Mayo County Council's Summer Music Series will feature eight free musical performances in Achill, Castlebar, Ballyhaunis, Belmullet, Westport, Ballina, Charlestown and Louisburgh.
Kicking of the series in Holy Trinity Church, Westport on Friday July 3 at 8pm, the Irish Baroque Orchestra promises to gives the series’ first audience the rare and precious opportunity to hear their music.
In Ballina on Thursday July 9 at 8pm in St Michael’s Church the David Munnelly Band will entertain all.
On Saturday July 17 at 8pm the series then moves to Louisburgh Parish Hall with music on the evening from Emer Mayock, Donal Siggins and Jean Michel Veillon.
Charlestown Town Hall Arts Centre on Saturday July 18 will host The Sick and Indigent Song Club, a collection of talented musicians who play old time music.
Elizabeth Cooney and Redmond O’Toole will perform at St Thomas' Church, Dugort, Achill on Friday July 24 at 8pm.
Bringing the sound of the Caribbean to Castlebar on Saturday July 25 at 2pm, Ebony Steelband, from London will perform an outdoor concert in Market Square.
Áras Inis Gluaire in Belmullet will host Meteor award winning Mick Flannery on Thursday July 30 at 8pm and on Friday July 31 in The Friary, Ballyhaunis, Matt Molloy, John Carty and Art McGlynn will treat the audience to a feast traditional music.
Please be advised that the series has a huge following and although the concerts are all free of charge and open to the public booking in advance is essential (max six people per booking ). For a full programme of events or to book contact the Arts Office on 094 902 4444, ext 7560, or e-mail: [email protected].
