The Three Tenors to play Breaffy House

Fri, Mar 25, 2016

The Three Tenors will take to the stage at Breaffy House Hotel, Castlebar, on Good Friday, March 25.

The Swing Cats are back

Fri, Mar 25, 2016

Due to popular demand will perform their live show ‘The Story of Swing’ at The Town Hall Theatre, Westport on Easter Sunday, March 27. A musical timeline of swing classics of the 1920’s to a modern day contemporary twist that features the music of Louis Armstrong, The Rat Pack, Michael Buble, Paolo Nutini and more.

Classical music at The Linenhall

Fri, Mar 25, 2016

The dream classical duo of virtuoso violinist Chloë Hanslip and pianist Danny Driver perform at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday, April 7 at 8pm. In an age where dazzling violinists are increasingly the norm, Chloë Hanslip has left critics and audiences agog with her spontaneity, flawless technique and sheer elegance of playing.

Maloney’s Dream comes to Castlebar

Fri, Mar 25, 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.

Maloney's Dream is an action-packed, bi-lingual show full of live music, physical theatre and puppetry. Created specifically for young audiences aged eight and upwards, this is a captivating story of how one man’s dream collided with the birth of a nation.

The Swing Cats are back

Fri, Mar 25, 2016

Due to popular demand will perform their live show ‘The Story of Swing’ at The Town Hall Theatre, Westport on Easter Sunday, March 27. A musical timeline of swing classics of the 1920’s to a modern day contemporary twist that features the music of Louis Armstrong, The Rat Pack, Michael Buble, Paolo Nutini and more.

Never before has a show captured the full evolution of swing music like this. From its birth in the 1920’s to the big band era of the 30’s and 40’s. From the golden age of the 50’s and 60’s with household name’s like Sinatra, Bobby Darrin, Luis Prima, Andy Williams to the modern era of Buble and Nutini. Hear such classics as “King of the Swingers” “Puttin on the Ritz” “When the saints go marching in” “Mack the Knife” “I can’t take my eyes off you” and many more performed live once again by The Swing Cats

Tickets for Pearl Jem at Garbo’s now on sale

Fri, Mar 25, 2016

It is almost 25 years since the release of one of the greatest grunge albums of all time.

All your Easter entertainment at Breaffy House Resort

Fri, Mar 18, 2016

Breaffy House Resort has a fantastic line-up of events organised for this Easter Bank Holiday weekend. Kicking off the action are The Three Tenors on Good Friday in the Breaffy Ballroom, with star violinist Maria Mason. Enjoy classic hits from Sinatra, Leonard Cohen, The Dubliners and Pavarotti.

Hells Bells and No Stairway to headline Garbo's rock weekender

Fri, Mar 11, 2016

This June Bank Holiday weekend, the Finbar Hoban Presents tribute series will see Europe’s best AC/DC tribute, 'Hells Bells', headline the Garbo’s venue on June 4.

This is followed on June 5 by Led Zeppelin tribute act, 'No Stairway', meaning an action packed weekend of rock that is not to be missed.

Mayo student band to play some of Ireland largest venues

Fri, Mar 11, 2016

A band of Mayo students will play some of Ireland’s largest and most prestigious venues this month.

Dominic and Barry Kirwan's 'Here For A Good Time Tour'

Fri, Mar 11, 2016

Barry Kirwan will emerge from behind the drum kit this spring as he joins his father, the legendary Dominic Kirwan, for their 'Here For A Good Time' concert tour, hitting Westport Town Hall Theatre on Saturday March 12.

Crossmolina school and community to host fundraising concert with James Kilbane

Fri, Mar 11, 2016

The Crossmolina National School and School Parents Association are staging a concert featuring leading Irish singer James Kilbane on Friday April 8 at St Tiernan’s Church, Crossmolina.

All proceeds raised from the event will go to Crossmolina National School. Special guests on the evening will be the Crossmolina school choir.

Inspiring choral event for Knock Basilica

Fri, Mar 11, 2016

More than 200 voices are expected to join together in song at a free choral concert in the magnificently restored Knock Basilica in Co Mayo next Saturday, March 12.

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