West Mayo community arts group announces Summer Series of Events 2025

This summer, Mulranny Arts in west Mayo invites you to experience an exciting programme of music and theatre performances as part of its Summer Series of Events 2025.

Taking place in the beautifully restored Oratory at The Old Convent in Mulranny, each event promises an intimate and highly entertaining evening.

Nestled between the Church and Mulranny National School, the Oratory in The Old Convent provides a uniquely atmospheric venue - warm and acoustically rich - perfect for live performances.

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The series kicks off in May and continues into September, showcasing an eclectic mix of talent. These include Donal O’Connor with special guest, landscape artist Padraig McCaul on the Saxophone on May 30 who will provide a captivating evening of original music and conversation, blending storytelling and song.

Teague and Joyce with special guests, Maidhc O’Heanaigh on double bass and Neil Fitzgibbon on fiddle will feature on June 21. This band is on the rise with a Grammy nomination shortlisted Album ‘What Will We Be’ under their belt and recent RTÉ Radio 1 featured single ‘Homegrown Potatoes’. 2025 has been a year of highlights with performances on RTÉ ‘Cuan an Cheoil’ with Liam ó Maonlaí, TG4 Geantraí, ‘Your Roots are Showing’ international music conference, Fleadh na gCuach Kinvara and a special guest performance with the legendary Sharon Shannon.

At War With Mercy, a play with music by Leonard Cohen takes place on July 12. John McKenna presents a reflection on war, peace and mercy, featuring 16 songs written by Leonard Cohen. With musicians Katie Jacques, Shane Sullivan and David Day and actors Angela Keogh and John MacKenna, the show is a memorable and wonderful recreation and imagining of the work of Leonard Cohen.

Karen Underwood: The Music of Nina Simone will take place on July 26. After five sellout shows at the Cork Opera House in October 2024, Karen Underwood, Cork’s beloved jazz diva from Chicago, performs her soulful tribute to Nina Simone, celebrating strength, struggle and her timeless voice.

Achill singer and songwriter Graham Sweeney will perform An Evening of Songs and Stories on August 8. Graham is more than a singer songwriter, he is a musical innovator, weaving fingerstyle guitar, rhythmic vocals and immersive soundscapes into a deeply moving performance. His music draws from the rugged beauty and rich heritage of Achill Island, making each song a journey through emotion, place and time.

Due to overwhelming demand, following his captivating performance in The Oratory in August 2024, the acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter, Ultan Conlon will return to Mulranny on September 13. Known for his evocative lyrics and a voice reminiscent of the legendary Roy Orbison.

Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased through the Mulranny Arts website:
www.mulrannyarts.com/events.