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

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

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

After the huge success of their last album and two acclaimed performances at Oxegen, The Pigeon Detectives are back with a new album and a short tour that sees them stop at the Róisín Dubh on December 14th! 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

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

The Róisín has won the IMRO award for Best Venue in Connaught for 2008, as well as being nominated for Best Venue In Ireland. Thanks to everyone who voted for us. 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