New exhibition opening at Turlough museum

Fri, Sep 26, 2014

Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, Cllr Damien Ryan, is to officially open a new exhibition of work, entitled Onwards, at the café in the Museum of Country Life, Turlough, on Thursday next (October 2) at 11.30am.

The work was created through the Luisne Art Project, which saw participants from Western Care’s Crann Mór Centre at The Neale, Ballinrobe, facilitated by artist Breda Murphy, explore a number of themes and inspirations to develop the collection.

Bumper line-up for Acoustic Yard in Westport

Fri, Sep 26, 2014

The popular Acoustic Yard returns on Tuesday September 30, in Matt Molloy's, Westport, celebrating Ireland’s new and emerging singer-songwriters.

Top Mayo musicians come home for Comhaltas tour show

Fri, Sep 26, 2014

There is a treat in store for fans of traditional music this October when 13 of the country's best musicians, singers, and dancers come to Castlebar as part of the annual Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann tour.

New exhibition hails cancer ‘warriors’

Fri, Sep 19, 2014

An exhibition which examines the poignant bravery, dignity and resilience of people dealing with serious illness is now open at the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar.

Man from Moogaga comedy hit comes to Belmullet

Fri, Sep 19, 2014

Award winning performer and the creator of a number of highly acclaimed one-man shows, Aindrias de Staic, is bringing his popular Man from Moogaga show to Belmullet.

Billy Elliot set for live broadcast to Mayo

Fri, Sep 19, 2014

One of the most celebrated, award winning musicals on stage today, Billy Elliot, will reach a whole new audience when it is broadcast live from London’s Victoria Palace Theatre on Sunday September 28.

And the Mayo venue for the special West End hit broadcast is Mayo Movie World, Castlebar.

Paddy Casey set for intimate gig at Garbo's

Fri, Sep 19, 2014

Finbar Hoban Presents...Paddy Casey live in Castlebar next Saturday night (September 27) at Garbo’s party venue, Moneen.

Grammy nominated Chapman for Royal Theatre

Fri, Sep 19, 2014

Known as the Carole King of our generation, and for good reason, Beth Nielsen Chapman is a singer and songwriter extraordinaire.

Culture Night kicks off across Mayo Twenty-three free events taking place tonight

Fri, Sep 19, 2014

Twenty-three groups and venues across Mayo are throwing open their doors tonight and calling on more people to dip their toes in the huge cultural offerings of the county to celebrate national Culture Night.

Big treat for Moore fans at Castlebar show

Fri, Sep 12, 2014

Christy Moore will be kicking off 2015 with a very special and rare performance at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar.

Turlough museum to celebrate Mayo’s Riverdance inspiration

Fri, Sep 12, 2014

It has been 20 years since Riverdance burst onto the stage as the interval act at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994, prompting the whole world to sit up and take notice (and fall in love with) the power and beauty of Irish music and dance.

Culture on show for night of free events across the county

Fri, Sep 12, 2014

From poetry, drama and ceilis to workshops, exhibitions, and tours, organisations across the county are getting ready to showcase and celebrate Mayo’s excellent cultural reputation on a national platform.

More than 100 free events are planend for Culture Night on September 19 as Mayo joins groups and venues across Ireland for the national celebration of all things cultural.

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