Tommy Tiernan to double up in Mayo

Fri, Dec 09, 2016

Due to phenomenal demand, Tommy Tiernan has added extra shows to his Under The Influence tour. The funny man will be hitting Mayo twice as part of this tour, appearing in Breaffy House Resort on February 9 and then in Hotel Ballina nine days later on February 18.

Jason Deans exhibition at the Linenhall

Fri, Dec 09, 2016

Jason Deans’ latest show, Nevertheless, continues at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar. This highly engaging exhibition of large-scale sculptures and drawings juxtaposes modern technology with a surprising use of materials, creating works that captivate and gently provoke.

Jason says of his work, “What I really look for in my work is how the use of raw, natural, materials can resonate, respond, and retort to human interactions on the contemporary world.” He continues: “Nevertheless stands testament to significant social political commentary within the ephemeral constructs created. The use of traditional artistic and raw natural materials is important, as the instability and wonder it creates within the work is key to the viewer’s experience within the space.”

Paddy Casey all set for January show at Garbo’s

Fri, Dec 02, 2016

Paddy Casey has just announced a show at The Garbo’s venue in Castlebar. Casey who just released his new single titled 'Everything Must Change' from his upcoming new album due to be released in 2017 will be performing at the Castlebar venue on January 14.

Beowulf: The Blockbuster comes to Castlebar

Fri, Dec 02, 2016

The unanimously acclaimed one-man show Beowulf: The Blockbuster comes to the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Monday December 5 at 8pm. A father with some serious news to impart brings his son on a cinematic journey through an ancient tale featuring explosions, Spielbergian monsters, John Williams' theme tunes, and superheroes from Star Wars, Superman, Indiana Jones and Bruce Lee right back to the original superhero, Beowulf.

Eve Garavan at The Linenhall

Fri, Dec 02, 2016

There is a gorgeous night of singing in prospect when soprano Eve Garavan performs at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Wednesday December 14 at 8pm. 

Mustang next up for Film Club

Fri, Dec 02, 2016

Linenhall Film Club brings its autumn 2016 season to a glorious finale with a screening of the superb Turkish film Mustang on Tuesday next, December 6, at 8pm. Beautifully shot, with stunning performances, the Oscar-nominated Mustang is both a rousing tale of spirited youth and a powerful, moving, and timely work of social cinema.

Beowulf: The Blockbuster at The Linenhall

Fri, Nov 25, 2016

The acclaimed one-man show Beowulf: The Blockbuster comes to the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Monday December 5.

Winter Wonderland and Christmas Carnival open at Westport House this weekend

Fri, Nov 25, 2016

Exciting times are in store at Westport House as it prepares to open its magical Christmas experience, Winter Wonderland and Christmas Carnival, running from Saturday November 26 to January 8.

An evening of literary exploration with Donal Ryan and Martin Dyar

Fri, Nov 25, 2016

Booker-nominated novelist Donal Ryan and Patrick Kavanagh Award-winning poet Martin Dyar will be in Castlebar next week to present Hearts and Minds, a special evening of collaborative and interactive explorations of their work, at the Linenhall Arts Centre.

Bringing the best new music to the stage and the web

Fri, Nov 18, 2016

He has been bringing original live music to Castlebar for the best part of a decade and now Finbar Hoban is looking to expand on that with his newly revamped website www.finbarhobanpresents.com. Hoban told us what people can expect from it.

Hear James Kilbane perform in Holy Trinity Church, Westport

Fri, Nov 18, 2016

The Holy Trinity Church, Newport Road, Westport will hold a fundraising concert night with country gospel singer James Kilbane on Friday October 21 at 8pm. This concert is in support of the church's local fundraising efforts which is being undertaken to cover costs and pay for restoration work to the Holy Trinity building.

The Holy Trinity Church was built 144 years ago in 1872. The church is of great religious, historic, tourist, and social importance to Westport, but also the wider county of Mayo. The building is unique in its exterior design and also its detailed ornate interior decoration which was completed in 1890.

Be blown away by the Clew Bay Pipe Band at Pipe Versity XVI

Fri, Nov 18, 2016

The Clew Bay Pipe Band will present Pipe Versity XVI at the Town Hall Theatre Westport later this month, with a variety of special guests including Mundy, Dan Delaney, Drama Code, Joanne Keegan, Sacred Heart School Choir, and the Cresham Dancers.

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