Mayo artist Doppler drops new single

Fri, May 01, 2020

After winning the coveted IMRO Clancy Brothers songwriting competition back in 2015, the future looked very bright for Mayo native Jamie Mulrooney - AKA “Doppler ” - who seemed on the cusp of something special. Ever since then, things went a little sideways.

A fine choice of viewing from TG4's streaming service

Fri, Apr 24, 2020

AFTER SPENDING the last few weeks looking through streaming services from abroad, like Netflix and Amazon, I spent the last week trying to limit my content to local services. TG4 as we all know is a brilliant local resource, but maybe you have not seen the quality content they have in their website for free?

Why you haven't run out of shows to watch on Netflix

Fri, Apr 10, 2020

A friend emailed me over the weekend stating she had "finished Netflix". It is pretty early in this lockdown to have run out of things to watch so here is a list of TV shows she (and you) might not have seen that are worth watching.

Best foreign language shows to help you learn a new tongue

Fri, Apr 10, 2020

There is no point in beating around the bush; life under lockdown is pretty boring. We have gone from having a world of options from which to choose such as playing sport; shopping for leisure; or simply just calling round to our friends' houses and hanging out, to essentially, sitting in our homes all day and perhaps going for a walk in a secluded area.

Family movies to watch during the lockdown

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

This week I am going to recommend some family movies to watch during the lockdown and coronavirus restrictions that, perhaps, you might not have considered.

What do you mean you haven't read?

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

We got a number of artists to give their picks for some books to read at home during the lockdown.

The best box sets to watch on Netflix and Amazon

Fri, Mar 27, 2020

WHILE I do love watching movies, sometimes when the nights are particularly long, having a TV show to binge on can be an enormous comfort. We have all watched a lot of these shows, such as Breaking Bad or Mad Men, so here are a few which maybe you have not seen yet.

Mundy takes to the stage tomorrow night in Garbos

Fri, Mar 06, 2020

Offaly tunesmith - Mundy - will be making his first appearance in the Garbos venue in Castlebar next month, where he takes to the stage on Saturday, March 7, with support on the night from local singer songwriter, Rebecca McRedmond.

Finbar Hoban Presents Ash live in Castlebar

Fri, Mar 06, 2020

One of Ireland’s finest alternative rock acts is coming to Castlebar this May.

Umbrella Records showcase best in west Alternative Original Music

Fri, Mar 06, 2020

Mayo/Galway independent music champions, Umbrella Records, are coming to Castlebar on April 3 and are presenting some really exciting and interesting talent in the form of new-wave synth rockers - Bury Me With My Money, punk/folk performer Myles Manley and his band along with Ray Brown, who is visiting from New York city and is including the Mayo show in his national tour.

Brian Byrne exhibition at Custom House Studios

Fri, Mar 06, 2020

Custom House Studios in Westport are pleased to host an exhibition of paintings ‘A hard won image’ by Brian Byrne.

Nelly comes to MAYO!!

Wed, Mar 04, 2020

Nelly hit the world with a bang when he emerged with his debut album 'Country Grammar' in 2000, which has sold over 8.4 million copies to date. 2020 marks the 20 year anniversary of his debut album and in celebration of this milestone Nelly will be touring the globe extensively throughout 2020. Country Grammar featured monster hits including ‘Ride With Me’, ‘Country Grammar’, E.I & Batter Up. In 2016, Country Grammar became the ninth hip hop album ever to be certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It’s commercial success secured Nelly's status as one of the most successful Hip Hop artists of the 2000’s decade

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