Something In The Water

05/10/2026

This was how Something In The Water 2026 ended at about 11om last night! Thank you Dave Clancy and friends for singing us home!

There are so many to thank, and so many photos and memories to share - after we've had a breather! Thank you so much for the support!

04/10/2026

04/10/2026

The last day of Something In The Water has tons to offer!

Bel Canto, Jamie Toomey, ConTempo, Kantos, and the wonderful Dave Clancy!

Dave is a singer songwriter and music educator from Corofin, with a reputation for writing finely crafted folk songs.

He'll be playing tonight at The Angler's Rest Hotel, at 9.30pm, tickets are €13 online or at the door. Do join us!

(He'll also be leading a sing writing workshop at 1.30pm at Campbell's Tavern).

04/10/2026

Good morning! We have an incredible Sunday lined up for you, do come out and enjoy yourself!

At 10 am we have a beautiful film showing of 'Apples In Winter' at Headford Men's shed (free)

At 11am we have the inimitable Bel Canto, at (€10)

At 12.30pm it's time for our annual ukulele brunch at

At 1.30pm Dave Clancy will lead a songwriting workshop for teens and adults in the front bar at

(€10)

At 1.30pm Jamie Toomey will be joined by ConTempo for a performance of his own compositions (€10)

And at 3pm ConTempo are in action again as part of their county wide series, also at (€5/€10/€15 pay what you can)

At 3.45pm Headford Youth Theatre present 'Not Another Fairytale' at St. Fursa's Parish Hall (adults €10/children free)

At 4.30pm we have Local Apples Local Lore in Headford Mens Shed (free)

At 5pm artist Lara Luxardi will be joined by The Whileaways for a discussion of her exhibition, 'Girl On A Rock,' which was commissioned for the bands new album 'When You are Falling.' (free)

At 6pm Kantos Quartet will be playing a program featuring Beethoven classics, and contemporary work by American composer Caroline Shaw.

(€13)

At 7.15pm we have given film shorts of local interest, with work by IFTA award winning Éamon Little, and Galway native Billy McCannon.

And to round out the festival, we have the fabulous Dave Clancy in ...

And that's a wrap until 2027!

With thanks to

03/10/2026

You still have time!

Originals only, featuring Cathy Shannon, Glen Hardiman, MaysT, Ailishs Laffey and Saibh Hardiman kicks off at The Anglers Rest at 8.30pm.

And that Galway Classic Club Night SHAKE! Kicks off at 10pm at Campbell's Tavern.

You know you want to!

14/05/2026

We are hugely grateful to for their sponsorship for Something In The Water 2026... We have the funds ear marked for a project we're very excited about...but more on that later!




Thanks also to and