MUSIC

The Three Tenors: 21 December: Don’t miss the fabulous Three Tenors Christmas concert at St David’s Church, Naas, this Friday. Get into the Christmas spirit with a relaxing evening of music. Creating a storm around the country, Ireland’s favourite trio – Shane, Dominic, and Derek – has performed annually the past five years at prestigious venues nationwide. The Irish trio has regularly appeared on both BBC and RTÉ, appreciated most for their unique chords and stage presence. Don’t miss out. For tickets and further information, visit www.ticketsolve.ie, or phone the box office on 045-883030.

COMEDY

David McSavage: 21 - 22 December: Laugh your heart out at David McSavage, at Cork’s City Limits Comedy Club this weekend. McSavage, the writer and star of the hit TV show The Savage Eye, is one of Ireland’s most popular comedians. His cutting commentary and performances cover all aspects of life and nothing is safe from his truth-induced interpretations. There is no better way to celebrate Christmas than having a laugh with family and friends. Come for the comedy and stay for the nightclub, at Cork’s premier venue. Further information and tickets are available by visiting www.tickets.ie.

DANCING DIARY

Connacht

Leitrim: Carrick on Shannon, Landmark Hotel, 22nd December, Derek Ryan

Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park.

Social Dancing: 23rd December, Jimmy Hynes and The Crusaders. 30th December, TR Dallas, 6th January, Johnny Mullen

Big Band Dancing: 21st December, Ciaran Rosney, 26th December, Patrick Feeney, 28th December, Derek Ryan, 29th December, Michael English, 1st January, Mike Denver, 5th January, Declan Nerney

Leinster

Dublin: Dublin, Red Cow, 20th December, Declan Nerney

Kilkenny: Slievrue, Rhu Glenn, 22nd December, Bernie Heaney, 26th Michael English, 27th December, Lisa McHugh, 29th Gerry Guthrie, 31st December, Declan Nerney, 5th January, Michael Collins

Kilkenny: Piltown, Piltown Gaa Complex, 23rd December, Chequers, 31st December, The Images, 6th January Tom Healy

Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 20th December, Catherine & Images, 22nd December, Robert Mizzell, 23rd December, (6-8pm) Ciaran Rosney, (9.30 12), TR Dallas, 26th December, Lisa McHugh, 27th December, Andy Feery, 29th December, Declan Nerney, 30th December, Paul Leavy, 31st December, Jimmy Buckley, 1st January, (4-6.30), John Molloy, 6.30-9) Adrian Rabbitte

Munster

Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 21st December, Jimmy Buckley, 22nd December, Breege Kelly & Showbud, 23rd December, (4-6.30), PJ Murrihy (night), Michael Collins, 26th December, Teddy & Cathal Barry, (night), Mike Denver, 28th December, Robert Mizzell, 29th December, Liam Mannering & Marie, 30th December, (4-6.30pm) Checkers, (night) Ciaran Rosney, 31st December, Michael English

Cork: Ballyvourney, Abbey Hotel: 6th January, (4-6.30), Dermot Lyons

Cork: Mitchelstown, Firgrove Hotel, 31st December, Muriel O’Connor & Fran Curry

Cork: Glanmire, Vienna Woods, 2nd January, Michael Collins

Cork: Macroom, Riverside Park Hotel, 31st December, Southern Pride, 7th January, Singing Jarvey

Kerry: Tralee, Kerin’s O’Rahillys Clubhouse, 26th December, Nelly O’Connor Band, 2nd January, Ger Healy

Limerick: Adare, Woodlands Hotel, 23rd December, Derek Ryan

Limerick: Kilmallock, Bullgaden Castle, 30th December, Declan Nerney

Tipperary: Thurles, The Premier Ballroom, 31st December, Checkers

Tipperary: Roscrea, Racket Hall, 22nd December, Declan Nerney, 26th December, Michael Collins, 30th December, Gerry Guthrie

Tipperary: Newport, Ballymackeogh, Aherns, 22nd December, Dermot Lyons, 26th December, Michael Cahill, 29th December, Adrian Ryan, 31st December, Lawerence Campion, 5th January, Singing Jarvey

Ulster

Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 22nd December, Eamonn Jackson, 27th December, Derek Ryan, 29th December, Ciaran Rosney, 31st December, Lisa McHugh

Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 22nd December, Mike Denver, 28th December, Lisa McHugh, 29th December, Derek Ryan, 30th December, Robert Mizzell, 31st December, Philomena Begley, 1st January, Gerry Guthrie, 5th January, Paul Kelly

Down: Newry, The Mourne Country, 22nd December, Johnny Brady, 29th December, Jim Devine

Derry: Coleraine, Bushtown House, 26th December, The Indians, 27th December, Dominic & Barry Kirwan

Monaghan: Monaghan, Hillgrove Hotel, 23rd December, Robert Mizzell, 30th December, Patrick Feeney,

Monaghan: Castleblayney, The Glencarn, 21st December, Derek Ryan, 22nd December, Ciaran Rosney, 26th December, Jimmy Buckley, 28th December, John Glenn & The Mainliners

Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 22nd December, Michael English, 26th December, Derek Ryan, 27th December, Mike Denver, 29th December, Jimmy Buckley, 31st December, Robert Mizzell

Tyrone: Omagh, Silverbirch Hotel, 21st December, Jim Devine, 26th December, Gerry Guthrie, 28th December, John McNicholl, 31st December, Johnny Brady