Sligo Weekender

EVENTS ROUND-UP

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Duo live in Thomas Connolly

Local musicians Seamie McGowan and Eoin Troy will be performing live in Thomas Connolly tonight, Thursday from 9.30pm.

Open mic poetry at The Model

The Model is hosting a night of poetry and conversati­on on Thursday, February 1 from 8pm.

There’s an informal atmosphere and no need to sign up to read beforehand, you can just make your way there and enjoy yourself, read your own work or a favourite poem by a famous author.

This month we’ll be celebratin­g the poetry, fiction and journalism of Djuna Barnes.

Admission to this event is free.

Art exhibition in Enniscrone

An art exhibition will open in Enniscrone tomorrow, Friday from 6pm in the Abhainn Studio, Enterprise Centre on the Pier Road in Enniscrone.

The exhibition, featuring work by Daniel Chester with spoken word and songs by Mags Kilcoyne, is taking place as part of the new Brid Festival whic h celebrates the spirit of St Brigid.

Achonry Food Market

A food market will take place at Achonry Farmers Market on Saturday from 10am until 1pm.

Trad in McLaughlin’s

McLaughlin’s Bar on High Street in Sligo town is home to a weekly traditiona­l music session every Thursday evening.

Music gets under way at 9.30pm each week.

Market in Rathcormac

A food and craft market will take place at Rathcormac Craft Village on Saturday from 10am until 3pm.

Indoor Market in Enniscrone

The new indoor market in Enniscrone continues this Saturday at the old church building from 11am until 3pm.

Trad session in Earley’s

A trad session takes place in Earley’s Bar every Friday night. The music gets unde way at 9.30pm.

Sligo Park Run in Cleveragh

Sligo Park Run takes place in Cleveragh every Saturday morning at 9.30am.

This is an event designed to promote a sense of community among runners and walkers of all levels - from seasoned veterans to beginners.

Whether you are trying to improve your personal time or just there for the positive influence on your physical and mental health, are all are welcome to take part.

First time runners must register via www.parkrun.ie/sligo/.

Volunteers are also sought to help with the running of the event every week.

Details on how to volunteer can be found via the same website.

High Fade perform at Bree’s

An evening of great music awaits in Bree’s in Strandhill on Thursday, February 15 from 7pm when High Fade bring their unique mix of funk and disco to Sligo. Admission is €15 and tickets can be booked through www.eventbrite.ie.

Please note all tickets are listed as standing room only. Seating not guaranteed.

Imbolc Evening Conceert

An Imbolc Evening Concert will take place in St Aidan’s Church in Monasterad­en on Sunday, February 18 from 7.30pm.

Tickets are limited due to venue capacity.

They cost €20 and can be purchased by visiting www.eventbrite. ie.

Dromore West Sings

A night of great music awaits in west Sligo on Friday, February 23 and Saturday, February 24 at 8pm.

Dromore West Sings takes place at Church of the Immaculate Conception, Templeboy.

Tickets are €20 and can be purchased via www.eventbrite.ie.

Cranmore Co-op community cafe

The Cranmore Co-op community cafe is open every Wednesday from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

The Mad Ravens new show

The Mad Ravens acting group is back at the Hawk’s Well Theatre from Thursday, February 29 to Saturday, March 2 at 8pm.

The Shaun Purcell-directed production ‘Esmeray, The Girl from the Far Side of the Moon’ Esmeray, bored on the moon, lands in Stratton, a town in Sligo after a cosmic storm.

The accidental hurler, she helps Stratton win the county final.

The musical is full of characters, tunes, dance and laughs honouring stage and screen classics.

Tickets for this show are priced at €22.50 and €15 for Under-18s.

Have an event coming up? Let us know about it by sending an email to news@sligoweeke­nder. ie

 ?? ?? Musicians and councillor­s gathered at Sligo County Hall last Friday in recognitio­n of the Sligo winners from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023.
Musicians and councillor­s gathered at Sligo County Hall last Friday in recognitio­n of the Sligo winners from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023.
 ?? CANAVAN PICTURE BY PAUL ?? Zia McClean and Eamonn Staunton at the ninth anniversar­y Sligo parkrun last Saturday. More pictures on pages 12 & 13.
CANAVAN PICTURE BY PAUL Zia McClean and Eamonn Staunton at the ninth anniversar­y Sligo parkrun last Saturday. More pictures on pages 12 & 13.
 ?? PICTURE BY PAUL CANAVAN ?? Some of the young performers who took the Hawk’s Well stage last Sunday for Jacinta Maye’s Drama School Show. More pictures on page 30.
PICTURE BY PAUL CANAVAN Some of the young performers who took the Hawk’s Well stage last Sunday for Jacinta Maye’s Drama School Show. More pictures on page 30.

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