World Fleadh events at the Linenhall

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

The World Fleadh, one of Ireland's biggest music festivals, comes to Castlebar from July 31 to August 8, with a fantastic selection of top Irish traditional, folk, Celtic, and country music acts. The Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar is delighted to host a number of these prestigious concerts over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

Westport Arts Festival gears up for action

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

The behind the scenes co-ordination of the Westport Arts Festival is continuing this summer. The festival is due to take place in the autumn from the October 2 to 1, and positioned to plug the long gap between the August and October bank holiday weekends.

Clarke collection to be displayed in Knock Airport

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

Ireland West Airport Knock has become the new location to tell the story of the newly discovered ‘national treasure’, the Jackie Clarke Library and Archive. Mayo County Council is delighted to bring to the public an exhibition on the collection in association with the airport.

The beat goes on with the summer music series

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

Mayo County Council's Summer Music Series 2009 will feature eight musical performances in venues all around the county. Having got off to a magnificent start in Westport, the next instalments of musical indulgence take place in Ballina on July 9, Louisburgh on July 17 and Charlestown on July 18.

On Thursday July 9 The David Munnelly Band will perform in St Michael’s Church at 8pm. The David Munnelly Band has been entertaining American and European audiences on a regular basis since 2005; combining the famed wildness of spirit of West Mayo music with the jazz and swing rhythms of New York in the 1920’s. At the helm of the band is the “Bullet from Belmullet”, David Munnelly, who has committed himself to forging a unique sound on the traditional music circuit. The David Munnelly Band has toured the U.S., and Holland already this year, and concerts in Ireland, Italy, Spain, Denmark and England are confirmed.

Linda Hunt exhibition at the Linenhall

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

Natural Rhythms, an exhibition of prints by Linda Hunt, continues at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar for the month of July. The exhibition comprises a suite of limited edition collograph and dry point prints created by artist Linda Hunt in response to her experience of landscape, seascape, natural forms, and shapes. In the words of the artist herself: “Process is an important element in making the work and it is one of continuous discovery and communication with the medium. I like the contrast the medium provides between definite forms and shapes and more nebulous qualities. Fluidity, line, layering, and texture are all important elements in this process as are spatial relationships. Colour is rooted in natural sources and is both animated and subdued.” Thus, says Hunt, the resulting works “observe the formal elements of visual rhetoric and reflect my personal connection with my immediate environment.” The exhibition runs until Saturday August 1.

Discover the true art of beat boxing

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

BC Productions presents two of the world’s foremost vocal percussionists, Senjka Danhieux aka Roxorloops (vise world beatbox champion 2005) and Joel "ZeDe" Marian (current world beatbox champion). They will perform for one night only during the Galway Arts Festival with vocals from Karen B from Belgium and Switzerland. This is one show that should not be missed.

The night will comprise hip hop and scratch DJs with some homegrown MCing in Irish before the main act, The Human Sound System, takes the stage. There will be Belgian beer in honour of our guests and vouchers up for grabs complements of Origin Galway.

Belleek Castle is hosting a tribute night in memory of Marshall Doran

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

Belleek Castle as seen today was saved and expertly restored by Marshal Doran. This magnificent building is testament to his lifelong dedication of love, commitment and hard work not just to the castle but to the area.

The castle is themed on the Spanish Armada, and to honour Marshal’s love of all things Spanish they have the extremely talented guitar band Tucan, who have just released their new album Aliquot Strings infusing Spanish guitar playing with their own unique blend of rock, playing on Saturday July 4 to celebrate Marshall Doran. Admission is free and the entertainment will get underway at 9pm. A fundraiser will take place on the evening in aid of Mayo SPCA.

Finbar Hoban Presents Independence Day at Bar Ritz

Fri, Jun 26, 2009

Celebrate Independence Day next Saturday night July 4 at Bar Ritz (Mulroys Bar) Castlebar as Finbar Hoban Presents a very special rock show with the excellent hard rock outfit 21 Outs with support coming from Galway group Mugger Dave plus the lovely Jennifer Evans and The Ripe Intent.

Summer Music Series starts on a high note

Fri, Jun 26, 2009

It’s that time of year again and Mayo County Council’s Arts Office is about to start its July long series of concerts. Travelling throughout the county, this year the series promises to be one to remember.

Iconic international singer set for Castlebar

Fri, Jun 26, 2009

International singer/song writer Randy Travis is to appear at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar this summer as part of the World Fleadh Festival taking place from July 31 to August 8. Randy Travis, an international country music icon, has sold more than 25 million records , had 22 number one hits, six number one albums, and numerous awards including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

At age 16 Randy Travis entered a talent show hosted by country city USA as a soloist. In the late seventies Randy recorded two singles for Paula Records, “Dreamin’” and “She’s My Woman”, with Joe Stampley producing. In 1981 Randy made the move to Nashville, commuting regularly to Charlotte to perform at Country City, USA. He spent most of his time writing songs and getting acquainted with the Nashville scene.

Linda Hunt exhibition at the Linenhall

Fri, Jun 26, 2009

Natural Rhythms is the title of a new exhibition of prints by Linda Hunt opening at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Friday July 3. The exhibition comprises a suite of limited edition collograph and dry point prints created by artist Linda Hunt in response to her experience of landscape, seascape, natural forms, and shapes. In the words of the artist herself, "Process is an important element in making the work and it is one of continuous discovery and communication with the medium. I like the contrast the medium provides between definite forms and shapes and more nebulous qualities. Fluidity, line, layering, and texture are all important elements in this process as are spatial relationships. Colour is rooted in natural sources and is both animated and subdued." Thus, says Linda, the resulting works "observe the formal elements of visual rhetoric and reflect my personal connection with my immediate environment." The exhibition runs until Saturday August 1.

Keith Barry – Direct from Vegas back by popular demand

Fri, Jun 26, 2009

Due to the phenomenal success of Keith Barry – Direct From Vegas in December 08 and January 09, the second leg of this sold out show is back to play more dates around the country.

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