Castlebar has a long tradition of music and drama and on a sunny summer’s evening, in July 2014, a group of eager individuals, led by Alanna Ní Mhíocháin, met at The Royal Theatre Hotel.  Their goal was to create a society that would enhance the sense of community among the people of Castlebar & its surrounding areas. They wanted to create a society that would provide an open and inclusive network for people who shared a love of all things musical & dramatic. After much deliberation, debate & many cups of tea, a constitution was created and on the 15th July 2014 Castlebar Musical & Dramatic Society was born.