Ex-cons and nuns in new thriller for Linenhall

Fri, Feb 28, 2014

A high-octane, stream-of-consciousness thriller hits the stage in the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, at 8 pm on March 5.

The Weekend in Mayo

Fri, Feb 28, 2014

A round-up of some of what’s happening around the county this weekend including Russian opera, alien abductions, music circles, a year in the life of a willow tree and onstage comedy.

Unmissable live shows on the big screen in Castlebar

Fri, Feb 21, 2014

The National Theatre’s multi-award-winning production of War Horse, seen by more than four million people worldwide since its premiere at the National Theatre in 2007, will be broadcast live to Mayo Movie World from its home at the New London Theatre in the West End on Thursday February 27, as part of National Theatre Live.

Based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo, War Horse is the powerful story of a young boy called Albert and his beloved horse, Joey, who has been requisitioned to fight for the British in World War I. Caught in enemy crossfire, Joey ends up serving on both sides during the war before landing in No Man’s Land, while Albert, not old enough to enlist, embarks on a treacherous mission to find his horse and bring him home.

Ballina talent has it ‘covered’ in song contest

Fri, Feb 21, 2014

Ballina talent is shining brightly in a national hunt to find the country’s best cover version song.

It’s all about mandolins in Linenhall show

Fri, Feb 21, 2014

Traditional musicians The Pick and Shuffle Mando Band will celebrate the mandolin family of musical instruments in the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, on Thursday next, February 27, at 8 pm.

Singer-songwriters on stage in Acoustic Yard

Fri, Feb 21, 2014

A new monthly session for singer-songwriters is starting in Matt Molloy’s, Westport, from February 25.

David Gray to be ‘This Year’s Love’ at Westport line-up

Fri, Feb 07, 2014

David Gray has been announced as a headline act for Westport Festival of Music & Food this June.

Mayo singers wanted for cover version song contest

Fri, Feb 07, 2014

Mayo singers have been asked to fine tune their talents in the search for Ireland’s greatest cover version.

The weekend in Mayo

Fri, Feb 07, 2014

Your guide to what’s on this weekend in Mayo including jiving, weddings, folk rock, opera, genealogy and the journey of an arctic buoy.

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Dave Fanning gives ‘thumbs up' for The Dennis McCalmont Band

Fri, Jan 31, 2014

Legendary Irish radio presenter Dave Fanning has commended “Loverboy Blues” the new single by The Dennis McCalmont Band on his RTE 2fm radio show. This is welcome good news for the Mayo-based four piece, who recently released their album #SoulRecall which has been playlisted on radio stations across the globe. The musical tightness of The Dennis McCalmont Band comes from 10 years of loyal friendship and musical explorations with seasoned campaigners Michael Buckton (electric guitar), Craig Donaldson (bass), and Donald Hoban (drums).

Classic opera live from New York to Castlebar

Fri, Jan 31, 2014

February’s Classical Arts Ireland live event programme features a world-class cultural treat for local audiences exclusively at The Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar. On Saturday February 8 at 6pm local audiences can take part in one of the great experiences New York has to offer, the Metropolitan Opera’s live transmission of Dvoák’s sumptuously melodic fairy-tale opera Rusalka - known throughout the world for its famous aria “Rusalka’s Song to the Moon”.

Jazz at the Linenhall

Fri, Jan 31, 2014

Tune into a contemporary jazz groove with The Little Radio (sax player Iain Ballamy and accordionist Stian) at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Wednesday, February 5 at 8pm, performing as part of a prestigious Music Network tour.

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