Bringing the eigthies back with Magno’s Live

Fri, Jun 26, 2009

Remember the eighties folks? No, well now you can. On Saturday June 27 Magno's Live presents a full eighties revival tribute. Re-live the decade famous for leg warmers, big hair, great music, and crazy fashions. A night dedicated to the fabulous music of the eighties performed by an exceptional tribute artist. From Wham to Erasure to Madness to Gary Numan, Queen, and many more, this night will be one not to be missed. Fancy dress is welcome.... dig out those clothes from the back of your wardrobe folks because it's time to party. The event will kick off at 8.30pm sharp in Magno’s Live, Moneen, Castlebar. Admission is €10.

Force 12 writers festival a resounding success

Fri, Jun 26, 2009

Mayo County Council Arts Office, in partnership with Áras Inis Gluaire, held the 19th Force 12 Writer’s Festival from Friday June 12 to Sunday June 14 in Belmullet. Patrick Cotter directed the weekend, with a host of well-known writers including Billy Ramsell, Clare Wigfall, John Corless, Liz O’Donaghue, Paula Meehan, Theo Dorgan, and William Wall. This year’s writer-in-residence Éilís Ní Dhuibhne worked with a number of schools and writing groups throughout the county in the lead up to the festival weekend.

DVD Zone

Fri, Jun 26, 2009

No doubt about Streep
Set in 1964, the highly-acclaimed Doubt tells the story of Sister Aloysius Beauvier who tackles a popular priest about his relationship with the school’s first black student. Meryl Streep is marvellous as the fear-inspiring head-nun who rules the Saint Nicholas Church School with an iron fist. Phillip Seymour Hoffman is the priest whose reputation is now clouded with doubt and there’s plenty of suspense as the search for the truth threatens to tear a community apart.

Set in 1964, the highly-acclaimed Doubt tells the story of Sister Aloysius Beauvier who tackles a popular priest about his relationship with the school’s first black student. Meryl Streep is marvellous as the fear-inspiring head-nun who rules the Saint Nicholas Church School with an iron fist. Phillip Seymour Hoffman is the priest whose reputation is now clouded with doubt and there’s plenty of suspense as the search for the truth threatens to tear a community apart.

Gospel choir, poetry and exhibitions at the Linenhall

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

The hugely popular Castlebar Gospel Choir presents its great new show Songs of Freedom at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Wednesday June 17 at 8pm.

Luisne art project

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

Opening in the Linenhall Foyer on Tuesday June 16 is Luisne - Four Years On, a colourful and engaging exhibition celebrating four years of The Luisne Project, a unique art programme at Crann Mor Centre, Ballinrobe. This exciting body of work showcases painting and sculpture by participants of Crann Mor Centre, facilitated by Breda Murphy.

Night of The Smiths and Morrissey music

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

A night dedicated to the music of The Smiths and Morrissey will be held in Galway at Club De Burgo’s Augustine Street, on Friday June 19.

McBride Home art exhibition

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

Custom House Studios in Westport is hosting an exhibition of rt works by members of the community of The McBride Home, Westport. The exhibition was officially opened this week and will run until July 5.

Classical music in Bofeenaun

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

The annual summer classical music festival in Bofeenaun church is a must for the music lover. This July (Saturday 18 and Monday 20) a group of outstanding classical musicians will again be filling this beautiful church, set against the dramatic backdrop of Nephin Mountain, with a blend of familiar and less familiar pieces, introduced, as always, with their trademark humour and insight.