Louisburgh Voices and the ConTempo String Quartet with Michael Quinn (harpsichord) will be performing in Holy Trinity Church, Westport on Wednesday, May 27th, at 8pm.

Comedy fans can expect an electric atmosphere, unforgettable performances and plenty of legendary craic as Ireland’s iconic comedy festival lands once again in Mayo.

Fans of both Jazz and Trad will be excited by the world-renowned line-up of musicians at Ballina Arts Centre this coming weekend.

An exciting quiz night fundraiser will take place in Ballina later this month with some fabulous prizes on offer.

The National Museum of Ireland at Turlough Park, Castlebar, has unveiled a vibrant new programme of events for the month of May.

The famine-era cottage which once stood in Attymass and was reconstructed, stone by stone, on a half-acre site Manhattan, New York in 2002 as a memorial to famine victims is one of the inspirations for a presentation in Ballina this week.

An exciting weekend of events including a high-energy live musical performance to raise money for a local cause, a curated market and the reopening of a popular local café takes place at Belleek Castle this weekend.

Ballina Fringe Festival is delighted to announce a number of exciting open calls ahead of its 2026 festival, taking place from October 2nd to 11th, 2026.

Join two of Mayo’s most accomplished musicians and composers for an intimate night of traditional and new music performed on harp and flute.

Current All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil Senior Céilí Band champions Glór na dTonn released their highly anticipated debut album Come West Along The Road – An Bóthar Siar on Friday last, May 1st.

A new exhibition, titled 'Landscape & Memory - The Moores of Moore Hall', opens at Westport Town Hall on Thursday next, May 7th, at 6pm.

More than 100 delegates from Europe, New Zealand and Japan are expected to attend the 13th international George Moore Conference hosted by Atlantic Technological University (ATU) at its Mayo campus (Castlebar) from Tuesday to Thursday, May 5th to ...

‘Bándearg’ (Pink), a new exhibition, featuring five female artists working in Ireland, is currently open at Books At One, Louisburgh.

The evening’s racing will also be broadcast live on TG4’s “Rásaí Beo”.

Tickets are priced at €20, with children attending free.

The last surviving officer from the famous Battle of Jadotville in the Congo in 1961 is to speak at a special Mayo Day event honouring military heroes at home and abroad. Mayo Military Heroes takes place from 10. 30am to 4. 30pm on Saturday next, May 2.

Ballina Arts Centre is celebrating all things Mayo this weekend with two major events. 

Mayo Day, the annual celebration of all things Mayo, returns this coming Saturday, May 2nd with a day-long celebration.

There will be something for all entertainment tastes on offer at Cloonacool Community Centre this coming May Bank Holiday Weekend.

There is strong community support building across the county for a benefit dance in aid of Mayo musician Brenda Grealis, which will take place on Thursday, May 7th.

The festival opens on Saturday, 2nd May.

The National Museum of Ireland at Turlough Park, Castlebar, is offering an exciting programme of free workshops and tours for schools throughout April, May and June, providing students with opportunities to connect with Ireland’s cultural heritage ...

On Tuesday, April 21, at 8pm in the Walnut Suite in the Westport Plaza Hotel, Westport Civic Trust will present John Mulloy talking about the history of the Mulloys, merchants of Westport from 1762 until 1995.

One of Mayo’s best-loved country singers is performing in concert this coming week. Mick Mulhern headlines at the McWilliam Park Hotel in Claremorris next Friday night, April 24.

This presentation is part of Ballina Arts Centre’s new Cine Club Programme, which screens a new film every month. 

One of Ireland’s top charity cycling events, the Mayo Pink Ribbon Charity Cycle, returns on Saturday, May 2nd, starting and finishing at the ATU Castlebar Campus.

One of the biggest and most ambitious orchestral events to be staged in Mayo for many years is taking place at the TF Royal Theatre, Castlebar, on Friday, May 15, at 8pm.

Achill Island’s 2026 Heinrich Böll Memorial Weekend promises a dynamic blend of literature, visual art, performance, and contemporary comedy, bringing together some of Ireland’s most compelling creative voices.

Don Stiffe, Ger O’Donnell and Trevor Sexton will perform together at the Coleman Music Centre in Gurteen on Saturday, April 18th, commencing at 8pm.

A remarkable milestone in local theatre is set to be celebrated this April as The Phoenix Players mark an incredible 80 years on stage with a vibrant and nostalgic anniversary exhibition.

Mayo North East is proud and privileged to once again host TURAS NA mBAN 2026.

