Music
Christy Moore
13 May: Christy Moore is returning to The Landmark hotel in Carrick-on-Shannon this weekend. Regarded as one of Ireland’s most important and influential artists, he has a career that spans over 40 amazing years and 30 albums. Earlier this year, Christy Moore: Journey, a provocative and powerful film shot over a five-month period on the road, aired on RTÉ to great acclaim. Don’t miss the chance to spend an evening with Christy Moore this Saturday in what will be a night of unrivalled folk music. Show starts 8pm. Tickets cost €40. Call 071-9622 222 for bookings.
Bagatelle
12 May: Due to phenomenal demand, Bagatelle returns to the INEC Killarney this Friday. Bagatelle can look back with pride on decades of achievement, including six No 1 singles and multi-platinum album sales. Their massive hit, Summer in Dublin, was voted No. 3 of the “Best Irish Songs” and has made the Irish charts almost every summer since its release in 1980. The band has shared stages with U2, Bob Marley, Van Morrison, Thin Lizzy, Sting, Boomtown Rats and many more. They’ve toured worldwide to the US and all over Europe. Doors open at 8.30pm and tickets cost €25. For bookings call 064-663 6000.
Comedy
Tommy Tiernan – “Under
the Influence”
13 May: Continuing on from sell-out shows around the country, Tommy Tiernan comes to the Radisson Blu Hotel in Sligo with Under the Influence! The political and the personal are all up for grabs as the only goal of the evening is laughter. Let our struggles be mocked and our cares abandoned. Allow yourself be guided by a language-loving and theatrical performer with a half-thought out plan, no professional qualifications and a mouth with a mind of its own. Can you trust him? To be silly, yes. To behave, no. Tickets cost €28. Call 071-914 0008 for more information.
Theatre
Private Peaceful
16 May: Simon Reade directs this stage version of Morpurgo’s award-winning book, Private Peaceful, at the Everyman theatre, Cork. Private Peaceful is a reminder of the heroic sacrifices that were made in World War 1. The story charts the life of Tommo Peaceful, a private who faces the firing squad for cowardice. As he sits in his cell waiting for sunrise, Tommo thinks back to some of his fondest memories and reflects on the events that made him the person he is today. Show starts 8pm and tickets cost €27. Contact the Everyman box office on 021-450 1673 for more details.
Film
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
12 May: King Arthur: Legend of the Sword is an adventure film directed by Guy Ritchie that retells the famous origin story of King Arthur. When young Arthur’s father is murdered, Vortigern, Arthur’s uncle, seizes the crown. Robbed of his birth right and with no idea who he truly is, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword from the stone, his life is turned upside down and he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy – whether he likes it or not.
Dancing diary
Connacht
Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park Hotel,
Social Dancing:14th May (9-12), Liam Mannering
Big Band: 13th May, Jimmy Buckley
Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 14th May, Gerry Guthrie & Declan Nerney
Leinster
Kilkenny: Pilltown, Pilltown Gaa, 14th May, Michael Sexton
Kilkenny: Slievrue, Rhu Glenn, 13th May, Gerry Guthrie
Meath: Navan, Ardboyne Hotel, 15th May, Jimmy Buckley
Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 13th May, Robert Mizzell
Wicklow: Arklow, Arklow Bay Hotel, 14th May, Tony, Teresa & The Stars
Munster
Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 12th May, Jim Devine
Cork: Macroom, Riverside Park Hotel, 15th May, Caitriona O’Sullivan
Cork: Glanmire, The Vienna Woods, 17th May, Eddie Lee & James
Clare: Ennis, West County, 14th May, John McNicholl
Limerick: Caherconlish, Millennium Centre, 3rd June, John McNicholl
Tipperary: Tipperary, Times Hotel, 14th May, Barry Kirwan
Tipperary: Thurles, The Premier Ballroom, 14th May, Dermot Lyons
Tipperary: Newport, Ballymackeogh, Aherns, 13th May, Singing Jarvey
Tipperary: Clonmel, Clonmel Park Hotel, 16th May, Michael Collins
Ulster
Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 13th May, Barry Kirwan
Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 13th May, Declan Nerney
Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 13th May, The Indians
Donegal: Letterkenny, Josies , 12th May, Robert Mizzell
Derry: Coleraine, Bushtown Hotel, 15th May, Barry Kirwan
Monaghan: Monaghan, Hillgrove Hotel, 14th May, Jimmy Buckley
Monaghan: Castleblayney, The Glencarn, 12th May, Lisa McHugh
Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 13th May, Michael English
Tyrone: Omagh, Silverbirch Hotel, 12th May, Jimmy Buckley
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