History and much more at the Museum of Country Life

Fri, Apr 08, 2016

Mayo Genealogy Group
If you have an interest in finding out about your family history go along for free practical tips with the Mayo Genealogy Group. No booking is required. New researchers are welcome. The next meeting of the group will take place tomorrow, April 9 from 11.30am to 1pm.

The Magic Bookshop comes to Castlebar

Fri, Apr 08, 2016

Two gorgeous top family shows and a pair of family workshops take place at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar in April. Monkeyshine Theatre presents The Magic Bookshop on Saturday April 16 with performances at 11am, 12.15pm, 1.45pm and 3pm. Peter and John do their very best to make sure every book gets a new life and that none of the magic is lost. Step inside this unusual shop, swap a book and maybe even take a little of the magic home with you. Audiences are invited to bring gently used books to swap. Previous Monkeyshine productions have been described as “magical”, “delightful” and “a treat for all ages”. The show is suitable for five-year-olds and their families, with a duration 30 minutes.

EXCEL 2016 is coming soon

Fri, Apr 08, 2016

EXCEL 16, Mayo County Council’s annual exuberant celebration of young people’s creativity takes place this month. A feast of events, workshops, exhibitions and showcases await this year’s young audiences, and events are happening right across the county. The programme is designed for teenagers and young adults (13 – 21) to get involved in and enjoy! Full details of the programme and brochure are available from Mayo Arts Office by calling (094) 9024444 ext 7471 or 7558 or by email on [email protected]

Maloney's Dream comes to Castlebar

Fri, Apr 08, 2016

Branar Téatar do Pháistí will present Maloney’s Dream/Brionglóid Maloney, a theatre show for children, as part of its 1916 commemoration programme at the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar.

Marcus Hernon and Sons with Don Stiffe in concert

Sat, Apr 02, 2016

Traditional musician Marcus Hernon and his sons Prionsias and Breandan will perform with folk singer/songwriter Don Stiffe in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen on Saturday April 9.

The Country Boy by Parke Drama Group

Fri, Apr 01, 2016

Parke Arts and Drama Group will present The Country Boy by Charlestown born John Murphy in Parke Community Hall on April 1 and 2 at 8.30pm.

Kathleen Lynn: Mayo 1916 hero celebrated in county-wide exhibition

Fri, Apr 01, 2016

Mayo Arts Collaborative presents an exciting visual art project, 'Kathleen Lynn: Insider on the Outside', in five arts venues around Mayo until the end of April.

Great weekend of entertainment lined up for Westport Town Hall Theatre

Fri, Apr 01, 2016

There are two contrasting shows coming up in Westport's Town Hall Theatre next weekend.

1916 drama Rebel Rebel at the Linenhall

Fri, Apr 01, 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.