The Changing Ireland Galleries was officially launched at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks recently, marking the biggest expansion of public galleries at the National Museum of Ireland in over two decades.

Acclaimed poet Christina Hennemann releases her highly anticipated debut collection Birthmark (Shearsman Books), a powerful exploration of growing up, becoming, and belonging that charts the complex terrain between personal history and collective ...

Ballina One Act Drama Festival first dipped its toe into the festival circuit in 2015 when it held its inaugural festival in Ballina Arts Centre along the River Moy.

This invariably triggers excitement, enjoyment, and praise in equal measure from concert audiences as they digest a show which never fails to impress.

Tickets are €22, and are available from westporttheatre.com or by calling the box office on 098 28459.

Castleconnor Drama Group will stage two one-act plays in Castleconnor Community Centre on Saturday and Sunday, October 25th and 26th. In the Shadow of the Glen by J.

Westival, Westport’s festival of music and arts, has revealed a new wave of events for its 2025 programme, expanding an already exciting line-up. The updated festival poster featuring the complete programme is now available.

Check out what's on in Ballina!

The Mayo Historical and Archaeological Society is set to commence a series of talks for the 2025/26 season. The title of the first talk is entitled 'A UNESCO Global Geopark for Connacht: How local rocks influence our natural and cultural heritage'.

A pub quiz in Ballaghaderreen is now thought to be the longest running weekly quiz in the world.

One of Ireland’s top musical entertainers, Michael English, is bringing his much-acclaimed church concert tour to Christ the King Church, Knockmore this month, as part of his powerful and uplifting show, An Evening of Faith, Hope and Inspiration.

The hugely popular series will offer six music filled shows.

His reception at Glastonbury a few years ago won’t be a patch on the welcome that David Keenan can expect when he plays two intimate gigs in Ballina this week, writes David Dwane.

A new art exhibition will be opened at the Michael Davitt Museum in Straide on Friday, October 24, at 7pm. The Infrangible Bonds Collection is a series of acrylic on canvas and glass paintings by Bó Gorm.

Two of the major hits of the Scranton Fringe Festival in the USA are coming to the Ballina Arts Centre at the end of this month.

The Foxford Traditional Weekend makes a welcome return once again this year from Thursday to Sunday, October 16 to 19,  bringing together world-class musicians, singers, and dancers in a captivating celebration of Irish culture and heritage.

Whether you're new to the area or a long-time resident, this is a chance to explore local offerings, make new connections, and enjoy a relaxed evening with neighbours and friends.

As part of its professional development programme 2025, Mayo County Council’s Arts Service is delighted to present 'Evolving Access', a mini-symposium with an artists' tour on Wednesday, October 29, from 10. 30am to 3. 30pm.

A fascinating piece of research by a voluntary history and heritage group from Co Mayo is being showcased in a new exhibition of natural history at the National Museum of Ireland in Collins Barracks, Dublin.

A familiar Ballina voice and face will feature in a new RTÉ Radio 1 documentary series, Coming Home: Stories of Being Chinese-Irish, which commences on Sunday next, October 12, at 7. 30pm.

Irish music sensation Kingfishr has officially sold out their highly anticipated two-night run at the TF Royal Theatre in Castlebar – and they did it in just 45 minutes on Friday morning.

They have a chart-topping debut album and over 200 million global streams to date.

The emergence of regional technical colleges (RTCs) in the 1970s initiated one of the most significant developments in the history of third-level education in Ireland.

Bring your friends and prepare to scream your way through Haunted House on the Hill 2025!

The members of Moytura Hurling Club will down their hurls for a night for their upcoming fashion show, taking place at The Lodge at Ashford Castle on Saturday, October 11th.

The Coleman Music Centre is proud to welcome Glór na dTonn Céilí Band, the newly-crowned All-Ireland Senior Céilí Band Champions for an unforgettable night of traditional Irish music on Saturday next, October 4th, at 8pm.

A new book by renowned author Brian Dornan explores the prehistoric and medieval past on the Inishkea islands off the Mayo coast.

A special photo exhibition to mark its tenth year will be a centrepiece of this year’s Wild Atlantic Words Festival in Castlebar. The exhibition is now on display at the Castle Bookshop on Market St and at Mayo County Library during opening hours.

Ballina One Act Drama Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary at Ballina Arts Centre on Friday, October 31st and Saturday and Sunday, November 1st and 2nd.

