Art exhibition in Castlebar

Fri, Dec 04, 2009

An exhibition of art work by students of St Louis Community School, Kiltimagh, will be launched by Mayo based artist Deirdre Walsh on Monday December 7 at 7pm in the Mayo Education Centre Castlebar.

Neil Delamere brings smiles to Castlebar

Fri, Dec 04, 2009

The Royal Theatre welcomes back Neil Delamere to Castlebar this Christmas. Always a firm favourite for guaranteed comedy Neil Delamere is one of the top headline acts working in the Irish comedy scene today, and is one of the biggest factors in the huge success of RTÉ television’s hit show The Panel.

Harlem Gospel Choir are back at the Royal

Fri, Nov 27, 2009

Having performed for Nelson Mandela at the Yankee Stadium, for the Pope in Central Park, with the Chieftains on their US tour and on U2's Rattle and Hum album, film and tour, the Harlem Gospel Choir will, once again, return to Ireland for an extensive tour.

Wonderful winter line up at the Linenhall

Fri, Nov 27, 2009

Magical music and poetry evening
A wonderful evening of music and poetry is on the cards when Mary McPartlan, Vincent Woods, and Garry Ó Briain perform at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Friday November 27 at 8pm.

A wonderful evening of music and poetry is on the cards when Mary McPartlan, Vincent Woods, and Garry Ó Briain perform at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Friday November 27 at 8pm.

Beautiful ballet at the Royal Theatre

Fri, Nov 27, 2009

The Royal Theatre is welcoming back Ballet Ireland and its performance of Cinderella. This captivating show is one for all the family. The tale starts after the ball and the most famous incident of a lost shoe in fictional history. The story continues on past the wedding scene to the perhaps not quite so 'happily ever after' Cinderella and Prince Charming. The ultimate hero and heroine duo struggle to overcome their differing backgrounds and Cinderella's humble beginnings as she settles in to being the princess. We have some hilarious scenes to open the ballet as Buttons and the Ugly Sisters prepare for the homecoming of the couple.

Vision exhibition to be launched

Fri, Nov 27, 2009

The launch of an exciting new exhibition of artwork in the D’Alton Nursing Unit, Claremorris entitled Vision will take place on December 2 at 3pm. The artwork on display is from the Mayo County Council Arts and Health Programme. This programme has been running since 2004 in five centres in Mayo and is supported by Mayo County Council arts office, HSE western region and the Arts Council. Older people at the Claremorris Nursing Unit have worked with facilitator Breda Murphy to create the body of work you will see on show at the exhibition.

On the road at Ballina Arts Centre

Fri, Nov 27, 2009

On Tuesday December 1, Ballina Arts Centre will host Oska Bright: On the road. This unique film event is brought to Mayo by the Arts and Disability Networking Partnership an initiative of The Arts Council, Arts and Disability Ireland and Mayo County Council Arts Office.

Oska Bright is the first film festival anywhere in the world to be run by, and for, people with a learning disability. Now in its sixth year, the festival will visit Mayo for the first time, presenting an enormous, exciting and inspiring range of short films including animations, documentaries, a soap-opera and western.

Bats take over Finbar Hoban presents at Bar Ritz

Fri, Nov 20, 2009

Dublin band Bats were formed in 2006, with the same intensity as Adebisi Shank, they could well be Ireland’s best kept secret. More bands like Bats need to write songs as snappy as the opener from their first EP Cruel Sea Scientist titled “Death to Kent Hovind”, heck it should be made compulsory. Despite the song being only just over a minute and a half long, this aggressive attack on the American’s young earth creationist does its job in portraying the incredibly black humour Bats convey in their music. Where Bats excel is in their approach to their song writing. So you get bursts of weird, almost pop, madness alongside heavier riffs and quirky, bouncy, little passages all mixed up with their unusual approach to vocals.

The Chieftains live tonight in the Royal

Fri, Nov 20, 2009

The Chieftains are now recognised for bringing traditional Irish music to the world's attention. They have uncovered the wealth of traditional Irish music that has accumulated over the centuries, making the music their own with a style that is as exhilarating as it is definitive.

Irish Pink Floyd come to the Royal for Christmas show

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

Touring extensively and receiving rapturous acclaim over recent months, The Irish Pink Floyd present an exhilarating audio-visual live show that spans the entire 16-album repertoire that their mentors amassed during their 30-year tenure as the archetypal pioneers of experimental rock. It has been described as 'A musical and visual feast for the Pink Floyd fanatic as well as the casual fan alike'. The Irish Pink Floyd presents a show that combines the very best of Pink Floyd's back catalogue with the extravagance of their legendary lives shows. The Irish Pink Floyd set list for 2009 includes songs from The Dark side of the Moon, Animals, Wish You Were Here, The Wall, and The Final Cut.

Kick off the New Year with Ireland’s original funny man

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

It's a funny old world when seen through the eyes of Brendan Grace. The sanctimonious priest who knows more than he's telling: “Blessed is he who gets married in the nick of time.” The father of the bride makes a speech at his daughters wedding: “She could have married someone with money; she could have married someone who was working. She could have married someone who wasn't working… but was willing to work.” Then there's the schoolboy with the unspeakable personal habits and a fine line in sympathy pleas.

Catherine Barron to feature in the Waterfront Gallery

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

The Waterfront Gallery, Westport’s upcoming exhibition will feature new works by Kilkenny-based artist Catherine Barron. The show, entitled Singing Over the Bones, opens tonight Friday, November 13 at 7.30 pm and runs until December 4.

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