Ballymote

PADDY KILLORAN WEEKEND

The Paddy Killoran Traditional Music Weekend will be held from June 15 to June 17 with the official opening on June 15 at 7.30 p.m. in the Pastoral Centre followed by a Junior Session, 10 p.m. Music Session in Doddy’s.

June 16 – At 8.30 p.m. a concert which will be held in the Art Deco theatre and will feature the band ‘ Men Of the West‘. This exceptional traditional music trio consists of multi-instrumentalists Stephen Doherty and David Doocey both from Foxford, Co. Mayo and singer/guitarist Pat Coyne from Maam valley in Connemara. Stephen plays Accordion, Flute and Whistle and David plays Fiddle and Concertina and both have won numerous all-Ireland titles. Men Of the West delivers outstanding music in a traditional style along with a vibrant mix of songs. 10 p.m. Session in the Coach House Hotel.

June 17 – Mass at 11.30 a.m. in church of the Immaculate Conception for Paddy Killoran and deceased musician of the area, 1 p.m. Tunes at Paddy Killoran Memorial on Gurteen Road, 5 p.m. Singing and storytelling in Hayden’s, 7 p.m. Teenage Music Session at Gormley’s Pub, 10 p.m. Slan Abhaile Session in Hayden’s Pub.

MEN’S SPORTS

Don’t forget the Bunninadden Men’s Sports Saturday is on this Saturday, June 16, from 12 p.m. to 4.15 p.m. This male only, free event is part of Men’s Health Week. This event will be for all men in Sligo aged 18 years and over. Everyone welcome. For more information please contact Denise at 071 9161511.

COLEMAN CENTRE

Boyle native Pete Higgins will perform in concert in the Coleman Centre, Gurteen on June 16 at 8.30 p.m. Bookings call 071 9182599, Admission €12. Great night of song and music promised.