A Fantastic Woman
2 March: Written and directed by Sebastián Lelio, this 2017 Chilean drama tells the story of Marina, a transsexual woman who is devastated by the death of her older boyfriend Orlando, who passed away after falling seriously ill. Due to the suspicion of the doctor and Orlando’s family, Marina is not able to grieve for her partner as she becomes a suspect. As Marina is not accepted by Orlando’s family and is forbidden to attend Orlando’s funeral, she is left with no choice but to battle the same forces she spent a lifetime fighting to become the woman that she is today.
Seven Drunken Nights
3 March: Seven Drunken Nights will take you on a musical journey veering through the career of Ireland’s favourite sons, The Dubliners. This musical performance, taking place at the Millennium Forum in Derry, will showcase their rise to fame, beginning with their roots in O’Donoghue’s pub in Dublin. Seven Drunken Nights will feature the highlights of their astounding 50-year career, portraying the heart and soul of the Irish folk band that the world fell in love with. This will be a night of entertainment filled with music, song and craic. Tickets are priced between £15-£23. See www.millenniumforum.co.uk for more details.
Sleeping Beauty
4 March: The Royal Moscow Ballet presents Sleeping Beauty at the Town Hall Theatre in Galway. This will be their very first performance in the Town Hall, bringing one of the most beloved fairy tales to the stage. Sleeping Beauty will be showcased with a twist as this tale of love and innocence, mystery and magic will be fused with stunning choreography, breathtaking costumes and vibrant sets, which will transport you straight into this fairy-tale world. Tickets cost €30. For more details, visit www.tht.ie
Neil Delamere
3 March: Irish comedian Neil Delamere is bringing his latest comedy show, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Pensioner, to the Riverbank Arts Centre in Newbridge, Co Kildare. This new show begins with Neil’s dad asking him to help deliver Meals on Wheels and things quickly escalate. The award-winning comedian is a familiar face to audiences, having made regular TV appearances on RTÉ and the BBC as well as performing his sell-out stand-up tours. This will be a night of fantastic laugh-out-loud comedy. Tickets are priced at €23. Visit www.riverbank.ie for more details.
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Sinead Crowley will be at the Ennis Book club festival.
Ennis Book Club Festival
2-4 March: Established in 2007, the Ennis Book Club Festival is now in its 11th year and is a hub for book lovers. The sociable occasion allows readers from across the island of Ireland and further afield to come together and celebrate the books they love. The event will welcome authors including Sebastian Barry, Sally Rooney and Sinead Crowley. Events will take place in several venues around the town but the Ennis Bookshop and Clare County Library are the focus for many, including author readings, discussions, workshops and walking tours. For more details, visit www.ennisbookclubfestival.com
Connacht
Leitrim: Carrick on Shannon, Landmark Hotel, 17th March, Jimmy Buckley
Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park,
Big Band Dancing: 4th March, Robert Mizzell
Social Dancing: 3rd March, Brendan Magee & Jason Travers, 4th March, Brendan Magee
Leinster
Dublin: Dublin, Red Cow, 1st March, Jimmy Buckley
Kilkenny: Slievrue, Rhu Glenn, 3rd March, Jim Devine
Kilkenny: Piltown, Piltown GAA, 4th March, Dermot Lyons
Meath: Navan, The Arboyne, 5th March, Declan Nerney
Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 3rd March, Declan Nerney
Munster
Clare: Ennis, Treacy’s West County Hotel, 2nd March Gerry Guthrie & Mike Denver, 3rd March, Michael English & Barry Kirwan, 4th March, Patrick Roche (3-6pm)
Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 2nd March, Jimmy Buckley
Cork: Glanmire, Vienna Woods, 7th March, Liam Mannering
Cork: Macroom, Riverside Park Hotel, 12th March, PJ Murrihy
Cork: Mitchelstown, Firgrove Hotel, 4th March, Michael English, 11th March, Barry Kirwan
Limerick: Adare, Woodlands Hotel, 4th March, John McNicholl
Tipperary: Newport, Ballymackeogh, Aherns, 3rd March, Brendan Lee
Tipperary: Roscrea, Racket Hall, 3rd March, John McNicholl
Ulster
Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 3rd March, Lisa McHugh
Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 2nd March,
Derry: Coleraine, Bushtown House Hotel, 5th March, Jim Devine
Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 3rd March, Jimmy Buckley
Monaghan: Castleblayney, Glencarn Hotel, 2nd March, Declan Nerney
Monaghan: Monaghan, Hillgrove Hotel, 4th March, Derek Ryan
Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 3rd March, Gerry Guthrie
Tyrone: Omagh, Silverbirch Hotel, 2nd March, Jim Devine
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A Fantastic Woman
2 March: Written and directed by Sebastián Lelio, this 2017 Chilean drama tells the story of Marina, a transsexual woman who is devastated by the death of her older boyfriend Orlando, who passed away after falling seriously ill. Due to the suspicion of the doctor and Orlando’s family, Marina is not able to grieve for her partner as she becomes a suspect. As Marina is not accepted by Orlando’s family and is forbidden to attend Orlando’s funeral, she is left with no choice but to battle the same forces she spent a lifetime fighting to become the woman that she is today.
