are Sharon Shannon, Frankie Gavin, Michael McGoldrick & Jim Murray Damien Dempsey Mark Geary Joe Chester Emmett Tinley Tickets for this show are ... More
The Roisin Dubh Battle Of The Bands starts on Wednesday April 13th. The first prize is €1000 worth of equipment, plus studio time and 500 copies of your own Ep. Entries are still being excepted at the Roisin. This week the acts are A Band Called Wanda, Stars Of The ... More
We've got another great members offer for the Laughter Lounge this week. The show features Brendan Burke, Matt Kirshen and guest MC Paddy Courtney. We have 25 pairs of tickets to give away to lucky members and 25 sets of 2 for €10 tickets. Available from the Roisin Dubh now, ... More
The Laughter Lounge is proud to announce that Ed Byrne will be performing at the Roisin Dubh on Saturday April 16th, with support from John Fothergill. Tickets are priced €17.50/20 and are on sale now from Redlight, Mulligan and the Roisin Dubh. More
With only a four or five tickets left for the show on Tuesday March 29th, the Hothouse Flowers have announced a second show in the Roisin on Wednesday March 30th. Tickets have already gone on sale and are flying out the door. More
We know it's been a tough couple of weekends for you, Paddy's followed so quickly by Easter...so we've decided to help some of our members out by doing some special offers this weekend for James Blunt and The Laughter Lounge. From 3pm tomorrow, the first 25 members can get a ... More
Head to the Town Hall Theatre at 8pm on Wednesday March 30th for a special screening of Scorses's The Last Waltz, a movie Rolling Stone called the "greatest rock movie ever made." Tickets are €12.50/15 and all proceeds go towards Frank Clarke's walk in Cuba for the Irish Heart Foundation. More
Due to huge demand, a second date has been added for Kerbdog as their first show is all but sold out. Tickets are now available for the second date, friday April 22nd. More
Prepare for much madness at the Strange Brew Paddy's Day Shindig in the Roisin Dubh featuring live performances from NPB, Mark After Modelling, Michael Knight, Miracle Whip, The Blizzards, 66e, Smiling Politely and more. It's free in and there is free admission to the after party at Strange Brew in ... More
Prepare for much madness at the Strange Brew Paddy's Day Shindig in the Roisin Dubh featuring live performances from NPB, Mark After Modelling, Michael Knight, Miracle Whip, The Blizzards, 66e, Smiling Politely and more. It's free in and there is free admission to the after party at Strange Brew in ... More
Damien Dempsey will be appearing in Redlight Records this Monday to sign copies of his new album, Shots. He'll be there at around 5, before the show in the Radisson. More
Congrats to The Chalets for winning the best newcomer award in the Meteors. They return to the Roisin Dubh on March 4th. More
The Electric Six show in the Warwick (Friday February 18th) is SOLD OUT!! We hope you all enjoy yourselves. Crayonsmith has also been added to the bill as support. More
Congratulations to Jape, whose second album, The Monkeys In The Zoo Have More Fun Than Me, has been named the Roisin Dubh Album Of The Year 2004. If you don't have it, you can pick it up in Redlight or Mulligan Records. Jape play the Roisin on April 8th. More
kerbdog, who recently reformed to play two sell out shows in the Temple Bar Music Centre, will be making the trip out West on April 15th. The Dublin shows sold out very quickly, so expect tickets for this to be snapped up very soon. On sale now. More
The Roisin Dubh, in its constant struggle to bring you the finest live entertainment in the world, is delighted to announce that we will be hosting The Laughter Lounge, featuring top national and international comedians every Saturday night from March 12th. Tickets available in advance and there will a discount ... More
Congratulations to Trust Me I'm A Thief, the independent record label that's home to Jape and The Redneck Manifesto, for winning the 'Best Digital Music Service Online', Digital Media Awards 2004. More
The Roisin Dubh is proud to present ELECTRIC SIX for one night only at the Warwick on Friday February 18th. Tickets are now on sale for this show from one of the most exciting live bands in the world. Support from the magnificent Giveamanakick. TIME IS RUNNING OUT!! VERY FEW ... More
We would like to apologise to all Zrazy fans. The show last night had to be cancelled due to complications beyond our control. We hope to reschedule the show. More
Damien Dempsey finally makes his way back out West after the release of his third album when the Roisin Dubh presents his show in The Radisson. Tickets for this show will be priced €20 for Roisin Dubh members, and €22.50 for non members. To become a member for free, sign ... More
Celebrated Galway band Lucas continue the series of all ages shows at the Roisin Dubh when they play an afternoon gig on Saturday January 22nd. These all ages shows cater for those under 18s with a love of music who are unable to see any live shows in Galway because ... More
Tonight in the Roisin Dubh there will be a very special fundraiser for COPE, which will feature performaces from CHARIS and very special guests. All proceeds will go directly to COPE. Tickets are €10/7.50, available from Roisin Dubh, Redlight Records and Mulligan Records. Doors 9pm. More
Congratulations to Graham Dolan, who won the first GOLDEN TICKET in our members draw. This ticket allows Graham and one other person free in to every show in the Roisin Dubh in 2005! Congrats also to Paul Coomey, who won the first SILVER TICKET. The next members draw will be ... More
