Find The Answer at the Clubhouse this summer

Fri, May 04, 2012

The Answer have just confirmed an intimate show at Castlebar’s new independent music venue, The Clubhouse, this summer on Saturday, August 25. The Answer were formed in 2000 by guitarist Paul Mahon, whose father was a jazz trumpeter and member of seminal Irish showband The Freshmen who released three albums on CBS and toured with the likes of the Beach Boys. Aged 18, Mahon knew he wanted to put together a rock band and mentioned it to bassist Micky Waters, an old school friend who had been in numerous cover bands around Belfast.

James Heatley, who had played as Ash’s stand-in live drummer in 1993, was recruited to be the drummer for The Answer. Mahon called him up only to find that he was about to take his finals at university, so the trio waited while Heatley completed his degree in Psychology.

More than theatre with Nicole and Martin

Fri, May 04, 2012

The award-winning world of Nicole and Martin returns to Ireland for the second time with three days of performances in Castlebar. With them they bring to the Harlequin Centre Car Park, (beside Boots) the renowned White Tent and a plethora of canvas and wood marquees that together create a magical world of tents, flags and lights, old-fashioned circus caravans, and modern glossy-red horse power.

Super line up of music at Brennan’s Lane this weekend

Fri, May 04, 2012

It’s not just music on the double, it’s music on the triple this weekend at Live in the Basement in Brennan’s Lane. As part of this triple bill, there will be a double dose of Gorilla Radio on Friday and Monday night. On Friday night to kick off the bank holiday weekend, Gorilla Radio will be live and loud in the basement, while on Monday night they will bring the bank holiday to a close at a much quieter pace with an unplugged set. Sandwiched in between them is the legendary Johnny Gallagher and the Boxtie Band, who will take to the stage on Sunday night in the venue.

Little White Lies next up at the Linenhall Film Club

Fri, May 04, 2012

The next screening at Linenhall Film Club is the French entertaining and acutely observed drama of manners Little White Lies, for which director Guillaume Canet assembles an outstanding cast of some of France’s finest actors - led by Academy Award-winning Marion Cotillard (La Vie en Rose) and including Jean Dujardin (star of The Artist). A gathering of close friends is hosted every year by a couple at their beautiful beach house as they all leave their city stresses behind. But this year is different. One of the friends has been badly injured in a motorcycle accident just before they leave Paris. After being assured that there is nothing they can do, they decide to embark on their annual trip, but tensions are simmering just under the surface, waiting to erupt... Think The Big Chill à la plage and you’ll get something of the flavour of this engrossing and entertaining ensemble piece.

Sleeping Beauty comes to Castlebar

Fri, May 04, 2012

Ballet Theatre UK’s internationally acclaimed company of dancers bring a dazzling new production of one of the world’s favourite ballets to life at the Royal Theatre in Castlebar on Wednesday May 23.

Fawlty Towers is coming back to the Royal Theatre

Fri, May 04, 2012

The show that delighted customers last October makes a welcome return to The Royal Theatre for the fourth year running this October 5 and 6, after selling out for the last three years. Fawlty Towers… The Dining Experience is truly a night not to be missed, if you didn’t get there the first time round don’t miss your chance this time.

Ever wondered what it would be like to dine at Fawlty Towers? Well now you can find out. Enter the snobbish world of manic Basil, his domineering wife Sybil, and challenged waiter Manuel. Be one of the steady stream of bemused guest trying to make Manuel understand what it is you want. Asking for an ice bucket ends up with you being presented with a “nice bucket”. A simple procedure like opening a bottle of wine can become a huge drama.

Emmett Maloney’s has it all this weekend in Ballina

Fri, May 04, 2012

you are looking for the something new and exciting this bank holiday weekend, then Emmett Maloney’s, Abbey Street, Ballina, is well worth a visit. 

Special Liam Lawton concert coming up

Fri, May 04, 2012

Liam Lawton, in association with Castlebar Gospel Choir, will hold a special concert in Belcarra on May 10. All proceeds from the night will go to the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland. Liam Lawton has a large following in Ireland and overseas, mainly in the US and is in many ways one of Ireland’s best kept secrets, as many of his achievements have passed almost unnoticed.

WhistleBlast Quartet head to Behy

Fri, May 04, 2012

The WhistleBlast Quartet – Brendan Doyle (saxophones and clarinet), Mary Curran (French horn), Matthew Manning (oboe and cor anglais) and Andrew Synnott (piano) – is returning to Mayo on May 8, 9 and 10 to provide three days of concerts and workshops for the children of Behy National School, Ballina.

New comedy Love All coming to the Linenhall

Fri, May 04, 2012

Cheery Wild Productions presents its acclaimed Love All, a comedy about love, murder and tennis, at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Tuesday, May 22 at 8pm.

New Mayo writer in residence announced

Fri, May 04, 2012

Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhríde was recently announced as the new Mayo County Council writer in residence for 2012. Hailing from Gaoth Dobhair in Donegal, he has written two collections of short stories Idir Feoil is Leathar (2002) and Díbeartaigh (2005), both published by Coiscéim.

Lantern sculptures at the Museum of Country Life

Fri, May 04, 2012

Visitors to the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life are in for a surprise as there are some interesting new residents among the Museum’s folklife collection. These intriguing figures were made by young adults from Mayo during the Look to the Light Lantern Sculptures workshops facilitated by artist Tom Meskell. The work will be on display throughout the museum until May 25 this year. The works include two gossiping ladies, a lady with her hand on heart, a bride beside the lift and a girl in a shawl, as well as a schoolboy answering a question, a boy and a man in the kitchen and a figure sitting contemplating.

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