In 2020 Galway, Ireland becomes the European Capital of Culture, a year of extraordinary creativity and disruption.

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Imbolc

February – April

Bealtaine

May – July

Lughnasa

August – October

Samhain

November – January

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Hundreds of creatives have been involved in the making of the Galway 2020 programme. In our Meet the Makers series, we meet the people who are making it happen.

This week we meet @druidtheatre’s associate producer Brian Fenton. From April, Druid Theatre Company will realise an ambitious project touring a series of one-act plays across Galway County for three months. 'Druid: The Galway Tour' puts a company of Druid actors in touch with communities throughout Galway, culminating in a month-long residency at the Mick Lally Theatre in July.

Brian explains to us just what it takes to put a feat like this together, and how 2020 will be the year of productive risks.

Find the link in our bio.

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#meetthemaker #galway2020 #druid #druidthegalwaytour #thegalwaytour #druidtheatre #micklallytheatre

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In our new interview series 'Meet the Maker', @monardjulia profiles some of the creative minds involved in #Galway2020 projects.

First up is the infinitely talented musician @anna.mullarkey whose haunting voice flooded Eyre Square in September at our Programme Launch, where she performed a musical piece she composed especially for the occasion, while French air circus performers Gratte Ciel dangled 35 metres above.

Anna talks about her influences, process and what it means to be in flow, read the full interview on our website.

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#AnnaMullarkey #Galway #GratteCiel #Galway2020ProgrammeLaunch #LetTheMagicIn #MeetTheMaker

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Today is #InternationalVolunteerDay.
We are so grateful to all of our wonderful #WaveMakers who offer up their time to support #Galway2020.
This year’s theme of “inclusion” couldn’t be more relevant for our volunteers who together account for 53 different nationalities. The group reflects the diversity that makes Galway the exciting place that it is.
So thank you Wave Makers, we are looking forward to embarking on next year's adventure with you.

#IVD2019 #volunteer4inclusion #internationalvolunteerday #internationalvolunteerday2019

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Our community cast kick off rehearsal last Saturday was such a buzz.
We cannot wait to get started in each of the towns this weekend, if haven’t already signed up there’s still time, check the link in our bio.
#Galway2020 #OpeningCeremony #Rehearsal #Galway #Ireland #LetTheMagicIn #GatherRound

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“Showcase your creative talent in one of the most ambitious and far-reaching cultural events ever to take place on the island of Ireland.” Tap the link in our bio to find out more about the open call for cast for the #galway2020 opening ceremony.

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Galway 2020

European Capital of Culture
Let the Magic In

In 2020 Galway, Ireland becomes the European Capital of Culture, a year of extraordinary creativity and disruption.

Will you join us?

Imbolc

February – April

Bealtaine

May – July

Lughnasa

August – October

Samhain

November – January

Rijeka 2020

Get Involved

Community Cast

A Spotlight on...

Gilgamesh

Galway 2020 Opening Event

Druid: The Galway Tour

Latest News

Brian Fenton

NUI Galway Announce Strategic Partnership

Opening Ceremony Rehearsals Underway

Galway to host IETM Satellite Meeting

Find us on Instagram

A Spotlight On...

Gather Round…

Galway is one of the ‘world’s top cities’

What's On

National Youth Orchestra of Ireland and Symphonic Waves

Livefeed Tuam

Connemara Songlines

Bad Weather Play Day

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Galway 2020

European Capital of Culture Let the Magic In

In 2020 Galway, Ireland becomes the European Capital of Culture, a year of extraordinary creativity and disruption.

Will you join us?

Imbolc

February – April

Bealtaine

May – July

Lughnasa

August – October

Samhain

November – January

Rijeka 2020

Get Involved

Community Cast

A Spotlight on...

Gilgamesh

Galway 2020 Opening Event

Druid: The Galway Tour

Latest News

Brian Fenton

NUI Galway Announce Strategic Partnership

Opening Ceremony Rehearsals Underway

Galway to host IETM Satellite Meeting

Find us on Instagram

A Spotlight On...

Gather Round…

Galway is one of the ‘world’s top cities’

What's On

National Youth Orchestra of Ireland and Symphonic Waves

Livefeed Tuam

Connemara Songlines

Bad Weather Play Day

Become a volunteer

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