Learn something new and have some fun at The National Musem of Country Life

Fri, May 13, 2016

Mayo Genealogy Group
The group will meet on Saturday May 14 from 11.30am to 1pm. If you have an interest in finding out about your family history, come along for free practical tips with the Mayo Genealogy Group. No booking required. New researchers welcome.

Acoustic Yard Singer/Songwriters Festival coming to Westport

Fri, Apr 29, 2016

The Acoustic Yard Singer/Songwriters Festival will take place in Westport from May 6 to 8 this year.

Exhibitions at Custom House Studios

Fri, Apr 29, 2016

Mayo Arts Collaborative's exhibition, Kathleen Lynn: Insider on the Outside, continues at Custom House Studios every day until Monday, May 2.

World’s favourite orchestra - to perform at Knock Basilica

Fri, Apr 29, 2016

Voted ‘World’s Favourite Orchestra’ in an international poll in 2015, the RTÉ Concert Orchestra is all set for a rare visit to the West, when they perform at Knock Basilica at the Concert For Peace, Saturday May 14, under the baton of renowned conductor extraordinaire David Brophy.

Birds Euroshow Funfair returns to the military barracks

Fri, Apr 29, 2016

Birds Euroshow Funfair returns for its annual visit to the Military Barracks in Castlebar. The funfair will be held in association with Castlebar Boxing Club.

French-Canadian folk group Le Vent du Nord at the Linenhall

Fri, Apr 29, 2016

French-Canadian group Le Vent du Nord will perform at the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, on May 9.

Second chance to catch The Rising's Stage on Irish TV

Fri, Apr 22, 2016

Those who missed the televised production of The Rising’s Stage on Irish TV during the Easter period are to get a second chance to enjoy the poignant readings, historic songs, poetry and music from top local performers when the show goes out on air again on Sunday, April 24.

Birds Euroshow Funfair returns to the military barracks

Fri, Apr 22, 2016

Birds Euroshow Funfair returns for its annual visit to the Military Barracks in Castlebar on Thursday April 28. The funfair will be held in association with Castlebar Boxing Club.

The boxing club has promoted funfairs and carnivals in Castlebar since the 1970s when it was used as a way of raising funds to purchase and refurbish its building on the Mall. The historic building was formerly Lord Lucan’s rent house and later a Church of Ireland school.

1916 drama Rebel Rebel at the Linenhall

Fri, Apr 22, 2016

Robbie O’Connor and Aisling O’Mara present an acclaimed dramatisation of the beginnings of the Easter Rising in Rebel Rebel at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Monday, April 25.

Mayo Male Voice Choir settles on a venue for annual spring concert

Fri, Apr 22, 2016

Following the sad demise of the Welcome Inn Hotel, Mayo Male Voice Choir committee members have chosen Breaffy House Hotel as the venue for this year's spring concert.

A great night's entertainment is in store with the choir adding a 1916 flavour to some of its new repertoire. There will be many new songs getting their first outing with MMVC including the “Jug of Punch” and “Worried Man Blues”. “Rest of the World Goes By”, a favourite of the choir's sadly missed founder member, Michael Basquille, has also been included on the programme.

In Flow: an original musical performance at the Linenhall

Fri, Apr 22, 2016

This is the chance to experience a really original, live music performance in the form of In Flow, taking place at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday, April 28.