Set against the harsh poverty and difficult times of 1950s Ireland “Sive” tells the story of an illegitimate 18-year old girl being forced into an arranged marriage with an elderly man by her relatives. Sive lives with her uncle, his mother and his bitter wife. She is in love with a local young man, but […]
Set against the harsh poverty and difficult times of 1950s Ireland “Sive” tells the story of an illegitimate 18-year old girl being forced into an arranged marriage with an elderly man by her relatives. Sive lives with her uncle, his mother and his bitter wife. She is in love with a local young man, but […]
The David O’Doherty of comedy is back! Having trained his body and mind to the point of peak perfection, he has used a very nice pen to write a new concert of talking and songs. Now it’s time to say it out loud. He’s got fresh batteries for his keyboard and a splendid new hat. […]
Calling all book clubs and book lovers! The An Post Irish Book Awards showcases a diverse mix of outstanding writing from new and established Irish writers. Join us as we celebrate some of the nominees from 2024 based in the North West. Kevin Barry and Seamus O’Rourke will tell us about their nominated books The […]
“Art is long... Life is short” AN EVENING OF MUSIC BY RYUICHI SAKAMOTO CURATED AND PERFORMED BY RUTH MCGINLEY. Composer, pianist, record producer, and actor Ryuichi Sakamoto is perhaps best known for the score of the 1983 movie Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence which starred David Bowie. “As a music maker and curious explorer of the […]
“Reeling In the Showband Years” returns to The Hawks Well, for It’s Record Breaking 14th Year! The Smash Hit Showband Show “Reeling In the Showband Years” has been a huge nationwide hit for the past 13 years, and we are delighted to say it returns once again to The Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo for it's […]
Sligo Academy of Music Teachers and Students, past and present, host a very special evening of music on Saturday the 12th of April 2024 at 8.30pm featuring the Sinfonietta, Jazz Orchestra, Junior Orchestra, Perfect Harmonies Choir, SAM Harp Ensemble, Sligo Community Orchestra and performances by the SAM Tutors. This musical extravaganza will cater for all […]
