PERFECT TEN
1 LOOKING DEADLY
Written and performed by Niamh McGrath & Keith Singleton they bring you ‘ Looking Deadly’ this Wednesday the 5th April from 12: 45pm. They story follows a funeral: A wedding is the craic; birthdays are... alright. But you can’t beat a good Irish funeral. Tickets are € 12/ 6 U18’ s ( lunch € 5 from 12.15pm). More info call the box office on: 071- 91- 61518.
2 REMEMBERING 2016
From Prince and David Bowie to Leonard Cohen and Natalie Cole, the world lost some cherished pop culture figures in 2016. In this very special production this Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th of April at 8.00pm, musicians and singers of Sligo join together in harmony to pay tribute to these incredible artists whose legacies will live on forever. Tickets are € 20/ 10 U18’ s call the box office on: 071- 91- 61518.
3 IRISH JUNIOR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
The Irish Chess Union ( ICU) are holding their Junior Championship this Friday the 7th April in the Clayton Hotel Sligo from 6.00- 8.00pm. € 35pp/ Under 8 fee is € 10. Family Rate: Pay for first two children and subsequent children are free. For playing schedule and times see www. icu. ie
4 SLIGO GLO NEON RUN
Glow Neon Run is coming to Sligo! Ireland’s premier night Run. Walk or run through the UV Glow stations, as you immerse yourself in colour! Neon Colour/ UV Paint and Colour/ GlowSticks and more! Light the Night is taking place this Saturday the 8th April starting at 8.0010.00pm and taking place at Cleveragh Sligo.
5 ROBERT MIZZEL
A night of dancing with Robert Mizzel taking place this Thursday the April 6th in the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone. Doors open at 9.30pm, Dancing 10.00pm to late. This is a fund raising event and tickets are on sale now from hotel. For more info and updates check out Naomh Fearnain na Mran on Facebook.
6 IKA FUNDRAISER
Fundraiser organised by the Irish Kidney Association in Sligo for Organ Donor Awareness Week will take place this Saturday 8th April 2017 at 9.00pm in the Blue Lagoon. Finger food and spot prize’s on the night. Tickets are € 10 with proceeds going to a worthy cause. Music on the night by DJ Kevin Flannery/ Rumour Disco.
7 BOOKA BRASS
Booka Brass embark on ‘ The Parish Tour and will play 5th on Teeling this Friday the 7th of April from 8.00pm. After numerous sold- out headline shows and star- studded collaborations Booka Brass are releasing their much- anticipated debut album. Tickets are € 15 and available from www. ticketshop. ie
8 ART & SOUL
Gospel music ( with a twist) for Palm Sunday ART and SOUL brings together the North West’s two leading gospel choirs for the first time in a celebration of gospel music this Sunday the 9th of April from 7- 9pm at The
Glens Centre. The well- established Sligo Gospel Choir has gained a well- deserved reputation for delivering quality gospel music to a wide audience while in its short three years of existence. Manorhamilton Southern Gospel Choir has won accolades for its fresh take on old favourites as well as its ability to introduce new songs into the genre. Tickets are € 10 for more call the box office on: 071- 9855833.
9 OLIVER THE MUSICAL
St Marys College, Ballisodare are staging the musical ‘ Oliver’ in Skreen community centre the Friday and Saturday the 7th and 8th of April. Adults € 10 and children under 12 and students are € 8. Booking through the school at 071- 91- 67579 Monday to Friday 9.00am to 1.00pm.
10 STRANDHILL PEOPLES MARKET
Held each Sunday from 11am- 4 pm the market takes place in the unique venue of Hangar 1 at Sligo Airport in Strandhill just a few short minutes walk from the beachfront. Selling an array of local crafts, foods and textiles as well as local music playing, it has lots on offer for a lazy Sunday afternoon.