Those of you who have filled in membership forms should call into the Roisin Dubh to collect your cards behind the bar to avail of your special members discounts. If your card is not ready, please be patient, as there are a lot of new members to process. You will ... More
One of Ireland's most talented singers, the magnificent Mary Coughlan returns to the Roisin Dubh on Monday January 10th for a show that should be just as breathtaking as her wonderful performance in July. Tickets are €20 or €17.50 for members. Doors 9pm. More
This year The Lewd Tunes will be hosting the New Years Eve Festivities at the Roisin, along with special guests. Tickets are €15 or €10 for members, and new members can even sign up on the night to get their special members discount. Doors 8.30pm. More
On Monday December 27th, Roisin Dubh will be hosting the first annual Redlight Records Music Table Quiz. All money raised on the night will go to Cancer Care West. Expect a multitude of wonderful spot prizes and a warm feeling inside knowing that your money goes to a good cause. ... More
Mundy's solo show on the 20th has sold out even before we announced that Roesy was supporting him. If you want to be the first to know about upcoming shows, be sure to sign up for our mailing list. More
Macnas will be having some fun this coming Tuesday night at a Christmas Party invRoisin Dubh featuring "The Sun Seekers" and special guests. This fundraising event is open to all and will feature music from bands that include Macnas personnel with a few surprises thrown in. Dress up in your Christmas outfit and have ... More
Bassballs return Roisin Dubh on Stephens Night with another humdinger of a show. As well as showcasing more new Connemara Honky material and new Big Tee Jay tracks, the band will also be joined by Limerick based singer, Maighread Neligan, previewing her own new material from her forthcoming release in the new year. Will the ... More
Christmas is a time for giving, and why not give the greatest presents of all? We are talking about tickets for upcoming shows in the Roisin Dubh, which will be on sale very shortly. In fact, the only reason there is a delay is that we are getting new tickets ... More
Prepare to be wowed as two of the most magnificent live bands in the country come together to celebrate a Strange Brew Christmas. Jape have made many appearances in the Roisin this year, supporting David Kitt and The Redneck Manifesto, Jape’s Richie Egan’s other band. Jape’s second album, The Monkeys ... More
You can now sign up on line for Roisin Dubh membership by clicking on the join us button on the top right (or the link below). There will be discounts on tickets, special members offers and nights and priority booking, and its' free. Join up now and be in with ... More
Tom McRae, set for a triumphant return to Galway with a live show at the Roisin this Sunday, has just announced that he will be performing live at Redlight Records on Sunday at 1.30pm. More
One of the greatest bands to come out of the best in recent memory are Roisin Dubh favourites, Charis. They are going to be playing a unique all ages show this Saturday November 20th at 5pm with special guest Tom Portman. Tickets are €5. More
Former drummer with the Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Steve Borgovini left the band to strike out on his own after meeting Irish girl, Amanda, and formed Needledrop, whose album, Tune In, Turn On, Drop Out, is out now. A mix of Suzanne Vega, Morcheeba, mixed with a Texan gangster vibe. Don’t ... More
The Roisin Dubh is delighted to announce that the architects of Ska, Jamaican legends, The Skatalites will be playing a show on November 21st as part of their short Irish tour. Get your tickets as soon as possible. More
Giveamanakick and Waiting Room are touring together to launch their new double A Side single on Road Relish. The single will be limited to a run of 500 on 7" vinyl. giveamanakick will be releasing long-time live favourite "Let God Touch Your Children" while Waiting Room will be doing "Denis" ... More
The first of John Martyn's two November dates, Monday 28th, has sold out. There are still a limited number of tickets available for the Tuesday night show, and they can be be bought in Redlight, Mulligan or the Roisin Dubh, but as there are not that many left, we would ... More
18 year old George shot to fame last year when he became the unlikely star of RTE's "You're A Star". Since then George has signed a record deal with Sony Music and has seen his debut single “The Moon Going Home” go to No.2 in the charts, his second single ... More
October sees the premiere concert of a new Galway trad band. Featuring Cormac Cannon on uilleann pipes, Oliver Deveney on accordion, Aonghus O Ruanaidh on harp, Jacinta Conneely on tin whistle, Ronan O'Flaherty and Breda Keville on fiddles and Martin Howley on banjo, and special guest, Mick Crehan. ... More
It is with great regret that we must inform you that Damien Dempsey has had to cancel his upcoming Irish tour, because of recording commitments. We hope to do something with Damien in the New Year, following the launch of his new album. More
The one and only Jack L, will be playing a special show in the Roisin on Monday November 1st. Tickets are €20 and go on sale shortly. More
To kick off a new series of afternoon concerts for all the family, along the line of Sean Tyrrell's Sunday Sessions, Sharon Shannon will be returning to the Roisin Dubh on the first weekend of December for three shows. Two of these will be on Saturday and Sunday afternoon (4th ... More
One of the most popular bands in Galway, Lucas, will be playing a free show this Saturday night in the Roisin as part of a fundraiser for Frank Clarke's Irish Heart Foundation Charity Walk in South America. There is no cover charge, so customers are asked to make a donation ... More
