A sincere and heartfelt thank you to our Board Members:
Ruth Gordon (chair)
Eithne Egan
John Caulfield
Ann-Marie Hanlon
James Harrold
Claire O'Doherty

We wouldn't be able to do all that we do without you! 👏

#givingtuesday #boardoftrustees #givingtuesdayireland

We wish Catherine the best in her presidency and look forward to seeing the country grow under her leadership 💚

Pictured Adrian Mantu and Andrea Banciu of ConTempo Quartet

#catherineconnolly #classicalmusic #ireland #galway #galwayireland #livemusic #westofireland #irishculture

ConTempo was invited to perform, not only for their musical excellence, but also for their deep connection to Galway, President Connolly’s home county. ConTempo Quartet play an integral part in our mission to move the people of Galway through music - emotionally, spiritually and culturally 🎶

🎻 The sessions are led by Senior Lecturer of Music at @uniofgalway.bsky.social Dr Aidan Thomson, with inputs by featured contemporary composers and live demonstrations by ConTempo Quartet. In partnership with Galway's city libraries and University of Galway's Music Department.

Materials will be provided.

✍🏻 There are only 16 spots for this workshop, so make sure you reserve your place now!

This series is our a part of Lochránn, our outreach initiative in partnership with Arts in Action, @uniofgalway.bsky.social

#galwayireland #galway #workshop #musicconnects

Join us for our Creative Responses series Lines of Listening! Artist Maeve Curtis & Author Mike McCormack guide these monthly, deep listening workshops where participants engage in process-oriented mark making either in paint or in words, responding to this season’s music programme.

These events are presented in partnership with University of Galway Music Department and Galway City Council’s Arts Office at Galway’s city libraries.

Music Unveiled is a free, inclusive & accessible initiative. The sessions are filmed & made available online for those who can’t make it in person.

**Please note that there may be limited parking at the library due to construction in the Westside Shopping Center. We encourage carpooling, biking, walking and public transportation where possible!

Ahead of our November concerts, some of the repertoire will be explored with contributions from Dr Aidan Thomson, senior lecturer in
Music at University of Galway, composer Greg Caffrey, and ConTempo Quartet in trio formation. No prior music knowledge is required.

Today we had a read and a coffee at Coffee Werk + Press while enjoying the colours from the new Finbar McHugh exhibition ✨

#galwayireland #livemusic #classicalmusic #galway

Materials will be provided ✍🏻 There are only 16 spots for this workshop, so make sure you reserve your place now!

This series is a part of Lochránn, our outreach initiative in partnership with Arts in Action 🎨

#galwayireland #galway #workshop #musicconnects

Join our new Creative Responses series Lines of Listening!

Artist Maeve Curtis and Author Mike McCormack guide these monthly, deep listening workshops where participants engage in process-oriented mark making either in paint or in words, responding to this season’s music programme.

MusicConnects is music that moves Galway.

Video: Many thanks to the wonderful Heavy Man Films
Music: An excerpt of 'Two Note Trick' composed by Matthew Berrill as part of our JazzTempo initiative

A music residency programme rooted in the soul of Galway where music, community, and place come together. We exist to make exceptional music and musicians a vibrant part of everyday life, reaching people of all ages, back-grounds, and abilities across Galway City and County.

For over two decades, Galway Music Residency has been a cornerstone of the cultural fabric of our city. Now, with gratitude for all that has been, we step into the future as MusicConnects, a name that reflects our belief in the power of music to move Galway emotionally, socially, and culturally.