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It was the year the bridge over the River Foyle was built, linking Lifford and Strabane. It was also the year Val Doonican released his single ‘Walk Tall’ and, most notably in Donegal, 1964 was the year that Margo (Margaret O’Donnell) sang her way to prominence in her native county and shortly afterwards into the hearts of a nation.

The Royal Theatre is delighted to welcome back Margo to Castlebar, who will play her annual summer concert on Saturday August 13.

Margo returns to the Royal Theatre Castlebar for her annual summer concert on Saturday August 13. The Royal Theatre is delighted to welcome back Margo to Castlebar, Margo is a firm favourite in Castlebar and has a great following of fans who come from all over to see her. “Margo always attracts a great crowd and she certainly gives value for money,” said Pat Jennings of the Royal Theatre. “Her show is jammed full of her biggest hits and all the firm favourites.”

Exactly 40 years after the release of the record that launched her career, Margo O’Donnell will perform at the Royal Theatre Pavilion on Saturday, August 16. Margo’s first 45 rpm single Bonny Irish Boy/Dear God shot to the top of the Irish country scene in 1968. However, this hugely successful release was also tinged with huge sadness for the 17-year-old. As Margo herself explains “The week of its release my dad passed away suddenly on August 16 and so my life would never be the same again, you see for me my dad hung the moon.”

Castlebar and Mayo look forward to a Summer of Music as The World Fleadh Kicks off on Friday July 31 2009 and runs to Saturday August 8. With a host of venues including The Royal Theatre, Linenhall Theatre, The Welcome Inn Hotel, GMIT and many bars around the town this Fleadh is sure to draw the crowds. Féile in the Mall on Saturday August 1 is sure to bring out families and friends to enjoy the festival atmosphere that Castlebar has longed for. A full programme details are available on The World Fleadh website: www.theworldfleadh.com, along with ticketing information, including links to Ticketmaster and host venue sites.