Island Theatre Ballinamore

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

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03/06/2026

The Kings of the Kilburn High Road
At The Island Theatre Ballinamore on Fri July 17th @ 8pm

By Jimmy Murphy
Presented by Pure Mule Productions

In the mid ’70s a group of young men left their homes in the west of Ireland, took the boat out of Dublin bay and sailed across the sea to England in the hope of making their fortunes and returning home.
25 years later, only one – Jackie Flavin, makes it home in a coffin.
The Kings of the Kilburn High Road takes place on the day that the winners and losers of the group meet up to drink to Jackie’s memory and look at their lives, lost dreams and their place in the new Ireland.
Ticket link here:
https://islandtheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173677268

25/05/2026

25/05/2026

After a great weekend at the Island Theatre the next event is on the way with the Seanchaí Iorrais - Erris Storytellers.

On Saturday June 6th at 8pm " We have him back " a play set for the 50th Anniversary of the death of Frank Stagg.

Set in Leigue Cemetery, Ballina, “ We Have Him Back!” by Brían Mac Suibhne is an historically accurate account of the death, after 62 days on hunger strike, and subsequent handling by the Irish government of Frank Stagg’ remains.

Seven days after his death in February 1976 in Wakefield prison, his body was kidnapped and buried in an unmarked grave with a 24 hour Garda presence for 18 months.

With full permission, blessing and factual input from the Stagg family, this account discusses the true events of a brother’s love for another brother. A mother struggling to watch her son die on hunger strike. A sister unable to understand why her brother would continue to fast. A wife unable to comprehend the lies being fabricated. A family trying to understand “Ghosting”, strip searches and ill treatment. The barbaric use of Force Feeding by the British prison service. But mainly about Frank’s brother, George Stagg and how he fulfilled his pledge and promise 22 months after his death to reinter him in the republican plot in Ballina Co. Mayo.

This play is a heritage piece, as the characters Bernard and Paddy intermingle conversations with the documented factual conversations and statements around Frank Stagg with world and national news, music charts, fashion and accounts of 1970s Mayo and Ireland all moulded into the play. Fifty years ago they tried to bury this story and cover in concrete with censorship and lies.

Here is the link to buy your tickets:

https://islandtheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173677267

25/05/2026

Our next date on our tour is 6th June in Island Theatre Ballinamore, County Lietrim. Book tickets now.
Last nights performance in Tullamore was very emotional. Esker Arts, thank you again for hosting us. Such a fantastic facility with such amazing management, Thanks Sean Walsh and Lee Hamil and staff and of course the genius, courteous, genuine legend Ger🙏

22/05/2026

From their home in the Donegal Gaeltacht, gifted fiddle player Shóna McAnally (newcomer Megan Nic Fhionnghaile) and her little brother Mickey take to the road with a troupe of wandering musicians, on a cross-country journey of adventure, romance, and musical exploration.

Sunday May 24th
Tickets: €10

21/05/2026

The last few tickets are available for Philomena Begley, Ray Lynam & Guests at the Island Theatre on Saturday at 8pm.

Here's the link to get your tickets:

https://islandtheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173673040

Philomena Begley and Ray Lynam are two household names and true legends of Irish Country music and have both had glittering careers that spans over 6 decades at the very top of the music scene. They both have enjoyed massive success and have seen their respective careers hit great heights and scoring countless No.1 hit songs like “Blanket on the Ground, Gypsy Joe and Me, The Queen of the Silver Dollar “and regularly playing to packed houses in every hall, festival and theatre from Ireland to Tennessee. Both Philomena and Ray have shared stages with the likes of George Jones, Tammy Wynette, and Charley Pride along with all the top Irish stars and are regularly heard on national radio daily. This upcoming “Together Again” tour will see both stars duet songs like “My elusive dreams, We Go together and Somewhere between” to name but a small few of their impressive catalogue. One thing is for sure if it’s Country Music you like then this is a rare chance to see real Country Music Royalty! Special guests on the show Joe Moore and Aidan Quinn.

20/05/2026

A play set for the 50th Anniversary of the death of Frank Stagg. Set in Leigue Cemetery Ballina –
“ We have him back!” by Brían MacSuibhne is an historically accurate account of the death after 62 days on hunger strike and subsequent handling by the Irish government of Frank Stagg’ remains. Seven days after his death in February 1976 in Wakefield prison, his body was kidnapped and buried in an unmarked grave with a 24hr Garda presence for 18 months
With full permission, blessing and factual input from the Stagg family, this account discusses the true events of a brother’s love for another brother. A mother struggling to watch her son die on hunger strike. A sister unable to understand why her brother would continue to fast. A wife unable to comprehend the lies being fabricated. A family trying to understand “Ghosting”, Strip searches and ill treatment. The barbaric use of Force Feeding by the British prison service. But mainly about Frank’s brother, George Stagg and how he fulfilled his pledge and promise 22 months after his death to reinter him in the republican plot in Ballina Co. Mayo
This play is a heritage piece as the characters Bernard and Paddy intermingle conversations with the documented factual conversations and statements around Frank Stagg with world and national news/music charts/ fashion and accounts of 1970’s Mayo and Ireland all moulded into the play.

Saturday 6th June (Doors 7pm)
Tickets €20+fees