FESTIVAL
Cork Film Festival
6-15 November: Ireland’s oldest film festival and Cork’s flagship cultural happening, the Cork Film Festival, lights up and delights the Rebel City in November. In 2015 the Festival celebrates its 60th edition, taking place over 6-15 November. As well as playing a rich selection of the best of contemporary world cinema, it has lively and varied music on film programme and a timely and issues-driven event series. The festival operates out of the Cork Opera House, the Triskel Christchurch and the Gate Cinema. In 2014 there were 242 films screened – including 93 features (24 Irish) from 51 countries. Competition includes awards for features, shorts and documentaries, with prizes totalling €7,500. For more, visit http://www.corkfilmfest.org
Cooraclare night
in the Capital
6 November: The West Clare parish of Cooraclare/Cree are hosting a fundraising concert at Aras Chronain, Clondalkin where a great night of drama,ceol, dance and song is guaranteed. The concert gets underway at 8 p.m. and is in aid of the Cooraclare 1916 Commemerative fund.
MUSIC
The Johnny Cash Roadshow
10 November: The Johnny Cash Roadshow at Glór in Ennis, Co Clare, will take you through the entire career of the famous singer. All the greatest hits are included, with a display of images from Cash’s life accompanying the music. Fronted by award-winning singer/songwriter Clive John, the show also features Jill Schoonjans as June Carter, Amanda Stone and Louise Masters as the Carter Sisters along with the JC Horns. Nolan & Lambe @ Glór will be open on the evening and you can opt for a pre-show supper before the event for just €16.50. The show starts at 8pm and tickets cost €23. See www.glor.ie
Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill
10 November: Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill will perform together at the Carnegie Arts Centre in Kenmare, Co Kerry, on Tuesday. The pair met in Chicago in the 1980s and formed the jazz/rock/fusion band, Midnight Court. Martin is also known for playing traditional music, and this influences their sound as a duo. The performance starts at 8pm with tickets costing €20. See www.carnegieartskenmare.ie for further information.
THEATRE
The Nina in me
14 November: If you’re in Monaghan on 14 November and you really fancy going to see some sweet, soulful music, then The Nina in Me is the gig for you. The play is a musical adventure where the audience explores the life of singer Karen Underwood and Nina Simone. The production discusses issues of religion, race and sexuality in America and Ireland. Renowned pianist John O’Brien – Karen’s best friend, decade-long partner in music, and winner of an Irish Times Theatre Award for Opera (Pagliacci 2012) – adds delicacy and passion to her music. The show starts at 8.30pm at the Iontas Theatre in Castleblayney. Tickets cost €18. See www.iontascastleblayney.ie
The Addams Family
14-21 November: Horror of horrors – Wednesday Addams has grown up and fallen in love with a nice man from a respectable family. If that weren’t upsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs him keep the secret from her mother – something Gomez Addams has never done before. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. Produced by the Portlaoise Musical Society, the show is hosted by the Dunamaise Arts Centre in Laois. Tickets cost €18 for adults and €12 for children. Advanced booking is advised. For more information, see portlaoisemusicalsociety.com or www.dunamaise.ie for more.
Tom Crean Antarctic Explorer
11 November: The intrepid Antarctic explorer is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous performance by Aidan Dooley. Hear the riveting true stories of Crean’s Antarctic explorations as one of the few men to serve with both Scott and Shackleton and survive the three famous expeditions. His 36-mile solo trek to save his comrades was described as “the finest feat of individual heroism from the entire age of exploration”. He was subsequently awarded the Albert Medal for his bravery. See the show at the Balors Arts Centre in Ballybofey, Co Donegal, at 8pm. Tickets cost €15. See www.balorartscentre.com for more information.
Dancing diary
CONNACHT
Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, Sun 8th November, Michael English
Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park, Sat 7th November, Declan Nerney
Roscommon: Tulsk, The Tulsk Inn, Sat 7th November, Eamon Jackson
LEINSTER
Dublin: Red Cow, Thurs 5th November, Jimmy Buckley
Dublin: Barry’s Hotel, Wed 11th November, Robert Mizzell
Louth: Ardee, Readypenny Inn, Sat 7th November, Michael English
Meath: Navan, Ardboyne Hotel, Mon 9th November, Jim Devine
Westmeath: Moate, The Well, Thurs 5th November, Dermot McConville, Sat 7th, Eamon McCann, Sun 8th November, Peter Bourke
Wexford: White’s Hotel, Paddy O’Brien Weekend, Fri. 6th November, Declan Nerney & Shaun Loughrey, Sat 7th November, Robert Mizzell & Paddy O’Brien, Sun 8th November, Jimmy Buckley & Gerry Guthrie
MUNSTER
Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, Fri 6th November, Gerry Guthrie
Limerick: Adare, Woodlands Hotel, Sun 8th November, Robert Mizzell
Tipperary: Newport, Aherns, Sat 7th November, Danny Hunt
Tipperary: Ballina, Roundhill, Sat 7th November, Castletrio, Sun 8th November, Unity
ULSTER
Antrim: Ballymena, Tullyglass House, Sat 7th November, Mike Denver
Cavan: Hotel Kilmore, Sat 7th November, Jim Devine
Derry: Coleraine, The Bushtown Hotel, Mon 9th November, Big Country Festival. Lee Matthews, Chris Logue, Joe Moore, John Hogan and Tracy McAuley
Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, Sat 7th November, Jimmy Buckley
Donegal: Ardara, Nesbitt Arms, Fri 6th November, Jimmy Buckley, Sat 7th November, Gerry Guthrie
Donega: Letterkenny, Josies, Fri 6th November, John McNicholl
Down: Banbridge, Banville House, Fri 6th November, The Davitts
Monaghan: Castleblayney, Glencarn Hotel, Fri 6th November, Eamon Jackson
Tyrone: Omagh, Mellon Country Inn, Fri 6th November, Jim Devine
Down: Newry, Mourne Country, Sat 7th November, Shaun Loughrey & The Benn Sisters
Tyrone: Moy, Ryandale Hotel, Sat 7th November, Johnny Brady
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