Dear Frankie comes to Mayo
Dear Frankie is a play is about the life story of the iconic Radio Éireann agony aunt, Frankie Byrne. She hosted a show for over 22 years with an unwavering format; she'd read out a letter someone had written in with a personal problem, and then she'd give her very forthright, practical assessment of the situation and then she'd play a Frank Sinatra number, to underpin the emotional content of the problem. Nuala Hayes plays the role of Frankie Byrne, and has received rave reviews for her portrayal and Dorothy Cotter and Donagh Deeney play over 50 characters between them in the show. The show will take to the stage in Áras Inis Gluaire in Belmullet on Friday April 15 and in Tourmakeady Hall on Saturday April 16.
21 Outs album launch in Ballina
Ballina man Philip Cassidy who formed his band 21 Outs in August 2007 is coming back home to launch his new album Maybe I’ll Have Yours. He will be bringing his three piece band to Emmett’s in Ballina on April 23, to perform a special hometown album launch gig.
Basket weaving at the Museum of Country Life
Today, Friday April 8 the Museum of Country Life will host a junior activity where children six years and under can learn about the different types of baskets that are on display in the museum. Children will also get to make a basket out of clay. The event will take place from 3.30pm to 4.30pm with Tommy Casbey.
Practical planting at the National Museum
On Sunday April 10 from 2.30pm to 4.30pm you can learn how to get the most out of your vegetables and plants at the Museum of Country Life. Learn how to plant different varieties of potato and more. Booking is required.
Rhythm on the Reek
Folk group Niall Teague and The Fast Company will be climbing the reek at 10.30am Saturday, April 16 with musical instruments including a great big double bass and will play a session on the summit. This will be followed by a concert at Gracy's bar Westport House at 9pm featuring the talents of Niall Teague and The Fast company, Noelie Mc Donnell and Noriana Kennedy, Stephen James and Westport based performer and song writer Dee Moore. Rhythm on the Reek will raise money for the charity Croí donations can be made at the event and on the following online fundraiser page www.mycharity.ie/event/rhythmonthereekall donations however small are welcomed.
