Tommy Tiernan brings Poot to the Royal
Fri, Nov 04, 2011
Aiken Promotions presents Tommy Tiernan’s Poot at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar on Thursday December 22.
Read more ...Finbar Hoban presents Tales from the Crypt tonight
Fri, Oct 28, 2011
Ghouls and Zombies will be making their way to The Clubhouse in Castlebar Celtic tonight Friday, October 28 as two of Ireland’s most respected live bands, Adebisi Shank and The Cast of Cheers, are set to headline Tales from The Crypt- Monster Halloween Fancy Dress Ball in association with All Affairs Fancy Dress and T-Rex clothing.ie
Read more ...Gorilla Radio to take over Brennan's Lane Sunday Night
Fri, Oct 28, 2011
Gorilla Radio are a four piece rock band from Mayo/Roscommon and Wexford. Members are Noel Kenny, Paul Newell (Ballina), Seanie Walsh (Ballina), and Joey Kennedy. They have been together for over two years now and have already built up a huge following all over the country and are regarded as one of the best cover bands in the country. They recently played at the first Ballina Music Festival along with The Hothouse Flowers and Sharon Shannon. You can catch them in Brennan’s Lane in Ballina this Sunday night, October 30 For more info check out www.facebook.com/gorillaradiolive.
Read more ...Rendezvous line up a number of new events
Fri, Oct 28, 2011
The Rendezvous Bar in Balla has lined up a number of new nights of entertainment to keep you occupied over the winter nights. On the first Friday of every month the Rendezvous will host a Texas Hold-em competition starting on November 4, it will be a €50 freeze out with a €14,000 starting stack. There will be an early bird chip-in, before 9.15pm and light refreshments will be served.
Read more ...Glen Campbell brings his good-bye tour to Castlebar
Fri, Oct 28, 2011
On Sunday November 13, legendary country singer Glenn Campbell will say his farewell to fans in Mayo when his good-bye tour stops off in the Royal Theatre. The Tour sees Glen supported by his two daughters and his son’s band, performing many of his greatest hits that include ‘Gentle on My Mind’, ‘By the Time I Get to Phoenix’, ‘Wichita Lineman’, ‘Galveston’, ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ and ‘Southern Nights’.
Read more ...An evening with Julian Lloyd Webber
Fri, Oct 28, 2011
Cellist Julian Lloyd Webber’s 60th birthday gala at London’s Royal Festival Hall earlier this year was, in his words, a celebration of the “beautiful, temperamental instrument” that dominates his life. Now Julian brings the instrument - the Barjansky Stradivarius cello, dated 1690 - which famously gets its own seat on airplanes - on his Irish tour, Travels With My Cello: An Evening with Julian Lloyd Webber. The tour begins at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, on Wednesday, November 2, at 8pm.
Read more ...New cabaret at the Linenhall
Fri, Oct 28, 2011
Entertainer and performer Aonghus McAnally performs When Jolie Met Christie, a compelling one-man cabaret-theatre show inspired by the life and music of Christie Hennessy, at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Wednesday, November 9 at 8pm.
Read more ...Jigs and Reels at Erris Film Club
Fri, Oct 28, 2011
The Erris Film Club will take place on the first Tuesday of every month. For November they will show Jigs and Reels on Tuesday November 1 at 7 p.m. Come and experience our recently fitted sound surround system. To find out more or to get involved, contact Lisa on 097 81079 or email [email protected]
Read more ...Chico and Rita at Ballina Film Club
Fri, Oct 28, 2011
Chico and Rita is the next screening at Ballina Film Club on Tuesday night November 1. Set in Cuba in 1948, Chico is a young piano player with big dreams. Rita is a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Music and romantic desire unites them, but their journey – in the tradition of the Latin ballad, the bolero – brings heartache and torment. From Havana to New York, Paris, Hollywood and Las Vegas, two passionate individuals battle impossible odds to unite in music and love. Oscar-winning director Fernando Trueba (Belle Epoque) and Catalan designer Javier Mariscal create a passionate, animated Cuban love story. Admission is €5.
Read more ...Local jobs under threat after Aviva job losses announced
Fri, Oct 21, 2011
Jobs in Castlebar may be under threat following the announcement that Aviva is shedding almost 1,000 staff throughout its Irish and European operations, due to the merging of Aviva Ireland with Aviva UK and the restructuring of its European regional operations.
Read more ...ADEBISI SHANK & CAST OF CHEERS TO HEADLINE HALLOWEEN BALL IN CASTLEBAR!!
Fri, Oct 21, 2011
Two of Irelands most respected live bands Adebisi Shank and The Cast of Cheers are set to headline "Tales from The Crypt" Monster Halloween Fancy Dress Ball in assocaition with "Live at The Clubhouse Presents" with All Affairs Fancy Dress and T-Rex clothing .ie next Friday night 28th October at Castlebar Celtic.
Read more ...Louisburgh potter Anthony O’Brien presents his documentary double
Fri, Oct 21, 2011
In January this year Louisburgh potter and artist Anthony O’Brien travelled to Tatiko, a small village in northern Nigeria to film the traditional potters at work. The Tatiko potters are all women, who work without potters' wheels, kilns or any specialised equipment. The pottery they make is for everyday use, for cooling water, storing oil and grain, and for cooking over the open fire. But what makes their pottery so special is that it is stunningly beautiful, finely decorated in a rich red clay. There are some 50 women potters in Tatiko, making hundreds of pots every week, which are all sold in the local market. People come from all over northern Nigeria to buy their work.
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