North West Music for Wellbeing

10/09/2026

Lovely Open Mic event in Tubbercurry for Culture Night September 18th

PHOENIX PLAYERS: PHOENIX POEMS
Have a favourite poem you’d like to share – or something of your own?

Phoenix Players host an open-mic night of poetry and spoken word in Tubbercurry. Come along to listen or take the stage yourself.

📍 St Brigid’s Parish Hall, Wolfe Tone Square, Tubbercurry
🕒 8–10pm
📅 Friday 18 September
🎟️ Free

10/09/2026

Well done to the singers at MS NorthWest Therapy Centre who raised €728.69 throughout the month of June in their sponsored sing-a-thon 🤗

🙌 THANKFUL THURSDAY 🙌
A huge thank you to our fantastic clients who took part in our June 365 Challenge! 💙
Throughout June, they completed a song a day while raising much-needed funds for the MS Centre. 🎶🎤
We are delighted to share that their incredible efforts raised €728.69 over the month! 🎉👏
Thank you to everyone who took part, supported the challenge and helped make such a wonderful difference. Your continued support means so much to us!

09/09/2026

Are you an artist or creative practitioner who keeps hearing about Social Prescribing but isn't quite sure what it means for you?

Social Prescribing is creating new opportunities for people to connect with arts, creativity, community and wellbeing and it’s an area that’s increasingly relevant to artists and arts organizations

Join me for a practical 1-hour online workshop exploring:

- What Social Prescribing actually is
- How it works in Ireland
- Why people may be referred to creative activities
- The role of arts in Social Prescribing

The workshop is suitable for artists, creative facilitators, music teachers and arts organizations who want to understand this growing area and explore where their creative practice might fit

Saturday 12 September
10–11am
Online via Zoom
€20

Can't make it live? No problem - the workshop will be recorded and the recording shared with everyone who registers

Book your place via Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/what-every-artist-needs-to-know-about-social-prescribing-tickets-1993855431268?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Not on Eventbrite? No problem email [email protected] for more information or to book direct

06/09/2026

The Melodics Singing for Wellbeing Group is starting back at Tubbercurry Frc on September 11th. The term is for 8 weeks on Fridays 10-11.30am. To register ring Tubbercurry FRC on 071 918 6926
The group is about having fun, singing together, enjoying nice songs, having a laugh & meeting other people. All are very welcome
If you’re unsure whether the group is for you or what it’s all about then tune into this podcast episode by Val Robus as part of Sligo PPN’s Community podcast series - https://www.sligoppn.com/sligo-community-voices-podcast-episode-21/

01/09/2026

The Melodics Singing for Wellbeing Group is starting back at Tubbercurry Frc on September 11th. The term is for 8 weeks on Fridays 10-11.30am. The group is about having fun, singing together, enjoying nice songs, having a laugh & meeting other people. All are very welcome
If you’re unsure whether the group is for you or what it’s all about then tune into this podcast episode by Val Robus as part of Sligo PPN’s Community podcast series - https://www.sligoppn.com/sligo-community-voices-podcast-episode-21/

31/08/2026

Looking forward to on September 18th - hope to see you there

Mark your diaries to join us for Culture Night Sligo on Fri 18th Sept! Everyone is welcome to drop in and join our members in a little creativity.

5-7pm in The Brasserie Sligo in The Canopy Sligo, and there are loads of other things to see and do around the town. Why not make an evening of it?!

See the full list of Culture Night events in Sligo: https://culturenight.ie/country/sligo/

Sligo Arts Service

26/08/2026

Want to start journalling but never know what to write?

Join me for a 4-week online Introduction to Journalling course designed to help you get past the dreaded blank page and discover a journalling approach that works for you.

Over four weeks we’ll explore different types of journalling and writing, including reflective writing and guided journaling, with prompts and activities to help you get started.

No previous journaling experience needed
We won't be sharing your personal writing
No fancy equipment needed - just a pen, some paper and a quiet space

The aim is simple- to give you the time, prompts and encouragement to start writing and make journaling your own

4 weeks | Online | From the comfort of your own home

SPECIAL 2-FOR-1 OFFER: Bring a friend, colleague or fellow student and two people can attend for the price of one!

Whether you've always wanted to try journaling, have an old notebook sitting untouched on the shelf or simply want some structure and inspiration to get writing again...this course is for you

Booking via Eventbrite or get in touch by emailing [email protected]

Places are limited

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/introduction-to-journalling-4-week-course-tickets-1995205798252?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

26/08/2026

Callout Friday for audience members

🌟 BALLYMOTE – LET’S SHOW OUR COMMUNITY SPIRIT! 🌟

This Friday, 28th August, Ballymote welcomes the IPB Pride of Place 2026 judges! 💚💛

We’d love to see the Art Deco packed for the final part of the judges’ visit, with live performances and a special video presentation showcasing Ballymote.

📅 Friday, 28th August
⏰ 11.45am – 12.30pm
📍 Art Deco Theatre, Ballymote

Come along, bring the family and help us give the judges a brilliant Ballymote welcome as we celebrate our heritage, our community and our future.

💚 Let’s make Ballymote shine! ✨

25/08/2026

RIP Dolly Parton ❤️🎶 What a beautiful video, so special that it was captured given it was before the time of smartphones. Lovely to watch

25/08/2026

DOWN SYNDROME SLIGO: A SHARED LIGHT

Candle-making and puppet-making come together in this inclusive Culture Night event inspired by traditions of light, welcome, remembrance and community.

📍 The Brasserie, The Canopy, Sligo
🕒 5–7pm
📅 Friday 18 September
🎟️ Free