Mayo North East is proud and privileged to once again host Turas na mBan 2025!Against the beautiful backdrop of the Wild Atlantic Way, The Erris Coast Hotel will play host to this year’s much-anticipated Turas na mBan event.

Every child will also receive a Halloween goodie bag to bring home with them.

Whether you are a beginner or just looking to improve, there's something here for you.

Mayo Mayhem, powered by RWE, is Ireland’s premier windsurfing event. 

Ballina’s strong humanitarian stand with Gaza during recent and current afflictions on its people has been notable.

Ballina Fringe Festival will welcome internationally-celebrated local author next month. Born in Canada, Colin Barrett grew up in Knockmore and his connection with Ballina remains strong.

Claremorris will host a series of cultural and artistic events from Thursday, September 25th, to Sunday, September 28th, culminating in the first Hi-Doh Festival of Song and Songwriting.

His Ballina show is one of only four Irish tour dates.

Ballina is to be part of a series of musical evenings which will take place at six different venues along the Atlantic coast from Letterkenny to Cobh.

Claremorris Gallery is delighted to announce the forthcoming solo exhibition, ‘Slow Heat’, by the acclaimed artist Emma Stroude.

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Wild Atlantic Words Festival in Castlebar and the organisers are determined that the 2025 programme will be worthy of the occasion.

At the recent launch of the 2025 Cloonacool Sheep Festival, it was announced that this year’s event would feature a visit for the President of the Irish Farmers Association and an attempted world record.

Admission is free, but booking is recommended.

From October 3rd to 12th, Ballina will once again be home to Ballina Fringe Festival - a celebration of arts, music, storytelling and creative expression happening right here in our region.

Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Éireann is staging a specially commissioned show entitled 'Caírdeas' in Ballina Arts Centre on Wednesday, October 29.

Country singer Mick Mulhern has released a new song called Castleblaney’s Country King – a tribute to country music legend, Big Tom, timed to coincide with the Big Tom Weekend in Castleblaney, Co Monaghan, on September 19th, 20th and 21st next.

Ballina is set to sparkle this Culture Night as the town’s laneways come alive with music, art and atmosphere for the Laneways & Sessions Music Trail on Friday next, September 19th, from 6pm to 11pm.

Music lovers are in for a rare and electrifying evening as two celebrated virtuosos, Enda Scahill (banjo) and Joel Anderson (harmonica), bring their remarkable talents to the Westport Town Hall Theatre this Saturday, September 20th, at 8pm, for the ...

The vibrant sounds of Ireland’s rich musical heritage will fill the streets of Belmullet this September as Trad ar an mBéal takes place for the first time, bringing a weekend of traditional music, song and dance.

There is a fantastic treat in store for music lovers at the Coleman Music Centre in Gurteen, Co Sligo, on Saturday, September 20th, when Angelina Carberry and Dan Brouder perform together.

Trad ar an mBéal - a weekend celebration of Traditional Irish Music.

'In the Wake of Suicide' is a powerful one-man play, written and performed by Stephen Doyle.

The Dooagh Folk Festival takes place on Achill Island next weekend. Stockton's Wing are the headline at for this annual Irish folk and traditional music festival, which this year is held from September 12th to 14th.

Irish Chamber Orchestra (ICO) lights up the month of September with two compelling offerings, a powerful one-night-only performance at the Westport Chamber Music Festival and a captivating three-date tour with Water Music, which includes a stop at ...

Pop into Ballina Arts Centre on Saturday, September 6th, where you can enjoy a glass of wine and a chat about art or experience a virtuoso performance of African harp music.

Singer-songwriter Gerry Carney, from Bekan, has released a brand-new single, Aghamore – Ceart go Leor, and it’s already proving a hit with listeners and radio stations across the country.

In a scene fit for Her Majesty’s Secret Service, Radio Nova’s PJ Gallagher and Jim McCabe got to grips with a rare Aston Martin DB11 to announce that the Jack and Jill Children's Foundation is the official charity partner for Cannonball 2025  - and ...

Cannonball offers spectators a unique opportunity to witness the world's most prestigious and sought-after supercars up close.

Mayo opera star Margaret Burke-Sheridan will be celebrated with a town-wide trail during Culture Night in Castlebar.

