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SUMMARY:Irish Youth Wind Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Join the Irish Youth Wind Ensemble live in Galway for a musical journey From Skylines to Shadows! \n\n\n\nJoin the Irish Youth Wind Ensemble for an extraordinary evening of storytelling through sound performed by over 70 of Ireland’s finest young musicians under the baton of Artistic Director Ronan O’Reilly. \nThis year’s performance celebrates the extraordinary breadth of the wind ensemble in a programme that travels across continents and emotions. \nFrom the bustling energy of New York to the nostalgic soul of Porto\, from moments of profound stillness to flights of fantasy\, the programme features: \n\nA Weekend in New York (Philip Sparke)\nPorto de Saudades (Nelson Jesus)\nSheltering Sky (John Mackey)\nHarlequin (Franco Cesarini)\nThe Lochnagar Suite (Nigel Hess)\nHaunted Objects (John Mackey)\nExtreme Beethoven (Johan de Meij)\n\nExperience the expressive power and sophistication of the modern wind ensemble performed with energy and sensitivity by outstanding young musicians. \nAbout IYWE \nFormed in 1985 by James Cavanagh and Colonel Fred O’Callaghan\, IYWE has just celebrated its ruby anniversary. It is one of the lasting legacies of European Music Year\, when the Ensemble was one of many artistic initiatives throughout Ireland. That IYWE has survived and flourished for over four decades is due to the enthusiasm and vision of its founders\, the talent and enthusiasm of its members and the efforts and commitment volunteered by numerous supporters. \nTickets available from link in IYWE website or from Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/from-skylines-to-shadows-irish-youth-wind-ensemble-iywe-in-galway-tickets-1991706267060 \nFunded by the Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon.
URL:https://stnicholas.ie/event/irish-youth-wind-ensemble/
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SUMMARY:The Collective in Concert
DESCRIPTION:One of London’s most vibrant vocal ensembles is coming to Galway for a special one-off concert.  \nAn eclectic troupe of actors\, writers\, conductors\, and other big-hearted musicians\, the Collective is celebrating ten years of making a joyful noise with a performance at St Nicholas Collegiate Church on Saturday 8th August. \nExpect lively jazz standards\, reimagined pop songs\, musical theatre anthems and dazzling new choral works – all delivered with the Collective’s trademark panache. Guaranteed to leave you smiling (but be warned it may bring a tear to your eye\, too). \nDon’t miss out on this inspirational night of singing. One night only! \nTickets from thecollective.clr.events or on the door.
URL:https://stnicholas.ie/event/the-collective-in-concert/
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SUMMARY:Woodworking Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we host a series of workshops for the series How to Build a Church\, part of National Heritage Week\nTwo days of Wood Carving Workshops with Eoin Reardon Woodworking\n  \n17th August: Learn to carve a spatula (then take it home!)  \nFour sessions: 10-11:30am\, 11:45am-1:15pm\, 2-3:30pm\, & 3:45-5:15pm. \nCost: This event is FREE as part of National Heritage Week; each session is limited to 7 participants. \nTickets are required. For tickets\, sign up at the link: (coming soon) \n  \n18th August: Sugan Chair \nSession 1: 10am-1pm: Learn to shape the wood of the Sugan Chair \nCost: €70 per person; each session limited to 7 participants \n*Note: This is a skills workshop with each session/participant making 1 chair collectively \nTickets are required. For tickets\, sign up at the link: (coming soon) \nSession 2: 2pm-5pm: Learn to assemble the Sugan Chair \nCost: €70 per person; each session limited to 7 participants \n*Note: This is a skills workshop with each session/participant making 1 chair collectively \nTickets are required. For tickets\, sign up at the link: (coming soon) \n 
URL:https://stnicholas.ie/event/woodworking-workshops/
LOCATION:St. Nicholas Collegiate Church\, Lombard St\, Galway\, H91 PY20
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260818T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260818T213000
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SUMMARY:Esker Festival Orchestral Concert 2026: Simple Gifts