Seven Drunken Nights
3 March: Seven Drunken Nights will take you on a musical journey veering through the career of Ireland’s favourite sons, The Dubliners. This musical performance, taking place at the Millennium Forum in Derry, will showcase their rise to fame, beginning with their roots in O’Donoghue’s pub in Dublin. Seven Drunken Nights will feature the highlights of their astounding 50-year career, portraying the heart and soul of the Irish folk band that the world fell in love with. This will be a night of entertainment filled with music, song and craic. Tickets are priced between £15-£23. See www.millenniumforum.co.uk for more details.
Sleeping Beauty
4 March: The Royal Moscow Ballet presents Sleeping Beauty at the Town Hall Theatre in Galway. This will be their very first performance in the Town Hall, bringing one of the most beloved fairy tales to the stage. Sleeping Beauty will be showcased with a twist as this tale of love and innocence, mystery and magic will be fused with stunning choreography, breathtaking costumes and vibrant sets, which will transport you straight into this fairy-tale world. Tickets cost €30. For more details, visit www.tht.ie
Neil Delamere
3 March: Irish comedian Neil Delamere is bringing his latest comedy show, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Pensioner, to the Riverbank Arts Centre in Newbridge, Co Kildare. This new show begins with Neil’s dad asking him to help deliver Meals on Wheels and things quickly escalate. The award-winning comedian is a familiar face to audiences, having made regular TV appearances on RTÉ and the BBC as well as performing his sell-out stand-up tours. This will be a night of fantastic laugh-out-loud comedy. Tickets are priced at €23. Visit www.riverbank.ie for more details.
Sinead Crowley will be at the Ennis Book club festival.
Ennis Book Club Festival
2-4 March: Established in 2007, the Ennis Book Club Festival is now in its 11th year and is a hub for book lovers. The sociable occasion allows readers from across the island of Ireland and further afield to come together and celebrate the books they love. The event will welcome authors including Sebastian Barry, Sally Rooney and Sinead Crowley. Events will take place in several venues around the town but the Ennis Bookshop and Clare County Library are the focus for many, including author readings, discussions, workshops and walking tours. For more details, visit www.ennisbookclubfestival.com
Connacht
Leitrim: Carrick on Shannon, Landmark Hotel, 17th March, Jimmy Buckley
Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park,
Big Band Dancing: 4th March, Robert Mizzell
Social Dancing: 3rd March, Brendan Magee & Jason Travers, 4th March, Brendan Magee
Leinster
Dublin: Dublin, Red Cow, 1st March, Jimmy Buckley
Kilkenny: Slievrue, Rhu Glenn, 3rd March, Jim Devine
Kilkenny: Piltown, Piltown GAA, 4th March, Dermot Lyons
Meath: Navan, The Arboyne, 5th March, Declan Nerney
Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 3rd March, Declan Nerney
Munster
Clare: Ennis, Treacy’s West County Hotel, 2nd March Gerry Guthrie & Mike Denver, 3rd March, Michael English & Barry Kirwan, 4th March, Patrick Roche (3-6pm)
Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 2nd March, Jimmy Buckley
Cork: Glanmire, Vienna Woods, 7th March, Liam Mannering
Cork: Macroom, Riverside Park Hotel, 12th March, PJ Murrihy
Cork: Mitchelstown, Firgrove Hotel, 4th March, Michael English, 11th March, Barry Kirwan
Limerick: Adare, Woodlands Hotel, 4th March, John McNicholl
Tipperary: Newport, Ballymackeogh, Aherns, 3rd March, Brendan Lee
Tipperary: Roscrea, Racket Hall, 3rd March, John McNicholl
Ulster
Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 3rd March, Lisa McHugh
Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 2nd March,
Derry: Coleraine, Bushtown House Hotel, 5th March, Jim Devine
Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 3rd March, Jimmy Buckley
Monaghan: Castleblayney, Glencarn Hotel, 2nd March, Declan Nerney
Monaghan: Monaghan, Hillgrove Hotel, 4th March, Derek Ryan
Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 3rd March, Gerry Guthrie
Tyrone: Omagh, Silverbirch Hotel, 2nd March, Jim Devine
Read more
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