Grá Festival

Grá Festival Grá Fest takes place the 19th -22nd March 2026. Celebrating love and culture across Galway, Ireland.

25/03/2025

🎥✨ Check out this incredible video by the amazing Rickie O’Neil, captured last Friday at Grá Fest 2025!

📖✨ International Nora Barnacle Day was one for the books! On March 21st, we celebrated Nora’s 141st birthday with poetry, portraits, readings, art and music. 🎭🎶

From live poetry at Tigh Neachtain to readings by Mike Quinn, Ray Burke & Nuala O’Connor, the day was packed with literary magic. Jim Coogan’s portraits captured the spirit, while stunning artwork embodied the essence of Nora. To top it all off, Barry McGovern & Benjamin Dwyer’s musical tribute wowed us all🎶💫

Cheers to everyone who joined us—see you next year! 🥂📚

✨ Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir! ✨A massive THANK YOU to all of our incredible sponsors who helped make Grá Fest 20...
24/03/2025

✨ Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir! ✨

A massive THANK YOU to all of our incredible sponsors who helped make Grá Fest 2025 a reality! 💖💜💙💛💚

Your support means the world to us, and the Grá Fest team is eternally grateful for your generosity and community spirit.

Shoutout to our amazing sponsors: 🙌

🏙️ Galway City Council
💛 The Latin Quarter Galway
🥃 Micil Distillery
🎭 Town Hall Theatre Galway
🎶 Quays Bar Galway
🍷 CAVA BODEGA
🧀 Sheridans Cheesemongers
💍Claddagh and Celtic Jewellery
🏨 Radisson RED Galway
🍻Seven Bar Galway
📚 Charlie Byrne's Bookshop
👗 LIVVintage
🍸 Tigh Nora Galway
💎 Thomas Dillon's Claddagh Gold
🛏️ Kinlay Hostel Galway
🕺 Planet Retro Vintage
🐟 Seafood Bar at Kirwans
💧 The Dew Drop Inn
🍺 Taaffes Bar
❤️ Tigh Neachtain

We couldn’t have done it without you 🙏

✨ LAST DAY OF GRÁ FEST 2025 – LET’S GO OUT WITH A BANG! 🎉❤️Grá Fest is wrapping up, but we’re going out in STYLE! Here’s...
23/03/2025

✨ LAST DAY OF GRÁ FEST 2025 – LET’S GO OUT WITH A BANG! 🎉❤️

Grá Fest is wrapping up, but we’re going out in STYLE! Here’s what’s on today—get involved!

🍅 Bloody Nora Brunch | 12:00 - 12:45PM | Taaffes Bar
Kickstart your day with a céilí-meets-ciorcal cómhrá, plus a fab “Bloody Nora” cocktail (or mocktail) from Micil Distillery ! ☕🍹 Free entry!

🧀 Cheesy Laughs | 1:00 - 2:30PM | Sheridans Wine Bar Sheridans Cheesemongers
Hilarious stand-up + gourmet cheese? Yes, please! 🤣🧀 Featuring Paddy Cullivan, John Moynes & Allie O'Rourke! 🎤 €10 tickets at 👉 https://bit.ly/4iqRB4p or the door.

🎨 Speed Date Drawing | 3:30 - 5:00PM | Kinlay Hostel Galway
Find a spark through quickfire sketches led by artist & fest director Margaret Nolan! ✏️💕 Free drinks & free entry—what’s not to love?

💃 Nora Barnacle Ball | 6:30PM - Late | Tigh Nora Galway
Step into your modernist best & celebrate James & Nora! Dress like them for a chance to win! 🖋️🍾 Free entry, great music, and good times!

🎬 Silent Cinema Night: Sunrise (1927) | Silent Cinema & Film Studio
A hauntingly romantic silent film in the dreamiest setting! 🍷🖤 Screening time TBC—grab tickets from Silent Cinema Galway!

Let’s make the most of this final day of Grá!

