Festivals

Taste of Mexico

17-22 November: Immerse yourself in Mexican culture at the Taste of Mexico festival, taking place in various venues around Dublin. This weeklong event showcases food, drink, music and fashion from all over Mexico. Visit www.tasteofmexico.ie.

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The Ardee Baroque Festival

21-22 November: With the Irish Baroque Orchestra at the centre of events, the weekend will have a range of concerts tailored for audiences of all ages and experience. Whether you are a baroque novice or expert, this year’s festival offers something for everyone. The festival will present concerts and events in some of the town’s oldest and most historical buildings, many of which are closed to the public year round. In a new strand this year, the festival will include a painting exhibition by the internationally regarded painter and Ardee native, Padraig Lynch. See www.createlouth.ie for more.

Winterval

20 November-23 December: Winterval returns to Waterford city for a month of festive fun. The festival offers families a trail of over 30 different events and activities, with 18 free of charge. The Singing Christmas Tree, Horse Drawn Victorian Sleigh, the free Toy Museum are back this year, in addition to some new, exciting attractions. Visit www.winterval.ie.

Music

The Fureys

27 November: After seven previous concerts in the Riverbank Arts Centre in Newbridge, Co Kildare, The Fureys return for another great night of music, song and stories. Hear them sing their timeless classics including I Will Love You, When You Were Sweet 16, The Green Fields of France, The Old Man, Red Rose Café, From Clare To Here, Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway, Leaving Nancy, Steal Away, etc plus songs from their new CD The Times They Are A Changing. Their emotive songs stir many emotions, tears and laughter, sadness and joy. Tickets €25. www.riverbank.ie

Ballymaloe Young Musicians Concert

27 November: An exhilarating evening of music featuring some of Cork’s most talented young musicians, performing music ranging from classical and jazz to contemporary and traditional. The inaugural Ballymaloe Young Musicians Concert takes place in the Ballymaloe Grainstore on Friday, 27 November at 8pm. Stars of the future from CIT Cork School of Music aged 15 to 23 will delight the audience with their performances. Tickets cost €18 and may be purchased online at www.ballymaloegrainstore.com or by phoning 021-465-2531.

Film

Being AP: The Man Behind The Legend

23 November: Mayo Movie World in Castlebar presents an intimate portrait of legendary horse-racing jockey AP McCoy, who risks life and limb in his determination to place his winning record out of reach of future challengers before he retires. Viewers gain unprecedented access to both McCoy and the world of horse-racing itself. As he nears the age of 40 and surveys the broken bones, shattered records and ceaseless sacrifice that have defined his career, McCoy must confront an uncertain future. Following the screening there will be a live on-stage Q&A with AP McCoy hosted by Clare Balding. Tickets cost €12.50. Book online at www.mayomovieworld.ie

Theatre

Don’t Dress For Dinner

19-21 November: John Roche directs this comedy which will take over Tallow Community Centre in Co Waterford from 19-21 November. Bernard has the perfect plan. His wife is going to her mother’s, so he invites his mistress over for the weekend. His best friend Robert is coming as alibi. What could go wrong? Show starts at 8.15pm. Tickets €10, available on the door.

The Man in the Woman’s Shoes

26 November: It’s October 1978. Pope John Paul I is not long dead, autumn is closing in and cobbler Pat Farnon has “some business” to do in town. The show follows Pat as he walks the five miles from his white cottage to town, and back again. He meets unforgettable characters along the way, including water diviner Huby Patterson, GAA enthusiast Kitsy Rainey and an array of farmers all named Gilmartin and Kemp. Showing in Nenagh Arts Centre, tickets €16. www.nenagharts.com

DANCING DIARY

CONNACHT

Galway: Loughrea, Loughrea Hotel & Spa, Sun 22nd November, Declan Nerney

Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park, Sat 21st November, Jimmy Buckley

Leitrim: Carrick-on-Shannon, The Landmark Hotel, Sun 22nd November, Gerry Guthrie

Sligo: Sligo, Clarion Hotel, Fri 20th November, Gerry Guthrie

LEINSTER

Carlow: Garryhill, Drumphea Community Centre, Sat 21st November, Cupla

Dublin: Lucan, Spa Hotel, Sun 22nd November, Robert Mizzell

Dublin: Dublin, Barry’s Hotel, Wed 25th November, Jim Devine

Kilkenny: Slievrue, The Rhu Glen Country Club, Sat 21st November, Blue Ridge Country

Westmeath: Moate, The Well, Sat 21st November, Trevor Loughrey & Gary Gamble

MUNSTER

Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, Fri 20th November, Jimmy Buckley

Cork: Glanmire, The Vienna Woods, Wed 25th November, Finbar Denehy

Clare: Ennis, West County Hotel, Sun 22nd November, John McNicholl

Limerick: Adare, Woodlands Hotel, Sun 22nd November, Lisa McHugh

Limerick: Caherconlish, Millennium Centre, Sat 21st November, Declan Nerney & Fran Curry & Muriel O’Connor

Tipperary: Newport, Aherns, Sat 21st November, Twice Shy

Tipperary: Tipperary, Times Hotel, Sun 22nd November, Derek Ryan

ULSTER

Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, Sat 21st November, Michael English

Derry: Coleraine, The Bushtown Hotel, Mon 23rd November, Ritchie Remo

Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, Sat 21st November, Robert Mizzell

Donegal: Letterkenny, Josies, Fri 20th November, Jim Devine

Monaghan: Castleblayney, Glencarn Hotel, Fri 20th November, Robert Mizzell

Monaghan: Monaghan, Four Seasons Hotel, Sun 22nd November, Jimmy Buckley

Tyrone: Omagh, Mellon Country Inn, Fri 20th November, Johnny Brady

Down: Newry, Mourne Country, Sat 21st November, Johnny Brady

Tyrone: Moy, Ryandale Hotel, Sat 21st November, Lisa McHugh

Tyrone: Fivemiletown, The Valley Hotel, Sat 21st November, Jim Devine