DESCRIPTION:The Esker Festival Orchestra is back at St. Nicholas’ Church as part of their 2026 Orchestral concerts. \nSimple Gifts: Orchestral masterworks by Brahms\, Copland and Ethel Smyth \nTickets available via the Esker Festival Orchestra website or from: https://tickety.ie/s/69a1XAK \nThe Esker Festival Orchestra presents a concert of rustic orchestral Masterworks including Johannes’ Brahms serene 2nd Symphony\, Aaron Copland’s groundbreaking ballet suite to Appalachian Spring and Ethel Smyth’s rousing Overture to her opera The Boatswain’s Mate. The 60 piece orchestra will present these works in the beautiful surrounds and acousitc of St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church Galway under the baton of Artistic Director Peter Joyce and Esker Festival Assistant Conductor Véronique Bernar. The performance will last 70 minutes with a short interval. \n  \nThe Esker Festival\, now in its 13th year\, has established itself as Ireland’s most exciting orchestral and choral festival\, bringing together Irish and international young professionals and advanced students in Galway each summer. \nThis August we present our most ambitious festival programme to date based on the theme of ‘Rustic Delights and Dangers’. This will include an orchestral concert with works by Aaron Copland\, Johannes Brahms and Ethel Smyth and concert performances of Pietro Mascagni’s verismo masterpiece Cavalleria Rusticana\, featuring a world class cast of International and Irish singers and the Esker Festival Orchestra and Choir. On top of this there will be performances of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf for children and chamber music performances by orchestra members and our ensemble in residence\, the Kandinsky Quartet. \nPrincipal Concerts will take place in St Nicholas Collegiate Church\, Galway (August 18th and 22nd) and Christ Church Cathedral\, Dublin (August 23rd) conducted by artistic director Peter Joyce as well as performances in the Emily Anderson Concert Hall in the University of Galway on August 19th\, 20th and 21st.
URL:https://stnicholas.ie/event/esker-festival-orchestral-concert-2026-simple-gifts/
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SUMMARY:Stone Carving Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we host a series of workshops for the series How to Build a Church\, part of National Heritage Week\nTwo days of Stone Carving Workshops with Dominic Keogh of Momento Mori Stonework\nJoin us in the medieval surroundings of St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church where traditional Stonemason Dominic Keogh will introduce participants to the techniques used by Medieval stone carvers to create the stunning features we see all around the church and city. Over 6 hours\, participants will gain hands-on experience at carving their own replica of one of the “faceless angels” wings from the church\, an intricate historical design that will allow participants the chance to gain knowledge in tool skills\, dropping a background\, V cutting and relief carving. During the day\, participants will also be taught about the rich history of working with stone in Ireland\, and the many fascinating features of the church itself. \n20th August: Angel Wing Stone Carving \nTime: 10am-4pm\, with break for lunch \nCost: €90; each session limited to 10 participants \nWhat to bring: ● Work boots\, trainers will not be allowed on site. ● Safety glasses (preferably not goggles) ● Ear protection\, some people find the noise of several carvers a lot to deal with. ● Mask if needed\, not essential. ● If participants have their own carving tools\, eg\,dummy hammer\, flat carving chisel they can bring them. ● A soft hand brush or wide paintbrush to wipe away dust. ● A jacket or overshirt\, some people get cold standing still carving. ● Water & lunch \nParticipants are welcome to bring their own carving tools\, but all materials including the stone\, the bankers\, tools and design will be provided \nTickets are required. \nFor tickets\, sign up at the link: \nhttps://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/stnicholas/items/746411/calendar/?flow=1284635&full-items=yes \n  \n21st August: Angel Wing Stone Carving \nTime: 10am-4pm\, with break for lunch \nCost: €90; each session limited to 10 participants \nWhat to bring: ● Work boots\, trainers will not be allowed on site. ● Safety glasses (preferably not goggles) ● Ear protection\, some people find the noise of several carvers a lot to deal with. ● Mask if needed\, not essential. ● If participants have their own carving tools\, eg\,dummy hammer\, flat carving chisel they can bring them. ● A soft hand brush or wide paintbrush to wipe away dust. ● A jacket or overshirt\, some people get cold standing still carving. ● Water & lunch \nParticipants are welcome to bring their own carving tools\, but all materials including the stone\, the bankers\, tools and design will be provided \nTickets are required. \nFor tickets\, sign up at the link: \nhttps://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/stnicholas/items/746411/calendar/?flow=1284635&full-items=yes
