Tommy Fleming supports Mayo North Gathering Festival
Fri, Mar 22, 2013
International singing star, Tommy Fleming, is be an ambassador for the Mayo North Welcome Home Festival, a flagship Gathering event which will take place in the Ballina/North Mayo area during the period of August 1 to 9.
Read more ...Trio Medieval bring their unique talents to Castlebar
Fri, Mar 22, 2013
“Beguiling”, “intoxicating” and “mesmerising” are just some of the superlatives used by critics to describe the extraordinary Trio Medieval, performing at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Monday, April 15 at 8pm as part of a Music Network tour.
Read more ...Stunning theatre double at the Linenhall
Fri, Mar 22, 2013
Starring actor par excellence Pat Kinevane, Fishamble Theatre Company presents two dazzling nights of theatre at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar: Forgotten on Wednesday, April 10, at 8pm, and Silent on Thursday, April 11, at 8pm.
Read more ...It’s about to get very, very loud - And So I Watch You From Afar are coming back
Fri, Mar 15, 2013
Finbar Hoban Presents...And So I Watch You From Afar’s Live at the Royal Theatre in Castlebar this May Bank Holiday weekend. And So I Watch you From Afar release their highly talked about third album today March 15 titled All Hail Bright Futures.
Read more ...Grease comes to the Quay School
Fri, Mar 15, 2013
Congratulations are due to all of the sixth class pupils in the Quay School, Westport, who recently took part in a production of Grease - The Musical. The school hall was full to capacity for each nights performance. More than 250 people attended the show and were stunned at the standard of performance. Some 30 children began rehearsals last January and continued each week until mid-February. A large number of parents were involved with this production and their commitment was second to none. As the performances approached, rehearsals took place twice weekly and eventually a third practice session was included. The sixth class pupils had been working diligently with the production team to include as many original hits from the musical as possible. On many occasions the audience were on their feet to sing along with the show and as the fun came to an end the audience again rose to their feet and accorded the children several standing ovations. Thanks are to go out to all of the production team: Tia Crowley, Loretta Kerrigan, Ann Mc Hale, Judy Fahy, Alice Lennon and Ann Mc Hale. Thanks also to their class teacher Susan Murray and to the large number of parents who helped in so many ways. A particular word of thanks to Etna Doherty who painted various backdrops on the stage.
Read more ...The Emigrants’ Farewell is set to wow visitors to Mayo
Fri, Mar 15, 2013
A show which enthralled audiences on both sides of the Atlantic last year, has been confirmed to play the Royal Theatre, Castlebar on Friday April 19, as part of the build up to the summer shows.
A born and bred Mayo show, The Emigrants’ Farewell features the best of Irish music, song, dance and culture, and has received rave reviews following performances in Mayo, Manchester, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, and Boston.
Read more ...Ballet Ireland present Cinderella, After the Ball in Castlebar
Fri, Mar 15, 2013
Ever wondered what happened to Cinderella and Prince Charming after they got married? Well, Ballet Ireland takes up the story when the pair return from their honeymoon! The ballet starts after the Ball and the most famous incident in fairy-tale history – that of a lost shoe! You’ll meet the not quite so 'happily ever after' Cinderella and Prince Charming.
Read more ...The Chinese State Circus is coming to town
Fri, Mar 15, 2013
Mayo is no stranger to playing host to some of the best events from the world of culture and arts and this spring will be no different as the fantastic production of the incomparable Chinese State Circus will be wowing audiences in Castlebar. China’s greatest circus will take to the stage at The Royal on Monday, April 15 with their premiere show ‘Yin Yang’ as part of their 12 date theatre tour across Ireland.
Read more ...Out & About in Mayo
Fri, Mar 15, 2013
Garrymore Drama Group present Dancing at Lughnasa
Read more ...Exciting arts project to start in Ballycroy this month
Fri, Mar 15, 2013
Mayo County Council Arts Office was recently awarded significant funding from the Arts Council Local Partnership Scheme to mark Ireland's presidency of the Council of the EU. The project, entitled ‘I Could Read The Sky’, will see the arts office and Mayo Arts Squad work with Dead Good Guides (UK) and local artists to develop an integrated art project, which will culminate in a public event at Ballycroy National Park on April 13 and 14. The physical landscape of Ballycroy, on the periphery of the European continent, sustains a history of human development, inhabitation, craft, trades, culture, and the arts. This project aims to unearth these threads and use that knowledge to raise consciousness around values that shape our present and future.
Read more ...Trio Medieval bring their unique talents to Castlebar
Fri, Mar 15, 2013
“Beguiling”, “intoxicating” and “mesmerising” are just some of the superlatives used by critics to describe the extraordinary Trio Medieval, performing at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Monday, April 15 at 8pm as part of a Music Network tour.
Read more ...Ghost Trio hit the Linenhall
Fri, Mar 15, 2013
A musical treat of the highest order is on the cards when dazzling singer Iarla Ó Lionáird combines his glorious vocal talents with pioneering fiddle player Cleek Schrey and All-Ireland champion uilleann piper Ivan Goff at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Monday March 25 at 8pm.
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