Steelcruisers MCC Annual Charity Motorbike Run and Rock Night in aid of Western Alzheimers – Saturday 13^th July 2013.

Check in at Marian House, Ballindine, Co. Mayo at 12 noon, leaving at 1pm sharp onto Charlestown, Foxford, Ballina, Castlebar, Westport, Ballinrobe and finishing in Claremorris.  €20 per bike.  ROCK NIGHT afterwards in Warde’s Pub, Claremorris – Free Admission, raffle & fantastic prizes.

For more information visit www.steelcruisersmcc.com

Boot Scootin’ Boogie – it’s a Charity Barn Dance on Saturday 29th June in Claremorris! See ya’all at the Upper Mace Equestrian Centre for a night of rip roarin’, foot tappin’, knee slappin’ country!  Tickets just €20 and all proceeds to Western Alzheimers and the Niall Mellon Township Trust.  Doors open at 8 and dancin’ till the wee hours!

Looking forward to a great night’s dancing at The McWilliam Park in Claremorris on Friday February 15th. Admission is just €10 – with music by the Irish Knights and Blue Ridge Country!

Many thanks to everyone who performed and supported the Western Sessions fundraiser which took place earlier this year in August at the Western Hotel, Claremorris.  Pictured at last Thursday nights cheque presentation are Peter Duggan (manager) and John Duggan (Proprietor) with John Grant, (CEO, Western Alzheimers) Noel Higgins (Fundraising Manager, Western Alzheimers). Photograph by John Moylette

There was a brillaint turnout for JIMMY BUCKLEY & HIS BAND at THE RAHEEN WOODS in Athenry recently.  The fundraising event was a massive success and huge thanks to Christine Flannery, Beatrice Kindregan and Catherine Madden for the massive effort they put in to organising the night – the hard work really paid off because a total of €14,000 (yes – FOURTEEN thousand!!) was raised!! An incredible feat – WELL DONE to everyone.

Pictured at the Cheque Presentation are L-R: Noel Higgins (Western Alzheimers), Beatrice Kindregan, Christine Flannery, Catherine Madden, John Grant (Western Alzheimers), Sara Kenny, Breda Hogan

The recent Jimmy Buckley Charity fundraising dance in the Raheen Woods Hotel was a major success in every way.  The event was organised by Christine Flannery, ably assisted by her two friends, Beatrice Kindregan, and Catherine Madden.  They put in a huge effort in selling tickets, securing sponsorship and donations, and most of all ensuring that there was a “full house” in the Raheen Woods on the night.  As a result of their superb efforts, Christine was able to hand over a chq for €14,000.00 (yes-Fourteen thousand!!) to the  local Maryfield Nursing Home in Athenry, and the money raised will help fund a very important infrastructural project that is taking place in Maryfield.

Noel Higgins, Fundraising Manager for Western Alzheimers expressed his sincere thanks to Christine, Beatrice and Catherine for their outstanding achievement in raising such a large amount of money, their efforts are deeply appreciated by all in Western Alzheimers. He also thanked all who supported the fundraiser in any way, and also thanked the brilliant Jimmy Buckley and his band, and the Management and staff at Raheen Woods Hotel Athenry.

We’re all looking forward to a great night in the company of one of Ireland’s top entertainers,

JIMMY BUCKLEY & HIS BAND

at The Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry on Thursday November 29th.
Doors Open at 9:30 with dancing from 10:30.

Admission €15.00 on the door or in advance from Christine on (087) 742 3400

All proceeds to Western Alzheimers and Maryfield Nursing Home, Athenry

The Western Sessions for Western Alzheimers and Western Care

The Western Sessions will take place in the Western Hotel, Claremorris on Sunday, August 12^th commencing at 2pm.  Some of the best known artists in the west of Ireland will provide entertainment throughout the day; the line-up will include Colum O’Donnell, Rambling Rogues, Lorna Jordan, Shane Cunningham, KFM Trad Band, Sonas, Vera Barrett, Aonghus & Éadaoin O Maicín, the Keaney Brothers, John Duggan (MWR), the Coleman and Duggan Schools of Dancing, the Straw Boys, David Connor, John Kelly, Ernestine and Orlaith Healy, the Claremorris Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Group, and many more …. further artists will be announces next week.The MC on the day will be Noel Grogan (MWR).  There will also be fun for all the family with bouncing castles, face painting and a barbeque.

