Ballina Arts Centre to host famous Tibetan chanteuse

Fri, Jul 06, 2012

During Ballina Salmon Festival week, Ballina Arts Centre is delighted to present a rare opportunity to witness the Tibetan singer Yungchen Lhamo in concert.

Tommy Tiernan’s World Tour of Mayo

Fri, Jul 06, 2012

Buffalo Country with the wide open skies, Tommy is delighted to be back in the county of Mayo. It is Tiernan country too, with relatives all over, from Cong to Kilmaine and to Louisburgh, the roots go deep here. Tommy comes from a long line of Mayo teachers, farmers, and priests. One of his forebears set up the first school in the county and for that Tommy would like to apologise. He has always felt especially at home here and considers it a homecoming of the ancestral sort.

Mara Sola Lopéz exhibition opens next Friday

Fri, Jul 06, 2012

Borderline is the title of an exhibition of recent paintings by Galway-based artist Mara Sola Lopéz opening at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar next Friday, July 6 at 7.30pm. Borderline is an exhibition that explores the perceptions and emotions connected to experiences of alienation and displacement. Geocultural border-crossings, memories and influences from the tradition of magical realism have inspired the scenarios in Mara’s recent works, in which creatures are relocated into dreamscapes imbued with a sense of loss and an awareness of new unexpected frontiers and pastures. Mara has participated in numerous group exhibitions in Ireland and UK and is represented by KT Contemporary Gallery in Dublin and Mermaid and Monster Gallery in Cardiff, Wales. Her work is in the collections of the VAI and the OPW along with a number of selected private collections. This is Mara’s first major solo show.

Ladies’ Night returns to The Welcome Inn

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

Next Saturday, June 29 sees the return of the ever-successful Ladies Night in The Welcome Inn Hotel, and in honour of the hotel’s 50th anniversary this year, they’ve decided to make this one special; very special! The Chain Gang – a group of male dancers will be performing on the night and promises to be an unbelievable show, not to be missed!

Ladies’ Night returns to The Welcome Inn

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

Next Saturday, June 29 sees the return of the ever-successful Ladies Night in The Welcome Inn Hotel, and in honour of the hotel’s 50th anniversary this year, they’ve decided to make this one special; very special! The Chain Gang – a group of male dancers will be performing on the night and promises to be an unbelievable show, not to be missed!

Bofeenaun classics

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

The annual summer classical music festival in Bofeenaun church is back for its eighth successive year. On Saturday July 14 and Monday July 17, a group of outstanding classical musicians will again be filling this beautiful church, set against the dramatic backdrop of Nephin Mountain, with a blend of familiar and less familiar pieces, introduced, as always, with their trademark humour and insight. Once again, there is huge demand for tickets, so order yours early!

The performers this year will be led by Iain King (violin), originally from Scotland and now living near Ballina. Iain has played with the Philharmonic Orchestra (first violin) and the English Chamber Orchestra (assistant leader) and has worked on over 600 recordings. Caroline Clemmow (piano), an outstanding soloist and chamber musician with a wide-ranging repertoire, has toured the former Soviet Union and has been particularly involved in resurrecting unjustly forgotten works. Su-a Lee (cello), originally from Korea, trained at the Juilliard and founded the Mr McFall’s Chamber group. Her musical interests range far and wide and she might be persuaded to play the saw!

Gráinne Mhaol show at Hotel Westport

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

The Legend of Gráinne Mhaol traditional music show at Hotel Westport received a standing ovation following a sold out opening performance of the show last week in Westport. The show, which runs every Monday and Wednesday during the summer at Hotel Westport, received glowing reviews from everyone in attendance, with many stating they will be returning with family and friends over the summer months. The Gráinne Mhaol show is now regarded as a ‘must see’ for visitors to Mayo this summer.

Tommy Tiernan and Declan O’Rourke at The Linenhall

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

Elaine Madden
Castlebar-born singer Elaine Madden brings her stunning vocal talents to the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar for a highly anticipated evening of song on Thursday June 28 at 8pm.

Castlebar-born singer Elaine Madden brings her stunning vocal talents to the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar for a highly anticipated evening of song on Thursday June 28 at 8pm.

Fesant Fest in Ballina

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

Fesant Fest returns to Emmett's Bar in Ballina on Saturday June 30, after a resoundingly successful first outing last August. Brought to you by a collective of punk/DIY enthusiasts that have been running gigs in the town for over ten years, this year's festival bumps the line-up up to twelve bands, with few genres left uncatered for.

More great music at Brennan’s in Ballina

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

Another great line up is taking to the stage at Brennan’s Lane, Garden Street, Ballina, over the coming weekends. Tonight, Friday June 22, Pa Roche are playing. On June 29, Devine Invention, a Wexford based rock and pop covers band, will bring an energetic and crowd pleasing show.

Elaine Madden at the Linenhall

Fri, Jun 15, 2012

Castlebar-born singer Elaine Madden brings her wonderful vocal talents to the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar for a highly anticipated evening of song on Thursday, June 28 at 8pm.

Trinity Orchestra to perform Dark Side of the Moon

Fri, Jun 15, 2012

The Trinity Orchestra has just announced three national dates where they will play the music of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon this summer. They will stop off in the Royal Theatre, Castlbar on July 7 for a performance

Trinity Orchestra is an entirely student-run society that brings together some of the most talented young musicians in Ireland, all of whom are currently students or staff in Trinity College Dublin. The players are from various disciplines within the college but are brought together by their love and aptitude for music.

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