English rockers Smudge to play Top of the Town
It may be American Independence Day but this Friday, July 4 will see an English rock invasion to Tyrone.
English punk rockers Smudge will hit the Top of the Town in Omagh for their first ever gig in Northern Ireland. The Manchester four-piece have received critical acclaim from many sources and have shared a stage with such high profile bands as The Used, Gallows, Rise Against, Aiden and many more.
Smudge is quite basically an effortless mix of huge pop choruses, blistering riffage and tons of energy. Formed back in 2004 they have toured up and...>>> more
'Sounds Like Summer' finalists to be revealed
THE waiting game will end this week for the bands and artists across the North West who have applied to appear in the summer music festival 'Sounds Like Summer', which will be held at the Alley Theatre on August 8, 9, 15, 16, with a grand final on August 22.
Sixteen places are available, with bands from across the Donegal, Derry, Omagh and Strabane areas hoping to be selected to participate in the festival, which will run from 7pm to 10pm on festival nights with free entry to the public.
Pauline O'Neill from the Alley Theatre said: "The...>>> more
Art gallery explores prominence of sculpture in Ireland over the decades
A leading art gallery has, for the first time, 'moved outdoors' to showcase one of the most eloquent and creative collections of sculpture ever to be viewed in Ireland.
Omagh-based Gormley's Fine Art is staging its Midsummer Garden Sculpture Exhibition in the award-winning gardens of Brackenstown House, a 500-year-old estate in Swords, Co Dublin.
The sensual, groves, herbs, orchards, sunken lawns and walkways of the tranquil and beautiful Brackenstown House create the perfect backdrop to showcase the work of over 50 artists, combining life size...>>> more
It's panto time for schools
School's out for the summer - well almost - and the pupils of a number of primary schools in Strabane will and have taken to the stage in the Alley to mark their end of year.
Making their debut on the big stage are pupils of Gaelscoil Uí Dhochartaigh, St Mary's PS, Cloghcor and St. Columba's PS in Clady.
Last Thursday was the big night for Cloughcor school with their hilarious show, "Panto Pandemonium."
Patrons saw the Wicked Witch (played by Niamh Haughey) determined to rule Pantoland by extracting the magic from three magic objects,...>>> more
Little green men from Clady
The pupils of St Columba's Primary School, Clady are currently presently busy rehearsing for their production of 'Save our Planet' written by the principal, Mrs Maguire and the pupils in Year 7.
The show explores two important themes: caring for our environment and the effects of climate change. Messages about recycling and reducing global emissions are gently worked into a fun and engaging storyline about the bringing together of Earth and a fictional planet.
The show centres on, Zac, the alien from a faraway planet, which is slowly dying...>>> more
Musicool comes to the North West
By Mickey Ferry
An exciting new summer music programme had its press launch at the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny this week.
Musicool Europe is an educational and fun programme for aspiring young performers and musicians from the age of 13 to 19.
Devised and fronted by an accomplished team, including popular local singer-songwriter, Mickey Harte, RTE presenter and entertainer, Brian Ormond and the internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter and producer, Francie Conway, the project will be held in four nationwide centres for...>>> more
U3A take up residence at the Alley
STRABANE'S University of the Third Age is delighted to announce the new art exhibition, featuring the very best in local artwork, which is now on display within the Alley Theatre until July 4 – with their official launch to be held on June 20 at 7 p.m.
The University of the Third Age, affectionately called the U3A, is excited to be exhibiting within the Alley, allowing members the opportunity to share their artwork to a larger audience for the first time and hopefully show potential members what the U3A has to offer them.
For people...>>> more
Hollyoaks and Dancing on Ice star for Katy Daly's
Chris Fountain – aka Justin Burton from Hollyoaks – will be making his first visit to Northern Ireland on Saturday, June 21 when he appears at Katy Daly's in Strabane.
Chris is currently one of the hottest names on TV following his recent appearance in ITV show, Dancing On Ice. Chris was one of the early favourites, he made the final two missing out to Suzanne Shaw.
In 2003 Chris joined Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks as Justin Barton, after a few years finding his feet he started to enjoy major storylines and the recognition from the...>>> more
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