A feast for the senses at A Concert for Peace

Fri, Dec 18, 2015

The Mayo International Choral Festival presents A Concert For Peace Commemorating the 1916 Easter Rising and World War One on Saturday, May 14 2016 in Knock Basilica. Doors open 6.45pm with the concert 8pm. Tickets cost €25 for all reserved seating and €15 for restricted viewing. A feast for the senses awaits. The Mayo International Choral Festival is proud to present this inaugural concert at the newly refurbished Knock Basilica, to commemorate the 1916 Easter Rising and World War One.

Queens of the Stone Age tribute band to play Garbo’s next weekend

Fri, Dec 18, 2015

Songs for The Deaf are one of Ireland’s best tribute bands, and Ireland's only group paying tribute to one of America’s best rock bands Queens of the Stone Age, and they are coming to play the Garbo’s venue this Saturday night December 19 just in time for Christmas.

The band have played a number of well known venues around Ireland over the last few months and they will play a very special show at Garbo’s in Castlebar just days before Christmas. Queens of the Stone Age (QOTSA) are an American rock band from Palm Desert, California, formed by Josh Homme in 1996 after the breakup of Kyuss in 1995. Frequent touring for their second album Rated R generated fans all over the world for the band. Interest in the group grew even more when Foo Fighters' frontman and former Nirvana drummer, Dave Grohl, joined in late 2001/early 2002 to record their third album, Songs for the Deaf which was released in August 2002. Support on the night comes from local grunge tribute act Still Alive. Still Alive formed earlier this year with local members Kenny McGreal, Shane Cunningham, Oliver Cunningham, Adrian Ryan, Aidan Bolger, and Damien McHale.

Scintillating Spring at The Linenhall!

Fri, Dec 18, 2015

The Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar has announced its sparkling January - April 2016 programme, and it’s definitely a goodie! Kicking off with the Trad dream team of Liam Ó Maonlai, Kevin Burke and Tim Edey on Thursday, January 14. Some of the many other highlights include the classically-based Far Flung Trio of Katherine Hunka, Dermot Dunne and Malachy Robinson (Thursday, January 21), Mikel Murfi and One Duck Theatre’s exciting new comedy-drama The Poor little Boy With No Arms (Monday, February 1), folk troubadour and national treasure Andy Irvine (Thursday, February 4), contemporary guitar magician Preston Reed (Thursday, February 25) a night of musical hilarity with The Nualas (Thursday, March 10) and jazz sax virtuoso Andy Sheppard (Monday, March 14).

Do you know who Goldilocks is?

Fri, Dec 18, 2015

In the past week, there has been a lot of growing speculation as to who is playing Goldilocks in the upcoming Castlebar Pantomime Production of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Castlebar Pantomime's own news service Murray News has been roaming the town and county trying to get to the bottom of this most important question. Many of Castlebar'??s most renowned citizens have been speculating on who they think it might be as well as many of Mayo's star footballers.

There was even a sighting of her on Lough Lannagh trying to escape the Paparazzi. Paddy Powers have been taking bets on Aiden O'Shea and his odds have gone from 100/1 down to 5/4 favourite. If you would like to see the news reports go to Castlebar Pantomine's Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/castlebar.pantomime and if you would like to give your guess, just comment or upload your own video to be added to their page.

Wonderful festive line up at The Western Hotel

Fri, Dec 18, 2015

The Western Hotel, Dalton Street, Claremorris will be buzzing this Christmas with a brilliant line up of entertainment with something to suit everyone's tastes. Next Tuesday, December 22 Lisa Canny will take to the stage. Mayo native Lisa has roots in traditional, folk and soul music, Lisa has been compared to a wide range of artists from Kate Bush and Sinead O’Connor to Ingrid Michaelson and Hozier. A brilliant night is in store.

On Sunday, December 27 the legendary Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones will hit the stage in the Western Hotel, Derek Warfield is one of the great Irish ballad singers but he’s also much more – a founding member and long-serving front man of the legendary Wolfe Tones, a charismatic all-round performer, a historian, retriever and writer of songs and a man who cares passionately for the Irish song tradition.

Give the gift of entertainment this Christmas at the Breaffy Events Arena

Fri, Dec 18, 2015

This Christmas the Breaffy Events Arena is delighted to announce two globally acclaimed shows – The Frozen Tribute Show and An Evening with Sharon Shannon, Mary Coughlan and Frances Black with support act Brian Duffy. The Frozen Tribute Show is a tribute to the most popular Disney film of the decade and takes place on December 27, 28 and 29 at 2pm.

Santa brings festive fun to Westport at Spraoi Na Nollag

Fri, Dec 18, 2015

Westport will be engulfed with the Christmas spirit tomorrow Saturday, December 19 as The Town Hall Theatre becomes the focal point of Spraoi Na Nollag. The Town Hall team in association with Westport Chamber of Commerce will bring the new building to life with the joys of the festive season.

Themed and decorated by the very creative Elsie Higgins the space has been transformed with all the characters of Christmas. Along with the Crib taking centre stage on The Octagon the area will be centre stage for some great free entertainment throughout the day.

Brendan Grace celebrates forty three years of comedy

Fri, Dec 11, 2015

The greatest family comedian of our generation proudly celebrates 43 years in the comedy business and most of this time at the very top of his profession. Brendan's latest show features the best and most requested pieces from his vast repertoire over the last 43 years.

It is almost panto time again, but who is Goldilocks?

Fri, Dec 11, 2015

Rehearsals have stepped up a gear this week in preparation for Castlebar Pantomime’s production of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, with just one month to go to show time. Cast and crew are getting really excited about the upcoming show, which this year is being held in Breaffy Arena from Thursday January 7 to Sunday January 10.

This is a huge move for the pantomime and the sense of the unknown is something that the committee and production team are excited about. “It’s a really big step for us and a bit scary, if we are honest, but it also gives us a chance to try new things and mix it up a little,” said the directors Sharon Lavelle and Antoinette Starken.

Achill singer releases charity single

Fri, Dec 11, 2015

Achill based singer Graham Sweeney is an innovative and creative young Mayo singer-songwriter who has released a charity single to raise much needed funds for Galway Hospice. The moving song is a tribute to his dear friend Joan Egan, who sadly passed away earlier this year at the Galway Hospice following a battle with Motor Neurone Disease. Graham’s new single “I Am” aims to raise much needed funds and awareness for the Galway Hospice, and all proceeds from this special track will be donated to this worthy foundation. The single is available to download for just 99c on iTunes, Google Play, and a host of other download sites.

Michael English tea dance in the Breaffy Ballroom

Fri, Nov 20, 2015

Breaffy House Resort has announced an afternoon tea dance with country music star Michael English on Sunday November 29 from 3pm to 5pm. Shake off the cobwebs and dance the afternoon away to all your favourite country classics.

Santa’s underground Grotto

Fri, Nov 20, 2015

Visit Santa’s Grotto in a unique setting, tucked away in his underground Christmas Cave at the Arigna Mining Experience in north Roscommon. Strolling through the winter wonderland, you will also delight in the festive entertainment, which young and old alike will enjoy.

Children can be entertained with seasonal storytelling incorporating a puppet show. This year a magician will be performing original tricks of illusion and sleight of hand to entertain and mystify the Santa visitors of all ages. Face painters will be on hand to give each child a festive makeover; a popular favourite is a certain red-nosed reindeer. Visitors make their way through the magically illuminated cave, to arrive at Santa’s Grotto. Each group of children will meet with Santa and then receive their Christmas gift; Santa’s elves can be seen in their toy workshop preparing toys for Santa.

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