Folk-Trad hits Castlebar next Thursday

Fri, Mar 08, 2013

Five-piece Galway-based folk band Vickers Vimy performs at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday, March 14 at 8pm. Vickers Vimy main men Ed Drea and Fintan Hanley write laid back folk tunes in the style of Paul Simon or Jack Johnson. Inspired by the transatlantic flight of the Vickers Vimy from Newfoundland to Clifden, Connemara in 1919, Ed and Fintan wrote and recorded an album. Produced by Daragh O’Toole and mixed by Ger McDonnell, it features Colm Mac Con Iomaire from The Frames and The Swell Season and a good crew of friends and featuring well-known Davitt College Music teacher and school musical producer Eamonn Mulderrig on drums. Vickers Vimy has supported such greats as John Martyn, The Hothouse Flowers, Mundy, The Guggenheim Grotto and Maria Doyle Kennedy, and released the critically acclaimed debut single, ‘Devil on Your Back’ in 2012. The long-awaited debut album That Vinyl Scratch sees light of day some time this month.

Out and About in Mayo

Fri, Mar 08, 2013

Sharon’s Grave in Ballina
Ballina Arts Centre welcomes the return of the Riverside Theatre Company tonight, Friday, March 8 at 8pm. Back by popular request featuring a talented and experienced cast, and brilliantly directed by Ray Collins, theatre lovers will be relieved to know they have another chance to see this spectacular production of John B Keane’s classic folk play Sharon’s Grave.

Out and About in Mayo

Fri, Mar 01, 2013

New music night in Castlebar
A new type of music night called Origins is about to hit Castlebar. It looks to offer both live music and DJs, with a strong emphasis on live performance, high quality audio and visuals. This music night echoes the next generation of music lover. Origins prides itself on offering an eclectic mix of music, from house to disco, rock to reggae, pop to techno, and everything in between. There is an air of anticipation around the town, with this new music night at the heart of it. The next Origins event is taking place tomorrow, March 2 in The Celtic Clubhouse at 9pm, with a great night of music being promised in the Castlebar area. You can show your support for this new music night. Admission on the night will be €7 or €5 with student ID. For more information check out Origins Castlebar on Facebook.

Davitt College present That ‘80s Show!

Fri, Mar 01, 2013

A spellbinding story that captivates audiences, making them laugh and cry, That ‘80s Show, the musical, will be performed by Davitt College transition year students this year from Tuesday March 5 until Friday March 8 at 8pm and promises to be one of the best productions of all time. That ‘80s Show, the musical, is the story of the graduating class of William Ocean High School as they live through their senior year and experience the fun, the heartbreak, the loves and loneliness of growing up... all set to the biggest hits of the ‘80 s, including “Wake Me Up Before You Go Go”, “Kids In America”, “Girls Just Want To Have Fun”, “Footloose”, “Video Killed The Radio Star”, “You Give Love A Bad Name”, “Man In The Mirror”, “Love Shack”, “Dancing On The Ceiling” and many more, this show promises not to disappoint.

Irish talent tops at film and television award ceremonies

Fri, Mar 01, 2013

A transition year student at Ballinrobe Community School

Shakespeare’s most tragic tale comes to Castlebar

Fri, Mar 01, 2013

Following on from the success of Macbeth, the highly acclaimed Icarus Theatre Collective from the UK presents a bold and exciting new production of Shakespeare’s most tragic tale, Romeo and Juliet. This stunning production will come to the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, for two shows on Monday May 6 and Tuesday May 7. The Monday show will take place at 8pm with doors opening at 7pm. Tickets cost from €12.50 to €20. The Tuesday show will take place at 11.30am, with doors opening at 10.30am, for a production that will be ideal for schools and ticketS will also cost from €12.50 to €20.

Out and About in Mayo

Fri, Feb 22, 2013

Magpies on the Pylon comes to GMIT Castlebar
A play written and performed by Michael Collins to raise awareness for the Samaritans and the National Suicide Programme will take be staged in St Mary’s Hall, GMIT Castlebar, next Thursday, February 28 at 7pm. The play is supported by GMIT Castlebar and Exchange House and is not suitable for children under 15 years or age.

A play written and performed by Michael Collins to raise awareness for the Samaritans and the National Suicide Programme will take be staged in St Mary’s Hall, GMIT Castlebar, next Thursday, February 28 at 7pm. The play is supported by GMIT Castlebar and Exchange House and is not suitable for children under 15 years or age.

Standing ovation for Ballinrobe Musical Society’s Evita

Fri, Feb 22, 2013

Transition year student at Ballinrobe Community School

Mayo’s Magnificent Seven to bare all for Cancer charities

Fri, Feb 22, 2013

This year, on St Patrick’s evening, Bank Holiday Sunday, seven proud Mayo men will be putting it all out there to raise money, eyebrows and temperatures.

Claremorris Drama festival is ready for its 43rd instalment

Fri, Feb 22, 2013

The 43rd Claremorris Drama Festival will take place from March 8 to 18, 2013, with An Taoiseach Enda Kenny performing the official opening on Friday, March 8. Tickets for each show are prices at €13 for adults, €9 for OAPs and students, €5 for children and a limited number of season tickets are available for €75.

Parke Arts and Drama group are back on stage

Fri, Feb 22, 2013

Parke Arts and Drama presents The Maiden Aunt, a hilarious three act comedy written by Jimmy Keary and directed by Michael Rice. The Maiden Aunt tells the story of Dan and Mary Murphy as they play host to Mary's elderly aunt, the formidable Gertie O'Grady who is convalescing after a spell in hospital. With high hopes of getting into Aunt Gertie's will Dan and Mary find they have their work cut out for them and when Gertie apparently ‘dies’ Dan comes up with an elaborate plan to get their hands on her money. Meanwhile Dan and Mary's son John Paul, an aspiring musician, is busy planning on hitting the big time.