Film

Borg/McEnroe

22 September: Based upon one of the world’s greatest icons, Björn Borg, this motion picture takes us back to the summer of 1980, when the tennis No 1 was at the top of his game. On track for his record-breaking fifth Wimbledon championship, there is only one person threatening his triumph and that is American, John McEnroe, as the pair lock horns in the tournament’s finale. Borg/McEnroe focuses upon one of the most renowned sporting rivalries that the world has ever seen and allows us to relive the epic battle between two sporting icons, played by Shia LaBeouf and Stellan Skarsgård.

Theatre

Culture Night

22 September: Siamsa Tíre (Ireland’s National Folk Theatre) is hosting an event-filled evening as part of Culture Night 2017. This year they have performing acts across all art forms, including song, music, dance and visual arts, with something to appeal to all ages. Performances can be expected from Kerry choirs, Opus 96 and the Ardfert Singers along with members of the National Folk Theatre Choir. There will be activities on offer for children, with the highlight of Culture Night being an evening performance of dance under dance artist and choreographer, Catherine Young. The tickets for the event are free but subject to availability. For further information visit www.siamsatire.com or contact (066) 712 3055.

Music

Derek Ryan

24 September: One of the leading singers on the country scene, Derek Ryan, is taking to the stage at Loughrea Hotel and Spa, Galway. Tickets are €30, however, Loughrea Hotel and Spa is offering a dinner package for €55 per person. This includes tickets to the concert and a three-course dinner with tea or coffee in the Abbey Restaurant, and if you would like to make a night of it, a show, stay and dinner package is also available from €99.50 per person sharing. For more information contact Loughrea Hotel and Spa on (091) 880 088 or book online at www.loughreahotelandspa.com or via ticketmaster.ie.

Hermitage Green

22 September: Irish acoustic folk rock band Hermitage Green, who came together in 2010, have announced their return to the Olympia Theatre in Dublin as part of their series of tour dates across the UK and Ireland. Their unique arrangement of instruments – including the bodhrán, djembe, rhythmic guitar and banjo – is what sets them apart as a truly original offering of Irish music. They have already played alongside Gavin James, Walking On Cars and The Pogues, and the Limerick band continues to make waves in the music scene. Tickets are priced at €25.50 and can be purchased from www.ticketmaster.ie or on www.olympia.ie.

dancing diary

Connacht

Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Hotel,

Big Band: 22 September, Trevor Smyth & Friends Garth Brooks Experience 24th September, Mick Flavin

Social Dancing: 24th September, Limelight

Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 24th September, Michael English

Leitrim: Carrick-on-Shannon, Landmark Hotel, 23rd September, Patrick Feeney

Leinster

Kilkenny: Pilltown, Pilltown Gaa, 24th September, Peter Bourke

Louth: Dundalk, The Lisdoo, 23rd September, John McNicholl

Dublin: Dublin, The Red Cow, 21st September, Jim Devine

Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 23rd September, Johnny Brady

Munster

Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 22nd September, Mike Denver

Cork: Glanmire, The Vienna Woods, 27th September, Patrick O’Sullivan

Cork: Macroom, Riverside Hotel, 25th September, Kieran Cooke

Limerick: Kilmallock, Bulgaden Castle, 27th September, Michael Collins

Tipperary: Newport, Ballymackeogh, Aherns, 23rd September, Joe Desmond

Ulster

Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 23rd September, Derek Ryan

Derry: Coleraine, Bushtown House, 25th September, Lisa McHugh

Donegal: Letterkenny, Josies, 22nd September, Patrick Feeney

Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 23rd September, Jimmy Buckley

Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 23rd September, Mick Flavin

Monaghan: Castleblayney, Glencarn Hotel, 22nd September, Lisa McHugh

Monaghan: Monaghan, Hillgrove Hotel, 24th September, Mike Denver

Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 23rd September, Michael English

Tyrone: Omagh, Silverbirch Hotel, 22nd September, Jimmy Buckley