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25/03/2026

25/03/2026

Tomorrow night!
Prepare yourself for a night of symmetrical cinematography as we watch our Wes Anderson films created by our wonderful filmmakers!
Doors are 8pm in Seven Bridge Street and €5 tickets (plus €0.50 booking fee) are available here
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/littlecinema/2126553
Grab a friend and come along for a fantastic and fun night!

25/03/2026

Met the folks from HystERia Theatre today at the n-Lite Symposium. Jess Harkin and Emily Aherne are making cool stuff happen in a myriad of creative undertakings.

Here's one we can enjoy online!

And thanks to Western Development Commission for hosting n-Lite.

𝐺𝑎𝑙𝑤𝑎𝑦 𝑉𝑜𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑠: 𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐸𝑑𝑔𝑒 offers a vivid portrait of Galway’s Westend, brought to life by a talented team of emerging artists.

Led by young creatives, written and produced by 𝐇𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, with direction and editing by 𝐁𝐢𝐭 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐬, the series brings together a multidisciplinary team that highlights cultural vibrancy and the immense creative talent right on our doorstep.

Congratulations to all involved for so powerfully capturing Galway’s Westend in all its energy and spirit. 👏

This project is part of the Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic N-LITE project, led by the WDC in collaboration with Galway's Westend and Galway City Council Night-Time Economy. This partnership supports the creation of digital experiences that enhance cultural tourism in the Western Region, reaching new audiences and celebrating our rich literary heritage.

📺Final episode airs tonight.
👉 Watch the full series: https://lnkd.in/e3fPeWeF

Galway City Council | This Is Galway | Galway's Westend | Hysteria Téatar

21/03/2026

Book publishing trade bodies have welcomed the government’s newly published decision to step back from its “preferred option” to enable AI developers to train on copyright works, but to give rights holders the ability to opt out of this regime.

Read more 👇

21/03/2026

That’s a wrap on FÍS TV Summit.

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06/03/2026

Here at Talegate, we love to give our followers a special treat any chance we get! This month, we wanted to share a FREE excerpt with you from The Art of Crime by James Fleming. This fascinating collection of essays and reviews uncovers the cultural and personal relevance of the crime noir genre.
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And that's not all - by joining our mailing list, you can look forward to plenty of juicy giveaways and exclusives such as an upcoming first-look at our film noir comedy "Where's the Lady?", which was shot entirely on a smartphone and produced by a fully remote team of talented filmmakers based in Galway, Wexford and Prague! Don't miss out!

24/02/2026

Try this...it's a lovely grant for Galway-based creatives. and all kinds of art..

Galway International Arts Festival is delighted to announce a new round of annual Elevate Bursaries - with €45,000 available through an Open Call to support artists based in Galway City and County!

Open to artists, collectives, and groups across all art forms, the programme aims to reflect the diversity of contemporary Ireland while providing meaningful support for artists’ time, research, materials, mentorship, training, or production costs.

Elevate also furthers the Festival’s commitment to supporting artists to live and work in the Galway region, helping to develop sustainable creative practices and ambitious, long-term careers.

For more information visit the link in the comments below!

Applications close 20 March, 2026

The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon University of Galway Galway City Council Wild Atlantic Way Heineken

02/02/2026

We have created a special treat just for you! Get Talegate's FREE guide to celebrating Imbolc in style! Click the button to sign up for our beautiful guide that tells you everything you need to know about Imbolc and the goddess Brigid, inspired by Celtic tradition, early spring and Irish botanical lore!
Sign up and get immediate access to your guide by clicking the link. Simple as that! We really hope you enjoy it! 🦋
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Stick with us for loads of other goodies from Talegate, including all news and events related to the magical new book Tales for Samhain by Kasia Buckley & Gabriela Piatek

21/12/2025

Attention Holiday gift-givers! Tales for Samhain now available at Winding Stair Bookshop in Dublin.

Check out the window!

15/12/2025

Kasia Buckley & Gabriela Lason Piatek are such a talented duo...mythology, botany, writing, illustration. It's like Christmas to be in their story-telling sphere.

Order TALES FOR SAMHAIN by 16 December and it will reach Ireland, UK and European destinations just in time for Christmas...thanks to An Post!

Just in time for Christmas.Order no later than 16 December for holiday delivery to Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, UK and EU.Tales for Samhain entwines Celtic mythology with the art of botanical painting to create eerie tales of Irish plants a...

27/11/2025

GALWAY EDITORS MEETUP! 🎉

Supported by Irish Screen Editors (ISE)

Video & Film Editors of Galway - join an evening of connecting and sharing over a few drinks and a chat - a chance to meet other editors in your backyard!

This event will take place on Thursday, 11th December at CREW Hub from 6pm, and is open to all Editors (and aspiring Editors).

RSVP by 5th December (for catering) to Andy Wonnacott on 089 492 4206.