EVENTS ROUND-UP
Tommie Gorman booking signing
On Saturday, Tommie Gorman will be in Liber to sign copies of his hugely anticipated memoir, ‘Never Better: My Life in Our Times’.
All are welcome. In this insightful and generous book, Tommie takes readers behind the scenes and shares some of his memories from Sligo to Stormont, via Brussels and Sweden, as he recounts 40 extraordinary years of Irish history from his front-row seat and looks at what may lie ahead for the island.
Sligo Baroque Festival opens
Tomorrow, Friday, Sligo Baroque Orchestra and Maria Viksnina present the opening concert of the 27th Sligo Baroque Festival, a programme in two parts (starting at 7pm).
Part one is an animated performance of Les élémens by Jean-Féry Rebel. Part two is the introduction of the turban to Ireland by Maria Viksnina. Part two offers audiences an opportunity to hear a torban played for the first time ever in Ireland as a solo and continuo classical instrument.
Showcasing this beautiful instrument is Maria Viksnina, an inspirational young musician from Ukraine. Book tickets on www.hawkswell.com
Glens Centre film meet-up
This Saturday there will be a film meet up at the Glens Centre starting at 6.30pm. An opportunity for film goers and practitioners in the region to meet for some sustenance in advance of the day’s closing film. For booking, visit www.glenscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows
Film society at The Model
On Thursday, September 29, the Sligo Film Society will meet at The Model at 8pm. Next week’s showing is The Good Boss. Básculas Blanco, a Spanish company in a provincial Spanish town, awaits a committee visit to decide whether they merit a local Business Excellence award. Everything has to be perfect when the time comes. Under increasing pressure, the company’s proprietor, Blanco pulls out all the stops to address and resolve issues with his employees, crossing every imaginable line in the process. Tickets can be purchased on the door.
Cherish The Ladies performance
On Sunday, September 25, Cherish the Ladies will be performing at the Hawk’s Well at 8pm. Grammy-nominated Irish-American supergroup Cherish The Ladies are one of the finest ensembles on the planet. Since their debut on a New York stage over 35 years ago, they have boldly challenged the male domination of their musical genre. Led by the ebullient, All-Ireland flute and whistle champion Joanie Madden, the band also features fellow New York native, Mary Coogan on guitar, All-Ireland accordion champion Mirella Murray from Connemara, Glasgow-born Kathleen Boyle on piano and west
Cork’s Nollaig Casey on fiddle.Their vivacious blend of music, song and dance makes for unforgettable live experience. A night out with these women is not to be missed. Book tickets at hawkswell.com.
80s night at Lola Montez
Time to grab those flashy leg warmers and put those dancing shoes on folks for the Top of the Toffs 80s Reunion Night on Friday, September 30.
This event is the brainchild of Trevor and his 80s buddy Barbara. During the lockdown the two were caught reminiscing about those glorious nights at the Merville disco and decided, when the time was just right, a reunion was to be had.
This event will not want to be missed. It will be an electrifying night that will launch you the whole way back to the 80s. It will be an amazing blast from the past and is long overdue. The event runs from 8pm until late. Tickets are available from www.eventbrite.ie.
Vinyl, cassette and CD fair
Join us from 11am on Saturday, September 24, at the MCR Community Centre on Mail Coach Road. Its a fun, free and great day out browsing mountains of classic vinyl and heaps of CDs. Banter, bargain and enjoy the craic with traders from all over Ireland. Buy, sell and exchange.
Free entry and all are welcome Easy access for all.
3D Ceramic Workshop
Taking place on Monday at 10am, this one-day workshop is aimed at professional ceramicists who wish to get experience in 3D printing with clay.
The workshop is facilitated by Rachel Quinn and will take place in her Sligo ceramics studio in Ballinacarrow. Participants will get to see the 3D ceramic printing process and get to experiment with using simple 3D CAD software to create their own designs to 3D print. The workshop will focus on the design forms and types of clay that are suitable for 3D printing and the aim is to inspire existing ceramicists to consider using these new digital fabrication tools to expand and augment their existing artistic practices. Tickets can be purchased from www. eventbrite.ie.
Automation and robotics roadshow
Taking place on Thursday, October 20, Reliance Automation hosts an event showcasing the latest industrial and collaborative robotic technology. Hear about features and benefits of collaborative versus industrial technologies as well as safety. Featuring Nachi industrial robots, UR cobots, MiR mobile robot & OnRobot end of arm tools. Tickets available from www.eventbrite.ie. The event gets under way at 10am.
EVENTS?
RIGHT: A presentation of a 16th century map was made at last week’s Remembering The Armada Festival.
ANY upgrading of the sewerage scheme in Mullaghmore could be a minimum of three years away, 2025, and may be even further down the line than then.
In a response to Cllr Tom Fox, who sought a progress report on the upgrading of the sewerage scheme in Mullaghmore, he was told construction will not start until Irish Water’s revenue spend period known as RC4, which covers the years 2025 to 2029.
Cllr Fox asked for the progress report at a municipal district meeting of the Sligo-Drumcliffe area and was told the reports issue directly from Irish Water and not the local authority.
However, the council reply stated it was their understanding that funding would be from 2025 to 2029.
The reply in full stated: “Irish Water’s current Capital Investment Plan is covered by the Water Services Regulators (CRU) Revenue Control Period RC3 covering the period 2020-2024.
Given the substantial amount of work required for the Mullaghmore project it is likely the Mullaghmore Project will not commence construction until Revenue Control Period RC4 covering the period 2025-2029.