Living Life: This week's going out guide

MUSIC

Christy Moore: 4 October: One of Ireland’s most loved singer-songwriters, Christy Moore is set for Lough Rynn Castle, Mohill, Co Roscommon this weekend. Enjoy a night of compelling music, as Christy’s songs take you back in time. His lyrics anchor a deep connection with listeners, while his ability to stir one’s emotions has gained him a universal fan base. The Kildare-native continues to entertain audiences and gain fans, branding him an Irish legend. Tickets are priced at approximately €42. To book or for more information, visit www.ticketmaster.ie.

Féile na Sollán: 4-7 October: The Sallins trad festival is back again for its sixth year. This festival is a must for music lovers and Irish language and cultural enthusiasts. The Féile na Sollán festival hosts a feast of Irish traditional music and cultural activities crammed into a weekend that celebrates all aspects of Irish culture, language, music, dance and song. The highlight of the festival will be a Saturday evening gig with The Fiddle Case from north Co Clare who have gigged and toured all over Ireland and Europe. Tickets are available from www.feilenasollan.com or www.sallinstradfest.com.

COMEDY

Colin Murphy: 6 October: Colin Murphy presents the Bald Ambition Tour at Cork’s Everyman Theatre this weekend. Twenty five years ago, a young man had a dream, hope and hair. He is still hanging on to all three, just about. Best known for his TV appearances on the award-winning Blame Game and The Panel, Colin has performed his stand-up all over the world from Montreal and Melbourne, to Ballybofey and this Saturday at MacCurtain St, Cork. This is the perfect, laugh out loud autumn evening. Tickets cost €22 and can be purchased online at www.everymancork.com.

FILM

Johnny English Strikes Again: 5 October: Rowan Atkinson stars once again as Johnny English, who is forced to come out of retirement to save the world once more. One night, the data centre of MI7 is hacked, which reveals all identities of its current active members. English, being a former agent with his data protected, is called to investigate the matter by the British prime minister. As the third installment of the Johnny English series, this action-packed comedy delves into a cyber-attack in Britain. The David Kerr production is a must see, sure to make you laugh along the way. See www.entertainment.ie for trailers and reviews.

THEATRE

Cracks: 6 October: The Belltable Limerick showcases “Cracks” a powerful piece of devised theatre exploring the issue of mental illness in Ireland. Casting Leah Rossiter, Anthony Kinahan and Fiona Keenan O’Brien, this show focuses on the profound struggle individuals with mental illness in Ireland face on a daily basis. In this darkly comical and deeply moving new play, audiences see an inefficient and unsympathetic health system through the eyes of one young woman. For tickets and more see www.belltable.ie

DANCING DIARY

Connacht

Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 7 October, Ciaran Rosney

Leitrim: Carrick on Shannon, Landmark Hotel, 6 October, John Glenn & The Mainliners

Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park. Social Dancing 7 October, Brendan Magee & Eugene Cunningham

Sligo: Sligo, Great Southern Hotel, 22-24 October, Sean Corrigan, Brendan Magee, Eugene Cunningham, Carmel McLoughlin, Liam Mannering, Pat McKenna & Glenshane Country, Paul Kelly and Shaun Loughrey

Leinster

Dublin: Dublin, Red Cow, 4 October, Mick Flavin

Kilkenny: Slievrue, Rhu Glenn, 6 October, Jim Devine & Olivia Douglas

Kilkenny: Piltown, Piltown Gaa Complex, 7 October, The Images

Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 4 October, Michael Sexton, 6 October, Derek Ryan, 7 October (6-8pm), Patrick Feeney

Munster

Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 5 October, John McNicholl

Cork: Glanmire, Vienna Woods, 10 October, John Glenn & The Mainliners

Cork: Macroom, Riverside Park Hotel, 8 October, Finbarr Dennehy

Kerry: Tralee, Kerin’s O’Rahillys Club House, 3 October, Michael Collins, 10 October, Peter Bourke

Limerick: Adare, Woodlands Hotel, 7 October, Johnny Brady

Limerick: Newcastle West, Longcourt House Hotel, 4 October, (9-11.30) Dermot Lyons, 11 October, Mike Condon

Limerick: Killmallock, Bulgaden Castle, 10 October, Glenn Flynn

Tipperary: Newport, Ballymackeogh, Aherns, 6 October, Eddie Keogh

Ulster

Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 6 October, Lisa McHugh

Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 5 October, Carmel McLoughlin, 6 October, Robert Mizzell

Down: Newry, The Mourne Country, 6 October, Gerry Guthrie

Monaghan: Monaghan, Hillgrove Hotel, 7 October, Robert Mizzell

Monaghan: Castleblayney, The Glencarn, 5 October, Jim Devine

Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 6 October, Johnny Brady

Tyrone: Omagh, Silverbirch Hotel, 5 October, John Glenn & The Mainliners