St Muredach’s College in Ballina is preparing to make history as it brings its highly anticipated musical Stay Gold to the stage.

The Music @ Lunchtime concerts are timed to allow people to pop in during their lunchbreak.

The show begins at 8pm on Friday night (doors open at 7pm) and admission is €15.

It's great to see that there is always some good news around during what are turbulent times for many. This welcome slice of hopefulness comes in the shape of 'Happy Endings Only', the new album from Mayo's William Reape.

Well known actor, comedian, writer and mimic Risteárd Cooper is bringing his brand new solo show, 'Out of His Head', to Westport Town Hall Theatre this Good Friday, April 3rd, starting at 8pm.

Derrywash National School recently celebrated the culmination of two years of participation in the Creative Schools Programme with a special event at the Linenhall Arts Centre, bringing together pupils, teachers, artists and members of the local ...

Written by John B. Keane, starring Seamus O’Rourke, and directed by Michael Scott.

Are you ready to rock? If so, make your way to the TF Royal Theatre in Castlebar later this month for a fantastic new show.

National Museum has lots of activities for the Easter holidays

Westport Civic Trust hosts a talk in the Plaza Hotel on Tuesday, March 24th, at 8pm on ‘Growing up in Westport in the 1970s’ by Liamy McNally, a native son of Westport. Admission is free to members and school pupils, €5 for everyone else.

Music, memories and village pride will take centre stage in Achill this March as Keel Pipe Band celebrates its 80th anniversary, marking eight decades of tradition.

Bonniconlon Drama Society will present the hilarious three-act comedy, Stop It Nurse, later this month – and with a three-night run that is sure to have audiences rolling in the aisles!The comedy, written by Northern Irish playwright Sam Cree, is ...

Castleconnor Drama Group are busy putting together their upcoming three-act play, Second Confession, by Paddy Heffernan.

The Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar has been transformed into a kaleidoscope of youthful vision as Davitt College celebrates a historic milestone: its first-ever large-scale external exhibition.

The documentary has enjoyed sold out screenings in Dublin, Cork, and Belfast

The duo return to Mayo following a whirlwind tour of Australia and New Zealand.

The Mayo branch of Network Ireland will mark International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026 with an inspiring morning of connection, celebration and leadership at the stunning new Grace Hotel in Westport, on Thursday, March 12th.

Bookings can be made online at www.ballinaartscentre.com

There is a last chance to see the two exceptional exhibitions that are currently running at Ballina Arts Centre.

On Friday, March 6th, at 10. 30am, the Ballina Chamber of Commerce proudly hosts this year’s International Women’s Day event - a celebration of leadership, resilience, and shared wisdom under the inspiring theme 'Give to Gain'.

Ardagh Community Players return to the stage next weekend for what promises to be a highly entertaining run. Their latest production, a three-act comedy Scottish play, The Sorcerer’s Tale, is brought to life by a gathering of well-known local faces.

If anyone is interested in getting involved in the festival, please attend. 

Last chance to see the two exceptional exhibitions that are currently running at Ballina Arts Centre. 

Tickets are on sale now.

The launch is on Saturday, 14th March, at 6.30pm in Áras Inis Gluaire.

He burst onto the music scene with his 1980 self-titled debut album, winning five Grammy Awards.

Please come and join this exciting event.

Luke Thomas & The Swing Cats bring their Kings of Swing Tour to Westport Town Hall Theatre, this Saturday, February 28, at 8pm. This tour celebrates 100 years of swing music from the 1920s to the modern day.

Volunteers can sign up online through Mayo Volunteer Centre or you can contact Vincent McHale in the centre on 096-71444 for more information, or email vincent@volunteermayo.ie.

Following the successful launch of its new Cine Club last week, Ballina Arts Centre has a busy programme of film and music planned for the coming weekend.

Movie buffs and music fans can relive the soundtrack of their lives this Saturday, February 21, when the ‘Movie Icons Show’ visits Ballina Arts Centre for the first time.

Mayo Library Service is slap bang in the middle of Ireland Reads Month, and it’s a lovely celebration of all things books, reading, writers and writing.

The Teagasc Forestry Development Department has announced thirty-three locations for its upcoming series of One-to-One Forestry Clinics.

Tickets for this and all upcoming shows are available on westporttheatre.com or by calling the box office on 098 28459

The Ballina Fringe Festival is delighted to announce its upcoming Contemporary Art Fair, taking place from February 26 to 28, bringing together an exciting showcase of work by talented local and regional artists.

