Ceol at the crossroads – Féile ukulele

Fri, May 27, 2016

This year the highly popular festival, Dancing at the Crossroads, is being renamed Ceol at the Crossroads. The festival will take place in Castlebar on Sunday June 5.

There has been huge interest from local bands and individual talent who will be putting on a showcase of music from original songs to rap and more on the day.

Rejoice Gospel Choir in concert

Fri, May 20, 2016

Summer is finally starting to show its face around Mayo and in Ballina the local Rejoice Gospel Choir is primed to welcome the holiday season in style with the hosting of its annual summer concert next Friday, May 20.

Foil, Arms and Hog at Westport Town Hall Theatre

Fri, May 20, 2016

Following sell out runs at the Dublin and Edinburgh Fringe festivals, Ireland's top comedy trio, Foil, Arms and Hog will make a welcome return to Westport at the Town Hall Theatre this evening, May 20, for one night only.

Ten Weeks that Changed The World at the Linenhall

Fri, May 20, 2016

In May last year the people of County Mayo made history when they voted “Yes” for marriage equality. One year on, same sex marriages have taken place the length and breadth of the country, including right here in Mayo.

Pearl Jem are ready to rock out the hits of Pearl Jam

Fri, May 13, 2016

Are you ready to rock with Pearl Jem? In what promises to be a great night of old school grunge music in Castlebar next Friday May 20 Ireland's greatest Pearl Jam Tribute (Pearl Jem) come to play The Garbo's venue in Castlebar. It has been 25 years since the release of one of the greatest grunge albums of all time Ten, the album itself was released on the last day of August 1991. So in order to celebrate Finbar Hoban Presents... will be bringing one of Ireland’s most recognised Pearl Jam Tribute bands to the Garbo’s venue in Castlebar.

Double up on the laughs with Danny O'Brien and Ger Staunton

Fri, May 13, 2016

Danny O’Brien and Mayo’s own Ger Staunton bring a night of hilarious stand-up comedy to the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday May 19 at 8pm. 

The Magic of The Movies - ICO at Christ Church

Fri, May 13, 2016

The esteemed Irish Chamber Orchestra with Katherine Hunka (director/violin) and Dermot Dunne (accordion) celebrate The Magic of the Movies at Christ Church in Castlebar on Wednesday May 18 at 8pm, a concert in association with the Linenhall Arts Centre. 

Learn something new and have some fun at The National Musem of Country Life

Fri, May 13, 2016

Mayo Genealogy Group
The group will meet on Saturday May 14 from 11.30am to 1pm. If you have an interest in finding out about your family history, come along for free practical tips with the Mayo Genealogy Group. No booking required. New researchers welcome.

The group will meet on Saturday May 14 from 11.30am to 1pm. If you have an interest in finding out about your family history, come along for free practical tips with the Mayo Genealogy Group. No booking required. New researchers welcome.

Acoustic Yard Singer/Songwriters Festival coming to Westport

Fri, Apr 29, 2016

The Acoustic Yard Singer/Songwriters Festival will take place in Westport from May 6 to 8 this year.

Exhibitions at Custom House Studios

Fri, Apr 29, 2016

Mayo Arts Collaborative's exhibition, Kathleen Lynn: Insider on the Outside, continues at Custom House Studios every day until Monday, May 2.

World’s favourite orchestra - to perform at Knock Basilica

Fri, Apr 29, 2016

Voted ‘World’s Favourite Orchestra’ in an international poll in 2015, the RTÉ Concert Orchestra is all set for a rare visit to the West, when they perform at Knock Basilica at the Concert For Peace, Saturday May 14, under the baton of renowned conductor extraordinaire David Brophy.

Birds Euroshow Funfair returns to the military barracks

Fri, Apr 29, 2016

Birds Euroshow Funfair returns for its annual visit to the Military Barracks in Castlebar. The funfair will be held in association with Castlebar Boxing Club.

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