Theatre

Harry Potter and the

Philosopher’s Stone in Concert

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23 May: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in Concert – classical, choral and opera. See the stage production of a film you’ve seen time and time again with utterly fresh eyes. Rediscover the magic of Harry Potter at the 3Arena Dublin. For more information call (01) 819 8888.

Music Christy Moore

18 May: Once again Christy Moore is on the road. This time he takes to the stage in the Clanree Hotel in Co Donegal, from 8pm. Regarded as one of Ireland’s most important and influential artists, he has a career that spans over 40 amazing years and 30 albums. Please note that this event is for over 18s and ID will be required. For more information on this event you can contact the Clanree Hotel on (074) 912 4369 or email info@clanreehotel.com.

Comedy Keith Barry -

Hypnomagick

19 May: Keith Barry brings his brand-new tour Hypno Magick to the Parkview Hotel, Newtownmountkennedy, with a unique mix of entertaining hypnosis, mentalism – and magic. Have your mind blown with original, never-before-seen feats of mind-reading and magic, coupled with hilarious hypnotic demonstrations that will, as always, leave you laughing from start to finish in what promises to be another sold-out tour. Please note under 12s must be accompanied by an adult. The show starts at 8pm. Book early to avoid disappointment. For more information contact the Parkview Hotel on (01) 201 5600.

Festival

Ballymaloe Litfest 2017

19-21 May: The Food and Drinks Literacy Festival at Ballymaloe promises a weekend filled with fascinating facts, inspirational stories, intriguing discussions, incredible knowledge, fantastic music, fabulous dancing and – of course – delicious food and drink. It is the only festival of its kind in Ireland and has created an important hub for food and drinks enthusiasts worldwide to meet and share ideas with each other. For more information on Litfest call (021) 464 5777 or email books@litfest.ie.

Sheep’s Head Yarn Festival 2017

20-21 May: After many years of living in West Cork and hearing stories of “Knit & Stitch” shows across Ireland and the UK, a small team of yarn crafters from the Sheep’s Head Producers Market got together to see what they could organise for the people of West Cork. Workshops will take place in café’s, pubs and BnBs along the Sheep’s Head Peninsula, from Durrus to Letterwest, encouraging visitors to see as much of the beautiful scenery as possible while travelling to their next workshop. For more information on this you can visit their website www.livingthesheepsheadway.com.

Film

Diary of a whimpy kid: Long Haul

26 May: Based on the record-breaking book series, a family road trip to attend Meemaw’s 90th birthday party goes off course, thanks to Greg’s newest scheme to become famous. The film, based on Jeff Kinney’s series of books, is a light hearted comedy that the whole family can enjoy. The main character, Greg Heffley, is played by Jason Ian Drucker in what promises to be laugh-a-minute entertainment for the whole family.

dancing diary

Connacht

Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park Hotel, Social Dancing 21st (9-12) Irish Knights Big Band 20th Declan Nerney,

Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 21st May, Jimmy Buckley

Leinster

Kilkenny: Pilltown, Pilltown Gaa, 21st May, Martin Kearney and Art Supple

Kilkenny: Slievrue, Rhu Glenn, 20th May, Olivia Douglas

Louth: Dundalk, The Lisdoo, 20th May, Gerry Guthrie

Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 20th May, Mick Flavin

Wicklow: Arklow, Arklow Bay Hotel, 21st May, Noel Furlong and Lar Kenny

Munster

Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 19th May, Mike Denver

Cork: Macroom, Riverside Park Hotel, 22nd May, Dermot Lyons

Cork: Glanmire, The Vienna Woods, 24th May, Olivia Douglas

Limerick: Caherconlish, Millennium Centre, 3rd June, John McNicholl

Tipperary: Tipperary, Times Hotel, 28th May, PJ Murrihy

Tipperary: Newport, Ballymackeogh, Aherns, 20th May, Brian McDermott

Tipperary: Clonmel, Clonmel Park Hotel, 23rd May, Mary Prendergast

Tipperary: Roundhill, Ballina, 20th May, Lar Campion, 21st May, Cupla

Ulster

Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 27th May, Cliona Hagan

Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 20th May, Jim Devine

Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 20th May, Michael English

Donegal: Letterkenny, Josies , 19th May, Gerry Guthrie

Derry: Coleraine, Bushtown Hotel, 22nd May, Jim Devine

Monaghan: Monaghan, Hillgrove Hotel, 21st May, Gerry Guthrie

Monaghan: Castleblayney, The Glencarn, 19th May, Cliona Hagan

Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 20th May, Jimmy Buckley

Tyrone: Omagh, Silverbirch Hotel, 19th May, Lisa McHugh