New fusion theatre at Áras Inis Gluaire

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

A Spanish armada captain is washed ashore on a Sligo beach in 1588. Enduring dire hardship and incredible adventures, our hero Francisco traverses Ireland in his quest to return home to his beloved Spain.

Cathy Davey is not to be missed this October

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

This is turning into a landmark year for Cathy Davey, her album The Nameless hit number one the same day as her sell out Olympia Theatre show. Her gig at Oxegen was one of the weekend’s highlights as was her appearance at Electric Picnic, and now Cathy Davey and her band are to play The Royal Theatre, Castlebar, on October 7.

Paul Heaton to bring some Acid Country to the Royal Theatre

Fri, Sep 24, 2010

Paul Heaton releases his eagerly anticipated second solo album, Acid Country, on September 13 and he will take to the stage of the Royal Theatre on Sunday October 3.

Speed dating comes to the TF

Fri, Sep 24, 2010

As the summer comes to an end speed dating is beginning in The TF Royal Hotel Castlebar. The events are part of a full Saturday night’s entertainment in the TF Royal Hotel, with a great night of fun and craic promised, ending in the night club. Speed dating will begin in The TF Royal on Saturday October 9 for all those single guys and girls aged 30 to 40. The October night is the first of the winter line up.

Los Langeros and Fearghal McKee team up for Westport gig

Fri, Sep 24, 2010

To promote the release of their latest album, This is Normal, Los Langeros join forces with Whipping Boy front man Fearghal McKee with his new band for a series of dates across Ireland, stopping off in Geraghty’s, Westport, on October 9. Los Langeros are a demented concoction of country-tinged goat-punk rockabilly. With three albums already behind them and diversity of sound reflecting their disparate influences from Hank Williams to Nomeansno and Tom Waits.

McKee’s band, which will also feature Whipping Boy drummer Colm Hassett, will play some Whipping Boy classics, as well as new material. Described as the vocal and spiritual link between Ian Curtis and Van Morrison, McKee’s charismatic performances quickly grabbed the attention of the press when Whipping Boy first appeared.

U21 football finals promise plenty of action

Fri, Sep 17, 2010

Saturday afternoon promises to be a battle in the west that is not to be missed. Ballintubber, who are going for three in a row, will face off against local rivals Castlebar Mitchels who are still smarting from last year’s final defeat. The two west Mayo clubs breezed through the competition up to the semi-final stage where both Claremorris and St Gerald’s put it up to them, setting up tomorrow’s mouth watering encounter.

Áras Inis Gluaire offers full line up of events

Fri, Sep 17, 2010

Daly, Cranitch, and Faulkner
Don’t miss the opportunity to see Jackie Daly, Matt Cranitch, and John Faulkner perform together as The Living Stream in Áras Inis Gluaire, on Wednesday, September 22, at 8pm.

Fame on stage at the Royal Theatre this weekend

Fri, Sep 17, 2010

Fame The Musical is the story of every performer’s dream and follows the lives of the students at New York’s legendary High School of Performing Arts. This weekend it will conclude it’s run in the Royal Theatre with shows on today Friday, Saturday and Sunday. After two films, six seasons as a TV show, and having sold five million tickets in the UK alone in its six tours of the UK and numerous West End runs, Fame The Musical comes to The Royal Theatre Castlebar in this multi million euro production featuring the West End sets and costumes and a top UK and Irish production team.

Mayo youth theatre puts out call for new members

Fri, Sep 17, 2010

After having had a highly successful 2009-2010 run, Mayo Youth Theatre-Ballina returns for an even more exciting and ambitious season. Meeting every Tuesday between 6pm and 8pm, members participate in specially designed drama workshops, specialist technical and performance workshops, and of course trips to the theatre. But most importantly it is a high-energy group and great fun.

The youth theatre is aimed at anyone aged between 14 and 22 with an interest in any aspect of drama, whether it is acting (for theatre or film), music, dance, sound, lighting, production management, or scriptwriting. Established in 1999, it not only aims to facilitate the enjoyment of drama but also aims to promote, develop, and support high quality youth theatre. It emphasises personal and social development equally with the attainment of artistic excellence. In youth theatre personal and social developments are as important as artistic quality.

Circus theatre event for Westport Arts Festival

Fri, Sep 17, 2010

Cirque Trottola is one of the more magical events at this year’s Westport Arts Festival; an unusual performance, combining concepts of theatre and trapeze, comedy and art. The show juggles emotion and physical wonder, through mime and music, bundles and burdens. The intimacy of the tent enhances the daring of the acrobatics, tenderly evoking the strength and fragility of life. Vibrant characters ensure this French experience will appeal to a wide audience (aged eight and over).

Director return to Finbar Hoban Presents this weekend

Fri, Sep 17, 2010

One of Ireland’s best live bands, Director, perform live at Bar Ritz (Mulroy’s Bar), Castlebar, tomorrow night Saturday September 18 with support coming from Oddsocks Revival and Ka Tet as part of the Finbar Hoban Presents series, Castlebar’s only independent alternative night out. Director show their love for Mayo, which seems to be becoming the band’s second home, by making their second appearance at Bar Ritz this year.

Hermione Hennessy keeps family tradition alive at the Royal

Fri, Sep 17, 2010

The name Christie Hennessy is well-known in the history of Irish music legends. His death left an enormous hole in the music scene but his music will ensure his legacy live on. Now his daughter Hermione releases her new album Songs My Father Taught Me, a record that not only pays tribute to Christie, but an album he urged her to make before he died.

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