just after looking at the castlebar blues festival web site http://www.castlebarblues.com and i do not want to mention any names but there is a lot of big bars on linen hall st that are not taking part in the festival, but i'm sure will take part the extended opening hours, This sort of things is what holds castlebar back, years ago castlebar had a big rock concerts but bcos of lack of local intrest and support it died. Look at slane now, how much does that bring to the local economy every year. These bars should support the effort to bring extra business to the town