Grammy nominated Chapman for Royal Theatre

Fri, Sep 19, 2014

Known as the Carole King of our generation, and for good reason, Beth Nielsen Chapman is a singer and songwriter extraordinaire.

Culture Night kicks off across Mayo Twenty-three free events taking place tonight

Fri, Sep 19, 2014

Twenty-three groups and venues across Mayo are throwing open their doors tonight and calling on more people to dip their toes in the huge cultural offerings of the county to celebrate national Culture Night.

Big treat for Moore fans at Castlebar show

Fri, Sep 12, 2014

Christy Moore will be kicking off 2015 with a very special and rare performance at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar.

In a real treat for fans, Moore will be joined by four musicians - Máirtín O’Connor (accordion), Cathal Hayden (fiddle/banjo), Seamie O’Dowd (guitar), and Jimi Higgins (percussion).

Turlough museum to celebrate Mayo’s Riverdance inspiration

Fri, Sep 12, 2014

It has been 20 years since Riverdance burst onto the stage as the interval act at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994, prompting the whole world to sit up and take notice (and fall in love with) the power and beauty of Irish music and dance.

Culture on show for night of free events across the county

Fri, Sep 12, 2014

From poetry, drama and ceilis to workshops, exhibitions, and tours, organisations across the county are getting ready to showcase and celebrate Mayo’s excellent cultural reputation on a national platform.

Dance the night away at Hotel Newport

Fri, Sep 12, 2014

Hotel Newport is set to jive, swing, and hop this weekend and every weekend as it is kicking off its new weekly social dancing tonight (Friday).

Top trad artists for Castlebar performance

Fri, Sep 05, 2014

There is a great night of traditional music on the cards when Vallely brothers Niall, Cillian, and Caoimhín, and fellow musician Ross Martin, perform at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday September 18 at 8pm.

American Wrestling Rampage is coming to town

Fri, Sep 05, 2014

Fans of wrestling should get ready to rumble in Castlebar next month.

American Wrestling Rampage announced this week that it is bringing its fast-paced, hard-hitting action to the Royal Theatre on September 26.

Mayo venues open doors for Culture Night extravaganza

Fri, Sep 05, 2014

Some 23 free events have been planned in towns and villages across Mayo to celebrate Culture Night 2014 on September 19.

Local writers plan to Pull in the laughs at Linenhall

Fri, Sep 05, 2014

If you are looking for some fun with a Mayo connection, look no further than Half Solid Productions’ comedy show The Pull, at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday September 25 at 8pm.

WhistleBlast stage free family concert in Belmullet

Fri, Aug 29, 2014

The WhistleBlast Quartet, a team of performers and teachers who travel the country offering a wide range of musical experiences to Irish children and adults, is returning west to continue its classical music interactive programme, this time hitting Belmullet.

Get on song for national competition in Flynn’s this weekend

Fri, Aug 29, 2014

Following the hugely successful first heat in the National Singing Championships held in Flynn’s Bar, Castlebar, last weekend, the competition is still on fire wth the second heats to be held, in Flynn’s Bar once again, on Saturday night, starting at 10pm.

The contest caters for singers who wish to sing karaoke style with a backing track.

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