Live at Monroes in Galway: Clare Sands
Thursday, 10 December 2026 at Monroes, Galway
About this event
At Monroes in Galway on Thursday, 10 December 2026: the Clare Sands concert.
Clare Sands is a sixth generation fiddle player and bilingual singer from Cork, Ireland. Channeling the music of her ancestors, she weaves Traditional roots with Contemporary sounds and influences, embodying a fearless warrior-like spirit. By night, Sands is an open water swimmer and black belt, holding several world medals representing Ireland in martial arts!
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Her eponymous album secured a place among the Irish Times’ Top 5 Folk Albums of 2022, and earned Sands a Best Folk Singer nomination at the Irish Folk Awards. Other notable projects include the ‘hypnotic and tribal’ (BBC Radio 2) Tírdhreacha agus Fuaimdhreacha (Landscapes & Soundscapes) EP, written and recorded across the four seasons in the four provinces of Ireland and Gormacha, a musical odyssey that treads a path between the Irish language, folklore and our natural world. Sands' passion for collaboration has led her to work with some of Ireland’s finest folk and traditional musicians, including Hothouse Flowers, Paul Brady, Susan O’Neill, Sharon Shannon and more.
Her innovative musical creations are matched by electrifying live performances - Clare brings her audiences on an exhilarating journey full of hope, celebration and heart. Recent festival appearances include Glastonbury Festival (UK), Fête De la Musique (FR), Sumida Triphony Hall (JPN) Festival Cervantino (MEX) and Port Fairy Folk Festival (AUS).
With a new album being released in Autumn 2026, Clare is showing no signs of slowing down. She stands as a testament to the enduring power of music to unite and inspire - a troubadour for the modern age, whose melodies resonate across generations and cultures alike.
Event details
- Date
- Thursday, 10 December 2026
- Time
- 20:00 – 23:00 local time
- Venue
- Monroes
- Address
- Dominick Street, H91WD2H, Galway, Ireland
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts · Folk · Celtic music
Venue & getting there
Dominick Street, H91WD2H, Galway
How to get to Monroes
- Bus Feda Teoranta-Galway CathedralBus stop580 m
7 min walk - Galway railway stationTrain850 m
11 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 250 m away.
Hotels near Monroes
- Nimmos Hostel10 mCheck prices
- Donegan Court Aparthotel140 mCheck prices
- The Galway Rooms160 mCheck prices
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Your visit to Monroes
- Date
- Thursday, 10 December 2026
- Starts
- 20:00
- Getting there
- Bus Feda Teoranta-Galway Cathedral (bus stop), 580 m – about 7 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 250 m away
- Staying nearby
- 9 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Nimmos Hostel (10 m)
Also at Monroes that week
Good to know
When is the Clare Sands concert?
The Clare Sands concert takes place on Thursday, 10 December 2026 at 20:00 local time.
Where is the Clare Sands concert held?
Venue: Monroes, Dominick Street, H91WD2H, Galway, Ireland.
How much are tickets for the Clare Sands concert?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for the Clare Sands concert?
Tickets are sold through the official listing linked on this page, where you can check availability and the final price.
How do I get to Monroes by public transport?
The closest stop is Bus Feda Teoranta-Galway Cathedral (bus stop), 580 m from Monroes – roughly 7 minutes on foot.
Can I park near Monroes?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 250 m away.
