World cinema season continues at the Linenhall
Fri, Oct 07, 2016
The Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar continues its autumn world cinema season with tour-de-force French thriller Dheepan on Tuesday October 11 at 8pm.
Read more ...Caroline Cresham and friends to play fundraising concert next week
Fri, Oct 07, 2016
A musical concert taking place in Breaffy House Hotel on Thursday October 13 at 8pm will feature Caroline Cresham with musical support from Rebecca Cresham, Mick Mulhearn, Mick Holster, Mick Buckton, Tom Lyons, Stephen Doherty, Pat Coyne, Sarah Lyons and Richie Heneghan. The concert will also feature performance by Tina Browne, a student at St Anthony’s School.
Read more ...Get ready for RoolaBoola
Fri, Oct 07, 2016
RoolaBoola, the Linenhall Arts Centre’s annual children’s arts festival, takes place this October Bank Holiday weekend with a great programme of theatre, music, exhibitions, and workshops for young people and their families.
Running from Friday October 28 to Monday October 31, booking is now open, and tickets are selling fast.
Read more ...Brian Leyden to give a reading as part of Westport Arts Festival
Mon, Sep 26, 2016
The Westport Civic Trust has long contributed to the town's Arts Festival, and this year is proud to announce that Brian Leyden, the noted novelist, short story writer, memoirist, playwright, screenwriter, librettist and editor will give a reading of some of his works. This will be at The Creel, on the Quay in Westport on Thursday, September 29 at 8pm.
Read more ...Matt Molloy to perform as part of Westport Arts Festival
Fri, Sep 16, 2016
Can you imagine what it would feel like to win a Grammy award? Now, imagine having six of them! Matt Molloy, along with The Chieftains have just that – having won Grammy awards for Best Traditional Folk Album, Best World Music Album, Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals, Best Traditional Folk Album (twice) and Best Contemporary Folk Album.
Read more ...Seamus O’Rourke brings Danger Money to The Linenhall
Fri, Sep 16, 2016
Actor/director, Seamus O’Rourke, is back with Big Guerilla Productions’ latest hit play, Danger Money, set to show at the Linenhall Arts Centre on Thursday, September 22, at 8pm.
Read more ...Le Galaxie and Daithi set to stun Castlebar
Fri, Sep 16, 2016
Next Saturday night September 24 two of Ireland’s largest electronic dance outfits Le Galaxie and Daithi will joining forces for a night of electronic dance music at The Garbos Venue in Castlebar!!
Read more ...Legends of American Country Show coming to Claremorris Town Hall
Fri, Sep 16, 2016
The Legends of American Country Show are all set to play Claremorris Town Hall on Friday September 23.
Read more ...Batafada hosts first Culture Night event in Burren School
Fri, Sep 16, 2016
Arts and Cultural events will be taking place in venues all across Ireland as part of Culture Night on Friday, September 16. For the first time Batafada will host an event in Burren School, only a few miles outside Castlebar. They are delighted to be part of this national initiative and will be opening their doors to the whole community to celebrate and experience local arts and culture.
This free event will start with a Samba Workshop at 8pm (suitable from ages eight to 80) and will be followed by an informal music session for you, your family and friends to enjoy. Local musicians, writers, dancers and entertainers are most welcome to join them. It is a chance to meet neighbours and friends in an informal social gathering, to listen to music and to enjoy a chat and a cuppa. So please save the date and spread the word. They look forward to seeing you there.
Read more ...Andrew Maxwell is heading to Westport
Fri, Sep 09, 2016
This autumn Andrew Maxwell is back in Ireland with a new show and Irish Tour “Yo Contraire”, having performed it to sell out crowds at festivals in Edinburgh and Australia.
Read more ...Top trad night at the Linenhall
Fri, Sep 09, 2016
Traditional music and dance come together when top musicians Tola Custy, Maeve Gilchrist, and David Power join forces with dancer Colin Dunne for Edges of Light, an exciting musical celebration at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Tuesday September 20 at 8.25pm (NB start time).
Read more ...Seamus O’Rourke live in Castlebar
Fri, Sep 09, 2016
Actor/director Seamus O’Rourke is back with Big Guerilla Productions’ latest hit play Danger Money at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday September 22 at 8pm.
For his latest one-man play Seamus teams up with Cavan writer John McManus for a beautiful close-up of rural Irish life full of heartache and humour. London was only ever meant to be a stepping stone for Teddy ‘The Mucker’ Tucker but somehow he stayed there for over 30 years until one day he abruptly abandons his friends and his job and returns home to north Leitrim.
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