COMEDY

Owen Colgan - Little Weapon

02 November: Come see Owen Colgan, Irish cult comedy hero, this Friday in Cork’s Cyprus Avenue. Best known for his role as Buzz McDonnell from Hardy Bucks, which he has starred in for four hit seasons on RTE, Colgan also plays the role in the Hardy Bucks hit movie which media coined ‘The Irish Hangover’, produced by the mammoth Universal Studios. Owen has enjoyed great live success recently with Hardy Bucks selling out shows all over Ireland in some of the country’s most prestigious venues. This is your chance to laugh your heart out at Ireland’s funny man, Owen Colgan. Ticket information available on www.cyprusavenue.ie

THEATRE

Rough Magic

2-3 November: Siamsa Tíre in county Kerry welcomes Rough Magic, with a brand-new stage adaptation, in a dizzying interpretation of James Joyce’s first novel, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man. The classic is brought to life by a dynamic, new, creative ensemble of actors and designers under Ronan Phelan’s direction. Following its successful premiere run at Dublin Theatre Festival, Rough Magic focuses on the spiritual rebellion of Stephen Dedalus and his restless search for artistic self-expression. The central role of Stephen Dedalus will be played by multiple members of the ensemble, both male and female. Find more information at www.siamsatire.com

FILM

Hunter Killer

2 November: Directed by Donovan Marsh Hunter Killer hits Irish cinemas this Friday. An untested American submarine captain teams with U.S. Navy Seals to rescue the Russian president, who has been kidnapped by a rogue general. Starring Caroline Goodall, Gary Oldman and Gerard Butler, this 15A rated action thriller is not to be missed. Based on the 2012 novel Firing Point by Don Keith and George Wallace, it has both thought and adrenaline. Check out more reviews and sneak peeks at www.entertainment.ie

MUSIC

Delorentos

2 November: Delorentos have been making music together for over 10 years, and, in that time, they have seen and done a lot. Join Kieran, Nial, Ross and Ro at Galway’s Roisin Dubh, this Friday for a musical journey back in time. Delorentos’ determined rise has been a wonderful chaos. From break-ups and labels collapsing, to reformations and critical awards, this world touring group like to sing about it all. Having opened to audiences in Mexico City and Moscow, they are back in Ireland, for one more passionate, raw and exciting gig. Check out www.roisindubh.net for further information.

Route 66

2 November: Route 66 take to the stage at the Source Arts Centre, Thurles, county Tipperary, this Friday night. The 16-piece Big Band with a difference have been a huge success in theatres all over Leinster for the past three years. The show takes audiences on a magical musical tour from the 40’s right up to date with numbers made famous by Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Glen Miller, Tom Jones, Adele, Joe Dolan, Tina Turner, Van Morrison, Ella Fitzgerald and many more. With a fabulous line up of six brass, four saxes and a four-piece rhythm section fronted by a male and female singer the band has been getting standing ovations at all of their shows and praise from those attending. For further details and to buy tickets, visit www.thesourceartscentre.ie

DANCING DIARY

Connacht

Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 4th November, Gerry Guthrie

Leitrim: Carrick on Shannon, Landmark Hotel, 24th November, Marty Mone

Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park,

Social Dancing: 4th November, Dermot McConnell

Big Band Dancing: 3rd. November, Ciaran Rosney

Sligo: Sligo, Great Southern Hotel, 6th November, Robert Browne

Leinster

Dublin: Dublin, Red Cow, 1st November, Joe Davitt

Kilkenny: Slievrue, Rhu Glenn, 3rd November, Michael English

Kilkenny: Piltown, Piltown Gaa Complex,

Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 1st November, Chris Dallat, 3rd November, Robert Mizzell, 4th November, Catherine & The Images

Munster

Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 2nd November, Patrick Feeney

Cork: Glanmire, Vienna Woods, 7th November, Finbar Dennehy

Cork: Macroom, Riverside Park Hotel, 5th November, Patrick O’Sullivan

Limerick: Adare, Woodlands Hotel, 4th November, Jimmy Buckley

Limerick: Newcastle West, Longcourt House Hotel, 1st November, Adrian Ryan Band

Limerick: Killmallock, Bulgaden Castle, 7th November, Peter Bourke

Tipperary: Newport, Ballymackeogh, Aherns, 3rd November, Lawrence Campion

Ulster

Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 3rd November, Derek Ryan

Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 2nd November, Pat McKenna & Glenshane Country 3rd November, Johnny Brady & Paul Kelly

Down: Newry, The Mourne Country, 3rd November, John Glenn & The Mainliners

Derry: Coleraine, Bushtown House, 5th November, Paul Kelly

Monaghan: Monaghan, Hillgrove Hotel, 4th November, Michael English

Monaghan: Castleblayney, The Glencarn, 9th November, Derek Ryan

Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 3rd November, Mike Denver

Tyrone: Omagh, Silverbirch Hotel, 2nd November, Robert Mizzell