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The Priests
4 January: It feels like no time at all has passed since The Priests came out in 2008. It was that very album that kick-started the many wonderful concerts and melodies over the past 10 years. With their beautiful renditions of Ave Maria, You Raise Me Up and so many more classics, The Priests have captured the hearts of fans worldwide. Fans who travel far and wide to see them understand just how special this 10th anniversary Belfast performance will be. See www.ticketmaster.ie
NYE Indie Disco
31 December: Bringing you an alternative way to spend New Year’s Eve, this year’s indie disco takes place in Waterford’s Central Arts venue. Opening up the night is DJ Daveyboy with a two-hour set. Daveyboy is fresh from spinning tunes at Guilty Pleasures and keeping tabs on the weekly radio show on Open Tempo FM. Headlining this event is the supreme DJ Skye. As always you can expect Central Arts to provide the perfect alternative night out, with indie anthems and floor-fillers, tracks from the past and present, from the likes of Oasis, Blur and many more. Not to mention ringing in the new year with friends and family, this is the ultimate alternative celebration. See www.eventbrite.ie
Bumblebee
From 21 December: Why not make a trip to the cinema this Christmas? The Transformers spin off, Bumblebee depicts the story of a robot on the run in the year 1987. He takes refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town, where Charlie (Hailee Steinfeld), on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers him. This newly released flick will certainly keep you and your family entertained over the week that is the Christmas limbo.
The Great Gatsby
2 January: Following a critically acclaimed 2017 performance, this stunning experience returns. Building on the Gate tradition of ‘page to stage’, this production gives the legendary 1920s jazz story a whole new spin, offering a portal into Fitzgerald’s novel. Transformed into the Gatsby Mansion with all its decadent opulence, audiences will have access to the stage and backstage, allowing them to experience a Gatsby party, with a bar in full swing. 1920s style is encouraged. See www.gatetheatre.ie for more.
Connacht
Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park,
Social Dancing: 30th December, TR Dallas, 6th January, Johnny Mullen
Big Band Dancing: 26th December, Patrick Feeney, 28th December, Derek Ryan, 29th December, Michael English, 1st January, Mike Denver, 5th January, Declan Nerney
Leinster
Kilkenny: Slievrue, Rhu Glenn, 26th Michael English, 27th December, Lisa McHugh, 29th Gerry Guthrie, 31st December, Declan Nerney, 5th January, Michael Collins
Kilkenny: Piltown, Piltown Gaa Complex, 31st December, The Images, 6th January Tom Healy
Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 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, 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: Kilmallock, Bullgaden Castle, 30th December, Declan Nerney
Tipperary: Thurles, The Premier Ballroom, 31st December, Checkers
Tipperary: Roscrea, Racket Hall, 26th December, Michael Collins, 30th December, Gerry Guthrie
Tipperary: Newport, Ballymackeogh, Aherns, 26th December, Michael Cahill, 29th December, Adrian Ryan, 31st December, Lawerence Campion, 5th January, Singing Jarvey
Ulster
Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 27th December, Derek Ryan, 29th December, Ciaran Rosney, 31st December, Lisa McHugh
Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 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, 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, Ciaran Rosney, 26th December, Jimmy Buckley, 28th December, John Glenn & The Mainliners
Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 26th Dec, Derek Ryan, 27th Dec, Mike Denver, 29th Dec, Jimmy Buckley, 31st Dec, Robert Mizzell
Tyrone: Omagh, Silverbirch Hotel, 26th December, Gerry Guthrie, 28th December, John McNicholl, 31st December, Johnny Brady
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