Music

Dolores & Sean Keane

6 January: The two most distinctive voices of the Irish folk scene are coming together in concert in the INEC Killarney. Dolores and Sean Keane are known all over the world for their traditional voices. Hear them sing classics like Isle Of Hope and Galway Bay. The siblings toured together with Reel Union in the 1980s and then went on to carve solo careers of their own. They are back together for this rare occasion, so join Dolores and Sean for a wonderful night of song, music and stories. Tickets €30. Book online at www.inec.ie

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Remembering Lizzy

8 January: Remembering Lizzy had their first gig in 1991 in Galway to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the untimely passing of Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott. Every year since, they get together to play the music of Thin Lizzy in homage to what was Ireland’s greatest rock star. This year being the 30th anniversary, the boys will return to Monroes Live on Friday, 8 January, for an extra special gig. Tickets €10, or €8 if you book online at www.monroes.ie

Sean Nós Dance Night

8 January: CCÉ Ennis Branch of will hold a sean-nós dance night in Cois na hAbhna (Comhaltas Regional Resource Centre) on Friday, 8 January, at 8.30pm. Lots of music, singing, storytelling and dancing. A raffle will be held and refreshments served. Come along for a great night of ceól agus craic. Phone +353-65-682-4276 or visit www.coisnahabhna.ie for further information.

Festivals

David Bowie Festival

9-10 January: There aren’t many 68 year olds who have rocked as many looks and garnered as many glowing reviews from music magazines as David Bowie. Still creating music, having recently released the incredible Blackstar, Bowie has spawned a thousand imitations, and this January some of his most sincere fans will be dressing up as the Thin White Duke, or Ziggy Stardust, at the Dublin Bowie Festival as they emulate their icon through costume and song. Visit www.thegrandsocial.ie for more information.

Theatre

Joseph & The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

5 January: The Hawk’s Well in Sligo presents the Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colours, as they come to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father’s favourite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. Tickets €15. Book by phoning 071-916-1518 or visit www.hawkswell.com

You Don’t Bring Me Flowers

7-8 January: Katherine Lynch and cast come to the Dunamaise Theatre in Portlaoise for a night of laughter. Follow the story of middle-aged Barbara, who is broken-hearted when hubby Henry dumps her, but soon is having the time of her life with hunky Zak, the much-younger handyman, and Mags, Barbara’s sister, played by Katherine Lynch, a serial singleton addicted to Tinder. Tickets €25. Visit www.dunamaise.ie for more.

Film

The Danish Girl

1-15 January: Academy Award winner Eddie Redmayne takes on his next great acting challenge, playing Lili Elbe, one of the first known people to undergo gender reassignment surgery. Born Einar Wegener, she gradually realised that she was a woman trapped in a man’s body. In the 1920s, such a thing was unheard of. The surgery had never been attempted before. But it was Lili’s only chance to be the person she was supposed to be. In cinemas nationwide.

Dancing diary

CONNACHT

Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 3rd January Jim Devine

Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park, 1st January, Mike Denver, 2nd January, Patrick Feeney

LEINSTER

Kilkenny: Pilltown, Pilltown GAA, 3rd January, Pat Hayes

Kilkenny: Slievrue, Rhu Glen, 2nd January, Dave Lawlor

Meath: Navan, Ardboyne Hotel, 4th January, Jimmy Buckley

MUNSTER

Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 1st January, Declan Nerney, 2nd January, Patrick O’Sullivan

Cork: Glanmire, Vienna Woods, 6th January, Dickie Rock

Tipperary: Clonmore, Fitzpatrick’s Country Club, 2nd January, Thomas Maguire & Fhiona Ennis, 3rd January, Finbar Dennehy

ULSTER

Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 2nd January, Jim Devine

Derry: Coleraine, The Bushtown Hotel, 1st January, Gerry Guthrie, 4th January, Michael English

Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 1st January, Johnny Brady 2nd January, Mike Denver

Antrim: Ballymena, Tullyglass Hotel, 2nd January, Lisa McHugh

Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 2nd January, Dominic Kirwan

Monaghan: Castleblayney, Glencarn Hotel, 1st January, Jimmy Buckley

Monaghan: Four Seasons Hotel, 3rd January, Michael English

Tyrone: Omagh, Mellon Country Inn, 1st January, Dominic kirwan

Tyrone: Moy, Ryandale Hotel, 2nd January, Michael English

Tyrone: Fivemiletown, The Valley Hotel, 2nd January, Jimmy Buckley