The Brothers Dube are live in Brennan’s Lane on Saturday night
Fri, Sep 02, 2011
Even though the Brothers Dube are young, they are talented and devoted beyond their years. This Saturday night September 2 Liam (13), Jan (12) and 10-year-old Quinn who have rocked the charity world by busking and raising more than $125,000 for charity will take to the stage in Brennan’s Lane, Ballina. They have shared bills with Sean Paul and Kymani Marley and performed live with artists such as Arcade Fire, Hollerado, and The Odds.
Read more ...St Patrick’s Drama Group are bringing Widows Paradise back to the Royal
Fri, Sep 02, 2011
St Patrick’s Drama Group Westport are back by popular demand to the Royal Theatre with their fantastically funny production of Widows Paradise for two nights only - Saturday and Sunday September 10 and 11.
Read more ...Out and about in Mayo
Fri, Sep 02, 2011
Fight Night at the Linenhall
The gripping story of a boxing comeback is brought vividly to life in the dynamic Fight Night, a one-man play featuring a remarkable performance by Aonghus Óg McAnally, at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday September 8 at 8pm.
IMRO Showcase comes to Castlebar
Fri, Sep 02, 2011
The 2011 IMRO Showcase comes to Castlebar’s Bar Ritz (Mulroys Bar) on September 17 in association with Finbar Hoban Presents. On the night expect to see Limerick group Fox Jaw Bounty Hunters along with Race The Flux, New Sunset Hotel, and Pearse McLoughlin entertain the crowds at Bar Ritz all for a price of €5.
Read more ...Culture Night – what will you see in Mayo on September 23?
Fri, Sep 02, 2011
It’s that time of year again; when cultural organisations and groups are busily preparing to throw open their door to audiences who eagerly anticipate the delights that await on September 23. The event in Mayo began in 2009 and Mayo was the first countywide Culture Night. Since then the number of participants has steadily grown and this year 25 cultural hotspots throughout County Mayo will be sharing and showcasing a wide variety of cultural events on September 23.
Read more ...Gorilla Radio to take over Brennan's Lane tonight
Fri, Aug 26, 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 evening, Friday August 26. For more info check out www.facebook.com/gorillaradiolive
Read more ...Mike Denver is bringing his show back to the Royal Theatre
Fri, Aug 26, 2011
Ireland's most popular country singer Mike Denver will return to the Royal Theatre on Saturday September 10 for a dance.
Read more ...Bressie to play intimate Ruby Room show
Fri, Aug 26, 2011
The Blizzards were one of Ireland’s biggest rock ‘n’ roll deals, but that did not stop their guitarist and singer Niall Breslin deciding in January 2010 that he needed a new challenge. “We had six amazing years together,” he reflects. “The gigs, the fans, the other guys in the band… it was all brilliant, but I’ve always found myself being embraced by all genre directions. Not only as a writer and a performer, but as a producer too; I’m fascinated by every part of the music-making process.” He has managed to combine both musical genres to glorious effect as can be heard on his debut solo single, ‘Can’t Stay Young (Forever)’.
Read more ...Tommy Fleming returns for what promises to be another outstanding performance
Fri, Aug 26, 2011
Following the huge success of Tommy Fleming’s 2010/2011 tour with the Irish Concert Orchestra, resulting in rave reviews from the media and fans alike, the demand for a return tour is phenomenal. As a result of this, Tommy is returning to The Royal Theatre, Castlebar on Saturday, August 27 for a very special concert with his band and the extraordinary Irish Concert Orchestra as part of The World Fleadh taking place in Castlebar this year.
Read more ...Out and about in Mayo
Fri, Aug 26, 2011
The Way at Westport Film Club
Westport Film Club will show The Way on Wednesday September 7 at 8.45pm in the Westport Cineplex. After the sudden death of his globe-trekking son Daniel (Emilio Estevez), Tom (Martin Sheen) flies to the Pyrenees to collect his body. But he spontaneously decides to complete Daniel’s journey, scattering his son’s ashes along the 800km Way of St James, a pilgrims’ path which becomes a life-changing experience. En route he attracts a band of inescapable companions, each with a tale to tell, including an exuberant, wining and dining, dope-smoking Dutchman (Yorick Van Wageningen), a bitter Canadian (Deborah Kara Unger) and a talkative Irish author (James Nesbitt) with writer’s block. And although it is sedately paced (it is a long walk, after all), Sheen’s subtle performance — surly, uptight, cautiously poignant — builds in emotional impact, prompting one’s own reflections on the journey of life. Gentle, likable, and profoundly touching, it makes you want to dig out the hiking boots and make the same journey.
World’s number one female DJ flies into Castlebar
Fri, Aug 26, 2011
Lisa Lashes, the world’s number one female DJ, flies into Ireland for an exclusive performance in Club Mantra, Castlebar, next Friday, September 2. It is an electronic music feast as the iconic DJ performs alongside Ireland’s dance music prodigy John Gibbons, and a host of the country’s finest up and coming spinners including Damo Kay, Ger Gaughan, and Mick O’Donnell.
Read more ...Glen Hansard in the frame to sell out exclusive Westport gig
Fri, Aug 26, 2011
The hottest ticket in town to the 36th Westport Arts Festival is expected to be Glen Hansard’s October 11 performance in the intimate surroundings of Matt Molloy’s Yard Bar. A paltry total of 80 tickets to see one of Ireland’s finest and best-known singer-songwriters in the hallowed venue run by Chieftains flautist Matt Molloy will be up for grabs today (Friday) exclusively on westportartsfestival.com.
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