Warm up for the big game with a Mayo legend in Flynns on Saturday night
Fri, Aug 19, 2011
What better way could there be to get ready for Mayo’s showdown with Kerry on Sunday afternoon than spending the evening in the presence of one of the greats of the game from the county. Former Mayo footballing legend Padraic Brogan, who in 1985 scored one of the greatest goals ever to grace Croke Park against Dublin in the All Ireland semi final, will take to the stage in Flynns Bar, Rush Street, Castlebar.
Padraic will be joined on stage by Doirse, a Doors tribute band, for a great night’s entertainment in the lead up to the big game. So get yourself down to Flynns Bar, Rush Street, Castlebar this Saturday night.
Read more ...Tommy Fleming returns for what promises to be another outstanding performance
Fri, Aug 19, 2011
Following the huge success of Tommy Fleming’s 2010/2011 tour with the Irish Concert Orchestra, resulting in rave reviews from the media and fans alike, the demand for a return tour is phenomenal. As a result of this, Tommy is returning to The Royal Theatre, Castlebar on Saturday, August 27 for a very special concert with his band and the extraordinary Irish Concert Orchestra as part of The World Fleadh taking place in Castlebar this year.
Read more ...Brad Paisley live at the Royal Theatre this weekend
Fri, Aug 19, 2011
American country star Brad Paisley has added a Castlebar date to his sold out Dublin show in August. His Olympia Theatre date sold out very quickly and now you have the chance to catch him in the Royal Theatre, Castlebar. Tomorrow (Saturday), fresh after his sold out Olympia show, Brad will take to the stage in Castlebar.
Read more ...Out and about in Mayo
Fri, Aug 19, 2011
The Full Irish coms to a conclusion
The Full Irish series of traditional concerts at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar comes to a close on Thursday August 25 at 8pm with a star line-up of Emer Mayock, piper Mick O’Brien, and fiddle player Aoife Ní Bhriain.
The Full Irish series of traditional concerts at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar comes to a close on Thursday August 25 at 8pm with a star line-up of Emer Mayock, piper Mick O’Brien, and fiddle player Aoife Ní Bhriain.
Read more ...Dennis McCalmont launches new album
Fri, Aug 12, 2011
It has been a busy year musically for Killala-based singer/songwriter Dennis McCalmont. Last summer he co-wrote and composed a number of songs for the Terry Reilly/Tommy Marren musical production On A Wing And A Prayer: The story of Knock Airport, which was a huge success, selling out shows at The Royal Theatre Castlebar, and raising much needed funding for the Mayo /Roscommon Hospice.
Read more ...Finbar Hoban Presents goes to the movies
Fri, Aug 12, 2011
Finbar Hoban Presents... takes a trip to the movies on Saturday August 20 as a very special screening of the 1984 cult sci-fi classic The Terminator will take place at Bar Ritz in Castlebar.
Read more ...Brett ‘Hitman’ Heart is coming to Castlebar
Fri, Aug 12, 2011
Bret ‘Hitman’ Heart leads the line-up for the American Wrestling Rampage event in Castlebar.
Read more ...The Willoughby Brothers are coming to Castlebar
Fri, Aug 12, 2011
Richie, Des, Sammy, Robbie, Johnny and Jerome hail from Coolboy in Wicklow. Six brothers, with just over a decade between the eldest and youngest, singing in harmony is what makes this act all the more special. They will take to the stage in the Royal Theatre on October 1 at 8pm. Their passion for singing and performing, combined with a genuine closeness, stems from a childhood filled with music and singing, a love they carried with them through the years into adulthood.
Des, the second eldest, is already prominent in the music industry as a successful Irish tenor. Having studied singing with the renowned Dr Veronica Dunne, he has sung at many prestigious events throughout Ireland and has performed extensively in the United States, both as a soloist and with The Three Irish Tenors. Croke Park provided the stage for the highlight of his career to date, having sung the National Anthem at a number of All-Ireland finals before audiences in excess of 80,000.
Read more ...Out and about in Mayo
Fri, Aug 12, 2011
Ballina is the place to be this weekend
Starting from tonight August 12 and then tomorrow Saturday August 13, Ballina is the place to be when the Ballina Music Festival kicks off. Things will get going at 7.15pm on the main stage in Scoil Padraig when Gorilla Radio take to the stage, followed by the winners from the busking competition which was held in the town then the entertainment will be closed off by Hot House Flowers. On Saturday, The O’Donnell Family will kick things off, they will be followed by more of the busking competition winners before Sharon Shannon and the big band bring the festival to a close. There will also be plenty of fringe events in around the town, including a daily busking competition and music in the bars across the town over the weekend.
Starting from tonight August 12 and then tomorrow Saturday August 13, Ballina is the place to be when the Ballina Music Festival kicks off. Things will get going at 7.15pm on the main stage in Scoil Padraig when Gorilla Radio take to the stage, followed by the winners from the busking competition which was held in the town then the entertainment will be closed off by Hot House Flowers. On Saturday, The O’Donnell Family will kick things off, they will be followed by more of the busking competition winners before Sharon Shannon and the big band bring the festival to a close. There will also be plenty of fringe events in around the town, including a daily busking competition and music in the bars across the town over the weekend.
Read more ...Free music festival in Ballina
Fri, Aug 05, 2011
The Ballina Chamber have helped organise a recession busting free music festival weekend featuring the internationally famous Sharon Shannon and her big band and the Hothouse Flowers.
Read more ...Mayo’s first baby fair at the Royal Theatre
Fri, Aug 05, 2011
The first baby fair in Mayo will take place this October and admission is free. The 2011 Forever Baby Fair will offer up to date expert advice on all your baby’s needs, from pregnancy to birth and new-born to toddler.
Read more ...Coyle comes home for Royal Rumble in Castlebar
Fri, Aug 05, 2011
County Mayo's Henry “The Western Warrior” Coyle returns home when he challenges for the WBF Light Middleweight title against Italy's Elio Cotena at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, on Friday August 12.
The Chicago based Geesala native will headline a bill which also features Dublin's undefeated Patrick “The Punisher” Hyland and a host of local talent on the undercard, including an Irish title tilt for unbeaten Westport native Finbarr Eade, and an eagerly anticipated all Mayo duel between John Waldron and Michael Sweeney.
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