BallinaPunx new compilation brings the spirit of punk to life
Fri, May 28, 2021
BallinaPunx was born in 2003, as a collective of kindred musical spirits based in the Mayo town. The goal was to give voice to the town’s thriving alternative, punk and metal artists.
Read more ...Army of the Dead is big, dumb and lots of fun. There is nothing wrong with that.
Fri, May 28, 2021
IT IS still unknown when the cinemas in Ireland will reopen. Until then we still rely on Netflix. Their films tend to be more miss than hit but every now and again they get a good one.
Read more ...Carbs are not the enemy
Fri, May 28, 2021
Contrary to what a lot of fad diets will tell you, carbohydrates (carbs) are not the enemy! - especially when trying to change your body composition.
Read more ...Michael Moloney releases his debut single "All That I Do"
Fri, May 21, 2021
Promising young star Michael Moloney, from Ballina, stole plenty of hearts when he appeared on last year’s Late Late Toy Show with his performance of Dermot Kennedy's hit song "Giants".
Read more ...The trouble with streaming services
Fri, May 21, 2021
A YEAR ago, when the cinemas closed, this column turned from a weekly film review into more of a weekly streaming review and recommendation list.
Read more ...Mayo International Film Festival to debut next year
Fri, May 14, 2021
A new film festival, the first of its kind in the West of Ireland, will debut in Castlebar in 2022. The Mayo International Film Festival (MIFF), a submissions-based festival, is dedicated to supporting independent filmmakers and smaller production companies by offering a dynamic platform to showcase their work.
Read more ...James Kilbane to appear on RTÉ church show
Fri, May 14, 2021
Mayo Country Gospel Singer joins with RTÉ for a service focusing on mental health during the pandemic.
Read more ...GMIT virtual choir release version of Bohemian Rhapsody
Fri, May 14, 2021
Choir expands to include staff and students in Connacht-Ulster Alliance (CUA) institutes
Read more ...The Linenhall appoints Elaine Mears as associate artist
Fri, Apr 30, 2021
In an exciting new initiative by the Linenhall Arts Centre, theatre artist Elaine Mears will join the team as Associate Artist for a period of eight months in 2021.
Read more ...Mustard marks the return of theatre to the Linenhall
Mon, Apr 26, 2021
Over the past year the Linenhall Arts Centre has showcased a varied and diverse range of arts experiences and the latest offering is theatre production, Mustard, written and performed by artist Eva O’Connor.
Read more ...Drive In Movies return to Mayo Movie World
Fri, Apr 23, 2021
Following Government advice that outdoor visitor attractions can reopen from April 26, the Drive In Movies at Mayo Movie World will return on May 1, 2 and 3.
Read more ...Mayo County Council Writer In Residence callout closing soon
Fri, Apr 23, 2021
Mayo County Council Writer in Residence is a partnership between Mayo County Council Arts Service, Mayo County Council Library Service and the Heinrich Böll Cottage Achill, with funding from Creative Ireland. The Residency aligns to the Creative Ireland Programme Pillar – Enabling Creativity in Every Community.
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