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A feel-good outdoor day of music with three different shows as part the Mayo Live series - Mayopaloza is a free, family-friendly outdoor event happening on The Mall in Castlebar on Sunday, September 26.

Live events are finally back at the Linenhall Arts Centre and there is an incredible line-up confirmed this autumn. Acclaimed musicians Tara Breen, Pádraig Rynne and Jim Murray will perform on the Linenhall stage on Thursday, September 16, with an upbeat performance filled with joy and wonder, as they shape melodies from past and present into something dynamic and irresistible.

There might be a lot of festive favourites missing this Christmas season — the traditional family get togethers, the crowds at Midnight Mass, the dressing up in your finest green and red for mulled wine and mince pies, the family row over Mrs Brown's Christmas Special, but let ye not fret, because one of the old reliables is back again for another lash at your Christmas palate.

MAKING SAND, the debut album from Aran Island singer-songwriter Padraig Jack is released tomorrow, Friday September 25, and comes ahead of two gigs in Galway.

MARY MCPARTLAN, the musician, promoter, musical director, theatre-maker, academic, and broadcaster, rightly described by Uachtarán na hÉireann, Michael D Higgins, as "one of the greatest traditional singers of her generation", died this week following a battle with cancer.

Innovative and highly energetic Trad/Folk band - Blás - will perform at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday November 29 at 8pm.

THE YEAR is only just beginning to hit its stride, and already it is one to remember for “Dublin folk miscreants” Lankum. January saw them play Shane McGowan’s 60th birthday concert; while March sees the band up for the RTÉ Choice Music Prize, and begin a much anticipated Irish and British tour.

The Three Tenors bring their highly rated show to Ss Peter and Paul's Church, Athlone, on Sunday, December 18, at 8pm.

4 MEN and a Bass, featuring leading Galway folk and Americana musicians, make a welcome return to Monroe’s Side Bar, where they play a free gig this Sunday at 11pm.

July 2.The band consists of Stephen Doherty on flutes, accordion, and percussion, David Doocey on fiddle, Anne Brennan on vocals, and Shane McGowan on guitars. Between them, they have toured, performed, and recorded with a who's who of artists including Sharon Shannon, Sean and Dolores Keane, Lúnasa, Gráda, Tim O’Brien, Paul Brady, and Dave Munnelly.