Festivals
Folkfest Killarney
8 to 10 July: Folkfest Killarney features three days of music from the best of Irish musicians. Christy Moore headlines Folkfest 2016, signalling a return to his roots having recorded the famous Ride On album in Killarney in July 1986. Musical geniuses The Waterboys are the Sunday night headliners. One of Ireland’s leading bands since the 1980s and renowned for their extraordinary music, this is one show not to be missed. Damien Dempsey will be the man taking to the stage on Friday night. For the full lineup of acts and ticket information, see www.folkfestkillarney.com
Fleadh na Mumhan
12 to 17 July: Fleadh na Mumhan is an annual Irish traditional music festival incorporating music, song, dance, competitions, concerts, a céili and singing sessions. Taking place every year, this festival has competitions in music, singing, dancing and comhra as well as plenty of activity around the town during the six-day event. Qualifiers in this year’s fleadh will go on to the All-Ireland Fleadh na hÉireann, held in Ennis, Co Clare, in August. For more information, see www.munsterfleadh.ie
Galway International Arts Festival
11 to 24 July: The Galway International Arts Festival features a packed lineup of theatre, dance, music, visual art, discussion and debate, including acts such as Imelda May and The Villagers. Visit www.giaf.ie for more.
Music
Lisa Hannigan
9 July: Lisa Hannigan performs in Old St Mary’s Church in Clonmel, Co Tipperary, at 9pm. She is performing as part of the Clonmel Junction festival. Tickets for the show cost €25. Visit www.junctionfestival.com
Summer school
10-16 July: The 30th South Sligo Summer School of Traditional Music, Song and Dance takes place in Tubbercurry, Co Sligo, from Sunday 10 to Saturday 16 July 2016. Activities range from céilís and concerts to workshops, classes, talks, CD launches, practice sessions and lots more. www.sssschool.org
Comedy
Foil, Arm and Hog
09 July: Ireland’s most popular comedy trio Foil, Arms and Hog bring their brand new rip-roaring show SkiddlyWup, to Dun Laoghaire’s Pavilion Theatre this July. With over 4m hits on YouTube, a run of exclusive videos on Will Ferrell’s comedy site Funny or Die, not to mention an endorsement from Rowan Atkinson, audiences can rest assured that their funny bones will not merely be tickled but positively annihilated with the group’s bizarre brand of comedy. Tickets range from €14 to €16. For more information, see www.ticketmaster.ie
Connacht
Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, Sun 10th July, Robert Mizzell
Galway: Dunmore, PJs, Fri 8th July, Gerry Guthrie
Leinster
Dublin: Dublin, Red Cow, Thurs 7th July, Robert Mizzell
Carlow: Bagnelstown, Bagnelstown CC, Sat 9th July, Cupla
Meath: Navan, Ardboyne Hotel, Mon 11th July, Declan Nerney
Kilkenny: Pilltown, Pilltown GAA Complex, Sun 10th July, Teddy & Cathal Barry
Westmeath: Moate, The Well, Thurs 7th July, Patrick O’Sullivan, Sat 9th July, Barry Kirwan, Sun 10th July, Ger Long
Munster
Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, Fri 8th July, Robert Mizzell
Limerick: Caherconlish, Millenium Centre, Fri 8th July, Michael Collins
Limerick: Kilmallock, Bulgaden Castle, Wed 13th July, Muriel O’Connor & Fran Curry
Tipperary: Thurles, The Premier Ballroom, Sun 10th July, Finbar Dennehy
Tipperary: Ballina, Roundhill, Sat 9th July, Unity, Sun 10th July, Upfront
Tipperary: Newport, Aherns, Sat 9th July, Eddie Keogh
Ulster
Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, Sat 9th July, Robert Mizzell
Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, Sat 9th July, Michael English, Sun 10th July, Mike Denver
Down: Newry, Mourne Country, Sat 9th July, Declan Nerney
Louth: Carlingford, Four Seasons, Sun 10th July, Gerry Guthrie
Monaghan: Monaghan, Four Seasons Hotel, Sun 10th July, Michael English
Monaghan: Castleblayney, Glencarn Hotel, Fri 8th July, Patrick Feeney
Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, Sat 9th July, Ritchie Remo
Derry: Coleraine, Bushtown Hotel, Mon 11th July, Johnny Brady
Donegal: Letterkenny, Josies Country Tavern, Fri 8th July, Declan Nerney
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