New gallery in Cong hosts inaugural exhibition

Fri, Jun 08, 2012

“The Ten Cross Painters” is the title of an inaugural exhibition of paintings in Cong Art Gallery. The exhibition which runs from Saturday June 16 until Saturday June 30, and the official opening will take place at 7.30pm on Saturday June 16 in the gallery. The Ten Cross Painters is the name of a group that meets in John Dinan’s studio in Cross once a month. “To learn and continue learning, and each fulfil a lifetime dream of becoming skilled, imaginative artists, enjoying every moment while striving to work at their full potential,” according to Dinan. Two of the artists are Mayo residents, Noelle Angley from Westport and Louise Conroy form Cong. Cong Art Gallery opens from 11am to 5pm every day during the exhibition including Sundays.

Mayo County Council Writer in Residence 2012 programme concludes

Fri, Jun 08, 2012

After a very successful month Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhríde, Mayo Writer In Residence 2012 concludes the last week of his residency in Mayo. Over the course of the month Eoghan has worked with a wide variety of schools and groups across the county.

Mayo County Council Writer in Residence 2012 programme concludes

Fri, Jun 08, 2012

After a very successful month Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhríde, Mayo Writer In Residence 2012 concludes the last week of his residency in Mayo. Over the course of the month Eoghan has worked with a wide variety of schools and groups across the county.

During the residency in Mayo, Eoghan, who hails from Gaoth Dobhair in Donegal, worked with writers’ groups in Castlebar, Ballyglass, Westport, Ballinrobe, Ballyvary and Ballycastle. He also visited schools and devised stories with children in Ballina, Castlebar, Westport, Dooagh, Cilla tSidean, Claremorris, Ceathrú Thaidgh and Glenamoy. He explored film and direction technique in a workshop with Coláiste Mhuire in Tourmakeady. Eoghan discussed and gave great insight into the work of writers and did some creative writing with St Brendan’s College in Belmullet and with members of Mayo Youth Theatre. He also facilitated a flash-fiction workshop with local writers at Lough Lannagh Village and a creative writing project with first year students at Coláiste Pobail Acla.

From London via Wexford Maverick Sabre is coming to the Royal

Fri, Jun 01, 2012

He is one of the biggest names in the UK and Ireland and is heading out on his biggest tour yet. Maverick Sabre is stopping off in the Royal Theatre this Sunday night. Sabre whose blend of R&B, soul, hip-hop, and reggae has seen him climb from obscurity to the top reaches of the charts in just a few years, took time out from his preparations for his tour to talk to the Mayo Advertiser last week.

Adebisi Shank to headline Into the West this summer

Fri, Jun 01, 2012

Adebisi Shank will play the top the bill at the Into The West show taking place at The Clubhouse in Castlebar Celtic this summer along with Bats and upcoming artist Toby Kaar. Also on the night expect to find the Vinyl Junkie Record Fair where hundreds of vinyl records will be up for sale that include Fugazi, Sebadoh, The Cure, and much more.

Can Percussion Trio prepare to dazzle Castlebar

Fri, Jun 01, 2012

Open your ears and eyes to the amazing world of percussion and its possibilities when Can Percussion Trio prepare to dazzle and delight at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Tuesday, June 19, at 8pm as part of a Music Network tour.

The Love Hungry Farmer takes to the stage in Castlebar

Fri, Jun 01, 2012

Des Keogh, one of Ireland’s foremost actors and entertainers, presents his hugely successful, award-winning show The Love Hungry Farmer at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Wednesday June 13 at 8pm.

Mayo Leisure Point offering fun for all the family this summer

Fri, Jun 01, 2012

Mayo Leisure Point is one of Ireland’s largest indoor entertainment complexes, the centre offers 10 pin bowling, seven screen cinema, Nokey’s adventureland, Q-2000 laser games, snooker, pool, and video games, Kay’s Coffee Shop, Hogs Heaven bar, Garbo’s party venue, Castle Leisure Club and Kachina Natural Spa. Mayo Leisure Point is an ideal destination for all the family catering for all ages and group outings.

Poetry reading at the Creel

Fri, Jun 01, 2012

Custom House Studios, the Creel Restaurant, The Gallery press, and Poetry Ireland present a reading by Gerald Dawe from his recently published Selected Poems. This will take place on Thursday June 7 at 8pm, at the Creel Restaurant Westport Quay. The evening will also include guest readings from Gerald Dawe’s Selected Poems by Susan Kelly, Thomas Kilroy, Seán Lysaght, John McHugh, and Ger Reidy, with music by Laoise Kelly on harp.

Introducing The Strypes at the Royal Theatre

Fri, Jun 01, 2012

The Strypes are an exciting young beat group from Cavan who have recently taken the country by storm with their 60s inspired sets. The four-piece band comprises singer Ross Farrelly, guitarist Josh McClorey, bassist Pete O'Hanlon, and drummer Evan Walsh, with an average age of just 15. They are set to be everywhere this summer with festival dates home and abroad, and right now these young mods from Cavan are all over the radio with the lead track from their first EP You can’t judge a book by the cover.

Summer music school at Ballina Arts Centre with the Whistleblast Quartet

Fri, Jun 01, 2012

The WhistleBlast Quartet – Kenneth Edge (saxophones and clarinet), Mary Curran (French horn), Andrew Synnott (piano) and Nicola Cleary (regular violinist with the National Symphony Orchestra) – will be hosting a great new music summer school for children aged seven to nine and 10 to 13 years, with or without previous musical experience or ability. The school will run from July 30 to August 3 and costs €85 per child or €75 if there are two or more. For seven to nine-year-olds it will run from 10am to 1pm, and for 10 to 13-year-olds it will run from 2pm to 5pm.

Build up to Ballina Salmon Festival continues

Fri, May 25, 2012

The 2012 instalment of the Ballina Salmon Festival promises a week of fantastic entertainment for young and old alike, whether you are in the locality or are planning a break by the famed River Moy. The fun and frolics get off to a fit and healthy start on Saturday, July 7, with the Powerade Triathlon Salmon Run sponsored by Ballina Beverages.

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