Castlebar to host Ireland's Music Awards

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

Ireland’s top traditional, folk and Celtic music industry stars will be recognised and awarded for their contribution to the industry at Ireland’s Music Awards which will take place in the Royal Theatre, Castlebar this summer on Saturday August 1.

Erris exhibition

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

Well known artist Mike Absalom returns with an exhibition of new paintings to Áras Inis Gluaire in Belmullet.

Adebisi Shank to play Finbar Hoban Presents

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

Finbar Hoban Proudly presents… one of Ireland’s up and coming groups to Castlebar Bar Ritz (Mulroys Bar) next Saturday night June 13, instrumental rock group Adebisi Shank. Adebisi Shank is an electric, energetic loud band from Wexford. Taking their cue from acts such as Battles, Oxes and Lite, their debut LP This is the album of a band called Adebisi Shank shines through with rays of inventiveness that would teach a few of their contemporaries a thing or two in the art of writing, without ever leaning into the self indulgent persuasions many have fallen ill to when attempting this sort of art noise.

Mary Black returns to Castlebar

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

She has long held the attention of the followers of Irish music as one of the finest female vocalists in the world, and Mary Black has now confirmed that she will play live in concert at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar on August 4.

Ballinrobe musical society nominated again for top awards

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

The annual Association of Irish Musical Societies Awards nominations were announced last week and Ballinrobe musical society has been nominated in six categories, including the coveted Best Overall Show category, for its production of Chess.

It is the society’s first time to be nominated for Best Overall Show in the premier Gilbert Section of the awards scheme. “This nomination places us in the top five shows presented anywhere in the 32 counties,” said society chairman Pat McGovern. “All aspects of the production are taken into account for an overall show nomination – lighting, singing, sound, music, production, stage, and front of house management, acting, and everything else that goes into making a great show. To achieve this in a school auditorium is very significant, in view of the fact that we are competing with societies who have state-of-the-art facilities, unlimited resources, and populations many great times greater than Ballinrobe and its hinterland.

Ardal O’Hanlon for one night only

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

On Friday September 18 Ardal O'Hanlon, the award winning comedian and actor - and star of Father Ted and My Hero, will return to the stand-up stage in Castlebar.

DVD Zone

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

Barcelona battle for Javier
One of the most charming movies you’ll see this year is Vicky Cristina Barcelona, where Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall and Penelope Cruz all battle it out for the affections of Javier Bardem – an entirely understandable turn of events.

One of the most charming movies you’ll see this year is Vicky Cristina Barcelona, where Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall and Penelope Cruz all battle it out for the affections of Javier Bardem – an entirely understandable turn of events.

Comedy treat at the Linenhall

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

The one and only Des Keogh delivers a one-man delight of comedy theatre in Confessions of an Irish Publican at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Monday June 8 and Tuesday June 8 at 8pm. Based on the work of one of Ireland’s best known storytellers John B. Keane’s Confessions of an Irish Publican, the lives of the inhabitants of Knockanee are brilliantly evoked in a tour de force performance by Des Keogh. Having premiered off-Broadway at New York’s Irish Rep Theatre, this hilarious one-man show sees the incomparable Des Keogh switch from character to character as he brings the play and its characters to life. Come and meet the publican MacMeer, the parish priest, the Reverend Mother, feisty Dublin woman Grace and many more…

Half Asleep: Julia Pallone exhibition at Ballina Arts Centre

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

Throughout the month of June, Ballina Arts Centre will host Half Asleep, an exhibition by multi-disciplinary artist, Julia Pallone. Through a variety of means, such as drawing, photography and installations, she explores a poetic vision of the world, a vision which is fragile and vulnerable.

Traditional music sessions

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

Summer is here again and with it comes the return of the highly popular traditional Irish music sessions in the Western Hotel, Claremorris Why not join then every Thursday night for some "craic, rince agus ceol"?  Featuring local musicians and an Irish dance display. All welcome. Every Thursday night at 10pm.

Follow the Blues trail this weekend

Fri, May 29, 2009

Loose Rooster
Loose Rooster promises steamy shuffles and lots of swing. Flossie Ferguson (vocals, guitar, and harmonica) and Aido Curran (lead guitar, vocals, and mandolin) have been in the music business for many years and have a wealth of gigging, recording, and touring experience under their belt. This, plus their prolific song-writing and musicianship, means a Loose Rooster gig is an experience you won’t soon forget. Acoustic blues, rock classics, and originals. This is their first visit to Castlebar in the popular Bar One this blues festival weekend.

Des Keogh brings his one man comedy show to the Linenhall

Fri, May 29, 2009

The inimitable Des Keogh delivers a one-man delight of comedy theatre in Confessions of an Irish Publican at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Monday June 8 and Tuesday June 9 at 8pm.

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