St. Colman's garden fête
Fri, Jul 19, 2013
The annual garden fête at St Colman's Care Centre, Keel, Achill takes place on Sunday, July 28 commencing at 2pm.
Read more ...Gospel concerts in Achill and Belmullet coming up
Fri, Jul 19, 2013
Two special Gospel Concerts will take place in Achill. The first concert will be held on Thursday, July 25 at 8.15pm in An Clochán, Keel Community Hall, Achill. The second concert will take place on Friday July 26 at 8.15pm in Achill Sound Hotel. Talented Gospel singer and pianist, Graham Murphy, will be the special guest at both concerts. Graham will play and sing some well-known American southern Gospel Songs. Everyone is welcome. The concert series will then move on to the Erris area and the first will take place on Thursday, August 1 at 8.15pm in Ionad Deirbhile Heritage Centre, Eachléim. The second concert will be on Friday, August 2 at 8.15pm in The Broadhaven Bay Hotel, Belmullet. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. These special evenings will be friendly and informal and are suitable for all members of the family.
Read more ...European Public Art Commission opportunity for Irish Artists
Fri, Jul 19, 2013
Mayo is set to host a new international arts programme following a successful EU bid for €200,000. Mayo County Council arts office’s, public art programme, working with project partners in UK and Spain, has secured the funding from the education, audio-visual and culture executive of the European Commission towards the contemporary visual and digital arts programme Changing Tracks, part of the European Union’s culture programme 2007 to 2013. In total, 476 applications were submitted from across Europe, with 114 selected for funding.
Read more ...Connacht Pet Show coming up at the Royal Theatre
Fri, Jul 12, 2013
Dog lovers will descend on the royal theatre Castlebar on Sunday, July 21, for the annual pet show, in aid of Mayo SPCA.
Read more ...Declan O’Rourke brings his songs of the sea to Killary Fjord
Fri, Jul 12, 2013
With a song catalogue featuring titles such as “Marrying the Sea”, “All Along the Western Seaboard”, and “We didn’t Mean to Go to Sea”, singer/songwriter Declan O’Rourke’s long-time love affair with all things maritime will be very much in evidence in his first ever floating concert.
Read more ...Ignite! Call for proposals
Fri, Jul 12, 2013
Mayo County Council's Arts Office is delighted to announce the launch of Ignite! a new and innovative approach to commissioning and touring work by artists with disabilities. Ignite! Is managed through a unique partnership involving Mayo County Council Arts Office, The Arts Council/ An Chomhairle Ealaíon, Arts and Disability Ireland, Cork City Council and Galway City and County Councils.
Read more ...French Military exhibition opens in the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life
Fri, Jul 12, 2013
The National Museum of Ireland in association with the French Embassy in Ireland is delighted to present this exhibition which was originally produced by Musée de l’Armée, Paris (the Army Museum, Paris). The exhibition was first seen in the National Museum, Dublin, as part of Ireland’s EU Cultural Programme 2013. It has been enhanced by additional material not previously seen in the Dublin exhibition. A highlight of the exhibition will be the display of The Ramillies Flag which is on loan from Kylemore Abbey. This flag was captured at the Battle of Ramillies (in Belgium) in 1709 by Lord Clare’s Irish Brigade.
Read more ...Pop-up print exhibition in Ballina
Fri, Jul 12, 2013
Running during the Ballina Salmon Festival is the a new exhibition, but Ballina Print Makers in association with Ballina Arts Centre and Ballina Salmon Festival called 20 Shades of Print. The exhibition is being held in a pop-up gallery in the premises formally known as Zebra Hair and Nail Bar, O’Rahilly Street in Ballina. Get yourself down there between 10am and 6pm, before the festival ends this weekend when it closes on Sunday, July 14.
Read more ...Cinemobile is heading back to Achill
Fri, Jul 12, 2013
Cinemobile, Ireland’s mobile cinema, is beginning its summer tour by visiting Achill Keel, parked at the Sandybanks car park. Cinemobile will be in Keel in Achill from Saturday, July 20 to Monday, July 22.
Read more ...Out and About in Mayo
Fri, Jun 28, 2013
Donal O’Kelly live in Castlebar
The theatrical force that is Donal O’Kelly returns to the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar with his latest piece, the typically surreal and heartfelt Ailliliú Fionnuala on Wednesday July 3 at 8pm.
Vintage show coming up next week
Fri, Jun 28, 2013
The Western Vintage Tractor and Engine Club will be hosting their 21st Annual Vintage Rally and Dog Show on Sunday, July 7 at the Country Club, Hollybrook, Hollymount, Co. Mayo. There is always something there for everyone. To keep the children occupied and happy, all children’s entertainment and amusements are provided free of charge. The rally will be hosting a dog show too; categories will include puppy class, toy dogs, terriers, Jack Russells, rough collies, working dogs, and kids handling.
Read more ...Finbar Hoban Presents celebrates it’s fifth anniversary with live music at the Heart of Castlebar Festival
Fri, Jun 28, 2013
Finbar Hoban Presents...will be bringing be celebrating his fifth anniversary by having live music on streets of Castlebar next Saturday night July 6 as part of the Heart of Castlebar Festival. With lots of festivities taking place over the weekend it looks like Castlebar is the only place to be next weekend. Live music on the streets will be provided by the excellent and very popular What The Funk band fronted by one of the best showmen in the country right now, Mick Sheridan. What the Funk has gained a huge reputation around Mayo and beyond over the past number of years.
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