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If there were a special award for being multi-gifted then Brian Kennedy would surely walk away with it. A critically acclaimed singer/songwriter, and proven radio/television presenter, he is now also acknowledged as an author of considerable worth. The common denominator of all his talents is easy to spot. Brian has performed in The Royal Theatre before but it has been many years and people are certainly looking forward to his Bank Holiday show on Saturday June 4 at 9pm.

It is a social affair at the Royal Theatre Castlebar this summer as new shows are announced. The Royal Theatre has just announced a host of new shows which will cater for all ages, with acts including Bonnie Tyler, Gemma Hayes, Brian Kennedy, Little Gem, Katherine Lynch, Erth’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo, The High Kings, and Sean Nós ar an tSionann. For a full list of shows at The Royal Theatre this summer visit www.theroyal.ie or call 0818 300 000.

The Castlebar Blues and Beyond Festival takes place once again this coming June bank holiday weekend. This annual festival marks the real beginning of summer and everyone is invited.

Declan O'Rourke is coming to town in the early days of next month and once again this is expected to be a popular gig.

Dylan Walsh 18 (Thomastown) Goalkeeper

Declan O’Rourke, who has been called the Irish Leonard Cohen and won the praise of a host of industry giants including Chris Rea, Paul Weller, Paul Brady, and Snow Patrol, has been busy over the past two years since the release of his second record Big, Bad, Beautiful World.

Declan O'Rourke has been called the Irish Leonard Cohen, and won the praise of a host of industry giants including Chris Rea, Paul Weller, Paul Brady and Snow Patrol. The Meteor award nominee has been busy over the past two years since the release of his second record Big, Bad, Beautiful World, and recently announced his forthcoming concert at Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday May 22.

Declan O'Rourke has been called the Irish Leonard Cohen, and won the praise of a host of industry giants including Chris Rea, Paul Weller, Paul Brady and Snow Patrol. The Meteor award nominee has been busy over the past two years since the release of his second record Big, Bad, Beautiful World, and recently announced his forthcoming concert at Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday May 22.

The momentum behind the 32 County Challenge fundraising event in aid of Irish Autism Action is building rapidly and Kilkenny people are getting fit in order to take part.

Frankie Gavin is to headline a major concert of Irish traditional music this weekend at The World Fleadh festival. It’s all part of what’s been a momentous 12 months for the fiddle great, from playing for George W Bush to hanging out with Keith Richards.