New venue for hit Gráinne Mhaol show

Fri, May 15, 2015

The popular traditional music and dance show, The Legend of Gráinne Mhaol, lifted anchor this week and sailed into its seventh summer season and a new home - at the newly renovated Westport Town Hall. 

Tickets selling fast for Ryan Sheridan live at Garbo's Castlebar

Fri, May 15, 2015

Tickets are already selling fast for the Ryan Sheridan gig recently announced for Garbo’s venue in Castlebar this September.

Double serving of choral harmony in Ballina

Fri, May 08, 2015

There is a treat in store for fans of choral music at the Ballina Arts Centre later this month.

Bealtaine arts festival to celebrate creative ageing

Fri, May 08, 2015

A series of events is taking place in Mayo throughout May to celebrate creativity and ageing for Bealtaine 2015.

Class act Harmonia for choral concert in Linenhall

Fri, May 01, 2015

Mayo choir Harmonia, a 50-piece group originally made-up of retired teachers, is to perform at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Wednesday next (May 6) at 80pm.

Böll weekend gets under way in Achill

Fri, May 01, 2015

A weekend of literary and artistic talks, workshops, exhibitions and tours gets under way today (Friday May 1) on Achill as the island celebrates its links to the renowned German writer Heinrich Böll.

Nathan Carter competition

Fri, May 01, 2015

You can win yourself a pair of complimentary tickets for Nathan Carter’s Friday night show next weekend (May 8) in the Royal Theatre Castlebar.

Calling all Kellys for Westport clan gathering

Fri, May 01, 2015

Record numbers are expected to attend this year’s gathering of the Kelly Clan, which takes place in Westport.

Strictly Dancing fundraiser for Men’s Shed in Lahardane

Fri, May 01, 2015

The Men’s Shed movement keeps on growing and growing and, in the shadow of the Nephin, the men of Lahardane and the surrounding area have decided to launch their own drive to set-up a local Men’s Shed.

Treat in store for country fans with big Nathan Carter weekend

Fri, Apr 24, 2015

One of Ireland’s biggest country singing sensations, Nathan Carter, makes a welcome return to the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, for a music weekend that will have country fans up on their feet for three full days in the county town. The big weekend event starts on Friday and continues through Saturday and Sunday, May 8, 9, and 10.

Damien Dempsey headlining artisan festival in Castlebar

Fri, Apr 24, 2015

Damien Dempsey and his full band are headlining Castlebar’s first Artisan Food and Music Festival, which has been announced for the Military Barracks on May 30.

Top American roots band for foot-stomping Castlebar show

Fri, Apr 24, 2015

For an evening of American roots and foot-stomping old-time music, look no further than the top US group Foghorn Stringband, who are set to perform at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Wednesday May 13 at 8pm.

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