Music

The Wolfe Tones

17 August: The legendary Wolfe Tones return to the INEC Killarney for what promises to be a fabulous night’s entertainment. Performing their greatest hits, the group promises to raise the roof with the songs and ballads that have made them one of Ireland’s most iconic acts. From My Heart is in Ireland to The Streets of New York, this is a show not to be missed by all fans of Irish folk and ballad music. So visit the Gleneagle this weekend to ensure your place in the company of true legends of Irish music over the past 53 years.

Ham Sandwich

19 August: One of Ireland’s most enthralling live bands in recent times, Ham Sandwich are well known for their incendiary live performances, which has established them as one of the top touring acts in the country. Featuring their signature calling card of Niamh Farrell’s powerful, yet sweet vocals and Podge McNamee’s juxtaposing baritone, if ever there was a band to feed off their audience it is Ham Sandwich. They perform in the Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre in Kilkenny on Saturday 19 August and tickets are €20. For bookings, call (056) 776 2117.

Theatre

Fred and Alice

18 August: After more than 150 performances, the five-star award-winning Fred & Alice is back at the Friars Gate Theatre in Kilmallock Co Limerick. It’s not easy to get by in this crazy old world is it? But Fred and Alice have discovered that all you really need are two tennis rackets, disproportionate reactions to minor accidents, an immature coping strategy and each other. From their days in care, to independent living, Fred and Alice negotiate the perils and pitfalls of life and love. Come see this joyous celebration of individuality. See friarsgate.ie for more details.

Dancing diary

Connacht

Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Hotel,

Big Band: 19th August, Michael English

Social Dancing (5-8pm): 20th August, Tommy O’Flaherty

Kavanagh’s Bar:18th August, Michael Regan, 19th August, Stewart Moyles, 20th August, Matt Dillon

Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 20th August, Liam Mannering & Maria (5-8pm) Derek Ryan (10.30pm)

Leitrim: Carrick-on-Shannon, Landmark Hotel, 26th August, Robert Mizzell

Leinster

Dublin: Dublin, Red Cow, 17th August, Declan Nerney

Louth: Dundalk, The Lisdoo, 19th August, Gerry Guthrie

Kilkenny: Pilltown, Pilltown Gaa, 20th August, Declan Aungier

Kilkenny: Slievrue, Rhu Glenn, 26th August, Michael Collins

Meath: Navan, Ardboyne Hotel, 21st August, Robert Mizzell

Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 19th August, Jimmy Buckley

Munster:

Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 18th August, Robert Mizzell

Cork: Glanmire, The Vienna Woods, 20th August, Gerry Guthrie, 30th August, Liam Mannering & Maria

Cork: Macroom, Riverside Hotel, 21st August, PJ Murrihy

Limerick: Adare, Woodlands Hotel, 20th August, Lisa Mc Hugh

Tipperary: Newport, Ballymackeogh, Aherns, 19th August, Nightingales

Tipperary: Thurles, Premier Ballroom, 20th August, Twice Shy

Ulster:

Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 19th August, Patrick Feeney

Derry: Coleraine, Bushtown Hotel, 21st August, Cliona Hagan

Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 19th Aug, Lisa McHugh, 20th Aug, Robert Mizzell

Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 19th August, Declan Nerney

Monaghan: Castleblayney, Glencarn Hotel, 18th August, Derek Ryan

Monaghan: Monaghan, Hillgrove Hotel, 20th August, Johnny Brady

Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 19th August, John McNicholl

Tyrone: Omagh, Silverbirch Hotel, 18th August, Michael English