Rhyme, Rant and Rann in Castlebara

Fri, Sep 28, 2012

Tall tales, splendid songs, and wickedly wise words. Three of Ireland’s finest performers, Theo Dorgan, Jack Lynch, and Len Graham conspire to delight you with Rhyme, Rant and Rann, an entertaining evening of great songs and heart-warming stories at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Wednesday, October 3 at 8pm.

More than a thousand cuppas served, with many laughs, toe-taps, and fever-pitch football at the Royal last weekend

Fri, Sep 28, 2012

The Royal Hotel and Theatre enjoyed an action-packed weekend when all hands were on deck for four very successful events. For the crew at the Royal the weekend kicked off on Thursday morning when more than 1,000 cuppas were served to a large audience at the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Coffee Morning in association with Midwest Radio and The Royal Theatre. The audience were also treated to music and theatre performances throughout the morning, including a scene from the hugely popular It’s The Real McCoy.

Sense of Place to be opened next week

Fri, Sep 28, 2012

Sense of Place, a curated exhibition presented in association with Ballinglen Arts Foundation, opens on Friday week, October 5. The Linenhall Arts Centre’s annual visual art exhibition for children features the work of artists working in media including paint, photography and sculpture. The show has been curated by the Linenhall’s community arts team, from the collection at the Ballinglen Arts Foundation. Over several visits, artists Breda Burns, Marian McHale, Jodi Coyne, and Rachel McDonnell, assisted by Patricia Halligan, selected a series of works to capture the imagination of younger viewers and offer them the opportunity to explore the theme in depth. Throughout the month of October they will deliver gallery tours and workshops to school groups. Booking for these tours is essential and can be done by calling, 094 9023733.

Lots of drop in event coming up at the Museum of Country Life

Fri, Sep 28, 2012

Next Friday, October 5, from 11am to 1pm, the knitting circle kicks into action for the month. As always this is a drop in event and no booking is required. The following day, from 11am to 4pm, it is the turn of the Connacht Textile Crafters to put on a felt needling demonstration. Also taking place on Saturday October 6 and every first Saturday of the month is Play That Tune a drop in trad event where everyone is invited to go along and play a few tunes.

Roolaboola is coming

Fri, Sep 28, 2012

The team at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar believes we all should have access to the very best creative experiences possible. That is why they are bringing us RoolaBoola Children's Arts Festival, a festival for children aged two to 12 years, over the October Bank Holiday weekend, October 26 to 29. With top shows, workshops, readings, exhibitions and drop-in events, there really will be something to delight and excite for young people and their families too. And the programme is out now. You can get your colourful hard copy from the Linenhall, or check it out online at www.thelinenhall.com

Guinness Live in Galway’s Latin Quarter

Fri, Sep 21, 2012

The Latin Quarter Galway this week announced programme details of the Guinness Live music festival which will take place from Thursday September 27 until Sunday September 30.

Achill Artists Group at Westport Arts Festival 2012

Fri, Sep 21, 2012

The Achill Artists group is a collective of visual artists based on Achill, who have organised a series of seven group exhibitions over 12 years, each containing new works in sculpture, painting, printmaking, and video.

Museum events

Fri, Sep 21, 2012

At the Museum of Country Life, Turlough, a performance of stories from Achill will take place on September 28 from 3pm to 4pm. Join storyteller Gearóidín Breathnach and students from Coláiste Pobail Acla for a performance of local stories from Achill Island including ‘Préachán Acla’ and ‘An Mhaighdean Mhara’. No booking required.

Kerbdog to play Mayo’s largest Halloween fancy dress ball

Fri, Sep 21, 2012

Legendary Kilkenny grungers Kerbdog have just announced an exclusive show—Night of the Living Freaks—Halloween Fancy Dress Ball, Mayo’s largest Halloween fancy dress party at The Ruby Room in the TF Royal Theatre, Castlebar.

Culture Night at Áras Inis Gluaire

Fri, Sep 21, 2012

Tonight, Friday September 21, locals and visitors across the island of Ireland will enjoy the unique experience of Culture Night, a free night of entertainment, discovery, and adventure taking place in a record 34 towns, cities, counties, and islands in Ireland.

Reading in Achill by short story writer

Fri, Sep 21, 2012

The Achill Heinrich Böll Association will present a reading by leading short story writer Claire Keegan at 8pm on Thursday September 27 at the Cyril Gray Memorial Hall, Dugort, Achill.

Watch the match on Connacht’s largest screen

Fri, Sep 21, 2012

On Sunday, there is no better place to soak up the All-Ireland final atmosphere than at the Royal Theatre. If you have no tickets for the match, this is the next best thing.

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