Live Trad: Live and online from Barrys this St. Patrick’s Day

March 11, 2010 at 7:18 pm | In Music | Leave a Comment
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LiveTrad.com is a new, interactive website which streams Traditional Irish Music and culture over the internet.

The first LiveTrad.com multi-camera webcast will be broadcast from Barry’s Public House in Grange, Co. Sligo at 10pm local time on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th 2010 (6pm EST, 3pm WST).

This 90 minute stream on LiveTrad.com will feature some of Sligo’s most talented traditional musicians and is FREE to the viewer.

This will be an interactive web experience. Not only will you be able to hear the best in Irish tunes and songs, but you’ll also be able to request particular tunes, say hello to the folks back home, and much more, all on our online message board.

LiveTrad.com follows on from a successful pilot project we ran at last October’s Sligo Live Festival, where we streamed traditional Irish music sessions live over 4 consecutive nights.

The website’s live at present. Have a look at www.livetrad.com. You can also sign up now for our free Newsletter.

Live Trad//Barry’s of Grange// March 17th 6pm

An Post Tour of Sligo 2010

March 2, 2010 at 9:20 pm | In Sligo Events News | Leave a Comment
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Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership is delighted to announce the return of the An Post Tour of Sligo 2010 on Sunday 9th May.

Cycling legend, Sean Kelly is the ambassador for the An Post Cycle Series and An Post Tour of Sligo is delighted that he will be coming to Sligo to participate in the event. It will be a wonderful occasion for local and visiting cycling enthusiasts to have an opportunity to cycle alongside living cycling legend Sean Kelly, so get on your bike and be part of An Post Tour of Sligo 2010!

Full details here>

Sun May 9th//Sligo

Lovin’ Life Festival

March 2, 2010 at 9:10 pm | In Festivals, Sligo Events News | Leave a Comment
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A festival to celebrate life through music, cinema, theatre, sport and comedy in an alcohol and drug-free environment with something for everybody.

The first ever Lovin’ Life Festival sets out to show that it is possible to have fun and enjoy festival activities without alcohol or drugs, though it is not an anti-drink festival. It is for anybody looking for a different way of socialising, including those in recovery from or struggling with addiction or dealing with somebody in their lives who is addicted, or anybody who wants to experience a festival without the necessary inclusion of alcohol. There will be seminars all week; fun sporting events, entertainment each night, including a film festival showing some classic addiction movies, a comedy show, an alcohol and drug free festival dance club, a family picnic on the top of Ben Bulben, coffee shops that stay open until late, live music throughout the town, a comedy night, a week-long arts exhibiton, and a drop-in centre with activities for the children as well as information.

Lovin’ Life Festival//June 28tht- July 4th//Venues across Sligo

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Long Tall Sally is back this March

March 2, 2010 at 6:06 pm | In Arts | Leave a Comment
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Long tall sally is back with its usual slice of vintage rockabilly and old rock n roll tunes only this time you can come early and take a rock n roll dance class with Paul Neary. Class begins at 9.30pm upstairs in Tobergal lane and only costs €10 with free entry to the club straight after.

We do encourage people to dress up for the occasion but it’s not essential (Sligo events recommends it!)

So put on your blue suede shoes and come down to this great ball of fire where u can have a yakety yak before  hitting the dance floor where you’ll be shakin all over!

RSVP the event here>

Long Tall Sally//Tobergal Lane Cafe//March 12th//10.30pm//€10

Charity Vintage Ball at Temple House

March 1, 2010 at 10:05 pm | In Jazz, Music, Sligo Events News | 1 Comment
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Come dance and be dazzled to sounds of jazz and swing, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Count Basie and more. Dress in the glamour 1920s-1950s and party the night away to live tunes and vintage sounds on the gramophone decks.

Proceeds in aid of The Hope Foundation, Children’s Street Project, Calcutta and the Love and Hope Centre (HIV & Aids), Kenya

Shuttle bus from Sligo via Strandhill to Temple House (spaces limited)
- contact 086 1572285
Tickets €25 plus optional donation

Temple House Ball//March 27th// Full Details

Túcan for Paddy’s Day in McGarrigles

March 1, 2010 at 9:52 pm | In Music, Sligo Events News | Leave a Comment
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Túcan Paddy’s day Party, Early show live@ McGarrigles, Doors 2.30pm.

