Dip your toe in some culture on Culture Night

Fri, Sep 11, 2015

Culture Night 2015 takes place on September 18 and comprises hundreds of free events across Ireland, including almost 100 free cultural events in Mayo. From the nation’s capital to towns and villages across the island, everyone’s getting involved! On the night, arts and cultural organisations across the country open their doors until late with hundreds of free events, tours, talks and performances for you, your family and friends to enjoy!

Ryan Sheridan comes to play the Garbo’s venue next Friday

Fri, Sep 11, 2015

Ryan Sheridan and his full band, who just released the number one selling album in Ireland titled Here and Now, comes to play the Garbo's venue in Castlebar next Friday night, September 18. But that’s not all, local acts The New Social and Michael Oliver Sheridan have also been added to the bill in what promises to be a great night of music for the county town this September.

Major renovations at Mayo Leisure Point this September

Fri, Sep 11, 2015

From Monday September 21 Mayo Leisure Point will undergo major renovations that will see it closed for approximately three weeks to carry out works. However bowling will cease from Wednesday, September 16. The all new bowling lanes, bowling machines, and reception will be revealed when Mayo Leisure Point reopens fully in mid October.

Fiver Friday returns this weekend Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12 from 7pm to 10pm where bowling is €5 per person. The following weekend there is a reduced price for Laser and Nokey’s Adventureland when you show your same day cinema ticket. One hour in Nokey’s Adventureland is €3 and one game of laser is €3 when you visit Mayo Movie World. For further information on opening times and renovations please call contact them on (094) 90 25473 or follow them on Facebook for continuous updates. Note that Mayo Movie World, Castle Leisure Club, Hogs Heaven and Garbos Venue will remain open as normal.

Sheridan is ready to take over Ireland again

Fri, Aug 21, 2015

Tomorrow night Ryan Sheridan will take to the stage at the Sugarbeat festival in Tuam as he heads out on the bye-roads of  Ireland for the first time in five years. We caught up with Sheridan last week ahead of this gig and his appearance in Castlebar in Garbo's on Friday, September 18. Speaking about his time out from the circuit in Ireland, Sheridan said: "It's been five years, it's been a long time away, but I'm dying to get back out there and tour Ireland."

Do you have what it takes to tread the board with CMDS?

Fri, Aug 21, 2015

Castlebar Musical and Dramatic Society will be holding auditions on Monday August 24 and Tuesday August 25 at 7pm for its upcoming production, Fiddler on the Roof, in the TF Royal Theatre Castlebar. Those interested in joining the chorus are encouraged to attend on the Monday night, while those looking for a principal part can audition on the Tuesday night. Details of the auditions can be found on the society’s website www.cmds.ie.

Top trad at the Linenhall

Fri, Aug 21, 2015

Kathleen MacInnes, Dermot Byrne, Brian Finnegan, and Mike Vass: a mouth-watering prospect as four Irish and Scottish trad trailblazers come together for a dazzling Music Network concert at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Monday, September 14 at 8pm. 

Inaugural festival with French flavour comes to Ballina

Fri, Aug 21, 2015

Following on from the huge success of the Humbert’s Festival, Ballina Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Jackie Clarke Collection, Ballina Arts Centre, Mayo County Council and MayoNorth.ie, presents French Ballina festival 2015, which highlights Franco-Irish cultural and historical connections, including the 1798 rebellion, through film, theatre, music and the physical transformation of some of Ballina’s streets and venues.

The weekend will commence on Saturday August 22 with a special open-air concert featuring Beyond the Barricade, a musical phenomenon performing show-stopping classics from Les Miserables, Ar Maen Du (The Black Stone), a captivating traditional Breton group, and the concluding act for what is likely to be the musical event of the year in the region, the renowned accordion and fiddle player, Sharon Shannon.

Renowned and inspirational singer Liam Lawton comes to Ballina

Fri, Aug 21, 2015

Preparations are under way for the widely acclaimed multi-platinum and award winning singer Fr Liam Lawton who is performing in St Patrick’s Church, Ballina, on Friday August 28 at 8.30pm. The Catholic priest, working in the diocese of Kildare & Leighlin south of Dublin, is widely admired in religious and non-religious circles nationally and internationally. Some of his most famous compositions such as ’The Clouds’ Veil’ and ‘The Hiding Place’ are performed at many religious ceremonies throughout the world.

Sweet line-up for Jam Shugar rock session

Fri, Jul 31, 2015

There is a top line-up of live music celebrating some of Ireland's biggest rock stars at Garbo's music venue in Castlebar this August Bank Holiday weekend.

Vamp fest to close Neil Jordan season at Ballina Film Club

Fri, Jul 31, 2015

There is still time to catch some of the brilliance of Neil Jordan at Ballina Arts Centre as a film season dedicated to the famous screen writer and film director continues for two more nights, on August 4 and 5.

Back to the 18th century at Enniscoe House summer show

Fri, Jul 31, 2015

The award-winning Shelia Moffatt School of Irish Dancing and Atlantic Rhythm Productions have recreated an 18th century traditional country cottage in the grounds of Enniscoe House in Crossmolina for their summer show.

Top folk and trad, mesmerising theatre and Quebecois dance

Fri, Jul 24, 2015

The first exciting flickers of the Linenhall Arts Centre’s autumn programme are appearing on the horizon and it looks like there will be another hugely diverse and appetizing menu of live music and theatre performances to enjoy in Castlebar come September.

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