Clear the runway for Bell X1

Fri, Sep 11, 2009

A decade is a long time in music… Or so it seems in an age that has become obsessed with quick fixes, micro attention spans and a revolving door of best new band ever shouts from the rooftops. But as the world lurches from one crisis to another and a flailing music industry struggles to find its feet on the slippery ice of technological innovations one thing is becoming as clear as crystal… quality will out!

Castlebar Gospel Choir in the National Concert Hall

Fri, Sep 11, 2009

Celebrating their 10-year anniversary, Castlebar Gospel Choir will be bringing their 'Songs of Freedom' concert to the National Concert Hall in Dublin on Thursday, October the 1 at 8pm. (Tickets are €20 from the National Concert Hall Box Office (01 4170000) or www.nch.ie) It will be an evening celebrating the spirit of freedom that has evolved in the USA tracing the movement from slavery to civil rights to the inauguration of President Barrack Obama.

DVD Zone

Fri, Sep 11, 2009

Joe the Plumber eat your heart out
In Swing Vote, Kevin Costner plays Bud Johnson, an average Joe who — through a freak chain of events — finds himself holding the final deciding vote in a presidential election.

In Swing Vote, Kevin Costner plays Bud Johnson, an average Joe who — through a freak chain of events — finds himself holding the final deciding vote in a presidential election.

Looking for Eden at the Linenhall

Fri, Sep 04, 2009

After a successful spring run, Rain, Rocks ‘n Reeks is launching its autumn/winter tour of Eden by Eugene O’ Brien, kicking off at the Linenhall Arts Centre on Monday September 14 for one night only. First produced in The Peacock in 2001, this award winning play and film realistically portrays the disintegration of the marriage between Billy and Breda Farrell. Billy, (Paul Mekitarian) though a doting father, spends his time drinking and enviously watching the lives of his single friends, while secretly lusting over a younger woman, Imelda Egan. The long suffering and frustrated Breda (Hazel McLynn) yearns for the romance lost from her marriage and pins all her hopes of reconciliation on one big night out “cos she’s made the effort and lost the weight”. Mac’s late bar is the venue and we see their story unfold as both characters pursue their opposing goals with the inevitable outcome. In its everyday simplicity, hilarious storytelling and colloquial language, Eden is guaranteed to appeal to both theatre and non-theatre goers alike. Definitely a must see.

James Kilbane for RTE Televised Sunday Service

Fri, Sep 04, 2009

Country Gospel artist James Kilbane and his music will feature on this week’s RTE Sunday Service live from Donnybrook in Dublin. Kilbane will be leading the music and singing for the Presbyterian service that will be conducted by the Very Rev Dr Kenneth Newell, OBE DD. The service will be broadcast from 11.15am until 12pm. From Achill, James Kilbane has continued to work and develop in Gospel music for all Christian communities here in Ireland and abroad as a result of his commitment to his work and music.

Classical concert at the Linenhall

Fri, Sep 04, 2009

Here’s a chance to see two of Ireland's rising classical stars in concert when critically acclaimed cellist Gerald Peregrine and pianist Cathal Breslin perform at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday September 10 at 8pm.

Gerald and Cathal are both Laureates of the Royal College of Music in London, former Fulbright scholars and recipients of National Concert Hall Rising Star debut recitals. The concert programme comprises a number of much-loved cello works: Beethoven’s seven Variations on Mozart’s Magic Flute; Mendelssohn’s Cello Sonata No.1 in B flat major; Debussy’s Cello Sonata; Eibhlis Farrell’s Stillsong; Shostakovich’s Cello Sonata in D minor; and Chopin’s Polonaise Brillante in C major. Don’t miss the opportunity to see two of Ireland's finest young performers and rising stars live in concert. Catch them now. Concert grant-assisted by a Music Network Performance and Touring Award, and presented in association with RTÉ Lyric fm.

€10,000 Bruce poker tournament returns to Castlebar

Fri, Sep 04, 2009

Bruce Poker Tournament returns to Castlebar on Friday September 25 with an estimated prize pool of €10,000.00. Bruce Poker is running tournaments in selected venues across Ireland and after the Royal Theatre’s own successful Monster Poker Tournament its no wonder the company chose the Royal Theatre. This tournament is also now listed as an Irish Poker Ranking Event and is sure to draw a great crowd.

Launch of Culture Night in Mayo

Fri, Sep 04, 2009

On Thursday September 10 at 7pm Cathaoirleach Cllr John Cribbin will launch Mayo County Council’s Culture Night Brochure. The launch will take place in Mayo County Library and all are welcome to come along. Entertainment on the evening will be provided by Mayo Arts Squad.

Junior Cert celebration night in the Royal Theatre

Fri, Sep 04, 2009

Junior Cert results night celebrations will take place in the Royal Theatre Castlebar with special guests Industry on Wednesday September 9. Industry, Ireland’s brand new pop group, stormed the charts with their debut single ‘My Baby’s Waiting’ going straight in at number one. Industry are made up of Donal Skehan (Dublin), Morgan Deane (Cork), Michele McGrath (Dublin), and Lee Hutton (Chesterfield, UK)

Altered Images exhibition at Ballina Arts Centre

Fri, Sep 04, 2009

Throughout September, Ballina Arts Centre will host Altered Images, an exhibition of works from the collections of South Tipperary County Council, Mayo County Council and the Irish Museum of Modern Art. The exhibition included works by: Thomas Brezing, David Creedon, Alice Maher, Caroline McCarthy, and Abigail O’Brien, as well as specially commissioned works by Amanda Coogan and Daphne Wright.

Scooby Doo returns with a brand new show

Fri, Sep 04, 2009

Scooby-Doo and the gang are back. Following their sell-out success with Stagefright, the ultimate cartoon classic bursts onto to the stage once again with Scooby-Doo and the Pirate Ghost - a brand new show to entertain the whole family.

Altered Images exhibition at Ballina Arts Centre

Fri, Aug 28, 2009

Throughout August and September, Ballina Arts Centre will host Altered Images, an exhibition of works from the collections of South Tipperary County Council, Mayo County Council, and the Irish Museum of Modern Art. The exhibition included works by Thomas Brezing, David Creedon, Alice Maher, Caroline McCarthy, and Abigail O’Brien, as well as specially commissioned works by Amanda Coogan and Daphne Wright.

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