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Curtis Magee Fanfayre time in Coleraine
The Curtis Magee Fanfayre takes place in The Lodge Hotel, Coleraine, from Sunday 23 to Wednesday 26 June. The event, hosted by the popular showman and entertainer, is now in its 14th year and Curtis has once again a big line-up for the celebration party.
“The Fanfayre has many regular patrons who love it so much that they come back year after year as they always have a cracking good time. We have people from all over Ireland and the UK and they love these special few days in Coleraine and around this region,” says Curtis.
Among the folks who will be joining Curtis on stage over the four nights are Johnny Fingers McHugh, Owen Mac, Lisa McCrory, the Barry Doyle Duo, Hugo Duncan, Gary Gamble, Boxcar Brian, Country Harmony, Olivia Douglas, David James, Michael Mawhinney and well-known Elvis impersonator Andy Elvis Rodgers.
Curtis will also be joined by his daughters Natasha and Shannon for the Fanfayre Farewell Party on the Wednesday night (26 June). The resident compére for the event is comedian Gary Wilson.
A feature of the Fanfayre ventures organised by Curtis is the goodwill of the patrons who contribute to a selected fund-raiser each year. A cheque for £2,000 was presented to the Mountfern Special Needs Centre in Coleraine last year while the chosen beneficiary this year is Causeway Community Search and Rescue.
Dancing is from 9pm to 1am and all nights are open to the public with £10 admission payable at the door. Further details in relation to the nightly line-ups can be had from The Lodge Hotel in Coleraine or by checking the Curtis Magee page on Facebook.
Ballymore prepares for August Fest
The annual Ballymore Country Music Festival will be held on bank holiday Monday, 5 August. The organisers are once again putting the finishing touches to the big event in the Westmeath village.
Nathan Carter is the headline act and the line-up also features Jimmy Buckley, Michael English, Robert Mizzell, Johnny Brady, Cliona Hagan and The Sheerin Family. Tickets are now available on-line and can also be had on the day. The show starts at1pm.
Nigel’s shine for Angelina
Nigel Livingstone returns to the recording scene with the release of his latest single, My Angelina. The solo singer from Ballyconnell released his debut album, Garden Party, in 2017.
The Cavan man has a busy diary with dates in many parts of the country. He is in the process of finishing his second album under the guidance of producer Brian Kerrigan in Letterkenny.
Louise and Gary for Cork show
Louise Morrissey and Gary Gamble are teaming up with the Ryan Turner Band for a concert show in Castletownroche Community Centre in Co Cork on Friday 30 August. The Donegal contingent are looking forward to joining the Tipperary singer for this special night down south. Tickets are now on sale for the concert.
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