Done and dusted: Another great RoolaBoola

Fri, Nov 02, 2012

The Bank Holiday Weekend is over, and here at Linenhall Arts Centre the dust is settling after another great RoolaBoola Children’s Arts Festival. And what a weekend it was! There was laughter with actor Louis Lovett as he acted up a storm of wonderful characters in Jack McNally’s Hotel, we shed a measured tear at Branar’s beautiful puppet theatricals, we thrilled to the animated antics of a Parisian cat and saw a mouse get the better of a Gruffalo. And even better than all that, hundreds of young people brought their imaginations and creativity to the Linenhall and got busy with loads of brilliant art workshops, enjoying a range of top quality arts experiences over the weekend. The Linenhall’s café bustled with parents and families as their young ones painted, sang, acted, composed, told and listened to stories, brought their favourite toy to life and found out how long a piece of string was.

Something a little bit different in Claremorris next Thursday

Fri, Nov 02, 2012

Conradh na Gaeilge will host a special concert and talk in Claremorris Public Library on Thursday next, November 8. The concert will feature Irish and Welsh music and poetry from the 10th century right up to the time of the last professional harpers in the 19th century, as well as music and song from the current living tradition. As well as playing a variety of ancient instruments, songs will include an “Old Irish rosc”, an excerpt from the Lay of Deirdre for the Sons of Usnach, the earliest known version of Eileen Aroon, an old Welsh epitaph for a warrior, and a comic song about learning Irish. Admission is free and all are welcome.

John McNicholl to play benefit dance for Western Care

Fri, Nov 02, 2012

John McNicholl has announced that he will play a benefit dance for Western Care Association in the Park Hotel, Kiltimagh, on Friday, November 16. This will be John’s only appearance in Mayo in the coming month and is sure to attract a huge following. This event is being organised by Derek Higgins, a 28-year-old from Shanaghmoyle, Knock, who will run the New York City Marathon for Western Care Association this Sunday, November 4. He is the first Mayo person to run the marathon in the Big Apple for the association and intends to raise significant funds for Western Care.

Rolling Sun festival ready to roll into Westport

Fri, Nov 02, 2012

All literary roads lead to Westport from November 9 to 11 for the third Rolling Sun Festival, a quirky book and literary festival appealing to everyone who has ever enjoyed the written or spoken word. Several events are free of charge, one is specifically for children, another for book clubs. Check rolling-sun-festival on Facebook for full details.

Indian Festival comes to Castlebar next month

Fri, Nov 02, 2012

On Friday November 16 and Saturday November 17, for one day and one night the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar celebrates all things Indian as it is transformed into a place of Utsava - the removal of earthly woes - providing you with an opportunity to forget your troubles and enjoy great Indian music, film, dance, poetry, food and much, much more. A feast for the senses.

Richie Heneghan live at the Linenhall

Fri, Nov 02, 2012

Mayo-based musicians Richie Heneghan, Patrick Doocey, and Stephen Doherty present an evening of folk music at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday, November 15 at 8pm.

Des Bishop is coming back and he likes to bang

Fri, Nov 02, 2012

Des Bishop is back, he likes to bang the drums, and he is not afraid to show it. Combining his love of hip hop, strong jokes, audience participation, and a new-found passion for drumming, Des has fun with wordplay in his new stand-up show.

Tonight’s the night for Kerbdog and the Night of the Living Freaks Halloween Ball

Fri, Oct 26, 2012

Finbar Hoban presents... in association with All Affairs fancy dress ‘Night of the Living Freaks’ Halloween fancy dress ball with the legendary Kilkenny band Kerbdog live at the Ruby Room in the TF Royal Theatre tonight (Friday, October 26). Expect to see all manner of evil fiendish ghouls rise up from their watery graves and make their way to The Ruby Room for one of the most anticipated events in the Castlebar live event calendar this year.

Lots of live music this weekend in the Broken Judge

Fri, Oct 26, 2012

If you are looking for somewhere out and about this weekend in Ballina, then the Broken Jug on O’Rahilly Street, Ballina, is the place for you this October Bank Holiday Weekend. On Sunday night from 7pm to 9pm, Tommy Maloney will be in situ to entertain the masses, while Spiders Web will take over from 9pm till late.

Breaffy set to dance to Strictly beat

Fri, Oct 26, 2012

Popular all over Ireland and the UK thanks to the TV show of the same name, Strictly Come Dancing will come to Breaffy tonight with a strong local feel. Breaffy GAA Club in conjunction with the Mayo Mental Health Association is proud to present Strictly Come Dancing at the Breaffy House Events Area this evening.

The Linenhall brings back some more top trad

Fri, Oct 26, 2012

Top musicians Dermot Byrne, Floriane Blancke and Castlebar’s own Brendan O'Regan perform at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Wednesday November 7 at 8pm. (Please note rescheduled performance date.)

Richie Heneghan live at the Linenhall

Fri, Oct 26, 2012

Mayo-based musicians Richie Heneghan, Patrick Doocey, and Stephen Doherty present an evening of folk music at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday, November 15 at 8pm.

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