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An incredible week of free events including a colourful opening parade, music, dance, song, children’s activities, street theatre, arts and photography exhibitions, comedy acts, an open mic evening, nightly outdoor concerts, and a spectacular fireworks display have been confirmed for EuroFestival.

A great line up of popular Irish bands has just been announced for Euro-festival Athlone which takes place during the last week in July.

Athlone Film Club is delighted to be taking part in the St Patrick’s Day celebrations by showing the classic Irish film Mise Eire, on Tuesday March 16 at 8pm in the Dean Crowe Theatre.

Galway harpist Kathleen Loughnane was “surprised and delighted” to find herself in contention with Christy Moore and Sharon Shannon for a Meteor Award.

Galway harpist Kathleen Loughnane was “surprised and delighted” to find herself in contention with Christy Moore and Sharon Shannon for a Meteor Award.

One of Mullingar's favourite sons, the late Joe Dolan, was posthumously awarded a People of the Year award at a glittering ceremony at the Citywest Hotel, Dublin, at the weekend.

COIRMCHEOIL PHÁDRAIG, the traditional St Patrick’s Day concert of Irish music and song, takes place in the St Patrick’s Band Hall, Fairgreen, on March 17 at 8pm.

One of the most colourful characters in the world of entertainment, Michael Flatley, is to visit the Royal Castlebar Theatre and Event Centre within the next couple of weeks. Unquestionably the most talented dancer of his generation, Michael is coming to Mayo to promote his Lord of the Dance show which starts at the Royal Castlebar on Saturday January 3. “I have heard great things about the venue in Castlebar and I know that I am going to be hugely impressed when I see the world-class new facility with my own eyes,” says Michael. “It’s a huge step forward for the people of Connacht as it means that elite shows and events such as ours can be brought to their doorstep. Prior to the opening of the new Royal Castlebar, it was just not an option for us to travel west of the Shannon.”

With Castlebar confirmed as this year’s host venue, festival preparations are well under way for the World Fleadh International Irish and Celtic Music Festival with many top international names in the line-up. After the outstanding success of the 2008 festival in Portlaoise, the World Fleadh returns with a fantastic selection of Irish traditional, Celtic, folk, and country music acts from around the globe.

THE CRANE Bar will host a double album launch from musicians Claire Keville and Kathleen Loughnane on Saturday at 6.30pm.