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Claremorris talk on the fascinating life of Garech de Brún

Claremorris talk on the fascinating life of Garech de Brún

Sun, 17 Mar, 2024

The fascinating life and work of the late Garech de Brún of Castle Mac Garrett, will be the subject of an illustrated presentation by the writer, James Morrissey, in Claremorris Town Hall Studio on Tuesday evening, March 26th, at 8. 15pm.
Positive meeting held as Ballina takes first steps in bid for 2028 All Ireland Fleadh

Positive meeting held as Ballina takes first steps in bid for 2028 All Ireland Fleadh

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

A very positive meeting was held recently where there was a favourable reaction to the chances of the 2028 All Ireland Fleadh being held in Ballina.
St Nathy's students to stage debut musical

St Nathy's students to stage debut musical

Tue, 12 Mar, 2024

History is being made in St Nathy’s College in Ballaghaderreen as the Transition Year students of 2023/24 prepare to stage the school’s first ever musical production, '¡Mama Mia, Papa Mia!' from March 14 to 16.
Evening of music at Claremorris Library

Evening of music at Claremorris Library

Sun, 03 Mar, 2024

As part of this year’s Seachtain na Gaeilge, a special treat is in store for followers of Irish traditional music when four of the finest traditional musicians in the West of Ireland perform on Thursday, March 7th, at Claremorris Library.
Tony’s stunning show enthrals Irish fans

Tony’s stunning show enthrals Irish fans

Sat, 24 Feb, 2024

“He still has it you know!” was one of the abiding comments overheard on exiting from The Helix, DCU, Dublin after the Tony Christie concert on January 26th last.
Ballina is 'almost like a hometown' for Steve Wickham and No Crows

Ballina is 'almost like a hometown' for Steve Wickham and No Crows

Sun, 18 Feb, 2024

From just up the road in Sligo town the increasingly famous band ‘No Crows’ are bringing their uniquely diverse and inclusive brand of world folk music to Ballina Arts Centre on Friday, February 23rd.
Popular Mayo music festival will not go ahead this year

Popular Mayo music festival will not go ahead this year

Tue, 13 Feb, 2024

A popular north Mayo music festival will not go ahead this year after the committee who ran the event stepped down and a new committee did not emerge. Organisers have announced that the Killala Live Festival will not proceed this year.
Renowned folk fusion band for Ballina

Renowned folk fusion band for Ballina

Wed, 07 Feb, 2024

Folk fusion band Pilgrim Street brings their popular powerhouse performance to Ballina Arts Centre next Saturday evening, February 10th.
Tributes paid to Daniel O'Donnell's manager Kieran Cavanagh

Tributes paid to Daniel O'Donnell's manager Kieran Cavanagh

Tue, 30 Jan, 2024

Tributes have been paid to Kieran Cavanagh, one of Ireland’s top promoters in show business and the manager of country music star Daniel O'Donnell, following his death this morning.
Tony Christie refuses to let dementia define his life

Tony Christie refuses to let dementia define his life

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

Tony Christie stopped the world in its tracks by announcing he wouldn’t let a dementia diagnosis in 2021 stop him from travelling to Nashville to record his first album in 12 years and to celebrate the launch he embarks on a tour that includes dates ...

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