Love is all You Need opens new film season in Castlebar

Fri, Sep 06, 2013

The Linenhall Film Club opens its doors for another season of films from beyond the land of Hollywood. Kicking off the autumn season is Love Is all You Need, on Tuesday, September 17 a warm and affectionate Danish cocktail of love, loss, absurdity and humour starring Pierce Brosnan and Trine Dyrholm. Philip, an Englishman living in Denmark, is a lonely, middle-aged widower and estranged single father. Ida is a Danish hairdresser, recuperating from a long bout of illness, who's just been left by her husband for a younger woman. The fates of these two bruised souls are about to intertwine, as they embark for a trip to Italy to attend the wedding of Patrick and Astrid, Philip's son and Ida's daughter. Oscar-winning director Susanne Bier has created a film that will leave only the hardest heart untouched. It is a film about the simple yet profound pains and joys of moving on - and forward - with your life.

Five venue exhibition this September

Fri, Aug 23, 2013

In September Mayo born artist Niamh O’Malley will return to her home county for a unique exhibition featuring recent examples of her work in five different venues around the Mayo region. Creating a cultural trail through some of Ireland’s most stunning landscapes, visitors are encouraged to engage with Niamh’s work in exhibition spaces in Belmullet, Ballycastle, Ballina, Castlebar and Westport.

“Mayo Home” released by Coda and the Clew Bay Pipers

Fri, Aug 23, 2013

Mayo groups Coda and The Clew Bay Pipers have recently collaborated to release a very well received new single called “Mayo Home”. “Mayo Home” is a tribute song to the county of Mayo and its people. Coda and The Clew Bay Pipers hope that it will inspire all Mayo people wherever they are but most importantly the Mayo football team in their endeavour to bring Sam back to the red and green county in almost 62 years!

French Military exhibition continues into autumn

Fri, Aug 23, 2013

The National Museum of Ireland, Museum of Country Life in association with the French Embassy in Ireland is delighted to present this exhibition which was originally produced by Musée de l’Armée, Paris (the Army Museum, Paris). The exhibition was first seen in the National Museum, Dublin as part of Ireland’s EU Cultural Programme 2013. It has been enhanced by additional material not previously seen in the Dublin exhibition. A highlight of the exhibition is the display of the Ramillies flag which is on loan from Kylemore Abbey. This flag was captured at the Battle of Ramillies (in Belgium) in 1709 by Lord Clare’s Irish Brigade.

Open evening for Mayo Youth Theatre

Fri, Aug 23, 2013

Mayo Youth Theatre (MYT) will have an open evening on Tuesday September 10 from 6pm to 8pm in Ballina Arts Centre, Barrett St, Ballina, for anyone between the ages of 14 and 22 who would like to be part of MYT.

Sing from the Summit

Fri, Aug 23, 2013

Plans for the third Mayo International Choral Festival next May are well under way, with several national and international choirs already booked in and looking forward to concerts, competitions and a Gala Choral Evening. The organisers are taking next year’s festival to a whole new level. Sing from the Summit will see the 2014 festival syllabus officially launched from one of the highest points in County Mayo - the top of Croagh Patrick, followed by a rousing version of “Moonlight in Mayo” sung en masse by our choral loving climbers! The festival is looking for two or more representatives from each of the many Mayo choirs, who will meet at 9.45am in the Croagh Patrick car park on September 14 to commence the climb at 10am (weather permitting). Refreshments will be served at Campbell’s Pub on completion of the climb and maybe a song or two will be sung to celebrate the achievements. If you would like to join them or for further festival details, closing dates, syllabus and entry forms, log onto www.mayochoral.com or contact Festival Chairperson Edward Horkan on 087 6683043.

Castlebar Rugby Club is hosting a fundraising hoedown

Fri, Aug 16, 2013

Castlebar Rugby Club will be holding a fundraising Barn Dance on Saturday August 31, starting at 9pm. Tickets cost €20 each in advance, €25 on the door.

In Humbert’s Footsteps at the Linenhall

Fri, Aug 16, 2013

As part of the In Humbert’s Footsteps Gathering Event, the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar is delighted to present ’98 Recalled, a unique and fascinating exhibition of distinctive and previously unseen artefacts (many from private collections) and associated information pertaining to the 1798 Rebellion in Ireland, and French General Humbert’s expedition in particular. The collection of artefacts includes a selection of 1798 pikeheads, a French bayonet discovered at site of Battle of Ballinamuck, and the hat and sword belonging to French Captain Truc (who was appointed Town Commander of Ballina by General Humbert). The exhibition is presented in association with the In Humbert’s Footsteps Gathering Event Castlebar Committee. The exhibition, which takes place in the Linenhall’s Theatre space, runs until Saturday, August 24.

Paddy Casey to perform in Clifden

Fri, Aug 16, 2013

The Clifden Station House have secured a booking with a bona fide star of the Irish music scene this month. Singer-songwriter Paddy Casey, who was been wowing audiences at home and abroad since his debut album in 1999, will check in at the Station House for one night only on August 23, for what promises to be a memorable and intimate performance by one of Ireland’s most popular performers.

Daniel is coming back to the Royal

Fri, Aug 16, 2013

Daniel O’Donnell needs no introduction to audiences in Castlebar and he is coming back to town on Saturday, August 24, in the Royal Theatre. In Castlebar in July 2010 a thrilled audience saw him sing a duet with Susan Boyle much to the delight of a surprised audience.

Crimlin Batafada Pipe Band enjoyed performances in Germany

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

Crimlin Batafada Pipe Band recently represented Mayo and Ireland at the 50th Europeade Festival which was held in Gotha Germany from July 18 to 21.

Paddy Casey to perform in Clifden

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

The Clifden Station House have secured a booking with a bona fide star of the Irish music scene this month. Singer-songwriter Paddy Casey, who was been wowing audiences at home and abroad since his debut album in 1999, will check in at the Station House for one night only on August 23, for what promises to be a memorable and intimate performance by one of Ireland’s most popular performers.

The gig comes on the back of a long wait for Paddy Casey fans, following the artist’s five-year hiatus from recording – which came to an end with the release of last year’s The Secret of Life. The album, his fourth, saw Paddy embrace a more soulful style of song writing, and features the Shannon Gospel Choir.

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