Music

Rob Heron

9 April: The Newcastle-based artist has been subject to rave reviews since the release of his debut album, Money Isn’t Everything, back in 2012. The second album, Talk About the Weather, in 2014 received similar acclaim as Rob and the band became a major name in the traditional scene. They play this Saturday night in Spirit Store, Dundalk. Tickets cost €14.85. For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.ie

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The Fureys

9 April: The Furey’s performs this Saturday night in Vicar Street. Originally formed in 1976 and made up of brothers from Ballyfermot, the traditional band has become one of Ireland’s top performers. Two of the band’s singles have been number one hits in Ireland, and two of their albums charted in the UK, highlighting the commercial success of the group. Tickets start from €30. Visit www.ticketmaster.ie for more details.

Christy Moore

13 April: The Kildare native Christy Moore plays in Vicar Street this Wednesday night. Few in the business can compare to Moore and since the release of his first album in 1969 he has firmly established himself as a cornerstone of Irish traditional music. Expect a plethora of famous songs and a few laugh as well, as he performs in one of Ireland’s best-known concert halls. Tickets range from €39.50 to €49.50. Visit www.ticketmaster.ie for more details.

Theatre

Madame de Markievicz on Trial

12 April: Autumn 1917 and Constance Markievicz is on trial for the death of a young, unarmed policeman during the 1916 Rising that brings several historic characters to court. Examining her complex relationship with Ireland and her role in the rebellion by drawing from real speeches, the audience is left to decide on the verdict – guilty or innocent? For more information, visit www.roscommonartscentre.ie

Festivals

Music Town 2016

6-17: Dublin will celebrate its rich melodic heritage and modern-day musical maestros as MusicTown returns for its second year. Organised by Dublin City Council, the festival showcases the vast musical talent and vibrant musical culture that permeates throughout our Capital City. MusicTown’s eclectic programme has something for all ages and interests, celebrating all types of music created and enjoyed throughout the city today.

Comedy

Paul Zerdin

13 April: Paul Zerdin play this Wednesday night in the Oylmpia Theatre, Dublin. The English comedian and ventriloquist hails from London and was the winner of the 10th season of America’s Got Talent. Packed with puppets and laughs, tickets start from €28. For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.ie

Film

The Huntsman Winter War

8 April: Directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan and starring an all-star cast of Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, Charlize Theron and Chris Hemsworth, it tells the story of two evil sisters as they prepare to conquer the land. It also follows two renegades, Eric the Huntsmen, who previously aided Snow White in defeating Ravenna, and his forbidden lover, Sara who set out to stop them.

dancing diary

Connacht

Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park Hotel, Sat 9th April, Jim Devine

Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, Fri 8th April, Patrick Feeney & John Hogan, Sat 9th, Mike Denver & Garth Pritchard, Sun 10th, (2.30pm) Carmel McLoughlin

Leinster

Meath: Navan, Ardboyne Hotel, Mon 11th April, Michael English

Kilkenny: Rhu Glenn, Sat 9th April, Finbar Dennehy

Kilkenny: Pilltown GAA Complex, Sun 10th April, Declan Aungier

Westmeath: Moate, The Well, Sat 9th April, Eamonn McCann

Westmeath: Mullingar, Greville Arms, Sun 10th April, Jimmy Buckley

Dublin: Red Cow, Thurs 7th April, Mike Denver

Munster

Cork: Mallow, Hazel Tree, Fri 8th April, Mike Denver

Cork: Glanmire, Vienna Woods, Wed 13th April, Michael English

Limerick: Bulgaden Castle, Wed 13th April, Lawerence Campion

Limerick: Adare, Woodlands Hotel, Sun 10th April, Robert Mizzell

Limerick: Greenhills Hotel, Thurs 7th April, Country Star Fest with Louise Morrissey, Gerry Guthrie, John Hogan & Ryan Turner Band

Tipperary: Newport, Aherns, Sat 9th April, Singing Jarvey

Ulster

Antrim: Ballymena, Tullyglass, Sat 9th April, Lee Matthews

Derry: Coleraine, Bushtown House, Mon 11th April, Lee Matthews

Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, Sat 9th April, Michael English

Monaghan: Four Seasons Hotel, Fri 8th April, Gerry Guthrie & Jim Devine, 9th Jimmy Buckley, Sun 10th (Afternoon) Michael English

Monaghan: Castleblayney, Glencarn Hotel, Fri 8th April, Johnny Brady

Down: Newry, Mourne Country, Sat 9th April, Johnny Brady

Tyrone: Moy, Ryandale Hotel, Sat 9th April, Robert Mizzell

Donegal: Letterkenny, Josies Country Tavern, Sun. 10th April, Jim Devine