Roisin Dubh, Galway
Róisín Dubh is a renowned music and comedy venue that has earned a reputation for its great atmosphere, dedicated staff, and commitment to showcasing both established and emerging talent. The venue is considered one of the best in the country, providing a platform for national and international acts to showcase their skills.
The venue has a long-standing reputation for being the home of comedy in Galway. Many famous acts, including Stewart Lee, Phill Jupitus, and Rich Hall, have listed it as one of their top ten venues in the world. Róisín Dubh is also the driving force behind the Galway Comedy Festival, which attracts comedians and comedy fans from around the country.
One of Róisín Dubh's most popular events is Strange Brew, which has been running for over 12 years every Thursday night. Strange Brew has played a pivotal role in providing a platform for alternative artists who would not have had the opportunity to perform otherwise in a town where most venues prefer to take an easier, blander approach to live music.
Many of the most successful alternative acts in Ireland today, such as Two Door Cinema Club, Villagers, Le Galaxie, Delorentos, Jape, and And So I Watch You From Afar, all started out playing free shows at Strange Brew in Róisín Dubh on Thursday nights.
In addition to hosting events at their own venue, Róisín Dubh also presents a vast selection of acts in other venues across Galway. They co-promote the Galway International Arts Festival Big Top and also present music and comedy in Seapoint, Town Hall Theatre, and the Black Box.
Róisín Dubh is an essential destination for music and comedy lovers in Ireland. With its commitment to showcasing both established and emerging talent, it provides a vital platform for artists across a range of genres, and its dedicated staff ensures that visitors are guaranteed a great atmosphere and memorable experience.
The venue has a long-standing reputation for being the home of comedy in Galway. Many famous acts, including Stewart Lee, Phill Jupitus, and Rich Hall, have listed it as one of their top ten venues in the world. Róisín Dubh is also the driving force behind the Galway Comedy Festival, which attracts comedians and comedy fans from around the country.
One of Róisín Dubh's most popular events is Strange Brew, which has been running for over 12 years every Thursday night. Strange Brew has played a pivotal role in providing a platform for alternative artists who would not have had the opportunity to perform otherwise in a town where most venues prefer to take an easier, blander approach to live music.
Many of the most successful alternative acts in Ireland today, such as Two Door Cinema Club, Villagers, Le Galaxie, Delorentos, Jape, and And So I Watch You From Afar, all started out playing free shows at Strange Brew in Róisín Dubh on Thursday nights.
In addition to hosting events at their own venue, Róisín Dubh also presents a vast selection of acts in other venues across Galway. They co-promote the Galway International Arts Festival Big Top and also present music and comedy in Seapoint, Town Hall Theatre, and the Black Box.
Róisín Dubh is an essential destination for music and comedy lovers in Ireland. With its commitment to showcasing both established and emerging talent, it provides a vital platform for artists across a range of genres, and its dedicated staff ensures that visitors are guaranteed a great atmosphere and memorable experience.
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Sight Name: Roisin Dubh
Sight Location: Galway, Ireland (See walking tours in Galway)
Sight Type: Food/Drink
Sight Location: Galway, Ireland (See walking tours in Galway)
Sight Type: Food/Drink
Walking Tours in Galway, Ireland
Create Your Own Walk in Galway
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Salthill Seaside Walking Tour
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Speaking of pubs, there's no shortage of them in Salthill either. In fact, one of the local waterholes – O'Connors – bills itself as the first singing pub in... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
Galway Introduction Walking Tour
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In 1484 a Charter of Mayoralty was granted to the first mayor of Galway, Peirce Lynch, by Richard III of England. Lynch was one of the "Tribes of Galway" that ruled the town... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
In 1484 a Charter of Mayoralty was granted to the first mayor of Galway, Peirce Lynch, by Richard III of England. Lynch was one of the "Tribes of Galway" that ruled the town... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles