Music

The Legend of Luke Kelly – 8 March: This event will be celebrating the music of a true Irish musical legend. Dubliner Luke Kelly has left an indelible mark as being the greatest folk artist of the 20th century and his music is widely regarded as one of Ireland’s cultural treasures. The Legend Of Luke Kelly features Chris Kavanagh, who over the past 13 years has toured with this show across Ireland, England and Europe, with regular attendance by Kelly’s family. The Legend of Luke Kelly plays in the INEC Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, Co Kerry on 8 March.

Mike Denver – 13 March: One of Ireland’s most popular singers, Mike Denver is on the road again with another sell-out nationwide tour. The Galway Boy is getting more popular as each year passes and with country music only getting stronger, his concerts are in demand. His show is a mix of original hits, country classics and upbeat tracks. With his excellent band and a super stage show this promises to have you singing and dancing all night. Mike Denver plays in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford on Wednesday 13 March.

Theatre

The Mirror Crack’d – 12 March: This thrilling new play, based on Agatha Christie’s novel and featuring Susie Blake (Coronation Street, Mrs Brown’s Boys) and Simon Shepherd (Peak Practice), explores how we all colour our own memories, our own truths, to disguise the darkness that lies within. The plot centres around Miss Marple who attempts to unravel a tangle of lies surrounding a mysterious death. The Mirror Crack’d plays in Dublin’s Gaiety Theatre from 12-16 March. Tickets at www.ticketmaster.ie.

Film

Captain Marvel – released 8 March: This story follows Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. Set in the 1990s, Captain Marvel is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel cinematic universe. Captain Marvel is set for release in cinemas on Friday 8 March.

Comedy

Tommy Tiernan – 8-10 March: Back on the road again, Tommy Tiernan has a new show. He rants and raves, he dances and acts. He tries to be very silly and very serious at the same time. He mixes a love of comic rebellion and a refusal to be conscripted into a rational view of the world with a deep grá for talking and the poetry of everyday speech. Tommy takes his tour to Belfast, Co Antrim this week on 8 March in the Waterfront and on 9 and 10 March in Ulster Hall.

Dancing diary

Connacht

Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 10 March, (5-8pm) Liam Mannering, (9.30pm) Michael Regan, (10.30pm) Mike Denver.

Leitrim: Carrick-on-Shannon, The Landmark, 16 March, Derek Ryan.

Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park, Social Dancing 10 March, TR DALLAS. Big Band Dancing, 10 March, Gerry Guthrie.

Leinster

Dublin: Dublin, Red Cow Inn, 7 March, Jimmy Buckley.

Kilkenny: Slievrue, Rhu Glenn, 9 March, Aidy Quinn.

Kilkenny: Pilltown, Pilltown GAA, 10 March, Dermot Lyons.

Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 7 March, Declan Aungier, 9 March Gerry Guthrie, 10 March Andy Feery.

Munster

Clare: Ennis, West County Hotel, 16 March, Mike Denver.

Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 8 March, Jimmy Buckley.

Cork: Glanmire, Vienna Woods, 20 March, Michael English.

Cork: Macroom, Riverside Park Hotel, 11 March, PJ Murrihy.

Limerick: Kilmallock, Bulgaden Castle, 13 March, Caitriona.

Tipperary: Cahir, Cahir House, 10 March, Muriel O’Connor & Fran Curry.

Tipperary: Roscrea, Racket Hall, 9 March, Michael English.

Tipperary: Newport, Ballymackeogh, Aherns, 9 March, Michael Cahill.

Ulster

Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 9 March, Big Shay and The Country Memories.

Derry: Coleraine, The Bushtown House, 11 March, Paul Kelly.

Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 9 March, Mike Denver.

Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 9 March, Declan Nerney.

Monaghan: Monaghan, Hillgrove Hotel, 10 March, Jim Devine.

Monaghan: Castleblayney, The Glencarn, 8 March, Matthew O’Donnell, 13 March, Liam Mannering.

Tyrone: Omagh, Silverbirch Hotel, 8 March, Michael English.

Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 9 March, Johnny Brady.

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