Johnny Gallagher and Boxtie live in Brennan’s Lane tonight

Fri, Oct 21, 2011

Widely acknowledged as one of the finest guitar players in Ireland and the UK, Johnny Gallagher is first and foremost an explosive live entertainer. He has scorched his way through festivals, clubs, and venues all over Europe and is held in awe by musicians and fans alike in his native Ireland. And tonight he will be coming to Ballina when he takes to the stage in Brennan’s Lane. Backing Johnny is the one and only Boxtie band who instinctively understand Johnny's music

Will Killeen live in Ballina

Fri, Oct 21, 2011

Widely regarded as Ireland’s finest acoustic blues export since Rory Gallagher, Will Killeen is considered to be one of the foremost slide guitar players in Europe. A dazzling finger-picking stylist, he also plays banjo and harmonica and sings with a voice steeped in early American blues.

Ballina Arts Centre present Forgotten a powerful piece of theatre

Fri, Oct 21, 2011

On Friday November 4, at 8pm, Ballina Arts Centre will present Fishamble Theatre Company’s Forgotten, a powerful piece of theatre written and performed by Pat Kinevane.

It’s RoolaBoola time again in Castlebar

Fri, Oct 21, 2011

RoolaBoola, the Linenhall Arts Centre’s annual arts funfest, is back for young people of all ages and their families over the coming October Bank Holiday weekend, from Saturday October 29 to Monday October 31.

Antarctic explorer Tom Crean tells his story at the Royal Theatre Castlebar

Fri, Oct 21, 2011

Tom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes, is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance by Aidan Dooley. This amazing show has now been seen by huge numbers of people all over the world.

Support programme for young people to be held in Westport

Fri, Oct 21, 2011

Rainbows is a 12-week group support programme for children and young people who have suffered a significant loss through death, separation, or any painful transition. The groups are available for children and young people from seven years to 18 years of age.

Get your rocks off for Castlebar Music Festival Fundraiser

Fri, Oct 14, 2011

Tomorrow night Saturday, October 15, three local bands will get together to support the Castlebar music festival 2012 for a fundraising rock night taking place at the clubhouse in Castlebar Celtic. You can expect to see three local bands play including Strayed, Layne County, and Race The Flux, plus also look out for lots of drinks promotions on the night.

Legendary DJ Grandmaster Flash is coming the TF

Fri, Oct 14, 2011

It is like a jungle sometimes unless you invented DJing with two turntables and a microphone back in the late seventies. Without the Grandmaster there would be no MC busting loose over your favourite hip hop jams, nobody scratching or mixing records and no grooves on the radio. The godfather of this genre, Grandmaster Flash, is coming to Castlebar this October 30 when he takes to the wheels of steel at Choice at the Royal. Grandmaster Flash introduced us to the seminal classics ‘White Lines’ and ‘The Message’ and in 2007 became the first hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame.

Brendan Grace is coming to Ballina

Fri, Oct 14, 2011

On Saturday week, October 22, Brendan Grace the comedy grand master celebrates 40 years of hilarity at Ballina Arts Centre. The greatest family comedian of our generation proudly presents 40 years in the comedy business and most of this time at the very top of his profession. Brendan's latest show features some brand new material and some 'old favourites' from his vast repertoire over the last 40 years.

His sense of timing and ability to read an audience is without equal. A brilliant character actor, his 'Bottler' character is legendary and is now featured at every performance. Tickets are €25 and booking is essential.

David O’Doherty comes to Castlebar

Fri, Oct 14, 2011

Pssst! Don’t tell anyone, but award-winning Irish stand-up and sit-down comedian David O’Doherty is performing at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Friday October 28 at 8pm.

Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra are coming to Castlebar

Fri, Oct 14, 2011

Jools Holland is a pianist, a composer and presenter who is selling millions of records, bringing the Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra all over the world playing to more than 300,000 fans every year. His achievements did not go unnoticed and in June 2003 he was awarded the OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.

Jazzing it up at the Linenhall

Fri, Oct 14, 2011

So Jazz is dead? Not while there are still young people with creative voices yearning to be heard. Proof positive is top jazz combo Thought-Fox, performing at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Wednesday October 26 at 8pm as part of a Music Network tour.

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