💙 Father Brown & Sister Jennifer are ready for some blue… are you? 😉🎬🔥 After Dark Blue Movie Nights 🔥 is turning up the ...
22/03/2025

💙 Father Brown & Sister Jennifer are ready for some blue… are you? 😉🎬

🔥 After Dark Blue Movie Nights 🔥

is turning up the heat with steamy, saucy screenings in the most decadent vintage setting. Adults only, of course. 😏🍸

📽️ Films so spicy, they’d make a priest blush…🥵

🎟️ Tickets? Sn**ch yours from LIVVintage before they disappear…

Dare to go blue? 💋

🚨 UPDATE! 🚨Quick change, folks! 📢 The Poem Line & Portraits by Jim is now happening at Freeneys Bar instead of Tigh Neac...
22/03/2025

🚨 UPDATE! 🚨

Quick change, folks!

📢 The Poem Line & Portraits by Jim is now happening at Freeneys Bar instead of Tigh Neachtain. 🎭✍️

Kicking off at 4 PM—see you there! 🍻






🎉 What’s on today at Grá Fest? 🎉We’ve got a jam-packed day of fun, and it’s ALL FREE! So, come along and soak up the mag...
22/03/2025

🎉 What’s on today at Grá Fest? 🎉

We’ve got a jam-packed day of fun, and it’s ALL FREE! So, come along and soak up the magic. ✨

💍 Ring Making Workshop | 12:00 - 1:30 PM | Thomas Dillon Jewellery
Join the legendary makers of the original Claddagh Ring since 1750 and learn how this iconic symbol of love & friendship is crafted.

🏛️ Historical Walking Tour | 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Meet at Nora Barnacle House
Step back in time with historian Jonathan Hannon as he brings Nora Barnacle’s Galway to life in this captivating tour.

🎨 The Poem Line & Portraits by Jim Cogan | 4:00 PM | Tigh Neachtain
A unique blend of poetry and portraiture – stop by and experience the magic!

👙 The Lingerie Queen of Bowling Green | 6:30 - 7:15 PM | Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop
A witty & whimsical theatrical delight by Nicole Eve Rourke with music by Benjamin Dwyer. Wine & nibbles included! 🍷

📖 Readings & Open Mic | 7:15 - 8:00 PM | Charlie Byrne's Bookshop
Poet & playwright Alan McMonagle, chef & author JP McMahon, and YOU! Sign up to read your own piece in this literary celebration.

🪩 Disco in the Bookshop with The Western Girls | 8:30 - 10:00 PM | Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop
Get your groove on with DJs Kwoo & Hag Trader. Expect glowsticks, games, and pure joy!

Come for one, stay for all—let’s make it a day to remember! 💖

21/03/2025

Sound check for Barry McGovern and Benjamin Dwyer for their Joycean inspired show in the Town Hall Theatre..A highlight of the Grá Festival, this will be a beaut!!! 5pm today... ,💜

Grá Fest is under way 💜❤️🔥🔥
21/03/2025

Grá Fest is under way 💜❤️🔥🔥

21/03/2025

All the way from Marrakesh for Grá Fest! ✨

Acclaimed actor & writer Nicole Eve Rourke is checking in from Morocco to chat about her upcoming show, The Lingerie Queen of Bowling Green—a performance inspired by the iconic Nora Barnacle and the unforgettable Molly Bloom. 🌹📖

Catch it this Saturday at 6:30PM in the magical setting of Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop as part of Grá Fest. 🎭🎶

With a special musical appearance by the incredible Benjamin Dwyer, this is one you won’t want to miss!

📍 Charlie Byrne's Bookshop
📅 Saturday, 6:30PM
🎟️ FREE!

21/03/2025

🚨 NORA DRESS-UP COMPETITION! 🚨✨

Show us your best Nora-inspired look for a chance to win! 💃🏽🎭

How to enter:

Throughout Grá Fest if you...

📸 Post a selfie or self-portrait in your Nora outfit
🏷 Tag festival in your caption

We’ll pick our faves and announce the winners this Sunday! 🏆🎉

Get creative & good luck! 💫

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