"Sporting events like this are powerful ways to showcase all that Ballina has to offer"

'Tailte Uisce/Water Lands' is the title of the latest exhibition by Margaret McKenna, which opened at Áras Inis Gluaire in Belmullet on August 16th last.

The Riverfest team in Foxford is excited to announce details for its 11th festival, to be held on Friday and Saturday next, August 22nd and 23rd.

Award-winning comedian Conal Gallen, from Ballybofey in Co Donegal, is bringing his hilarious stand-up comedy show, 'Gallens of Laughter', to theatres across Ireland this autumn and Westport Town Hall theatre is included in the tour.

Ballina fans can now book!

Two new exhibitions will open later this week at the Custom House Studios and Gallery in Westport.

Lahardane’s cherished Harvest Fair is back, bringing three days of excitement, tradition and community spirit to the village from August 14 to 16.

Don't miss the chance!

All are welcome.

Come for the fun, stay for the memories. The Lahardane Harvest Fair is waiting for you.

A film directed by a Mayo native is to receive its world premiere at a prestigious festival in the United States later this week. The Death Notice of Eamonn McCarty is the directorial debut for Aaron Chalke.

You can expect a warm welcome!

"The Premium Experience is ideal for guests who want to make their night even more special"

Ticket sales opened in Pennsylvania this week for the Scranton Fringe Festival which includes a production of Ulysses which will travel to Mayo, in October.

Noel Kenny Jnr of Gorilla Radio is looking forward to the band’s appearance next Sunday at Healyfest, which takes place in Ballycastle, writes Gary Kevany.

Preparations are reaching their peak for the 105th Claremorris Agricultural Show and Trade Fair, which will take place on Sunday, August 3rd, at the Claremorris Athletic Grounds.

Bonniconlon Show takes place in the beautiful village of Bonniconlon, Co. Mayo and boasts a prize fund of up to €65,000.

"We have a great selection of live acts confirmed"

After a wildly memorable debut last year, the Conncert returns to the shores of Lough Conn on Saturday, August 9.

The Crossmolina Agricultural Show returns this Saturday, July 26 and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever.

All are welcome!

Some bands arrive on the music scene so fully formed and polished it seems as if they’re destined for greater things and one such band is traditional trio, the humorously named, ‘For Folk’s Sake’, who play regularly in Ballina in An Sean Shebeen.

A new exhibition, entitled 'Future Fossils: Junk or Jewels', has opened at Linenhall Arts Centre.

Thin Az Lizzy Bringing Ballina Full-Circle Gary Kevany Phil Lynott’s great-great-grandfather was born in Ballina so when Thin Az Lizzy, Ireland’s premier Thin Lizzy tribute act play Bar Square’s Times Square this Friday, July 18th, it will have come ...

An exhibition of breathtaking images showcasing the stellar talents of Irish press photography was launched in Ballina. The Press Photographers Ireland CLG annual exhibition is on display in Ballina Library until July 26.

The National Museum of Ireland at Turlough Park, Castlebar, has just launched a full programme of free summer activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy.

Well-known Irish folk artist Seán Keane started his eighth summer residency at Westport Town Hall Theatre last Wednesday evening.  Following sell-out runs since 2016, Seán is now a staple of the summer in Westport.

Ed Holland, frontman of Hurricane Highway, once shared with this reporter his philosophy on success: the journey is just as important as the destination.  Speaking to him again years later, Ed remains steadfast in his views.

A new exhibition that takes a deep look at the social history of county Mayo has opened at the Ballinglen Museum of Art in Ballycastle.

Tickets are expected to sell fast.

As Westport marks 50 years of its unique arts festival, Westival, in partnership with Tertulia Bookshop, invites you to be part of something truly special.

Kiltimagh is set to come alive this July as the much-loved Coillte Come Home Festival returns for another week of vibrant celebration, from Wednesday to Monday, July 9th to 14th.

Ireland’s stories in images from 2024 will visit Mayo this month as the Press Photographers Ireland CLG annual exhibition will be on display in Ballina Library from July 8th to 26th.

The summer programme is well underway at Westport Town Hall Theatre with the venue delivering a mix of music and theatre that promises to stir the soul and lift the spirits.

With just over four weeks to go, anticipation is building across the region as preparations continue for the 105th Claremorris Agricultural Show and Trade Fair.

Doors open at 9pm.

Get ready for non-stop fun at this year’s Enniscrone Show!