I had a wonderful chat with Tara McGowan, the founder and director of The Cairde Arts Festival this week. The festival is one of the highlights of summer in Sligo, and there is something for everyone to enjoy. Tara moved back to Sligo in 2000, and started working with Blue Raincoat Theatre Company as their... Continue Reading →
If you love theatre and you'd like a very special experience, here are some events that you won't want to miss. Under the Night Sky takes place in Manorhamilton Castle, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim at 11pm, on 21st and 22nd June. Book online here at http://www.theglenscentre.com Rufous Nightjar & Mama's Broke – €13, 7PM, 22nd June... Continue Reading →
I went along to the Hawk's Well Theatre yesterday for the introduction to Sligo Acts. This is a great new project by the theatre to give members of a public a chance to appear on stage. It's open to all so there were people who had acting experience and people who were beginners. I was... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year to you all. I hope it will be a kind year to you. As it's the last week of the school holidays I thought I'd do a post of some suggestions of things to do in Sligo. From now until January 29th get your skates on at Sligo on Ice. Fun for all... Continue Reading →
Calry Drama are delighted to present a special dramatic production “Spirit of the Rising” for the centenary celebration of 1916. It will be held in the Arts Space in Hazelwood Estate, on Wednesday 23rd March at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are strictly limited for this one-night-only production. The story highlights the struggle for Irish freedom, encapsulating... Continue Reading →
Last night we went along to see 'Of Mice and Men' at the Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo. It was a very moving performance - and would have been even more moving if people in the audience weren't laughing! They didn't seem to get the concept that Lenny was disabled! Even though the actor who played... Continue Reading →
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