Moy Sessions continues tonight in Ballina

Fri, Jul 28, 2017

Ballina Arts Centre’s ongoing literary series The Moy Sessions continues this evening, Friday, with a reading by two Mayo-based writers, poet Geraldine Mitchell and novelist Elizabeth Reape at 8pm.

Sharon Shannon to take Crossmolina by storm

Fri, Jun 30, 2017

Sharon Shannon has been announced as the main headline act as part of this year’s Crossmolina festival. The singer and accordion player will perform a concert in the Upper Deck on July 20th.

Awkward Position: Laura Angell exhibition at The Linenhall

Fri, Jun 30, 2017

Awkward Position is the title of a provocative new exhibition by artist Laura Angell which opens this coming Friday next July 7 at 7.30pm. Laura Angell is a Galway-based artist from Sheffield. Her work/obsession/raison d’être is manifested via multidisciplinary installations using images and handmade objects to tell an intended narrative.

Ride the Lightning - with Whiplash in Garbo's

Fri, Jun 16, 2017

Whiplash - Ireland's premier Metallica tribute act - return to Garbo’s in Castlebar on Saturday, June 24 for another epic two hour Metallica show to include classics like "Master of Puppets", "One", "Fade to Black", "Seek And Destroy" and "Enter Sandman" to name only just a few.

Nerve and Sinew exhibition at Custom House Studios

Fri, Jun 16, 2017

Custom House Studios in Westport are pleased to present Nerve and Sinew, a collection of paintings by artists Betsy Stirratt and Chanelle Walshe. The exhibition opened this week and will run at the studio until Sunday, July 9. Tomorrow, Saturday, June 17 both artists will be at the Custom House Studios to talk about their work with Alice Maher at 2pm.

Kieran Goss with special guest Annie Kinsella are coming to Westport

Fri, Jun 16, 2017

Kieran Goss will be bringing his 'Home for the Summer' tour to Matt Molloy's, Westport, on Wednesday, July 13. Long hailed as one of Ireland’s leading songwriters and performers, Kieran Goss’s music has won him fans across the globe. But if his songs have made him a star, his live shows have made him a legend. Live on stage is where Kieran Goss really shines. Kieran and his wife Annie have been resident in Dromore West for many years but touring commitments abroad mean that that are rarely home.

The Successful TD takes to the stage in Westport

Fri, Jun 02, 2017

Following a sell out performance last year in Westport Town Hall with The Matchmaker, John Kenny and Mary McEvoy will make a return visit to Westport on Friday, June 9, with their latest production The Successful TD by John B Keane. This production is making waves on the national theatre circuit playing to packed houses around the country to rave reviews.

Pat Shortt in How’s Tings in Belmullet

Fri, Jun 02, 2017

Fresh from the success of his award-winning show, Selfie, Pat Shortt returns with a brand new show called How’s Tings? In a night of music and mayhem, Ireland’s most popular comedian explores all sorts of tings.

Dowdall and Hanrahan in Ballina

Fri, Jun 02, 2017

Leslie Dowdall is the voice and songwriter behind the sound that was In Tua Nua, Mike Hanrahan is the voice and songwriter that is Stockton’s Wing, and they will be taking to the stage together in the Ballina Arts Centre on Thursday, June 15.  Following her stint fronting legendary Irish band In Tua Nua, Leslie Dowdall’s solo career began in earnest with the release of No Guilt, No Guile in 1997. The album won high praise for its creativity and featured hit single ‘Wonderful Thing’. 

Mayo sings again in May

Fri, May 12, 2017

Mayo will be in full voice at the end of May as more than 1,400 singers will take part in the sixth Mayo International Choral Festival, performing songs and pieces from many genres, including jazz, pop, folk, sacred and gospel music. Mayo in May is the mecca for all music lovers!

An Evening with Michael English and his band tonight

Fri, May 12, 2017

Western Care Association is delighted to be hosting Michael English and his band for an intimate evening of music and song in the beautiful St Patrick’s Church, Ballyhaunis this evening. Michael is currently going from strength to strength on the Irish country music scene, for both his dances and concerts and is one of the most popular artists at the moment.

Staged reading of Creaking at The Linenhall

Fri, May 12, 2017

Acclaimed stage and television actor Geraldine Plunkett (The Clinic, Glenroe) performs a staged reading of Creaking, a play by Noelle Browne, at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Monday, May 22 at 8pm.

The play tells the tale of Rita who is tired of her humdrum existence. Her adult children are getting on her nerves and she misses her best pal Mary. It’s time to spice up her life! Creaking is based on the lives of real-life Irish people in later years. It explores the everyday challenges and pressures facing us as we age, and how we attempt to defy stereotypes. Presented as a staged reading, this moving and funny drama documentary features acclaimed actor Geraldine Plunkett alongside a new cast of volunteers each night. It is written by Noelle Brown and directed by Oonagh Murphy. Presented by Bealtaine, in association with NB Theatre Company.

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