Finbar Hoban Presents... Therapy? live in Castlebar

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

Finbar Hoban Presents legendary Northern Ireland rockers Therapy? live at the Ruby Room at the TF Royal Hotel and Event Centre in Castlebar this October. Therapy? have also played with some of the greatest bands in the world including Metallica, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, and Pearl Jam.

The Emigrants’ Farewell set to wow visitors to Mayo

Fri, Aug 02, 2013

Following on from fantastic success in both the US and the UK during the past 12 months, Atlantic Rhythm productions are returning to the TF Royal Theatre, Castlebar, on Thursday August 15 at 8pm. Last April when the Mayo based production group performed at home in the county town the resounding applause and standing ovation received was a talking point with theatre goers for many weeks after. This and the fact that the group are now involved with Michael Baynes and his hard working committee from the gathering event- In Humbert’s Footsteps makes for another great night’s entertainment in the Royal.

New charity single for Western Alzheimers

Fri, Aug 02, 2013

St Jarlath’s Credit Union in association with Western Alzheimers will host the launch of The Folk Footballers new CD single today, Friday August 2. The Folk Footballers are made up of Leo Moran from the Saw Doctors and his former bandmate Padraig Stevens, the song “All Credit (You Said It)” is described as a witty feel good song. The CD also features an extra special bonus track featuring one of Tuam’s finest singers, Ann Kirrane. “Stranger than a Stranger” also written by Padraig Stevens which is based on the theme of Alzheimer’s disease and captures the challenges of the illness in a very special way.

Bits and bobs coming up at Ballina Arts Centre

Fri, Aug 02, 2013

Maureen O’Connor’s paintings and built configurations are about making an impression of the sensation of how we register, associate, and combine our observations and thoughts. A new exhibition of her works is on display in Ballina Arts Centre until August 24.

John McNicholl comes to Foxford

Fri, Aug 02, 2013

John McNicholl was born and raised in a small village called Foreglen in Derry. He is one of 15 children born to Colm and Mary McNicholl. John’s first taste of stage performance began when he was a young boy in his local school. Amateur musicals and plays gave John an opportunity to showcase his early talents for singing and acting. John took a very different path a few years ago deciding he would become a chef. He achieved a promising status in this new career but his hunger to get on the road and perform some of his most loved songs was too great to shy away from, and six albums later John has become one of the biggest household names on the Irish music scene. John McNicholl plays the Foxford Leisure Centre tomorrow August 3 at 9pm. Tickets are available from Foxford Leisure Centre on 094 9257684.

In Humbert’s Footsteps at the Linenhall

Fri, Aug 02, 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 officially opens on Saturday, August 10 at 4.30pm. The exhibition, which takes place in the Linenhall’s Theatre space, runs until Saturday, August 24.

Mayo ladies football team stage novel fundraiser

Fri, Aug 02, 2013

Mayo ladies football team are promoting a new play with a Gaelic games theme in the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 6 and 7, and tickets are now being sold by the team.

The Pull is the first play from Half Solid Productions, a company established by Mayo writers and actors Liam Horan and John Corless. This duo can be heard every Sunday on RTE Sunday Sport with their popular Con Concannon – emerging manager slot.

The past half a decade is only the foundations for Finbar Hoban Presents

Fri, Jul 26, 2013

Five years ago, frustrated with the lack of live music and the lack of opportunity for original acts to get gigs, Finbar Hoban decided rather than just grumble and complain about the situation in Castlebar, to take on the issue and go and do something about it. Starting off with just a germ of an idea and then putting on his first small show, five-years and a one week ago, he’s seen his Finbar Hoban Presents venture grow and bloom, to where he is now, an independent promoter brings some of the best names on the Irish music scene to Castlebar throughout the year. “It’s been an interesting five years, from when we did our first show with local acts, it all started very small with local bands. At the time, I just wanted to really do a night to see how it went and try and give musicians in the town somewhere to play. Because at the time, there was literally nowhere really for them to go and play.”

New exhibition opening in the Linenhall

Fri, Jul 26, 2013

Opening on Friday August 2 at the Linenhall Arts Centre is To Market, To Market, an unusual, engaging, and evocative exhibition of shoe sculptures by New Zealand-born artist Ruth Pettus.

Luke Kelly tribute band will bring his hits to Islandeady

Fri, Jul 26, 2013

The Legend of Luke Kelly Tribute band will perform in Jacks Cottage, Derrycoorane, Islandeady, Castlebar, on Sunday evening August 4 from 7pm till late as part of The Gathering at Jack’s Old Cottage. This fund raising evening in aid of the heritage restoration project at Jacks Irish traditional cottage in Islandeady will feature Irish music artists including Angela Deane and her Irish dancers, Matt Dillon, and the Legend of Luke Kelly tribute band. Tickets are limited and booking or early ticket purchasing is advisable from Joe Moylette on 087 9443626.

Foster and Allen are back with the Ultimate Collection tour

Fri, Jul 26, 2013

2013 is destined to be an amazing year for Foster and Allen as in August they will be releasing their first autobiography Foster and Allen – After All These Years – Our Story through Virgin Books/Random House Books. They have also had their own TV series The Foster and Allen Show on TG4 over the course of the summer. But, for their fans who want to see them live, they are coming back to Mayo and will be playing in the Castlecourt Hotel, Westport on Monday August 5.

Could you be the next Mr or Miss Claremorris?

Fri, Jul 26, 2013

The Claremorris Welcome Home Committee once again is hosting the Mr and Miss Claremorris Competition with a super cash prize of €400 for the winners. Miss Claremorris takes place in the Dalton Inn on Friday, August 16 with doors opening at 8.30pm. The compere for the evening will be Henry McGlade and there will be an independent panel of judges on the night who will make the decision. Music will be provided by DJ Michael Burke. The following Friday night August 23 also in the Dalton Hotel it’s the Mr Claremorris competition, with Michael Burke taking over the compering duties and DJ Nicola Kean providing the music. Entry for both competitions costs €10 and are available from the IRD office and in pubs and restaurants throughout the town. All proceeds will go to the Claremorris St Patrick’s Day parade.

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