PERFECT TEN
1 COS COS FESTIVAL The festival will encompass all that is great about traditional Irish song and dance. Running until the 7th of May. The annual Cos Cos Sean- Nós Festival, now in its 11th year, brings together some of the country’s finest Sean- Nós dancers, musicians, singers, poets and storytellers. This year’s event runs from May 1st to May 7th in Rathcormac and it promises to be the best ever. As usual, everyone is welcome so why not join us for a great week ( or weekend) of culture, craic, ceol agus damhsa. See coscos. ie for more details. 2 STREETS OF SLIGO
The annual Streets of Sligo 5k will take place this Sunday 7th May at 12 noon. Registration is online at Coretiming. ie and also available on the day in Lola Montez Riverside. Due to popular demand, the course remains unchanged proving to be a fast downhill start and flat after that. This year’s core sponsorship is from “For Goodness Shakes”. Any inquires please email sligoac@ gmail. com or text 0876150926.
3 DARKNESS INTO LIGHT
The annual 5K Darkness into Light Walk/ Run in aid of Pieta House is taking place this Saturday the 6th of May. A community will come together at the Knocknarea Arena at 4.15am and walk/ run in support of positive mental health. There are various walks taking place in locations around Sligo County such as Banada and Ballymote. This is a truly unique experience made by you: Family, friends and friends you haven’t met yet gathering in support of those who may be struggling or those we have lost. Together we stand together as a community and shine a beacon of light and hope. Register now at www. dil. pieta. ie.
4 THE BOAT
The Boat is a satirical comedy written and directed by the Glens’ favourite playwright, Seamus O’Rourke, in collaboration with residents from Loughan House, Co Cavan. The authors are also the actors. Paul’s day starts out as normal but a series of unexpected events leads him into choppy waters. The boat may not be the solution but it might bring its own rewards. Taking place this Thursday the May 4th in the Glens Centre Manhorhamilton from 8.30- 10.00pm. Tickets are € 10-€ 15 and are available now from the Box Office on: 071- 9855833.
5 SONG WORLD
Song World will play this Sunday the 7th of May in the Hawk’s Well Theatre from 8.00pm. Also featuring Eli West, Amy O’Hara & Tara Baoth Mooney. Well- known for his work with Cahalen Morrison, Tim O’Brien, Jayme Stone and more, the Seattle- based singer and multi- instrumentalist oozes understated talent. A night not to be missed.
6 TRACTOR RUN
The Coolaney Tractor, Honda and Vintage car run will be held in aid of Down Syndrome Sligo this Sunday the 7th May at 2.00pm. Registration from 1.00pm. Entry is € 20. Refreshments afterwards in the Mountain Inn. Contact Joanne O’Grady on 0860725261 for more information.
7 YOGA AND BRUNCH This Saturday the 6th of May the Shells Cafe Saturday Yoga & Brunch Club with Salt & Soul Studio is taking place. Start your Saturday with a yoga class. Afterwards join in Shells Cafe, facing the Atlantic for a Yogi Brunch Table. Yoga 8am- 8.45am ( at Salt & Soul Studio) Shells Yogi Brunch 9.00am ( at Shells Cafe) € 20 and booking essential via eventbrite. Mats provided. 8 ENGINEERING EXPO
The Engineering Expo returns this year to the Knocknarea Arena May 4th from 10.00am to 7.00pm. If you are interested in Engineering, if you’re in Engineering or simply curious - then this is a date not to miss. Admission is free.
9 ART AND HEALTH
Arts and Health Check Up, Check In is an annual networking event for arts and healthcare practitioners and artists who work in healthcare settings taking place on May 5 from 9.30 in the Model Sligo. Join in at this unique arts and health get- together brought to you by artsandhealth. ie, Create and Arts Initiative in Mental Health, Sligo. Admission is € 20 per person including lunch.
10 ELEANOR SHANLEY
Eleanor’s career has spanned over 20 years from the first day she stepped in front of a microphone with De Danann in 1990. She will play the Glens Centre Manhorhamilton this Saturday the 6th May from 8.30- 10.30pm. Tickets (€ 12/ 15) from 071- 98- 55833.