This will be Túcans first gig of 2010 after taking a well earned break in Jan and then recording in Feb. The band will be unveiling new sections to the 4 piece live set @ their first gig in Mc Garrigles in since 2007.. Its gonna be one hell of party this Paddy’s day!

Tickets are on sale sat 20th FEB from for Melody Maker 071 9161070, Third wave music and McGarrigles bar.. Tickets are 10 (exc. handling charge), Get your tickets early because there is a limited tickets available. If ticket is purchased free into rest of the days music in McGarrigles.

Listen to Túcan on Myspace. RSVP the event on Facebook.

Túcan//McGarrigles//March 17th//2.3pm

Red Brick House for McGarrigles later this March

March 1, 2010 at 9:43 pm | In Music, Sligo Events News | Leave a Comment
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Red Brick House play McGarrigles on Tuesday 16th March.  Described in Hot Press as, “A band that blends quality with some unapologetic commercialism” It’s the perfect mix for those who want to hear some quality homegrown indie rock and those who just want to dance.

The group is made up of Sligo’s own Patrick Leydon, Les Finan, Peter Murray and Danny Young. All four are promising a truly epic night in the legendary venue that is McGarrigles – The only place you want to be on the night before Paddy’s day.

Expect the usual favourites “Daydream” and “In My Head” as well as a host of new material which showcases a heavier riff-driven sound.Special Guests on the night are the up-and-coming ‘Feedback’ – the incendiary rock band who were a huge success on the recent ‘Sligo’s Got Talent’.

Please visit www.myspace.com/redbrickhouse for a taste of what’s to come.

Mc Garrigles// 16 Mar (Tue)// 9pm// ADM: Free

Fearghus Ó Conchúir: Open Niche

March 1, 2010 at 9:28 pm | In Sligo Events News, Theatre | Leave a Comment
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By Richard Wakely in association with Project Arts Centre

Choreographer Fearghus Ó Conchúir made Niche in Dublin at the tail-end of Ireland’s building boom. In the gloom that followed, Niche celebrates our ability to work together and adapt to new circumstances. In this tour, Niche continues to adapt offering each audience a tailor-made show: for each performance, local dancers will join the international cast of Niche, bringing a new flavour to the work. The result is Open Niche.

“Ó Conchúir’s theme is universal and his thoughtful choreography is robust enough to take any number of readings, whatever the context.” The IrishTimes

Workshops: There is an opportunity for a group to work with Fearghus Ó Conchúir in the week leading up to the show. If you are interested contact the theatre on 071 916 1518 and ask for Sarah Jane.

Sat 27th March//Hawk’s Well Theatre//8pm//€14/€10

Fearghus Ó Conchúir’s Blog

Kevin McAleer for the Hawk’s Well Theatre this Friday

March 1, 2010 at 9:20 pm | In Comedy, Sligo Events News | Leave a Comment
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Kevin McAleer has inspired a whole generation of Irish and UK comedians, from Stewart Lee to David O’Doherty, but he is still churning out fresh original material and stunning live performances like a spring chicken on acid.

Word is out that his latest 2010 vision of reality is his most hilarious show yet, and the crowds are flocking nationwide and beyond, to witness a living Irish comedy legend at the very height of his craft. Come and join them.

“Probably the best piece of standup that I have ever seen” Stewart Lee

“Absolutely breath-taking… McAleer’s show is as near to comedy perfection as it gets” Dallas Morning News

Kevin McAleer//March 5th//8pm//The Hawk’s Well Theatre

Get The Blessing this March

March 1, 2010 at 9:06 pm | In Arts | Leave a Comment
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“Occasionally you hear a jazz album that you know would shift truckloads of units if only it weren’t labelled ‘jazz’. Bugs in Amber is just such a disc.”

They are back – GET THE BLESSING, this time the original lineup, with Drummer CLIVE DEAMER of Portishead. Bristol legends Portishead meet Super Furry Animals with a touch of Frank Zappa thrown in.

…Check out the band’s blogpost from their last trip to Sligo. RSVP the event on facebook.

Friday March 19th//Get The Blessing//Tobergal Lane Cafe// // 9pm

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