Columnist and prize-winning playwright Charlie Adley presents his popular Craft of Writing course in Killala Community Centre next month. In friendly lessons you will learn a new feature of the craft of writing each week. Anyone can learn this craft.

Journey with an amazing band through the soundtracks of some of cinema’s most memorable moments.

Tickets are expected to be in high demand, so early booking is strongly advised for this must-see country spectacular.

Ballina Arts Centre is excited to announce the return of the Cine Club to Ballina. Join the Cine Club for its opening night screening of Eddington, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal and Emma Stone, on Thursday, February 19, at 7. 30pm.

Mayo Historical and Archaeological Society will host its next talk at ATU Campus in Castlebar on Wednesday, February 18, at 7. 30pm. The talk is entitled 'Conditions in Castlebar Workhouse during the Great Famine' and the speaker is Dr Gerard P.

Riverside Theatre Group Ballina is delighted to present Lend Me a Tenor, one of the most beloved and hilarious farces of modern theatre, which is coming to the Ballina Arts Centre stage this week.

Mayo Day will take place on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, a day to celebrate all things Mayo.

Join keeper of the National Folklife Collection at the Museum of Country Life Turlough Park, Clodagh Doyle, for a Valentine's Day talk to learn all about matchmaking, marriage and the folk traditions in between.

Don’t miss this chance to enjoy an exceptional night of live music in the heart of the community.

Live music is back at Garbo’s Live Music and Events Venue at Mayo Leisure Point in Castlebar, with four events announced for early 2026 - marking the venue’s return to hosting live gigs.

Seán Keane and his band will perform his unique blend of traditional Irish and contemporary folk music and song in the intimate setting of the Coleman Music Centre Theatre, Gurteen (F56 TF88) on Saturday, February 14th, at 8pm.

Organisers say this year’s Mass will once again provide an opportunity for reflection, remembrance and solidarity with victims of crime, while also recognising the vital work carried out by frontline and voluntary services throughout the country.

Los Hostes bring their unique blend of funk, jigs, ragas, reels, and alpine harmonies to Ballina Arts Centre on Wednesday, February 11th.

Columnist and prize-winning playwright Charlie Adley presents his popular Craft of Writing course in Killala Community Centre next month. In friendly lessons you will learn a new feature of the craft of writing each week. Anyone can learn this craft.

The National Museum of Ireland at Turlough Park in Castlebar has unveiled a vibrant new programme of free cultural and heritage events to celebrate the traditional start of spring – which falls on February 1st in the Irish folk calendar.

An emotive drama penned by a Ballina playwright returns to the stage this week. ‘A Song for Palestine’ was a huge success and raised much needed funds for the people of Gaza when it was staged at Ballina Arts Centre last year.

There will be no tickets available for sale on the door on the night.

Get ready for a dazzling transformation as Jesus and Mary Secondary School in Enniscrone is transformed into a Taverna in Spain.

Gerry Guthrie and his band will perform at the Coleman Music Centre in Gurteen next Thursday, joined by special guest T. R Dallas. Ballina-based singer Gerry has been fronting his own five-piece touring band since 2010.

'Thread Softly', a solo exhibition by Daniel Chester, opens on Friday next, January 23rd, at the Custom House Studios + Gallery in Westport. 'Thread Softly' is a solo exhibition of paintings focusing on the ecology of the rural Irish landscape.

If you missed it last time, be sure to come along and find out what everyone has been talking about!

The Tochar Valley Rural Community Network has announced that the anticipated feature film documentary, Ireland West Camino: A Pilgrimage Reborn, will have its Ireland debut premiere screening at Mayo Movie World later this month.

A leading expert on Ireland’s native natural history is to give a talk at the National Museum of Ireland in Turlough Park - exploring the ancient presence of bears on this island.

Westport Civic Trust's next lecture takes place in the Plaza Hotel in Westport on Tuesday, January 20th, at 8pm. All welcome - free to members or otherwise €5.

The dynamic, Sligo-based, folk-orchestra are renowned for their unique fusion of genres and electrifying live shows.

Renowned comedian Anne Gildea returns to Mayo later this month when she brings her fantastic new show, Further Adventures in WOMANING, to Westport Town Hall Theatre on Saturday, January 17th.

Opening: Saturday 17 January 2026 | Preview at 2pm

The chance to prove that it’s never too late to learn an instrument or how to play traditional Irish music is being offered by the Moy Valley branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.

Mayo County Council has launched the Clans of Mayo Homecoming 2026 Funding Scheme. The scheme is aimed at supporting homecoming events which encourage the Mayo Diaspora to travel home to Mayo throughout 2026.