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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...Kingly drama at the Royal for special Druid production
Fri, Apr 24, 2015
Druid, Galway’s famous theatre company, is celebrating its 40th anniversary by bringings its most ambitious undertaking ever to stage.
Read more ...Top theatre school for children and teens launching new term in Westport
Fri, Apr 17, 2015
Stagecoach Mayo, the lively and vibrant theatre arts school for children and teens, is offering a two week trial for new students, starting this Saturday (April 18) at the Sacred Heart School, Westport.
Read more ...Talk on medieval masterpiece in Cong
Fri, Apr 17, 2015
Cong Moytura Heritage Society is to host an expert talk on one of Ireland’s foremost national treasures - the Cross of Cong - tomorrow (Saturday) at 3pm in the Crossroads Community Centre, Cong.
Read more ...Family bowling fun at Mayo Leisure Point league
Fri, Apr 17, 2015
Top prize is a family trip to Dublin Comic Con
Mayo Leisure Point is running its first bowling family league this year with an amazing prize of a family day out and accommodation at the Dublin Comic Con this August.
Mayo orchestra to tour the county for anniversary celebrations
Fri, Apr 17, 2015
Mayo Concert Orchestra is launching a tour of the county with performances in Castlebar, Belmullet, Achill, Ballina, Westport, and Ballintubber, to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Read more ...Outdoor music and dance show for Mayo Day in Castlebar
Fri, Apr 17, 2015
The rising of 1798, the French landing at Kilcummin Bay, and General Humbert’s famous victory over the British at the Races of Castlebar, is to be relived in an extravagant outdoor display of music and dance to mark Mayo Day in Castlebar on May 2.
The performance is one of three flagship Mayo Day events taking place across the county on May 2.
Read more ...Irish TV to broadcast two-hour Mayo Day show from Castlebar
Fri, Apr 17, 2015
Westport based TV channel, Irish TV, is to broadcast a live, two-hour entertainment programme from the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, to celebrate the first ever Mayo Day on May 2.
The programme, to be broadcast on Sky channel 191, will be a celebration of Mayo and its heritage, culture, and people.
Read more ...Literary talks, workshops, and exhibitions for Achill’s Böll celebrations
Fri, Apr 10, 2015
Achill is preparing to once again celebrate its links with the Nobel Prize winning German writer Heinrich Böll during the first weekend in May.
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