Donate a Dress fundraiser this Saturday

Fri, Nov 15, 2013

A charity fundraiser ‘Donate a Dress’ is due to take place tomorrow November 16 at Breaffy House Hotel. The event is being run to raise much needed funds for The Alzheimer Society of Ireland branch within the county. It currently runs two separate dementia specific daycare services in Foxford and Castlebar. The centres provide care to those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia in the towns of Castlebar and Foxford and the surrounding areas, reaching as far out as Killala and Westport. The daycare centres are opened on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (Castlebar) and Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (Foxford) from 10am to 3pm. Both are managed by a trained team made up of a highly qualified nurse and carers.

The Donate a Dress fundraiser is to raise funds to support these vital services. The evening will kick off with a pop up shop from 7pm to 9pm, where anyone can call in and purchase a donated dress for a fraction of the price. It will have labels such as Monsoon, Coast, Lipsy, and Joseph Ribkoff to name but a few. There will be something for everyone - day dresses, evening dresses, party, wedding, and bridesmaid dresses. Go along and bag yourself a bargain.

Mayo’s big band for young musicians… will you be part of it?

Fri, Nov 15, 2013

Music Generation Mayo is delighted to offer the latest opportunity in its musician-in-residence series, The Kaleidoscope Big Band, which will be facilitated by Mayo saxophonist and composer Dennis Wyers and the Rhombus Quintet.

St Patrick’s Drama group bring Same Old Moon to the stage

Fri, Nov 15, 2013

St Patrick’s Drama Group are busy rehearsing Geraldine Aron's popular and heart-warming play Same Old Moon which will have a five night run from Tuesday November 26 to Saturday November 30 at Scoil Phadraig, Altamount Street.

The play with a cast of 15, spans 40 years from the 1940s to the 1980s and we see life through the eyes of Brenda Barnes, born in Dublin during the war years, sent to live with her very religious grandmother in Galway when she was nine years old. She joins her family in London when she is 13 where there are good and bad times, love and marriage, moving to Rhodesia and Australia and returning to her family in London, having become a writer. This is a fast moving play with many comic scenes and loved by audiences. Written in 1984, its premiere was at Druid Theatre Galway. The show is directed by Mary Carr and produced by Marie Crowley. Tickets are for sale at Dyars, Bridge Street, Westport, 098 25558/box office 086 8609981.

Newman Institute gets ready to dance

Fri, Nov 08, 2013

The Newman Institute are embarking on a very popular fundraising event on Saturday, November 16 in Hotel Ballina. Sixteen budding dancers have volunteered to compete for the prestigious prize of winning champion of the dance floor competition. The couples have been involved in an intensive dance training campaign for months under the stewardship of choreographer and dance instructor Marie Brennan. The main sponsor for the event is Paddy Connolly 4x4, Killala Road, Ballina. Each dancer has also secured a sponsor for raising funds. Proceeds from all the fundraising organised by the Newman's Institute's fundraising committee will go towards establishing a student bursary as well as contributing towards the running costs of the Institute.

Bosh your entertainment centre in Castlebar

Fri, Nov 08, 2013

The Award winning Bosh Bar and Restaurant on Linenhall Street, Castlebar, has you covered for your night-time entertainment over the next few weekends. This weekend’s line up kicks off on Friday night, with The Shambles ready to rip the place up. On Saturday, it is the turn of resident DJ Frankie who will be spinning the latest hits and some classics to get your Saturday night party going while on Sunday, it is the turn of Ryo and Damo to wind the weekend down.

‘Take a Chance’ with St Joseph’s school musical

Fri, Nov 08, 2013

From early September transition year students of St Joseph’s secondary school, Castlebar, have been busy in rehearsal with their teachers for their annual musical show. This year’s show once again promises to be a musical extravaganza, featuring the ever popular songs of that music legend of the seventies, ABBA, high energy dance routines to rival Beyonce, and an engaging romantic storyline.

Connaught Bar official launch this week

Fri, Nov 08, 2013

The newly opened Connaught Bar, Spencer Street, Castlebar, will have its official launch tomorrow night (November 9) from 9.30pm where there will be live music, free nibbles, and prize draw.

Tommy Tiernan brings Stray Sod to Castlebar this Christmas

Fri, Nov 08, 2013

Tommy Tiernan is delighted to be back in the county of Mayo for a one-off Christmas week show on Sunday December 22 in the Royal Theatre, Castlebar. He has always felt especially at home here and considers it a homecoming of the ancestral sort. Tommy’s mastery of stand-up allows him to take risks other comedians dare not. Through hilarious storytelling and a high energy, non-apologetic, delivery he continually challenges his audience who can be confident they are in safe hands. To see Tiernan live is a rare treat, as his stories unfold and themes are elaborated his performance mesmerises as his lyrical way with words make you laugh harder than you would ever believe possible. Tickets priced €28.00 on sale now from www.ticketmaster.ie

Bruiser is coming back to Castlebar

Fri, Nov 08, 2013

The brilliant Bruiser Theatre Company is back at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar with a highly anticipated new version of Bertolt Brecht’s The Caucasian Chalk Circle on Monday November 25 at 8pm.

Are you ready for Strictly Come Dancing Breaffy style?

Fri, Nov 01, 2013

Breaffy GAA Club and the Irish Heart Foundation are looking forward to Saturday November 9 when Strictly Come Dancing Breaffy style returns to the Breaffy House Sports Arena. Ten couples are in serious training to see who will be crowned the 2013 Strictly Come Dancing champions following in the footsteps of last year’s deserving winners Brendan Cunningham and Celia McDermott. This year’s show is expected to meet the high standard of last year’s inaugural production, and behind the scenes months of preparation and planning will soon come to fruition. The judging panel consisting of Walter Donoghue, Brendan Cunningham, and Ivanka Nikimov, along with the hilarious Frank Forde as compere are definitely going to live up to expectations and leave us with a night to remember.

Ballina Arts Centre rolls out the red carpet for Don Baker

Fri, Nov 01, 2013

Ballina Arts Centre presents an evening with Don Baker on Friday November 15 at 8pm. Irish singer, songwriter, guitarist and harmonica player Don Baker is marking 40 years as a professional musician with a new album My Songs, My Friends, featuring a star-studded line-up of guests. The man affectionately known as The Don became a professional musician in 1973, having initially been inspired to take music seriously while in prison.

Tchaikovsky Perm State Ballet of Russia presents Giselle

Fri, Nov 01, 2013

Tchaikovsky Perm State Ballet is universally recognised as one of the most prestigious ballet companies in the world. Since their first visit to Galway in 1996, the company have wowed and charmed audiences here with stunning displays of classical Russian ballet. On their 2013 visit, and exclusive to the Town Hall Theatre Galway, they present Giselle - the story of an innocent peasant girl betrayed in love. Visually captivating and hauntingly beautiful, Giselle is one of the world’s favourite romantic ballets. Glorious costumes coupled with stunning sets and superb dancers guarantee a wonderful evening’s entertainment. For all ages - and not to be missed.

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