Judy Murphy

Ireland

Assistant Editor and Feature Writer at Connacht Tribune

Assistant editor and feature writer with Connacht and Galway City Tribune. My opinions are mine. A Clare woman.

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Articles

Tom’s new show on Old Galway honours his late friend Ronnie

1 week ago | connachttribune.ie | Judy Murphy

A new exhibition of photographs of Old Galway, curated by historian and gallery owner Tom Kenny, will open in Galway City this Friday, May 9, and will run for four weeks. The Streets of Galway, at the Kenny Gallery in Liosbán, is in memory of the late Ronnie O’Gorman. Featuring over 40 photographs capturing Galway City and its people in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the images feature streets, markets, shops, workers and everyday life.
Debut collection of poetry from multi-talented Noelle

1 week ago | connachttribune.ie | Judy Murphy

Featherweight the debut poetry collection from Noelle Lynskey, was launched in her hometown of Strokestown, County Roscommon, last weekend. Published by Arlen House and capturing a lifetime of her writing, it explores themes of love, family, loss, parenting, grief, music and nature. Noelle brings the reader on journeys from Clare to Mayo, from Sligo to Cork, and to Portumna, where she lives and works as a community pharmacist.
Canadian folk trio for concert in Clifden

1 week ago | connachttribune.ie | Judy Murphy

Award-winning Canadian folk trio Genticorum will play the Station House Theatre in Clifden next Tuesday, May 13, as part of an Irish tour co-ordinated by Music Network. Described as ‘one of the most sought-after exponents of Québecois musical culture’ by BBC Radio 2, the three play melodic combinations of fiddle, flute and accordion, supported by energetic foot percussion and powerful guitar playing.
Druid schemes supporting artists on creative path

1 week ago | connachttribune.ie | Judy Murphy

Director Lianne O’Shea has been awarded Druid Theatre’s 2025 Marie Mullen Bursary, an annual award for female theatre artists working in Ireland in design, directing and dramaturgy. Named in honour of actor and Druid co-founder, Marie Mullen, and in its seventh year, the bursary supports the professional development of women in the business. Lianne was a Resident Director at the Abbey Theatre last year when she assisted Lynne Parker on her production of Children of the Sun on the main stage.
Arts Festival reveals struggle to find permanent venues

1 week ago | connachttribune.ie | Judy Murphy

It’s “nothing short of shocking” that in the almost 50 years since Galway International Arts Festival was founded, the authorities in Galway City have not got their act together to provide proper performance spaces and galleries, according to the Artistic Director of Galway International Arts Festival, Paul Fahy. Speaking in advance of the programme launch of this year’s festival, he said authorities “need to get themselves in hand” and address the city’s serious lack of arts infrastructure.
Gearing up for a ‘joyous’ Arts Fest

1 week ago | connachttribune.ie | Judy Murphy

As the programme is launched for the 48th Galway International Arts Festival, the event’s Artistic Director Paul Fahy tells JUDY MURPHY about one of the most ambitious and inclusive festivals to date. “A joyous and inclusive festival”, is the promise from artistic director Paul Fahy as Galway International Arts Festival returns to streets and venues across the city, from July 14-27, with world and Irish premieres, and several special commissions in theatre, dance and visual arts.
Coole day in store as musicians graduate

1 week ago | connachttribune.ie | Judy Murphy

Arts Week with Judy MurphyNine young members of the Coole Music and Arts group will graduate this Sunday evening at a gala concert in Gort’s Lady Gregory Hotel, in what promises to be an emotional day, says Coole Music’s administrator Ellie Farrell. “They have spent years honing their craft and it’s a joy to see them shine, particularly for the teachers and committed family members that will be present,” she states.
Final touches put to annual Folk Fest programme

2 weeks ago | connachttribune.ie | Judy Murphy

Lloyd Cole, Martha Wainwright, Seán Keane, Fionn Regan, Don Stiffe, Ultan Conlon The Scratch, Kíla, Seanchoíche and Daoirí Farrell are among the 60+ acts taking part in this year’s Galway Folk Festival, which runs from June 4-8 in venues across the city. The line-up, which has now been finalised, includes international and Irish acts from the world of folk, roots and trad music.
Drama for all at Galway Theatre Festival

2 weeks ago | connachttribune.ie | Judy Murphy

Galway Theatre Festival kicks off this Friday evening and runs in venues throughout the city until Saturday, May 10. Family entertainment is on offer this Saturday, May 3, with The Lonesome Boatman, which follows the adventures of Buttons, a corrupt local politician who settles into his bath to sail away on rising tides. However, he ends up battling the sea, the elements and his ego.
Hit Arts Festival play ‘Reunion’ revived for London and Dublin

2 weeks ago | connachttribune.ie | Judy Murphy

Mark O’Rowe’s ensemble family drama, Reunion, which had its world premiere at last year’s Galway International Arts Festival, is being revived this September, when it will receive its London premiere. That will be followed by a two-week run at Dublin’s Gaiety Theatre. Tickets for the Gaiety, where it runs from October 21 to November 2, go on sale this Friday, May 2, at 10am.