The countdown is on to Billy Connolly in Castlebar

Fri, Apr 05, 2013

At every good-times gathering of joke-telling friends, invariably there is always a joke told that belongs to this legend of comedy - a priceless one-liner, or one of his bizarre stories told in a Scottish accent. But no one can do it like ‘The Big Yin’ himself, Billy Connolly, who is finally coming to Castlebar and will take to the stage in the Royal Theatre on Tuesday April 30. Tickets are on sale right now and are priced at €54.25 and €49.25.

Dazzling double of drama at the Linenhall

Fri, Apr 05, 2013

If you’re looking for the very best in new Irish theatre, look no further than actor Pat Kinevane, who delivers two unforgettable theatrical performances at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar next week. On Wednesday, April 10 he will perform Forgotten at 8pm and the following evening, Thursday, April 11 he will put on a performance of Silent also starting at 8pm.

Theatre and musical treats coming up in Ballina

Fri, Apr 05, 2013

On Saturday, April 20 at 8pm multi-talented, Scottish-born guitarist and singer-songwriter Dick Gaughan will be taking to the stage in the Ballina Arts Centre. Gaughan’s songs are known for the passion and political conviction he puts into them and his music has been recorded by the likes of Billy Bragg, Christy Moore, Mary Black, Roy Bailey, and Capercaillie. Tickets cost from €12 to €15 and booking is essential.

Scottish poets to visit Mayo as part of poetry exchange programme

Fri, Apr 05, 2013

Scottish poets and musicians will follow in the steps of Raftery in the next few weeks as they plot a path to Mayo as part of the 2013 Turas na bhFilí poetry exchange programme.

As part of the annual Turas na bhFilí cultural exchange, Scottish poets will be joined by a Gàidhlig singer, and a Scottish musician and will arrive on Wednesday week, April 17. Established in 1970, Turas na bhFilí (The Poets’ Tour) is one of the most recognised cultural exchange programmes between Ireland and Scotland. Scottish performers participating in this year’s Turas na bhFilí include the poets Meg Bateman and Gillebrìde MacMillan. The poets will be joined by fiddler, Allan Henderson and the Gàidhlig singer Sìneag Nic an t-Saoir.

The Chinese State Circus swings into Castlebar

Fri, Mar 29, 2013

Recognised as the world’s greatest acrobatic circus, the action-packed Chinese State Circus show ‘Yin Yang’ is the embodiment of a traditional art form which can trace its history back over 2000 years. This stunning production lives and breathes with the enthusiasm of its acrobatic artistes, whose whole lives centre around their skills. The result is the purest, honest, most abiding and exhilarating people circus that is a true privilege to see. From the very beginning, it’s non-stop entertainment, consisting of very impressive human abilities, tricks and skills. And it will be at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar on Monday, April 15 for a show starting at 8pm.

Tom Duffy’s Circus is coming back this Easter

Fri, Mar 29, 2013

Following last year’s successful visit to Castlebar, Tom Duffy’s Circus is back again for the Easter Holidays with a new show. From today Friday March 29 to Monday April 1 you will have the opportunity to witness Ireland’s greatest circus at the site on the Ballinrobe Road. With everything from expert acrobats to exotic animals you will not want to miss this wildly popular show.

Out & About in Mayo

Fri, Mar 29, 2013

Noel Hoban sings for Suicide Awareness
Noel Hoban is launching his country album in the Fáilte Suite, Welcome Inn Hotel, Castlebar, next Friday, April 5 at 9.30pm. Noel has turned his hand to song writing to encourage more men to talk about their problems and to receive counselling from the Mayo Suicide Liaison Project. All proceeds from the CD will go to the Mayo Suicide Liaison Project, which is based in the Family Centre, Castlebar. Joining Noel on the night will be a number of surprise guests on what promises to be a great night of entertainment.

Castlebar businessman hosts concert for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin

Fri, Mar 22, 2013

Music lovers are in for a treat on Saturday April 27 when local Castlebar businessman Walter Donoghue hosts an evening of liturgical music and song in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar.

St Geralds College art students work on show at Linenhall

Fri, Mar 22, 2013

On exhibition in the Linenhall are examples of group work by the first year art students in work in 2D relief with accompanying 3D creatures.

The Fureys and Davey Arthur are back at the Royal

Fri, Mar 22, 2013

The band was formed in 1978 literally by accident. George, Paul, and Davey were playing in Denmark with their own band called the Buskers, and Eddie and Finbar while touring in Germany were involved in a road accident. When George, Paul, and Davey got news of the accident they immediately travelled to Germany to be with their brothers. They then decided that they should all be playing together and this was the start of the Fureys and Davey Arthur.

Inevitably changes have occurred over 30 years. Their brother Paul died suddenly in June 2002 and Finbar left the band in December 1996, however George, Eddie, and Davey Arthur have continued to delight audiences on their tours, which will be back at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, on Sunday, March 31, at 8pm, with tickets costing €28.50.

Out & About in Mayo

Fri, Mar 22, 2013

Critically acclaimed documentary next on the screen for Westport Film Club

Multi-media exhibition at Museum of Country Life

Fri, Mar 22, 2013

Folk Fiction - Translations in Material Cultures is a multimedia exhibition by visual artist Gareth Kennedy which is currently running in the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo. The exhibition features film, photographs, and objects created over the past two years with the residents of Inís Oírr, on the Aran Islands, and Gneeveguilla, Co Kerry.

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