Roisin Dubh presents Juliet Turner at the Town Hall Theatre on Friday October 22nd. Her new album, Season of the Hurricane,is out now Tickets are €20 on sale now from the Town Hall Box Office (091) 569777 More
Ska legends The Beat have just been confirmed to play at the Roisin Dubh on Sunday October 24th. Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday Sep 29th, priced €17.50. Full details will follow. More
Something for the Weekend. We have a very special weekend planned for Halloween at the Roisin Dubh. On Friday night, we welcome back legendary alternative pop heroes, The Frank and Walters, on Saturday, it's the originators of Rock Grass, Hayseed Dixie, who interpret AC/DC, Aerosmith and their ilk in their own ... More
The Roisin Dubh is proud to announce that legendary singer/songwriter, John Martyn, will be returning to the Roisin Dubh for two nights on Monday 29th November and Tuesday 30th November. Tickets are on sale now priced €30 plus booking fee from Redlight, Mulligan and the Roisin Dubh. More
Cathy Davey's gig in the Roisin is on Saturday 18th not Friday 17th as previously advertised. Sorry if this has caused any confusion... Tickets on sale now More
Described by Hot Press as one of the top ten live acts to see in Ireland, The Carnival Saloon are a six-piece band who are renowned for their incredible live performances featuring the music of Tom Waits. They began life interpreting the songs of Tom Waits in the famous and now ... More
Galway's brand new, shall we say, independent radio station, Groove 104.9FM, was officially launched in the Blue Note on Halloween night. The station will feature a variety of shows, steering well away from the mainstream. Tune into Kill Your Television every Thursday between 7 and 9 on 104.9FM for ... More
Due to lack of tour support from their record label, The Icarus Line have been forced to cancel all of their European tour dates, except for the large UK festival shows. Hopefully, the shows will be rescheduled. More
Traditional Irish fiddle-playing sisters, Liz and Yvonne Kane, are from Letterfrack, Connemara, Co. Galway. They have released one album so far 'The Well-Tempered Bow', and will be launching their new record at the Roisin Dubh on August 31st. Tickets are €10. More
Not only did they survive a tour of Eastern Europe with Roisin favs The Jimmy Cake, they also soldiered through a support slot with that Dylan fella and two nights during the Arts Festival in order to prepare themselves for their triumphant return to the Roisin Dubh on October 4th. ... More
Every Thursday night the Warwick in Salthill plays host to Strange Brew, a club night where gugai plays only the finest indie beats, alternative rock and good vibrations from the past, the present and the not too distant future. Now, there's a pre party every Thursday in the Roisin Dubh, ... More
Formerly the Tycho Brahe... The Artists formerly known as The Tycho Brahe are currently known as Tychonaut and they will be making a much welcome return to Galway when they play the Roisin Dubh on Friday August 27th. It’s been an exciting time for Tychonaut. Their second album, the incredibly beautiful Love ... More
The Roisin Dubh has long been know as one of the best venues in the country for high quality traditional music. Indeed, most touring artists make a point of paying a visit to the venue when they are nearby. Now the Roisin Dubh is delighted to announce that the world ... More
50,000 fans can't be wrong..... Generally regarded as the most consistantly brilliant and influential British bands ever, The Fall will be making their first Galway appearence when they play the Roisin Dubh on Sunday August 8th. The only other Irish date will be one night in Crawdaddy in Dublin. Tickets ... More
This Tuesday Night, July 27th, will see the Diamond Mountain Sessions Live at the Roisin Dubh. Featuring Sharon Shannon, Munday, Roesy, Mary Shannon, Declan O'Rourke and Pauline Scanlon, it's one of the best gatherings of Irish Musical talent in such an intimate venue in a long time. It's completely sold ... More
On August 8th and 9th, the Roisin Dubh plays host to two legendary acts when The Fall (8th) and The Wailers (9th) come to the West of Ireland. Tickets for these two shows go on sale on Friday July 16th from Roisin Dubh, Redlight Records and Mulligan. The tickets ... More
A native of Cork, John Spillane is one of the most accomplished songwriters in the country today. Not only was he one half of the "Celtic Hit Factory, he also beat Christy Moore, Kila, The Chieftans and many others to win the coveted Meteor Music Award for Best Folk Act ... More
The Handsome Family is Brett and Rennie Sparks who live on a quiet street in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Every afternoon at 4 p.m. the ice cream man rolls slowly by in a white, dented van that plays a mournful version of "Greensleeves." Here--sequestered in their secret, garage studio soundproofed by ... More
One of the most successful songwriters in Ireland, David Kitt, makes a special appearence in the Roisin Dubh on Monday July 12th as a prelude to the Galway Arts Festival. This is an unique opportunity to see this artist in the intimate settings of the Roisin. Tickets are limited and ... More
It a great night for Galway punk fans on Friday July 9th when legendary post modernist hardcore heroes, Nomeansno, play a special early show. Currently celebrating their 25th year as punk icons, NMN are acclaimed by their peers and adored by their fans. Tickets are €10 from Roisin Dubh, Redlight ... More
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