Glen Campbell brings his good-bye tour to Castlebar
Fri, Oct 21, 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 ...Beezneez presents United at the Linenhall
Fri, Oct 21, 2011
With a growing reputation for providing quality drama, the ever-popular Beezneez theatre company makes a welcome return to the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar with a new play United on Wednesday, November 2 at 8pm.
Read more ...The Outlaws are coming to Hotel Newport
Fri, Oct 21, 2011
The Outlaws have carved themselves out a niche as one of Ireland’s top country attractions, playing every corner of the country to enthusiastic crowds wherever they go. They are coming back west on Saturday week October 28 when they take to the stage in Hotel Newport for a show that is not to be missed. The band who are based in county Monaghan have been picking up awards all over the country since they first took to the stage. The group have also toured Scotland and UK many times to rave reviews. If you are a fan of country music then this is a show not to be missed. Doors open at 10.30pm and admission is €15.
Read more ...Johnny Gallagher and Boxtie live in Brennan’s Lane tonight
Fri, Oct 21, 2011
Widely acknowledged as one of the finest guitar players in Ireland and the UK, Johnny Gallagher is first and foremost an explosive live entertainer. He has scorched his way through festivals, clubs, and venues all over Europe and is held in awe by musicians and fans alike in his native Ireland. And tonight he will be coming to Ballina when he takes to the stage in Brennan’s Lane. Backing Johnny is the one and only Boxtie band who instinctively understand Johnny's music
Read more ...Will Killeen live in Ballina
Fri, Oct 21, 2011
Widely regarded as Ireland’s finest acoustic blues export since Rory Gallagher, Will Killeen is considered to be one of the foremost slide guitar players in Europe. A dazzling finger-picking stylist, he also plays banjo and harmonica and sings with a voice steeped in early American blues.
Read more ...Ballina Arts Centre present Forgotten a powerful piece of theatre
Fri, Oct 21, 2011
On Friday November 4, at 8pm, Ballina Arts Centre will present Fishamble Theatre Company’s Forgotten, a powerful piece of theatre written and performed by Pat Kinevane.
Read more ...It’s RoolaBoola time again in Castlebar
Fri, Oct 21, 2011
RoolaBoola, the Linenhall Arts Centre’s annual arts funfest, is back for young people of all ages and their families over the coming October Bank Holiday weekend, from Saturday October 29 to Monday October 31.
Read more ...Antarctic explorer Tom Crean tells his story at the Royal Theatre Castlebar
Fri, Oct 21, 2011
Tom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes, is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance by Aidan Dooley. This amazing show has now been seen by huge numbers of people all over the world.
Read more ...Support programme for young people to be held in Westport
Fri, Oct 21, 2011
Rainbows is a 12-week group support programme for children and young people who have suffered a significant loss through death, separation, or any painful transition. The groups are available for children and young people from seven years to 18 years of age.
The programme will begin on November 8 from 7pm to 8pm, at Carrowbeg House, The Mall, Westport.
Read more ...Get your rocks off for Castlebar Music Festival Fundraiser
Fri, Oct 14, 2011
Tomorrow night Saturday, October 15, three local bands will get together to support the Castlebar music festival 2012 for a fundraising rock night taking place at the clubhouse in Castlebar Celtic. You can expect to see three local bands play including Strayed, Layne County, and Race The Flux, plus also look out for lots of drinks promotions on the night.
Read more ...Legendary DJ Grandmaster Flash is coming the TF
Fri, Oct 14, 2011
It is like a jungle sometimes unless you invented DJing with two turntables and a microphone back in the late seventies. Without the Grandmaster there would be no MC busting loose over your favourite hip hop jams, nobody scratching or mixing records and no grooves on the radio. The godfather of this genre, Grandmaster Flash, is coming to Castlebar this October 30 when he takes to the wheels of steel at Choice at the Royal. Grandmaster Flash introduced us to the seminal classics ‘White Lines’ and ‘The Message’ and in 2007 became the first hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame.
Read more ...Brendan Grace is coming to Ballina
Fri, Oct 14, 2011
On Saturday week, October 22, Brendan Grace the comedy grand master celebrates 40 years of hilarity at Ballina Arts Centre. The greatest family comedian of our generation proudly presents 40 years in the comedy business and most of this time at the very top of his profession. Brendan's latest show features some brand new material and some 'old favourites' from his vast repertoire over the last 40 years.
His sense of timing and ability to read an audience is without equal. A brilliant character actor, his 'Bottler' character is legendary and is now featured at every performance. Tickets are €25 and booking is essential.
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