Shawn Cuddy and friends on tour

Shawn Cuddy is ready to embark on a seven-date concert tour. The Laois native, who has resided in Donegal for several years, will be joined by special guests Richie Kavanagh and Kathy Durkin.

The new tour will see Shawn make a welcome return to various parts of the country where the concert circuit is stronger than the dancing scene. A consummate performer, Shawn always delivers a top-class show.

“The venues are well spread out and we are really looking forward to some lovely nights,” says Shawn.

You can catch the Shawn Cuddy and friends concert on the following dates and locations:

  • • 8 October: The Briary Gap, Macroom | 9 October: Knock House Hotel, Mayo|10 October: Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford | 13 October: Cornmill Theatre, Carrigallen, Leitrim |14 October: Clonmel Park Hotel, Tipperary |19 October: The Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny| 23 October: Dunamaise Theatre, Portlaoise.

    • Rolling back the Showband years

    Cork music lovers are in for a night of nostalgia on 9 October when some well-known names from the showband era take to the stage of Cork Opera House.

    Rolling Back the Showband Years with the Legends of Cork Showband era is the title of a show that has been generating a lot of interest in recent weeks.

    When one thinks of Cork and that era, The Dixies always spring to mind. They were the heartthrob band of the 1960s, fronted by the late Brendan O’Brien along with the late Glen Curtin, both of whom will be fondly remembered on the night.

    Also co-fronting The Dixies was the legendary Joe McCarthy, who will put in a performance on the night. Meanwhile, Terry McCarthy, also of The Dixies, is among the guest performers.

    Other performers include Art Supple, who fronted The Victors in the 1960s, Declan Ryan (The Regal) and Tony Stevens (Western Union). Crystal Swing will join the showband legends for a guest spot. The concert starts at 8pm and tickets cost €32.50, available from Cork Opera House.

    Dungarvan goes country

    A weekend of country dancing will be held in Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan, from 14-16 October. There will be two bands on stage each night, with the shows getting underway at 9.30pm. Those taking part are Declan Nerney, John McNicholl, Paddy O’Brien, Johnny Brady, Paul Kelly and Shawn Cuddy with their respective bands. For further details, contact the hotel reception on 058-41122.

    Ray and The Hillbillies back in Moate

    The Well in Moate will host a night of nostalgia on 7 October when Ray Lynam and The Hillbillies launch their 2016 reunion. The Hillbillies are doing a series of dances and concerts over the next few weeks. Ray and the lads take the stage at 11.30pm with support from DJ Jimmy from 9.30pm.