Introducing The Strypes at the Royal Theatre
Fri, Jun 01, 2012
The Strypes are an exciting young beat group from Cavan who have recently taken the country by storm with their 60s inspired sets. The four-piece band comprises singer Ross Farrelly, guitarist Josh McClorey, bassist Pete O'Hanlon, and drummer Evan Walsh, with an average age of just 15. They are set to be everywhere this summer with festival dates home and abroad, and right now these young mods from Cavan are all over the radio with the lead track from their first EP You can’t judge a book by the cover.
Read more ...Summer music school at Ballina Arts Centre with the Whistleblast Quartet
Fri, Jun 01, 2012
The WhistleBlast Quartet – Kenneth Edge (saxophones and clarinet), Mary Curran (French horn), Andrew Synnott (piano) and Nicola Cleary (regular violinist with the National Symphony Orchestra) – will be hosting a great new music summer school for children aged seven to nine and 10 to 13 years, with or without previous musical experience or ability. The school will run from July 30 to August 3 and costs €85 per child or €75 if there are two or more. For seven to nine-year-olds it will run from 10am to 1pm, and for 10 to 13-year-olds it will run from 2pm to 5pm.
Read more ...Build up to Ballina Salmon Festival continues
Fri, May 25, 2012
The 2012 instalment of the Ballina Salmon Festival promises a week of fantastic entertainment for young and old alike, whether you are in the locality or are planning a break by the famed River Moy. The fun and frolics get off to a fit and healthy start on Saturday, July 7, with the Powerade Triathlon Salmon Run sponsored by Ballina Beverages.
For those who love the thrill of heights and death defying drops you will find McFadden’s Funfair in its new location in Kilcullen’s yard beside Tesco for the duration of the festival from Saturday July 7 onwards. On Sunday, July 8 it is the bikers day with the Honda Step Thru and The Custom and Classic Bike Show, which made a successful debut at last year’s festival. Later that night at 8pm, the 21st Lady of the Moy will be crowned in The Downhill Hotel. On Monday, July 9 it is Ballina’s Got Talent in Hotel Ballina, with a €1,000 prize fund sponsored by Brennan’s Lane, Ballina. On Pearse Street on Tuesday July 10 from 8pm till late the Ballina Salmon Festival Rag, sponsored by Bartra Bar and Restaurant, promises to bring the streets alive with a parade jam packed with outrageous costumes, floats, and much more. Music on the night will be supplied by the popular band Stumblin Bloc.
Read more ...Introducing The Strypes at the Royal Theatre
Fri, May 25, 2012
The Strypes are an exciting young beat group from Cavan who have recently taken the country by storm with their 60s inspired sets. The four-piece band comprises singer Ross Farrelly, guitarist Josh McClorey, bassist Pete O'Hanlon, and drummer Evan Walsh, with an average age of just 15. They are set to be everywhere this summer with festival dates home and abroad, and right now these young mods from Cavan are all over the radio with the lead track from their first EP You can’t judge a book by the cover.
Read more ...Irish legends Kerbdog are coming to Live and Loud at the Clubhouse
Fri, May 25, 2012
Kilkenny grungers Kerbdog have just announced an exclusive show titled Night of the Living Freaks Halloween fancy dress ball at Castlebar’s new independent music venue The Clubhouse in Castlebar Celtic this October.
Kerbdog formed in 1991 and following two albums released on Mercury Records, the band split up in 1998. Since 2005 the band have reformed for a series of occasional one-off performances in Ireland and England.
Read more ...Summer dancing with John Hogan, the Offaly Rover
Fri, May 25, 2012
Described as the small band with the big sound John Hogan and his band are back at the Royal Theatre on Saturday June 2 for a night of summer dancing. Hogan and his band are long established as one of Ireland’s top party bands. Over the years they have played many functions, street festivals, dance halls, and concert theatres.
Read more ...Barbershop competition in the Linenhall
Fri, May 25, 2012
As part of the Mayo International Choral Festival 2012, the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar is hosting two barbershop competitions on Saturday, May 26 from 11.00am. The competitions, which are open to the public, offer a really enjoyable introduction to the world of barbershop singing. The competitions will be for barbershop chorus starting at 11am and then for barbershop quartet at 11.45am. Admission is €5 and will cover entry to both competitions.
Read more ...Tyrone Guthrie recipients announced
Fri, May 25, 2012
Every year Mayo County Council offers two bursary awards to artists born or living in Mayo, to enable them to spend two weeks at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre at Annaghmakerrig, County Monaghan. Each bursary covers all board and lodging expenses for a two-week period, plus the use of a studio if relevant. There are a variety of work spaces including studios, a music room for composers and musicians, a multi-media room and a large rehearsal and performance space.
Read more ...Ardal O’Hanlon will play intimate Ruby Room show
Fri, May 25, 2012
Ardal O'Hanlon is of course best known for playing wide-eyed Father Dougal McGuire on Channel 4's Father Ted where he embodied the role of Dougal perfectly with his endearingly daft lines and dim facial expressions that few actors can rival.
Read more ...Bealtaine variety concert in the Linenhall
Fri, May 25, 2012
Castlebar Active Retired Group stages its popular free variety concert of music, songs, dancing, poems, and storytelling at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Tuesday, May 29 at 8pm.
The concert for all ages is part of Bealtaine, the national festival celebrating creativity in older age. So prepare to be entertained by some of Castlebar’s youngest at heart, together with friends from the community. Castlebar Active Retired Group was established in 2000. The members meet once a week, on Wednesdays between 3.00pm and 4.30pm at the Welcome Inn on New Antrim Street in Castlebar. Newcomers are always welcome. This is part of the Linenhall Arts Centre’s Bealtaine programme of events, admission is free, but booking advised. Telephone 094 9023733 for more information. A complimentary tea and coffee reception will take place from 7.30pm prior to the concert.
Read more ...Westport Battle of the Bands
Fri, May 25, 2012
Thursday fortnight, June 7 the only place any aspiring band should be is in Cosy Joe’s in Westport. On that evening, there will be a battle of the bands competition where the winner will be given the chance to open on the main stage of the Westport Festival. Judging the contest on the night will be top international acts Mundy and The Walls.
Read more ...Islands exhibition continues at the Custom House
Fri, May 25, 2012
An exhibition of mixed media art works called Islands continues until this Sunday, May 27 in the Custom House Studios, The Quay, Westport. The collection includes works from five artists from Canada, Holland and Ireland. The group comprises Pierre Bourgault (Canada), Mike Byrne (Ireland), Mels Dees (the Netherlands), David Lilburn (Ireland) and Marielle van den Bergh (the Netherlands). The artistic vision, practice and media used by these individual artists vary widely, but their work is linked by a fascination with the sea and coastline in their respective countries.Islands will be followed by two new exhibtions from May 31 to June 24. These exhibtitions will be of works by Ger Sweeney and Brid Danaher. Sweeney's paintings focus on developing a synthesis of abstract and figurative referents. While Danaher works in a intuitive rather than a calculated manner, using both oils and acrylics. She has a love of earthly colours and the use of thick rich impasto. Her works explores colour as reflected in the ever changing world of nature.
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