Ballinrobe Musical Society presents Come the Dawn
Starting tomorrow night, the multi award winning Ballinrobe Musical Society presents the revised world premier of Come the Dawn. This new production has been written and composed by society member Peter Kennedy.
Come the Dawn is not an historic document, nor a true story, despite being firmly rooted in the reality of the Ulster 'Troubles' of the pre-Good Friday Agreement era. It is, rather, an artistic representation of the fears and nightmares that haunted the generations who grew up amid the turmoil. It recognises that both good and evil exist on both sides of the equation, and acknowledges that each group's aspirations are passionate, and valid, depending upon which side of the fence one is standing. The show will run from Saturday February 19 to Saturday February 26 in Ballinrobe Community School. Tickets are available from Sean Costello, Abbey Street, Ballinrobe, and by phone on 094 9541405, between 9.30am and 6pm.
Strayed will Shave or Dye
Local Castlebar band Strayed are taking part in the Today FM's Shave or Dye campaign in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.
They will host a charity gig in T Flynn’s Bar on Rush Street on this coming Saturday, February 19, at 10pm to raise money for the cause. The band, Brendan Staunton, Chris Staunton, Darren Keavney, and Richard Cresham, will be dyeing their hair wild colours (blue, green, red ) and unveiling it on the night. People can donate to this worthy cause by supporting the lads on the night or they can donate online http://www.mycharity.ie/event/strayed-must-dye/
Parke Arts and Drama group presents Cupid Wore Skirts
The Parke Arts and Drama Group has taken on the production of Cupid Wore Skirts by Northern playwright Sam Cree. It tells the story of widower Andrew Coulter, who somehow ends up advertising for a wife and when the suitors arrive mayhem ensues.
The fun really starts when we meet an array of very different suitors ranging from a sexy pop wannabe through to a conservative, demure, home-made wine connoisseur, to a career husband hunter with a family in tow.
The play runs from Thursday March 3 to Sunday March 6 at 8.30pm each night in Parke Community Centre. Tickets cost just €10, call Ann on 094 9031128 (after 6pm ) to book your tickets. For more information visit www.parkedrama.com or email [email protected]
Fancy dress fundraiser in aid of the Irish Cancer Society
Are you looking for a fun excuse to dress up? Tesco Castlebar invites all locals to a fancy dress fundraiser in aid of the Irish Cancer Society, which takes place at the Welcome Inn Hotel, New Antrim Street, Castlebar, tonight (Friday ) at 10.30pm.
Tesco Castlebar will be celebrating its 10th birthday with a DJ and spot prizes for the most creative outfits on the night. Tickets are just €10 and all proceeds will go towards the Irish Cancer Society. Tickets can be purchased from Tesco in Castlebar or contact John Gleeson on 087 6440625.
Off Season: Niall Kerrigan exhibition at Ballina Arts Centre
Throughout the month of February, Ballina Arts Centre is hosting Off Season, an exhibition of work by Killala-based artist Niall Kerrigan. Reminiscent of the famine villages, the concept of Off Season comes from the months when the holiday homes and villages are unoccupied, waiting for life to be breathed into them again. Shops in small seaside towns waiting for the tourist business to come back; colourful playgrounds and amusements sitting empty. These locations portray a loneliness and emptiness of place without people.
Off Season takes as its subject a more contemporary version of this loneliness; one created by a more affluent society. Despite this, there is loneliness in these villages and towns during the off-season of the title. The exhibition runs until March 5 and admission is free. For more information contact the Arts Centre on 096 73593, or log on to www.ballinaartscentre.com