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LOCATION:St. Nicholas Collegiate Church\, Lombard St\, Galway\, H91 PY20
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SUMMARY:Esker Festival Orchestral Concert 2026: Rustic Chivalry
DESCRIPTION:Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana in Concert \nTickets available from Esker Festival website or from: https://tickety.ie/s/qbG0Gk9 \nThe Esker Festival Orchestra and Choir present a special concert performance of Pietro Mascagni’s genre-defining verismo operatic masterpiece Cavalleria Rusticana. This performance will take place in the atmospheric surrounds of St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church Galway and feature the full Esker Festival Orchestra and Choir as well as world-class cast of international and Irish singers conducted by Artistic Director Peter Joyce. Cast: Santuzza – Jenni Hietala Turiddu – Lukas Schmidt Alfio – Dan Scofield Lucia – Olha Palazhchenko Lola – Heather Sammon
URL:https://stnicholas.ie/event/esker-festival-orchestral-concert-2026-rustic-chivalry/
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SUMMARY:Free Lunchtime Concert with ConTempo
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free lunchtime concert as we host ConTempo for their monthly lunchtime concert. \nIn partnership with MusicConnects.
URL:https://stnicholas.ie/event/free-lunchtime-concert-with-contempo/
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SUMMARY:Luminosa String Orchestra- Draíocht II – The Alchemy of Music
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to come and experience the magic of life music-making. \nDraíocht II – The Alchemy of Music is an evening of passion\, power and musical magic. Guest Conductor Christopher George leads a thrilling programme that begins with the youthful sparkle of Mozart’s Divertimento in B-flat major\, before Bach’s exhilarating Concerto for Three Violins showcases the dazzling artistry of soloists Paul Ezerailis\, Bogdan Sofei and Ingrid Nicola. \nNothing says emotional intensity as well as Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony in C Minor\, followed by the luminous beauty of Nielsen’s Underlige Aftenlufte\, bringing the evening to a captivating close. \nLuminosa String Orchestra with guest conductor Christopher George performing Mozart\, Bach\, Shostakovich\, and more. \nTickets available from Luminosa.ie or Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-luminosa-string-orchestra-tickets-1993316939625?aff=oddtdtcreator \nDraíocht was made possible by Galway City Council Arts Office \nFunded by the Arts Council
URL:https://stnicholas.ie/event/luminosa-string-orchestra-draiocht-ii-the-alchemy-of-music/
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SUMMARY:Tríona Marshall
DESCRIPTION:Tríona Marshall brings her unique sound to the stage. Playing with the mastery of a virtuoso and the voice of a storyteller\, the harp comes to life in her hands. Triona delivers a performance that invites the audience into an intimate musical space where every note is meaningful\, and the surprising depth of a single instrument is revealed with colour and vitality and a timeless music that feels authentic and powerful.\n\nIrish harpist Triona Marshall is celebrated for the expressive depth and radiant tone of her playing\, bringing together the worlds of Irish traditional\, classical\, and contemporary music. Her performances are marked by emotional clarity\, subtle virtuosity\, and a profound sense of\nconnection with audiences.  \nA former member of The Chieftains\, with whom she toured internationally for almost two decades\, Triona has performed in many of the world’s leading concert halls and collaborated with artists across a wide range of styles.\n \nHer solo work reflects a return to a more personal voice\, weaving together traditional airs\, contemporary Irish compositions\, and her own arrangements.  \nWhether performing in an intimate theatre or a grand concert hall\, Triona’s playing draws listeners into the stillness\, clarity\, and resonance at the heart of the harp’s sound. \n  \nTickets available on Eventbrite\, or through the QR code on the flyer\, or www.trionamarshall.com
URL:https://stnicholas.ie/event/triona-marshall/
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