Cathal Gavin in Concert

Ballina Arts Centre, Friday, May 26, 2023, 8pm

Featuring Amy McGrath and Judy Langan

with special guests Lorna Dennehy and Currabaggan NS

Tickets €20, available from Ballina Arts Centre

Join Cathal Gavin as he brings his new concert style show to the stage. The 20 year old, Swinford-born tenor, promises to dazzle audiences with his mesmerising voice, “a powerful voice that transcends beyond his years and translates across generations through his multi-genre style”.

His debut single ‘Forever Young’ reached, then maintained, peak position in iTunes Top 100 Charts in 2021. Following the phenomenal success of his debut single, Cathal reimagined the iconic hit ‘I’d like to Teach the World to Sing’ made famous by the New Seekers (1971). This was followed by ‘Christmas Wish’, which made its first official airplay in December 2021 and captured huge audiences across Ireland. It has since been streamed in over 60 countries.

Joining Cathal on vocals is Amy McGrath and Judy Langan and special guests include Lorna Dennehy and the children of Currabaggan (Naomh Pádraig) Primary School, Knockmore.

Cathal is honoured to be working with Musical Director extraordinaire Lavinia Gilmartin on this brand new show.

An online quiz for students of French, one of a series of events throughout 2023 to mark the Year of the French will take place on Thursday, April 27 at 7pm.

Presented by the AIPLF (Irish Association of French Language Teachers/ l’Association Irlandaise des Professeurs de Langue Française), in partnership with Ms. Catherine Gagneux, Honorary Consul of France in Galway (Connacht and Donegal), Ballina 2023 and In Humbert’s Footsteps, the quiz offers teachers the chance to encourage students to learn about the Rebellion of 1798, and the help given by the French – led by General Humbert – to the Society of Irishmen united against British power in Ireland at the time.

The Year of the French is a year-long celebration of the long-standing connection and friendship between Ireland and France, now our closest EU neighbour, and the quiz forms part of the wider Year of the French and Ballina 2023 programme of events. 2023 marks 225 years since the 1798 Rebellion, and 200 years since the death of General Humbert. 

L’AIPLF (l’Association Irlandaise des Professeurs de Langue Française), en partenariat avec Mme Catherine Gagneux, consule honoraire de France à Galway (Connacht et Donegal), In Humbert’s Footsteps et Ballina 2023, organise un quiz en français pour célébrer le 225e anniversaire de l’Année des Français (Bliain na bhFrancach).

Nous proposons aux enseignants d’encourager leurs élèves à s’informer sur la rébellion de 1798 et sur l’aide apportée par les Français à la Société des Irlandais unis contre le pouvoir britannique.

Chaque enseignant(e) de français peut inscrire un(e) élève (de 2nd, 3rd ou 4th Year) à notre quiz en français qui aura lieu en ligne le jeudi 27 avril à 19h. Une école secondaire peut inscrire plusieurs candidat(e)s.

Les places sont limitées. Date limite d’inscription : le 25 avril.

Sunday, April 23,
8pm Great National Hotel, Ballina
With Special Guest: Brídín

The Moy Singers Spring Concert will take place on Sunday, April 23rd at 8pm in Great National Hotel, Ballina, after a long break of three years. 

According to the choir’s chairperson, Margaret Kelly, the members can’t wait to get back on stage. “Choir members have been working hard for months to prepare a new programme which includes a wonderful variety of four-part harmony pieces. We are back and our goal is to entertain!”

She went on to say, “The programme includes old favourites like, “What a Wonderful World”, “When I’m 64”, and, “Mack the Knife”. There are lots of new pieces too including a power ballad from the 80’s, a popular U2 anthem and some not to be missed performances from groups within the choir.”

This year the choir is honoured to welcome, BRÍDÍN as their guest. A native of west Sligo, BRÍDÍN is a fourth-generation traditional Irish music artist. She released her breathtaking self-titled debut album in October 2022 and has performed on many high-profile TV and Radio shows including The Late Late Show, The Tommy Tiernan Show and Ray D’Arcy Show.

BRÍDÍN has a unique link with the Moy Singers as her mother Eileen Donagher McGowan was Musical Director, from 1995 to 1997.. 

Tickets are on sale online below, or can be bought from Great National Hotel Ballina Leisure Centre (096 23600) or Ballina Tourist Office on Pearse St (096 72800). 

This event is supported by the Ballina 2023 Community Events Fund.

Join us for an empowering evening celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and experience the uplifting sounds of Glória LGBT+ Choir and Rejoice Gospel Choir as they perform their inspiring music.

Location: Ballina Arts Centre

Time: 8pm (doors open at 7.30pm)

Ticket: €20 (early booking advised)

Don’t miss out on this incredible night! Get your tickets today HERE and let’s come together as a community for a night of love, acceptance, and unity.