James Kilbane comes to Castlebar for special Western Care gig

Fri, Apr 20, 2012

James Kilbane returns to the TF Royal Theatre on Friday night, May 11 when he brings his Gravel and Grace country concert to Mayo’s premier venue at 8pm. This concert is in association with Western Care. Special guests on the night will include Ballinrobe singer, Jenny Mulvey from the summer show Legend of Grainne Mhaol, Glor Tire winner Eunice Moran from Ballaghaderreen, as well as upcoming country singer and Conor Duffy.

Percussion workshop at the Linenhall

Fri, Apr 20, 2012

Bodhrán player and percussionist Robbie Harris presents a Rhythms of the World percussion workshop for anyone over 16 years of age at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday May 3 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

This interactive and fun workshop will introduce participants to rhythms from all over the world and will teach them to explore their own abilities through a hands-on drumming experience. Rhythms from a wide variety of locations including Ireland, Africa, Latin America, and Asia will be explored, as well as a range of ensemble drumming pieces. Percussion instruments will be provided for all participants. No experience is necessary. Robbie has recorded and performed with artists including Bobby McFerrin, Clannad, Bob Geldof, Dónal Lunny, and Rodrigo y Gabriela. He toured extensively with Riverdance The Show, and has been a guest lecturer at The Julliard and The New School, New York.

David Munnelly band live in Castlebar

Fri, Apr 20, 2012

The David Munnelly band performs at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Wednesday, May 2 at 8pm. Over a decade on the road, the David Munnelly band has captivated audiences worldwide led by accordion player par excellence David Munnelly. Founded in 1999, what sets the band apart and puts it in a class of its own is the capability and ease with which it weaves in and out of different musical styles while remaining firmly rooted in the earthy tones of Irish traditional music. The band boasts some of the finest talent that Irish music has to offer, with every member bringing his own unique stamp to the overall sound. Looking for an evening of musical skill, energy and excitement? Look no further. Booking advised. Tel: 094 9023733

All Stars Academy present Twelfth Night in Castlebar

Fri, Apr 20, 2012

All Stars Academy of Performing Arts will be performing their 11th production since 1999 at the TF Royal Theatre. This year they will be performing one of Shakespeare’s great comedies Twelfth Night, from Sunday, April 29 to Tuesday, May 1. On Sunday there will be two performances one at 1.30pm by the junior cast and another at 6.30pm by the senior cast. On Monday night it will be the turn of the junior cast again at 6.30pm, with the senior cast rounding off the run on Tuesday evening at 6.30pm. Tickets are available from the Academy on 087 9888841.

Mayo comedian continues to stay the course in Storyland competition

Fri, Apr 20, 2012

Local comedian Kieran Lawless has once again received the good news that the show he is in for the RTE online competition Storyland will be making a new episode. The comedy show, Student Teacher, is about an overachieving young man who takes the teaching exams early and ends up in charge of his old class. It was among the top four shows as voted by the Irish public through the RTE website. As a result, they have made a new episode that focuses on the heritage centres located throughout the west of Ireland.

Kieran plays one of the students in the class and joined the cast due to previous sketch and stand-up shows he had done with writer/director Giles Brody. Explaining the process of making a comedy like this, Kieran says it’s been a lot of fun, although sometimes it can be a bit strange, like how his character is a student but has a fully grown beard. “There’s so much great comedy talent in Ireland, so we’ve been really excited to work together on something here rather than having to go to the UK for a sitcom. Especially considering that Student Teacher focuses on being a student in the west of Ireland, going on school excursions, the stress of exams, it’s very close to my own experiences growing up in Castlebar. We hope people are excited to see this third one, I think it’s our best yet.” Voting for the new episode opens online on April 23 at 9am at rte.ie/storyland. The two shows with the most votes get through and get to make one last episode to finish off their stories.

Across the Lough this weekend at Lough Lannagh

Fri, Apr 20, 2012

Award-winning theatre company The Performance Corporation is taking to the windswept waters of Lough Lannagh, Castlebar this weekend from Friday, April 20 to Sunday April 29 for their latest site-specific adventure, Across the Lough.

Adebisi Shank to play their only show in Ireland this year at The Clubhouse!

Fri, Apr 13, 2012

Adebisi Shank have announced their only live appearance in Ireland in 2012, at Castlebar’s new independent music venue, The Clubhouse this summer.

Adebisi Shank are an electric, energetic, loud band from Wexford. Taking their cue from acts such as Battles, Oxes and Lite, their debut LP This Is The Album Of A Band Called Adebisi Shank shines through with rays of inventiveness, that would teach a few of their contemporaries a thing or two in the art of writing, without ever leaning into the self indulgent persuasions many have fallen ill to when attempting this sort of 'art noise'.

Photography exhibition in Castlebar

Fri, Apr 13, 2012

Lorraine Tuck’s, photographic exhibition, Late Light will take place in the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar until April 28.

Police Academy star to play The Royal Theatre

Fri, Apr 13, 2012

Michael Winslow, multi-talented comedian best known for his role as Sgt Larvelle in the Police Academy series of movies is bringing his hilarious show to the Royal Theatre, Castlebar on Thursday July 26.

National Museum of Country Life, Turlough

Fri, Apr 13, 2012

On Friday April 20 from 11am to 1pm, Come Knit with Me, takes place for adults and children aged seven plus. No booking required.

A textile flowers drop-in activity will take place on Saturday April 21 from 12pm to 4pm. Later that day, from 3pm to 5pm, Play that Tune with the trad music group.

Friends In Low Places back at the Royal Theatre by popular demand

Fri, Apr 13, 2012

Fresh from a sell out nationwide tour in 2011 which included Dublin, Killarney, Belfast and Castlebar, Friends In Low Places, better known as The Ultimate Garth Brooks Experience, makes it’s return to Castlebar this summer!