Massive Fundraising show at the Royal Theatre tomorrow

Fri, May 13, 2011

With fiddles, flutes, accordions, concertinas, guitars, dancing shoes, powerful voices and lots of devilment thrown in too, Ireland's top Trad acts flock to The Royal Theatre, Castlebar tomorrow May 14 to get the people of the west dancing while raising some much needed funds for Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin. Hosted by All Ireland Talent Show finalists for the West, Sean Nós ar an tSionann, the night is set to be a big success with such a line up of acts.

Out and about in Mayo

Fri, May 13, 2011

Short film shot in Castlebar to be screened on RTE

Temple House Festival - west’s biggest music festival with 100 acts

Fri, May 13, 2011

The Temple House Festival in Sligo is shaping up to be the best fest in the west with an amazing line-up confirmed. More than 100 Irish and international acts will perform on four stages over three days at the award winning festival.

WIN TICKETS TO THE TEMPLE HOUSE FESTIVAL

Fri, May 13, 2011

Win a pair of 3 day weekend tickets (including optional camping) to the award winning Temple House Festival which takes place near Ballymote in Sligo from 10-12 June.

Féile na Tuaithe launches with a buzz

Fri, May 06, 2011

Castlebar will be buzzing with excitement on May 21-22 as Féile na Tuaithe takes place in the grounds of the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, Turlough Park. Now in its seventh year, the free, fun-filled family weekend is regarded as one of the best days out in the west. More than 25,000 people flocked to the festival in 2010 and visitors will not be disappointed with the programme of events this year.

Big summer of entertainment in store at the Royal Theatre

Fri, May 06, 2011

It is a social affair at the Royal Theatre Castlebar this summer as new shows are announced. The Royal Theatre has just announced a host of new shows which will cater for all ages, with acts including Bonnie Tyler, Gemma Hayes, Brian Kennedy, Little Gem, Katherine Lynch, Erth’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo, The High Kings, and Sean Nós ar an tSionann. For a full list of shows at The Royal Theatre this summer visit www.theroyal.ie or call 0818 300 000.

Out and about in Mayo

Fri, May 06, 2011

The Parting Glass at the Linenhall
Hailed by critics as “remarkable”, “excellent” and “exquisite”, Axis Ballymun theatre company presents The Parting Glass, Dermot Bolger’s humorous and poignant play about post-Celtic Tiger Ireland, at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Wednesday May 11 at 8pm.

St Patrick’s Drama Group go Royal

Fri, May 06, 2011

Following unprecedented demand and seven sell-out performances in Westport, St Patrick’s Drama Group Westport have announced further dates and venues for their current box office smash hit production Widows Paradise by Sam Cree. This fantastically funny three act comedy has just thrilled audiences, sending them home laughing and leaving nothing but a natural feel-good factor in its wake. We all know laughter is the best medicine and this play has undoubtedly been an absolute tonic to all who have flocked to see it so far, not to mention the cast and crew involved in staging the production. One audience member, after having enjoyed the play for a second time was quoted as saying "There would be less visits to the doctors if we went to more plays like this!"

Brian Kennedy back at the Royal for Bank Holiday show

Fri, May 06, 2011

If there were a special award for being multi-gifted then Brian Kennedy would surely walk away with it. A critically acclaimed singer/songwriter, and proven radio/television presenter, he is now also acknowledged as an author of considerable worth. The common denominator of all his talents is easy to spot. Brian has performed in The Royal Theatre before but it has been many years and people are certainly looking forward to his Bank Holiday show on Saturday June 4 at 9pm.

St Patrick’s drama group defy recession blues with new play

Fri, Apr 29, 2011

St Patrick’s Drama Group Westport are back with the season of spring in their step and a brand new production. Widows Paradise is a three act comedy written by Sam Cree and it promises to be one of the funniest plays the group have staged in years. The play will take to the stage in the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, on Friday May 13 2011 at 8pm sharp, with tickets costing from €12 to €15.

Friends In Low Places comes west to Castlebar

Fri, Apr 29, 2011

Friends In Low Places, better known as The Ultimate Garth Brooks Experience, has been wowing Garth Brooks fans across Ireland for over a year, and now it rolls into the Royal Theatre Castlebar on Saturday September 24. The show is fronted by well known country singer Trevor Smyth and features an array of top class musicians from around Ireland to make up the eight piece band.

Out and about in Mayo

Fri, Apr 29, 2011

Old time American music at the Linenhall
The Foghorn Trio brings its special brand of old time American music to the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday May 12 at 8pm.

The Foghorn Trio brings its special brand of old time American music to the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday May 12 at 8pm.

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