Leitrim Observer - Local Scene Feed

Marking a heroine’s 200th birthday

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:03:08 GMT

This Saturday, June 15, Carrigallen celebrates the 200th birthday of Margaret of New Orleans.

Second Annual Yeats Day to set hearts abeat

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:02:54 GMT

This year Sligo will celebrate the works of WB Yeats and his brother Jack with a day of fun events.

Things to do this week

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:02:47 GMT

Wednesday 12th: The Fair Play Awards for Leitrim Primary School GAA players and the most colourful supporters in the Bush Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon.

Sean Mac Diarmada Summer School

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:02:21 GMT

Kiltyclogher hosts the fourth Seán Mac Diarmada Summer School on June 22.

Ents in Brief

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:01:57 GMT

Glens Rock School: The Annual Glens Rock School and Song-writing Week takes place in the Glens Centre, Manorhamilton from Monday, June 17 - Friday, June 21. The Rock School is suitable for all 10-18 years from drummers to electric guitarists to banjo players! The students will break into several bands and will learn songs, write their own songs and play together. On June 21, The Glens will host a Rock School gig on Friday, June 21. The fee is €60, bookings on 071 9855833.

The Man in the Woman’s Shoes arrives in Boyle

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:01:40 GMT

The Man in the Woman’s Shoes arrives to King House, Boyle on Saturday, June 15.

Record breaking birthday events

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:27:29 GMT

It was a record breaking ten days of success for Carrick Carnival 400, with every day hosting unique and different events for all ages.

Carrick Carnival rocked in the sunshine

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:27:13 GMT

For ten days the county town rocked in the sunshine as revellers celebrated Carrick’s 400th birthday in a carnival atmosphere.

Calling all young ambitious writers

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:27:00 GMT

Do you write stories or poetry? Then Carrick-on-Shannon’s Children’s Literature Festival is looking for you!

Leitrim teenagers get the ‘Hype’

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:25:51 GMT

Leitrim Foróige members were among the thousands of Irish teenagers who enjoyed a music festival in Longford town recently.

Extra film making course added to  summer programme

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:25:14 GMT

Due to popular demand, Action School of Film have added an extra filmmaking course to their Summer schedule in Carrick-on-Shannon.

Naas history book launch

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:10:12 GMT

NAAS historian Michael Mulvey has written a new book entitled “From Castle Keep to Council Chamber”, which tells the fascinating story of Naas Town Hall over the past 150 years. The Town Hall has been at the centre of community life in Naas whether as a home for the Working Men’s club or hosting the splendour of the hunt ball. Mr. Mulvey has managed to capture all this and much more in a nostalgic trip down memory lane. The book is a significant addition to the library of Naas local history.

Crowds flock to create memorable Carrick Carnival

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:40:19 GMT

Fireworks, a world record rock-the-boat and any amount of street entertainment resulted in a weekend that was deemed to be a tremendous success. President of Carrick Chamber, Gerry Faughnan said, “We have been very pleased with the feedback. One business man said he hadn’t seen as many people in the town in 25 years.”

What’s on in Leitrim

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:54:58 GMT

Things to see and do around Leitrim this week.

Connacht Fleadh souvenir booklet

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:51:43 GMT

The Connacht Fleadh Souvenir Booklet Launch takes place tonight, Wednesday 5th June in Drumsna Resource Centre at 8pm.

Water Music Late Night Festival Club

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:51:12 GMT

The Water Music Festival is delighted to welcome back the Late Night Festival Club, taking place in The Dock after the main marquee events on Friday 28th & Saturday 29th June, with doors at 10pm til late.

Synchronicity - mother and daughter to exhibit works at the Solas Gallery

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:51:07 GMT

It is always nice to get a different perspective on artists and their work. The new Exhibition at the Solas Gallery in Ballinamore, “Synchronicity – 2 Generations”, does that.

Dervish launch album in The Glens

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:50:59 GMT

Local trad super-group Dervish play a concert in The Glens Centre, Manorhamilton, this Friday, June 7 to launch their first studio album in five years “The Thrush in The Storm”.

Music, song and dance at the annual John McKenna Festival

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:49:32 GMT

The 18th annual John McKenna Festival takes place in Drumkeerin this week June 6-9th.

Theatre of Conflict: Clowning, Creativity & Peace Building

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:46:28 GMT

Smashing Times Theatre Compan presents Theatre of Conflict: Clowning, Creativity and Peace building, a two day Theatre Symposium and Performances in The Dock Arts Centre this friday and Saturday, June 7 & 8.