Noel’s night in Athboy

Meath singer Noel Flynn will launch his latest album, My Time With You, at a dance show in the Darnley Lodge Hotel, Athboy, on Thursday 9 June. The album features a fine selection of songs and Noel will be joined by a host of guest performers for the celebrations. Appearing on the show will be Mick Flavin, Matt Leavy, Mary Darcy, Ray Murtagh, Eddie Quinn, Tom Power, Noel Briody and pat and Susan Murray. Tickets cost £10 and are on sale from the Darnley Lodge (046-943-2283) and also on the door on the night.

Simon and The Sheerins

Simon Casey is the guest performer with The Sheerin Family at their next monthly gig in Cooney’s Hotel in Ballymahon on Tuesday 7 June. These sessions have developed a large and loyal clientele from this region and further afield. The Offaly man has teamed up with his neighbour from Moate, Ray Lynam, for a fine duet on As She’s Walking Away. The song has been garnering a lot of radio play in recent weeks. The Sheerin Family Band are often joined by other guests who ramble along on the night. The show starts at 10pm, admission is free and patrons are always in for a real treat.

Brendan on The Lobby tour

Brendan Shine embarks on The Lobby Tour this June. The south Roscommon man is celebrating 51 years in the business and the 37th anniversary of one of his biggest hits, Do You Want Your Old Lobby Washed Down. Brendan will play the first of seven concert shows around the country, starting in Cork Opera House (021-4270022) on Thursday 9 June. The next will be in the Hawks Well Theatre in Sligo on Thursday 16 June, followed by Galway Town Hall on Friday 17 June, and the National Concert Hall in Dublin on Sunday 19 June. The other shows are in Waterford, Tullamore and Ennis.

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