Film

Detroit

25 August: Based on the Algiers Motel Incident during Detroit’s 1967 12th Street Riot, Detroit is being released to commemorate the 50th anniversary of this tragedy where three teenage civilians, all of them black, were beaten and killed by police. Nine others, seven black males and two white females, were badly beaten by members of a riot task force. It stars John Boyega, Will Poulter, Algee Smith, Jason Mitchell, John Kransinski and Anthony Mackie.

Theatre

Oileán

28 August: Taking place at Tralee’s Siamsa Tíre (Ireland’s National Folk Theatre), Oileán will run until the end of August. The show depicts the traditions and culture of the community that once called the Blasket Islands off the coast of west Kerry home. Oileán celebrates and explores the Blasket Islands in a moving, emotional and lively presentation, incorporating the best of traditional Irish dance and music. For bookings, see www.siamsatire.com or 066-7123 055 for further details.

Music

John Prine & Sturgill Simpson

25 August: Singer-song writer stalwarts John Prine and Sturgill Simpson will bring their unique and soulful sound to Victar Street. Since bursting on to the scene in 1971, Prine has accumulated a large and loyal following. The two-time Grammy-winner’s songs have been recorded by Johnny Cash, Tom T Hall, Carley Simpson, Norah Jones and more. Tickets start from €65.45. For more information and booking, see www.ticketmaster.ie.

Dickie Rock

25 August: Playing his final of four shows at the INEC Killarney this summer, one of Ireland’s most loved and recognised singers, Dickie Rock, is ready to get fans dancing the night away. Performing and packing out venues across the country for over 50 years, the former Miami Showband frontman is still going as strong as ever. Doors open at 8.30pm and the show starts at 9.30pm. For more information, see www.ticketmaster.ie.

dancing diary

Connacht

Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Hotel,

Big Band: 26th Aug, Derek Ryan. 27th Aug, John McNicholl. 29th Aug, Mike Denver. Social Dancing (5-8pm): 27th Aug, Dave Lawlor

Kavanagh’s Bar: 25th Aug, Ciaran Rosney. 26th Aug, Ger Long. 27th Aug, Tom Power

Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 27th August, Jimmy Buckley

Leitrim: Carrick-on-Shannon, Landmark Hotel, 26th August, Robert Mizzell

Leinster

Dublin: Red Cow, 24th Aug, Robert Mizzell

Kilkenny: Pilltown, Pilltown Gaa, 27th August, Teddy & Cathal Barry

Kilkenny: Slievrue, Rhu Glenn, 26th August, Michael Collins

Meath: Navan, Ardboyne Hotel, 28th August, Jimmy Buckley

Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 26th August, Gerry Guthrie

Munster

Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 25th August, Gerry Guthrie

Cork: Glanmire, The Vienna Woods, 30th August, Liam Mannering & Maria

Cork: Macroom, Riverside Hotel, 28th August, Dermot Lyons

Clare: Ennis, West County Hotel, 27th August, Gerry Guthrie

Limerick: Adare, Woodlands Hotel, 27th August, Robert Mizzell

Tipperary: Newport, Ballymackeogh, Aherns, 26th August, Peter Bourke

Ulster

Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 26th August, Michael English

Derry: Coleraine, Bushtown Hotel, 28th August, Derek Ryan, 29th August, Mick Flavin

Donegal: Letterkenny, Josies, 25th August, Jim Devine

Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 25th, August, Patrick Feeney, 26th August, Jim Devine, 27th August, Mike Denver

Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 26th August, Jimmy Buckley

Monaghan: Castleblayney, Glencarn Hotel, 25th August, Michael English

Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 26th August, Patrick Feeney

Tyrone: Omagh, Silverbirch Hotel, 25th August, Johnny Brady