Two worlds collide as Kilbane releases 'Amazing Grace/House of the Rising Sun'

Fri, Apr 29, 2022

Achill’s James Kilbane is back with a bang and has released an exciting new version of a traditional hymn, but with an exceptionally shady twist

Rejoice in Lá Mhaigh Eo 2022 at the Linenhall

Fri, Apr 29, 2022

On April 30, Mayo Day will be taking over the historic Linenhall with its very own programme of locally based, and locally inspired talent and events to suit all ages. Courtesy of Mayo County Council, this massive celebration of all things Mayo falls on the Saturday of the May Bank Holiday this year, with the Linenhall’s Lá Mhaigh Eo schedule kicking off at 11am with ‘Gráinne Mhaol’.

A cast of nine-hundred performing in Castlebar to celebrate live music

Fri, Apr 29, 2022

Nearly 1,000 young musicians from Music Generation Mayo will be appearing at The Royal Theatre Castlebar from 7pm on Thursday, May 26, as part of Music Generation Mayo’s #youngmusiciansofmayo concert.

FOLKLIFE Finale at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life

Fri, Apr 22, 2022

FOLKLIFE, curated by Culture Works, culminates in an outdoor multi-disciplinary programme of inclusive and engaging arts events and interventions.

Claremorris Folk Festival gearing up for a great weekend

Fri, Apr 22, 2022

Some of the country’s biggest artists will once again descend on Claremorris for the Claremorris Folk Festival which is set to take place over the May bank holiday weekend.

Luton-Irish band release foot-stomping Mayo Day lament

Fri, Apr 22, 2022

Castlebar - the new single from Missing The Ferry - is released on Friday, April 29 - just in time for Mayo Day 2022. The tune is about the emigrants' yearning to return home to Ireland, which remains strong even as their grip on life weakens.

Deeper, darker, more potent Powder House is back on stage

Fri, Apr 22, 2022

Following the release of their well received and critically acclaimed debut EP “The Predecessor” in 2020, Mayo band, Powder House is back and performing live on stage at The Ruby Room in the Royal Theatre Castlebar, on Friday April 29 next.

Ray Leonard Players qualify for All-Ireland Drama Finals on first ever Festival Circuit

Fri, Apr 15, 2022

The Ray Leonard Players are creating quite the name for themselves, after qualifying for the prestigious All-Ireland Confined Drama Finals on their first ever Festival Circuit. Undoubtedly, this is a massive achievement for a group in its infancy and they will travel to Donegal later this month to compete for national glory.

Claremorris Folk Festival gearing up for a great weekend

Fri, Apr 15, 2022

Some of the country’s biggest artists will once again descend on Claremorris for the Claremorris Folk Festival which is set to take place over the May bank holiday weekend.

Be charmed at the Linenhall this April

Fri, Apr 08, 2022

There’s another action-packed month ahead at the Linenhall Arts Centre with theatre coming to the fore.

O'Brien bouncing back to Claremorris

Fri, Apr 08, 2022

Claremorris Town Hall Theatre presents: Danny O’ Brien - The God Of All Things Bad on Saturday, April 9.

A music, poetry and visual arts celebration of the changing of the seasons

Fri, Apr 01, 2022

Folklife, curated by Culture Works, is an outdoor multi-disciplinary and artist residency programme of inclusive and engaging arts events and interventions.

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