Christmas crackers in the Welcome Inn this Christmas
Fri, Dec 17, 2010
If a quiet Christmas does not sound like your cup of tea, wrap up and step out to the Welcome Inn Hotel and party your way through a lively Christmas into a vibrant New Year. Every night of the holiday season from this weekend on will see at least one of the hotel’s three party venues (Club Mantra, The Lounge and The Fáilte Suite) open for business. With choice like that, you are sure to find something perfect for your taste.
Read more ...Cracking Christmas line up at Campbell’s Tavern
Fri, Dec 10, 2010
Campbell’s Tavern in Cloughanover, Headford, has a great line up of entertainment in store this Christmas which is sure to have a little bit of something for everyone, kicking off this evening, Friday December 10, with the Wii Olympics and cocktail night from 10pm. That will be followed tomorrow night, Saturday December 10, with a piano session and darts competition. On Sunday there will be a more relaxed vibe with the Solstice Arts Group annual Christmas fair.
Read more ...Pat Shortt and Jon Kenny reunited for tour
Fri, Dec 10, 2010
The legendary comic duo D’Unbelievables, Pat Shortt and Jon Kenny, are delighted to announce that they will be reuniting for a one-off nationwide tour to include The Royal Theatre, Castlebar on March 25 and 26 2011.
Read more ...The Coronas in Castlebar
Fri, Dec 10, 2010
Following on from their spectacular show in The Royal Theatre in August this summer The Meteor Award winning Coronas are returning for one night this Christmas to The Royal Theatre Castlebar on St Stephen’s Night.
Read more ...Jethro Tull to bring some classic rock to the Royal Theatre
Fri, Dec 03, 2010
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.
Read more ...Saw Doctors and Smyths Toys team up for charity
Fri, Dec 03, 2010
The Saw Doctors and Smyths Toys are joining forces this week in a novel scheme to raise funds for the Society of St Vincent de Paul this Christmas. Smyths Toys will donate one euro to St Vincent de Paul for every download of the new a cappella version of ‘Red Cortina’ by The Saw Doctors, which goes on sale from iTunes Ireland from today.
Read more ...Christmas concerts in Clifden
Fri, Dec 03, 2010
Throughout December, the Clifden Station House will be holding a number of major events including a concerts with leading Irish country singer Sandy Kelly. Upcoming shows include the hypnotist and illusionist Adrian Knight on Friday and Saturday; a night of Irish trad music and dance with All-Ireland champion musician Marie Walsh on Saturday December 11; followed by the Michael Buble and Take That tribute show on Friday December 17 and Saturday 18. Dinner and a show costs €49pp while dinner, show, and accommodation is €99pps. For more information contact 095 - 21699, email [email protected], or see www.clifdenstationhouse.com
Read more ...Romeo and Juliet takes to the Royal stage
Fri, Dec 03, 2010
The Royal Theatre has announced a return of Ballet Ireland to the stage with a new production of Romeo and Juliet choreographed by Morgann Runacre-Temple on December 7. The production had its world premiere at the Gaiety Theatre on Tuesday October 19.
Read more ...Full winter line up at the Museum of Country Life
Fri, Dec 03, 2010
Knitting circle
If you have some free time this morning from 11am to 1pm why not drop in on the knitting circle, where you can exchange patterns, learn new techniques, and join in the fun. The knitting circle takes place on the first and third Friday of the month and is suitable for adults and children over seven.
Crash Ensemble bring some fresh, funky, fun to the Linenhall
Fri, Dec 03, 2010
Ireland’s finest contemporary music group, Crash Ensemble, performs a fresh, fun, and funky celebration of world folk music with a contemporary twist at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Monday December 6 at 8pm.
Read more ...Perspectives 5 on show in Ballina Arts Centre
Fri, Dec 03, 2010
The fifth annual Perspectives exhibition, showcasing the work of locally-based artists, will run in the gallery for the month of December. All the artists featured are from the north Mayo area, especially Ballina, Killala, and as far afield as Enniscrone. This is a great opportunity to experience the talent and support the work of Mayo artists and possibly pick up a Christmas present. Perspectives 5 is sponsored by Ballina Beverages. Admission to the exhibition is free and runs until December 23.
Read more ...Still some places left for the American Drifters Christmas party night
Fri, Dec 03, 2010
The American Drifters Christmas party takes place on Friday December 10 in the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, and promises to be a great night of entertainment. The night includes banquet buffet, live entertainment with The American Drifters playing all the songs you love, ‘Save the Last Dance for Me’, ‘Sweets for my Sweet’ and many more of their famous hits followed by a Christmas disco.
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