James Kilbane to perform in Castlebar to support Western Care

Fri, Apr 13, 2012

ames Kilbane returns to the TF Royal Theatre on Friday night, May 11, when he brings his Gravel and Grace Country Concert to Mayo’s premier venue at 8pm. This concert is in association with The Western Care and the event is supported by CBE Claremorris.

Mick Flannery and band to play intimate ruby room gig

Fri, Apr 06, 2012

In the last couple of years Mick Flannery has gone from part-time stonemason from Cork to one of Ireland’s most sought after musicians, having just released his new single ‘Gone Forever’ in February, and his third album, Red to Blue, at the end of last month. That album a follow-up to the hugely praised White Lies in support of which he played a string of sold out shows all over Ireland, one of the most notable being a double headline show at the Marquee Cork with John Spillane. He will be stopping off in the Ruby Room at the Royal Theatre on Thursday, April 26 for a very special intimate show at 10pm.

Choice at the Royal presents Crazy P

Fri, Apr 06, 2012

Crazy P’s last album When We On was critically acclaimed and a definite jewel in their packed back catalogue. With their roots in early house and techno the band have moved on to a more disco and funk live sound. They've

Love Thy Neighbour in Belmullet

Fri, Apr 06, 2012

Love Thy Neighbour is a three act comedy by Jimmy Keary. Performed by the Mullet Drama Group, Love Thy Neighbour will be performed three nights here in Áras Inis Gluaire; Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21 and Friday, April 27. All shows 8pm.

Michael and Noreen's marriage is going through a rocky patch, things get worse with a bad choice of an anniversary present and a good-for-nothing brother interfering in their lives, helped by Maisie Looney who is desperate for a man. A former lover has moved in next door, and a robbery takes place. This comedy is full of suspicion, blackmail, corruption, a plan that backfires, and a secret that could rock Michael's marriage to its foundations. Admission is €10. A good night of laughter, all in aid of the Neo Natal Unit, Mayo General Hospital.

The Crack Away Jacks live in Brennan’s Lane this Sunday

Fri, Apr 06, 2012

This Sunday night Live at the Basement will see one of the most energetic live acts around in the county today take to the stage. The Crack Away Jacks’ blend of Celtic rock has been getting people out dancing since they hit the circuit late last year and this year things look like they will only be getting better for them. The five piece, made up of Paul Coyle on guitar/vocals, Anthony Hennigan on fiddle/whistles/guitar/vocals, John Murphy on banjo/mandolin, John Hanley on bass, and Brendan Horkan on drums, will take to the stage at 8pm this Sunday night April 8.

Hollywood star to narrate Famine Remembrance Symphony Concert in Claremorris

Fri, Apr 06, 2012

Irish American actor Eric Mabius, who has appeared in almost 30 films and over a dozen major television projects, is to narrate the European Premiere of Patrick Cassidy’s, Famine Remembrance Symphony Concert to be held at St. Colman’s Church, Claremorris, County Mayo on Friday next April 13 next. Mabius who has starred in a lead role in the hit ABC Series Ugly Betty and the critically acclaimed BBC mini-series Outcasts, will be accompanied by the RTE Concert Orchestra and the Tribal Chamber Choir (Galway).

Compositions written by Lady Jane Wilde (Oscar Wilde’s mother) and Peter Quinn are included in the narrative to be performed on the night.

New Kids On The Block/ Backstreet Boys live on screen

Fri, Apr 06, 2012

Live from the O2 Arena London, Sunday April 29, one night only at 8pm, Mayo Movie World will be screening a performance from New Kids on The Block/Backstreet Boys. A hit-packed show featuring songs such as ‘The Right Stuff’, ‘Step By Step’, ‘Quit Playing Games With My Heart’, and ‘Everybody’ promises to keep everyone entertained. This live show costs €18 per ticket and will be a night to remember. For more information log on to www.mayomovieworld.ie or call 094 9027777.

The Skin I Live In next up for Linenhall Film Club

Fri, Apr 06, 2012

The next screening at Linenhall Film Club is Pedro Almodóvar’s The Skin I Live In. The acclaimed director of Volver, Talk to Her, and many more, Almodóvar's latest film is a macabre suspense thriller is about obsession, drawing the work of David Lynch and Cronenberg as well as Hitchcock into his directorial palette in a melodramatic offering more redolent of his earlier films. Also harking back, the film sees the return of Antonio Banderas to Almodóvar's repertory company, as a plastic surgeon seeking to develop an artificial skin after his wife has died as a result of horrific burns caused by a tragic car crash. Offbeat, perhaps, compelling and dazzling film-making, certainly. Linenhall Film Club shows every second Tuesday. Full details about the Linenhall Film Club and its forthcoming programme from the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar. Tel: 094 9023733 www.thelinenhall.com.

First exhibition of Greenway Artist initiative

Fri, Apr 06, 2012

Building Bridges, an exhibition of paintings by Jacinta Guinan, was launched at the Mulranny Park Hotel on March 25 for a three week run in the Carrowmore Suite. This is the first initiative of the Greenway Artists Initiative, where 65 artists, co-ordinated by Maureen O'Neill will be working. The Greenway Artists Initiative is shortly to open a space in Newport and also a Westport space. Maureen O'Neill has described them as 'mini art centres'.

Begley and Ó Raghallaigh come to Castlebar

Fri, Apr 06, 2012

Two consummate traditional musicians, Brendan Begley and Caoimhín Ó’Raghallaigh, combine their formidable talents for a top-drawer evening of music at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday April 12 at 8pm.

Country Music Weekend at the Royal this May

Fri, Apr 06, 2012

Join the fun with an amazing weekend featuring the very best country music bands!

The west of Ireland’s love affair with country music has prompted two great shows to join forces for one weekend at the Royal Theatre in Castlebar to give fans a weekend of live country music featuring a concert with James Kilbane and Friends on Friday, May 11 and all night dancing featuring Jimmy Buckley on Saturday, May 12.

The Answer to play Live at the Clubhouse this summer!

Fri, Apr 06, 2012

The Answer have just confirmed a intimate show at Castlebar’s new independent music venue, The Clubhouse this summer. The Answer were formed in 2000 by guitarist Paul Mahon, whose father was a jazz trumpeter and member of seminal Irish showband The Freshmen, who released three albums on CBS and toured with the likes of the Beach Boys. Aged 18, Paul knew he wanted to put together a rock band and mentioned it to bassist Micky Waters, an old school friend who had been in numerous cover bands around Belfast.

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