Donal Dineen will take to the decks at Finbar Hoban Presents

Thu, Nov 25, 2010

Today FM and former No Disco presenter Donal Dineen will share the stage with some of the best musicians in Ireland along with Tucan and Our Little Secrets when he comes to play Bar Ritz in Castlebar tomorrow night as part of the Finbar Hoban Presents series.

On a Wing and a Prayer flies in…

Thu, Nov 25, 2010

From last April until now seems like the blink of an eye, but in that time a major brand new musical has been honed, cast, marketed and brought to the stage in the west of Ireland. Yes, the much-heralded dramatic musical in two acts, On a Wing and Prayer launched boldly into the public sphere for three nights last night Thursday, November 25 and will run until tomorrow Saturday November 27, at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar. And all in aid of a great cause, the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation, and specifically for the Foundation’s Palliative Care Service.

Horslips are back at the Royal

Thu, Nov 25, 2010

A year on from the sell-out triumph of their December 2009 concerts in Dublin and Belfast, Irish rock legends Horslips are back with a new tour for 2010 and are coming to The Royal Theatre, Castlebar, this Sunday night, November 28.

Amateur drama award recipients announced

Thu, Nov 25, 2010

St Patrick’s Drama Group, Westport has been awarded the Mayo County Council Amateur Drama Award for 2010. Applications were assessed by an external, independent, expert panel who were very impressed with the standard in the county. St Patrick’s Drama Group have had an extremely active year and took to the stage with three well received productions – Makem and Clancy Are Coming by the group’s own Ciarán MacSuibhne, Martin McDonagh’s The Cripple of Inishmaan and Michael J McGinnelly’s A Wake in the West, which they staged in Dublin in March. The group have shown exemplary dedication to the future of their group and to the promotion of amateur drama in Mayo. Mayo County Council amateur drama awards are assessed on the following criteria: Innovation; development of excellence; quality and creativity. All amateur drama groups based in the county are eligible to apply for the award. For more information contact the Arts Office, Mayo County Council, Áras an Chontae, Castlebar by phone on 094 9024444 or email [email protected]

Celebrate St Stephen’s night with the Coronas

Thu, Nov 25, 2010

The Meteor Award winning Coronas are coming to The Royal Theatre, Castlebar, St Stephen’s Night for what promises to be a special festive show. Two very successful albums, Heroes and Ghosts and Tony Was An Ex-Con including their recently released single ‘Someone Else’s Hands’, have ensured this Irish band are receiving wide ranging support and affection from fans Their first album was described by Hot Press as “a soulful line between Jeff Buckley and the Libertines”.

Colin Fry live this weekend at the Royal

Fri, Nov 05, 2010

Due to the overwhelming response to Colm Wilkinson’s sell-out concerts last year the musical legend is coming back to the Royal Theatre Castlebar on Saturday week, November 13 with his Broadway and Beyond show.

Pat Shortt is back for some more laughs

Fri, Nov 05, 2010

Following on from his sell-out tour last March in Castlebar Pat Shortt is back at The Royal Theatre on Saturday, November 20. Pat Shortt has been a household name in Irish comedy since his days with D’Unbelievables up to his last one-man sell-out show Pat Shortt Live. Since then he has gone on to star in the hugely successful Man about Dog, directed by Paddy Breanacht, and to play a part in Damien O’Donnell’s Inside I’m Dancing.

The High Kings are getting ready for the Royal

Fri, Nov 05, 2010

2010 has been a hectic and successful year for the band voted Best Folk Band in Ireland’s Music Awards. The High Kings released Memory Lane, their second album, in February of this year where it maintained its top five chart status for 10 weeks, and later achieved platinum status. The High Kings are making their way back to the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, for what promises to be a special show on Friday November 19.

Cappa Ensemble live in the Linenhall next Monday

Fri, Nov 05, 2010

The Cappa Ensemble brings its dazzling artistry to the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar for a wonderful classical concert on Monday November 8 at 8pm. Named after the celebrated 17th century Italian violin-maker Gioffredo Cappa, this exciting young chamber ensemble has quickly established itself as a quartet of outstanding artistry, touring extensively in Australasia and Japan as well as throughout the UK. Winner of Music Network’s Young Musicwide competition in 2009, the quartet boasts a line-up of top performers in their own right: Michael McHale (piano); cellist Brian O’Kane; violinist Bartosz Woroch; and violist Adam Newman. An exciting night in prospect, with a programme of music by Mozart, Walton, Schumann and contemporary Irish composer Elaine Agnew. Part of a Music Network tour.

EXCEL 10 is ready to roll in November

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

The Mayo County Council’s EXCEL 10 is a developmental programme of arts events for teenagers and young adults across the county. The programme focuses on supporting and developing the skills of young people with specific arts interests, while also providing opportunities for young Mayo people to get involved in quality arts events during the month of November.

2011 Continental Irish Van of the Year contenders

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

The list of eligible vans for the title of Continental sponsored Irish Van of the Year 2011 award has been announced by the Irish Motoring Writers’ Association Van of the Year Jury.

The winner of the 2011 overall Irish Van of the Year title will be announced at an awards ceremony on Thursday November 25.

John B Keane’s classic The Field comes to the Royal

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

Lane Productions will bring their forthcoming production of John B Keane’s award-winning play The Field to the Royal Theatre, Castlebar in February next year. It will be directed by Joe Dowling. Brian Dennehy will perform the iconic role of ‘The Bull’ McCabe. The play comes to The Royal Theatre Castlebar in its debut on Thursday February 24 with performances until Saturday February 26 2011.

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