All funds raised through the event will go to in Western Alzheimers and Western Care Association local services.  Admission will be Adults €10, Under 18 and OAP’s €5

Chrysalis Dance
present

‘Thought Once Was’

A double Bill incorporating ‘The Space Where Thought Once Was’ and ‘Scatenato’
This double bill promises to be a visceral feast for the senses. The audience will be brought on a poignant and emotional journey where the company will demonstrate their incredible versatility.
The work will premiere at The Drogheda Arts Festival on Sunday 6th May, and then go on National Tour to
Dublin (The Draiocht, Blanchardstown) on Tuesday 8th May,
Lisburn (Island Arts Centre) Wednesday 9th May,
Carraig on Shannon (The Dock) Thursday 10th May
Galway (The Black Box) Friday 11th May.
Ireland’s only neo-classical dance company have firmly established themselves as a cutting-edge company, revolutionising classical ballet and fusing exquisite technical ability with modern, accessible themes.
‘The Space Where Thought Once Was’, is an exploration into Dementia.
A glimpse into the minds of those in whom all powers of representation and imagery, all sense of the concrete, all sense of reality are being destroyed. Souls without a past or future stuck in a constantly changing meaningless moment. Beautifully captured and visually arresting.
The piece is set to an original score by American composer Jesse Ronneau whose haunting work is characterised by an exploration of advanced instrumental techniques.
The second work is entitled’ Scatenato’.
Scatenato is taken from the Italian musical term, meaning wild, unchained, and loose.
The company will be joined on-stage by The Contempo String Quartet, Galway’s Ensemble in Residence.
These virtuoso musicians will perform an original mix of Shostakovich’s string quartets 8, 10 and 11 and George Crumbs Black Angels String quartet.
The choreography weaves fluidly between moments of conscious abandonment, passionate engagement and elements of stillness and power.

Artistic Director, Judith Sibley has choreographed for Cork City Ballet, Baboro Festival, Macnas, Cuirt Festival, and Catastrophe Theatre Company. Her work has been invited to The Galway Arts Festival, The Dublin Dance Festival, Absolute Fringe, Flights of Fancy Festival, Feile na Bealtaine, Louisburgh Arts Festival and The International Peace Conference.
Chrysalis Dance company have presented six full-length works and annually tour nationally to both audience and critical acclaim.
Company dancers Leighton Morrison, Andrea Santato, Joanne Klijn, Amy Lawson and Jane Magan feature in this work.
Both pieces are choreographed by Judith Sibley.
‘A sheer viewing pleasure to the audience… the detail suggests the intelligent and innovative work that Chrysalis Dance Company is capable of producing. This performance left me breathless throughout, clearly pushing the boundaries of classical ballet. The dancers’ intense facial expressions and imposing stage presence will accompany me for a while, as a source of inspiration and respect.’
Jasbelly, Big Rock Candy Mountain

Reviews for previous productions

**** ‘Sprightly and mesmeric dancing’
Metro

‘Imaginative production with wonderfully choreographed dance numbers.’
RTE.ie

**** ‘All the cast give charmingly committed high-energy performances. They shine during the dancing set pieces, displaying great virtuosity and are a pleasure to watch.’
Irish Theatre Magazine Online

‘Incredibly accessible…….exceptionally well put together.’
Galway Independent

‘Consistently visually arresting…..the fluid motion of the dancers was spectacular.’
Athlone Voice

The Hotel Ballina was the location for the presentation of the €2,000 cheque to the Western Alzheimers from the Carra Races committee Christmas charity dance in a packed Ocean Sands Hotel Enniscrone to the sound of Jimmy Buckley and his Band, Noel Higgins area manager promotions and fundraising thanked the committee, Nigel Reape poster sponsor, and the hotel. from left, Frank Rogan, Derek Beckett, Graham Piper, Pat Boyle of Pat’s country road show, Noel Higgins Western Alzheimers, and Tom Fleming.

Mayo GAA Person of the Year in conjunction with Western Alzheimers are hosting a Fashion Show in McWilliam Park Hotel on Wednesday 30th November @8pm. Admission €10.