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C’mere ‘Til I Tell You a Good One – 16 November: C’mere ‘Til I Tell You a Good One promises to be a night of stories and yarns with Mick Creagh in the Birr Theatre & Arts Centre. Mick Creagh is a singer, actor, poet and farmer and he does not agree with the complaints that there are no characters anymore. Creagh will share “good ones”, songs and poems from and about characters from his native parish of Rathdowney/Errill in southwest Co Laois. Tickets start at €12. For more information see www.birrtheatre.com.
Much Ado About Nothing – 20 November: Rough Magic Theatre Company, in co-production with Kilkenny Arts Festival, will perform Shakespeare’s most romantic comedy drama in The Backstage Theatre, Longford, on 20 November. The play follows the course of two star-crossed relationships as rumours and lies threaten to tear them both apart. It has been adapted by director Ronan Phelan and has been reworked like never before seen on stage. For more information see www.roughmagic.ie.
The Report – out now: The story of The Report follows a US senate staffer Daniel Jones, whose boss Senator Diane Feinstein, gives him the job of leading an investigation into the CIA’s post detention and interrogation programme in the aftermath of 9/11. Jones’s search for the truth shows just how far the top intelligence agency went to destroy evidence, subvert the law and hide a shocking secret from the American public. The Report stars Adam Driver and Annette Bening and is directed by Scott Z Burns. It’s rated 15A and is a thriller based on actual events.
Phil Coulter: Return to Tranquillity – 17 November: Phil Coulter will play the Theatre Royal in Waterford on 17 November as part of his nationwide tour. Coulter has enjoyed a long career as a songwriter, producer and recording artist with chart entries in every decade since the 1960s. Coulter’s successful outputs range from Eurovision winners to folk classics, tender ballads and sporting anthems. The night will include some of his big hits along with many others as he will go through his 50 years of creativity. Tickets cost €31. For more see www.theatreroyal.ie.
Fundraising dance – 18 November: Dance the night away in the Charleville Park Hotel at the fundraising dance. This dance is in aid of Cuan Mhuire Treatment Centre, Bruree, Co Limerick, and takes place on 18 November. The treatment centre can accommodate 130 people, and each year there are approximately 650 admissions to the centre. The night will go on from 9pm to 11pm with music by Dermot Lyons to keep you moving. For more information on the night don’t hesitate to call 087-973 5113.
Punchestown Winter Festival – 16&17 November: The Punchestown Winter Festival runs over two days with the first grade one of the Punchestown season on 16 November. The Unibet Morgiana Hurdle is considered a key indicator for the spring festival champion hurdles. This race was won numerous times by Hurricane Fly so it is a season debut for some of the biggest names in racing. Admission starts at €10 with Winter Winner Bundle tickets costing €30 each. For tickets and more information see www.punchestown.com.
Connacht
Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 17th November, (5-8pm) Blue Ridge Country(10.30) Michael English with support Stuart Moyles
Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park,
Big Band: 16th November, John Glenn & The Mainliners
Social Dancing: 17th November, (5-8pm) Brendan Magee and Eugene Cunningham
Leinster
Dublin: Dublin, Red Cow, 14th November, Ciaran Rosney
Kildare: Celbridge, Celbridge Manor Hotel, 15th November, Patrick Feeney
Kilkenny: Slieverue, The Rhu Glenn, 16th November, Gerry Guthrie
Kilkenny: Pilltown, GAA Complex, 17th November, Finbar Dennehy
Meath: Navan, Ardboyne Hotel, 18th November, Gerry Guthrie
Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 14th November, Declan Aungier, 16th November, Mick Flavin, 17th November, Michael Sexton
Munster
Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 15th November, Mike Denver
Cork: Ballyvourney, Abbey Hotel, 17th November, Tony Kearney & Marion Kirby
Cork: Glanmire, Vienna Woods, 20th November, Dominic & Barry Kirwan
Cork: Charleville, Charleville Park Hotel, 18th November, Dermot Lyons Band
Limerick: Adare, Woodlands Hotel, 17th November, Patrick Feeney
Limerick: Kilmallock, Bulgaden Castle, 20th November, Peter Burke
Limerick: Caherconlish, Millenium Centre, 16th November, PJ Murrihy
Tipperary: Roscrea, Racket Hall, 16th November, Cliona Hagan
Tipperary: Thurles, Premier Ballroom, 17th November, Michael Cahill
Tipperary: Kilcoran, Cahir, Kilcoran Lodge, 24th November, Dave Lawlor
Tipperary: Newport, Aherns, 16th November, Mike Condon
Ulster
Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 16th November, Ciaran Rosney
Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 16th November, Jimmy Buckley
Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 16th November, Jim Devine
Down: Banbridge, Banville House, 15th November, Declan Nerney
Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 16th November, Michael English
Tyrone: Omagh, The Silverbirch, 15th November, Jimmy Buckley
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