NEWS ROUND-UP
Sean Keane on stage
Tonight, April 14, Seán Keane is returning to the stage after an absence of 18 months due to Covid-19 restrictions. Seán will be accompanied at the Hawk’s Well by Pat Coyne on guitar and Fergus Feely on mandocello. There will be some new songs to the set list. Songs like ‘I’ll Be There’
‘You Are Loved’ and ‘Whispered’ will join his favourites like ‘Never Alone’,
‘Isle of Hope’ and ‘Galway to Graceland’. Tickets at hawkswell.com. The show begins at 8pm.
Sligo Baroque Orchestra
Sligo Baroque Orchestra is celebrating over 30 years of music making in the region, having begun its life towards the end of 1990.
Sligo Baroque Orchestra will be joined later this month at the Hawk’s Well by past members, collaborators and guests in a very celebratory concert which will feature music by Vivaldi, Handel, Telemann and Purcell. The show takes place on Wednesday, April 30, and starts at 8pm. Tickets at hawkswell. com.
Eastern Harps Camino walk
Eastern Harps GAA Club are holding a Camino walk this Saturday. It will start from the Eastern Harps clubhouse at Fr Kevin Brehony Park, Kesh, and loop back to the clubhouse.
This is a 34 kilometre route set in the heart of south-east County Sligo. It can be completed at your own leisurely pace. You can stop off at the community café in Ballinafad for refreshments before you head off again.
The organisers are providing changing rooms along with hot showers to all participants.
They will present all participants with souvenirs of their day and if you have the energy you can round off the day with music and different beverages to suit all taste buds.
Tickets are €45 excluding booking fee. Book tickets on eventbrite.ie.
Easter event at golf club
There will be an Easter golf event for U-13s at County Sligo Golf Club in Rosses Point. It is an ideal event for beginner golfers with no handicap. Lunch is provided at the venue. The event takes place this Monday, April 18, from 12 noon to 4pm. Book on eventbrite.ie
Songwriters showcase
Kieran Quinn presents the talent from Sligo’s young up and coming songwriters. Returning after successful runs in previous years, the Young Songwriters showcase will bring the best original music from teenagers of Sligo and the north-west. There will be entries from secondary school pupils, those in transition year as well as fifth and and sixth year. The show takes place in The Model tomorrow, Friday, at 8pm.
The Sligo Legacy show
A concert in celebration of Sligo’s musical heritage at the Hawk’s Well tomorrow, Friday, starting at 8pm. 2021 marked 100 years since fiddlers Michael Coleman and
Students at the Mercy College with guest speaker John Lonergan who visited the school last month.
James Morisson cut their first 78 RPM records in New York City, propelling Sligo and its’ outstanding musical heritage firmly on to the main stage. Curated by accordion player Daithi Gormley, this concert will feature the likes of Declan Payne, Theresa O’Grady, Philip Duffy, PJ Hernon, Declan Folan, Oisin MacDiarmada, Samantha Harvey, Catherine McHugh. Book tickets at hawkswell.com.
Choir concert in Drumcliffe
Washington and Lee University Singers are performing at St Columba’s Church in
At the opening of Ciara Phillips’ exhibition, ‘Love and Odd Posters’, at the Model, were, (chairperson, The Model) and Emer McGarry (Director, The Model).
Drumcliffe, on Tuesday next, April 19 (2pm).
Join them for an afternoon recital of this talented choir next to the resting place of WB Yeats. The University Singers, the premiere choral ensemble at Washington and Lee University, continues to be recognized as one of the finest acappella choirs in the region.
Thin Lizzy tribute act
Thin Az Lizzy will be performing at Anderson’s Grill & Bar this Saturday. Thin Az Lizzy is Ireland’s longest-established Thin Lizzy tribute act, set up in 1995. The show
Councillor Tom Fox, Dr Bláithín Gallagher
starts at 11pm and doors open at 10pm.
An evening of whiskey tasting
There will be a whiskey tasting at Thomas Connolly bar later this month, Thursday, April 28 (7.30pm).
This will be hosted by Martin Lawrence.
On the night, Martin will take you through the history of Scotch Whisky while sampling some outstanding whiskies, including Bowmore, Auchentoshan, Bunnahabhain and Glenlivet.Tickets are €25 for members and €30 for non-members.
Early booking is advised as places for this event are strictly limited.
Psychic night in the Radisson
A psychic night will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Ballincar, on Friday, April 29 (8pm).
Join psychic medium Fiona Stewart Williams for a night of communication from beyond the grave, illustrating in her very down to earth manner that the soul lives on. This will be a very special evening of spirit communication and psychic insights. Tickets are €25.
FAI’s walking football clinic
There will be a walking football information and coaching clinic led by the FAI at Skreen-Dromard Community Centre on Thursday, April 28 (7pm to 9pm).
Walking football is a slower version of soccer.
It is a new exercise concept in association with the FAI. It’s a non-contact form of exercise, played indoor or outdoors and supervised by trained staff to ensure that it is safe and enjoyable.
This clinic is to support club coaches, volunteers and staff interested in delivering this initiative.
Half-marathon in Carney
The annual Carney Easter Monday 10km and onaugural half-marathon will take place on Bank Monday next, April 18.
The course for 10km will be a looped course, with the half-marathon extending on towards Raghley harbour and surrounds.
There will be tea and coffee refreshments. Places will be strictly limited and on a first come, first served basis. Strictly no entries on the day.
Stories and fun at library
Next Wednesday, April 20, Kerry Golding will have stories and fun for children aged five and older at Sligo Library on Stephen Street, Sligo town. This event is taking place as part of the library’s ongoing Spring Into Storytime programme. The event starts at 11.30am.
Crystal science workshop
On Tuesday next, April 19, there will be a science workshop at Sligo Library. In this workshop you can learn about crystals, geodes and much more.
The workshop takes place 2.30pm to 3.30pm.