Flynn’s Bar, Castlebar, will host the National Singing Championship

Fri, Aug 15, 2014

The National Singing Championships comes to Mayo and more importantly it is coming exclusively to Flynn’s Bar, Castlebar. The heats for this singing contest begin on Saturday, August 23 and are open to singer/musicians, two piece and three piece bands.

Lots of events coming up at the National Museum

Fri, Aug 08, 2014

Next Friday, August 15, from 11am to 1pm the museum will host a Knitting: Not Just for Nanas drop in event. Start a new project or get help finishing an old one. Learn a new skill for life. Holiday makers and beginners welcome. No booking required. This event is suitable from seven years and up.

Lorg print exhibition at the Linenhall

Fri, Aug 08, 2014

Oddity, an exhibition of contemporary fine art print by Lorg Fine Art Printmakers, continues at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar until Saturday, August 23. Oddity is a members’ submission exhibition which brings together both established and new members of Lorg Fine Art Printmakers to create a contemporary fine art print exhibition.

Linenhall autumn programme: a taste of things to come

Fri, Aug 08, 2014

The Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar is working hard on its autumn programme, packed with goodies to entertain and engage, an exciting deluge of theatre, music, world cinema, children’s events, exhibitions and more. Here’s a couple of early announcements to tantalise your cultural tastebuds.

Beth Nielsen Chapman is coming to the Royal Theatre

Fri, Aug 08, 2014

The Royal Theatre Castlebar has just announced an intimate show with the twice Grammy-nominated Beth Nielsen Chapman. From writing hits for other artists to recording her own, the Nashville based singer-songwriter has truly embraced musical diversity.

Paddy Casey set for Mayo return with Garbo’s gig

Fri, Aug 01, 2014

Paddy Casey is to make a welcome return to Mayo this September - this time swapping the expansive surrounds of the Westport Festival of Music and Food for an intimate gig in Garbo’s, Castlebar.

The Dublin singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has been a staple on the Irish music scene since his debut album, Amen (So Be It), was released in 1999.

World-class performers for Westport Festival of Chamber Music

Fri, Aug 01, 2014

A starry line-up of international musicians has been confirmed for the second Westport Festival of Chamber Music.

World War One play marching to Linenhall

Fri, Aug 01, 2014

Actor and singer Brendan MacQuaile brings his one-man-show, March Away My Brothers, evoking and commemorating World War I, to the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar tonight (Friday) at 8pm.

March Away My Brothers is based on a book of the same name, written and performed by Brendan MacQuaile.

Leading singer songwriter Paul Brady for Swinford concert

Fri, Jul 25, 2014

One of Ireland’s most highly regarded and successful artists, Paul Brady, is coming to Swinford to perform at Siamsa Seipeil on Friday, August 1.

The New Social launch charity track

Fri, Jul 25, 2014

Castlebar four-piece band, The New Social, is releasing a single ‘I Always Will’ to raise money for the Irish Cancer Society.

Achill Artists Group to open new exhibition

Fri, Jul 25, 2014

The Achill Artists Group is hosting an exhibition of new works at Abha Teangai, Dooagh, Achill, from August 3 to August 17.

The exhibition, entitled Gravity, will be formally launched by Irish Times art writer Aidan Dunne at 3 pm on Sunday, August 3, and all are invited to attend.