Ham Sandwich to play Heroes and Villains fancy dress party

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

Have you ever wished that you could save the day and get the boy/girl at the end of the movie? Well then you can live out your wildest dreams and fantasies as Finbar Hoban Presents... Marvel Comics Heroes and Villains fancy dress party next Saturday night February 5 at Bar Ritz (Mulroys Bar) Castlebar. All you have to do is dress as up as your favourite comic book hero or villain. There are loads of prizes to be won for best dressed on the night.

Live music will come from one of Ireland’s most successful bands, Ham Sandwich. Bono from U2 once stated that the band would have to change their name because a name such as Ham Sandwich would never work in the music industry. The band recently said: “We called ourselves Ham Sandwich, not because we like sandwiches, or because of the sexual innuendo, or to get away from the ubiquitous-prefix-followed-by-esoteric-noun formula that most bands follow, but because we couldn’t give a f@£K what our gang is called, the stupider the better. It’s a bit of a blessing I guess, no-one ever forgets the name and it makes us work harder.”

Boyzone to play the Royal Theatre on St Patrick’s Day

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

Boyzone will play The Royal Theatre on Thursday, March 17 2011. Tickets priced from €44.50 including booking fee went on sale yesterday morning. This new tour will see Boyzone hit the west coast of Ireland where they played some of their first live shows. It also gives the boys the chance to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Louis Walsh’s old stomping ground in Castlebar.

Jethro Tull to bring some classic rock to the Royal Theatre

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

Jethro Tull has just announced that he is to perform main stage at The Royal Theatre on March 20 2011. Early in 1968, a group of young British musicians, born from the ashes of various failed regional bands, gathered together in hunger, destitution, and modest optimism in Luton, north of London. With a common love of blues and an appreciation, among them, of various other music forms, they started to win over a small but enthusiastic audience in the various pubs and clubs of southern England. The breakthrough came when they were offered the Thursday night residency at London’s famous Marquee Club in Wardour Street, Soho.

Stars of the stage

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

The members of All Stars Youth Theatre are ready to take to the stage once again with their production of Aladdin in Claremorris Town Hall.

This magical performance will take place on Sunday January 30 at 2pm and 7pm. The members of the All Stars Youth Theatre come from Castlebar, Claremorris, Ballinrobe, Shrule, Headford, and all around the region.

Ireland’s three tenors at the Linenhall

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

They hardly need any introduction: Ireland’s very own and hugely successful three tenors make a welcome return visit to the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday February 10 at 8pm. The trio of John Scott, David Martin, and Declan Kelly, with their amazing voices and friendly approach, bring a very warm atmosphere to their concert, singing a wide selection of popular songs and creating their very special rapport with their audience over the course of a hugely entertaining evening of wonderful music. On previous form, demand for tickets will be high, so book now.

Luisne Art Project going forward in 2011

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

The Luisne Art Project has started the year with the opening of Insight, its biggest exhibition yet. The exhibition takes place in Galway University Hospital from today Friday, January 28. Opening speaker on the day will be the well known film maker and writer Bob Quinn.

Charlestown community rally to help local man see again

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

The true spirit of Meitheal support in Mayo has brought together musicians from the Charlestown community as they launch a CD to raise funds to help neighbour Rob McNichol regain his sight.

Mike Denver and guests will have them dancing all night at the Royal

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

Ireland's most popular country singer Mike Denver has once again had a sell-out nationwide tour throughout Ireland in 2010, and on March 5 he will be bringing his show back to the Royal Theatre. Joining Mike on stage on the night will be Ray Lynam, Philomena Begley, and local singer Gerry Carney. Since he first exploded on the scene Mike has built up a huge following through his top notch shows. In a relatively short time Mike has notched up 10 hit albums and three best selling DVDs.

The stars of The Commitments are back

Fri, Jan 21, 2011

It was 1991 when the film The Commitments burst onto our movie screens and into the hearts and souls of music lovers across the world. Now, for the first time ever, the stars from The Commitments will re-unite for a limited run of concerts in March 2011, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Ireland’s favourite film. This will be the first time since the film that the band will perform a full concert together. The stars from The Commitments will perform in The Royal Theatre, Castlebar, on March 14. Tickets for this not to be missed show will cost €59.

Don’t miss your chance to get your hands on tickets for Jedward

Fri, Jan 21, 2011

Jedward are back for a sixth date in the Royal Theatre Castlebar on Sunday January 30 as the demand for their energetic performances shows no signs of slowing down. It has been an exceptional year for Jedward, with their own television series, becoming ambassadors for Childline and numerous other brands as well as an exceptional year of touring and panto later this year.

“We are delighted to announce that Jedward will be back in January 2011, they have great fans and they really put on an amazing show for them as well,” said Sandra Hunt from the Royal Theatre. “This show will be earlier in the afternoon as it’s a Sunday so if you have never seen them book tickets now and if you have already seen them well you know you want to see them again… they are addictive viewing.”

DubCulture at Choice

Fri, Jan 21, 2011

DubCulture specialises in Dubstep and bass music. These nights are now in there fourth year in Galway and across the country and have hosted DJs and producers such as N-Type, Distance, Milanese, Pinch, RSD, Joker, Gemmy, MR1, Rusko, and Forsaken.

Castlebar panto was a huge success once again

Fri, Jan 21, 2011

With standing ovations and many of the 3,500 audience returning to see the show, Castlebar Pantomime's version of The Wonderful Story of Mother Goose was easily the most enjoyable in 26 years for both audience and cast. The original script became unrecognisable with the directors doing their best to re-write a shorter version, while Walter Donoghue as Mother Goose did his absolute best to ad lib in as many new lines as possible as the shows progressed. But local references, many recognisable faces from around Mayo, a cast of 150 people including 70 junior chorus members, outstanding solo singers, comic lines, colourful dance routines, the hard working Castlebar Pantomime committee as producers, amazing harmonies by musical director John Flatley, imaginative choreography by Jason Guthrie, along with clever direction by Sharon Lavelle and Donna Ruane all resulted in a widely enjoyable production.

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