Sult Music Festival – 12-14 July: All roads lead to Gaoth Dobhair this July as Sult returns for yet another year, and it is a festival not to be missed this summer. Boasting a fantastic line up, including Chasing Abbey, The Riptide Movement and Goats Don’t Shave to name but a few. The festival kicks off the Friday night, with a set from DJ Welshy and continues on into the weekend with performances from internationally renowned band The Hoosiers and Donegal’s own singer-songwriter Eve Belle. Tickets for the festival are on sale now and begin at just €15. A pass for both days retails at €50.
Wuthering Heights – 14 July: Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company as they proudly present their rendition of Emily Bronte’s famous Wuthering Heights. Set in the idyllic yet mysterious Yorkshire Moors, this tale of passion and revenge has enthralled audiences for centuries and is certainly a production not to be missed. Enjoy the show under the stars on the grounds of the beautiful Curraghmore Estate, Portlaw, Co Waterford. Admission begins at €10. Visit garterlane.ie for more information.
Disney’s High School Musical 2 on Stage – 14 July: This amateur production is presented in the Pheonix Theatre, North Wall, Dublin by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe). It follows the East High gang who are about to start their new jobs at popular girl Sharpay’s father’s Lava Springs Country Club. Watch as Sharpay attempts to steal Troy’s heart away from Gabriella, while Ryan, her brother, sets his sights on the Star Dazzle Award. Tensions build and tempers fray as the talent show looms, with some members of the group struggling to keep their team spirit alive. Follow the drama and listen to the original songs, adapted and arranged by Bryan Louiselle. For tickets, see www.ticketmaster.ie.
Stuber – 12 July: Directed by Michael Dowse and starring Dave Bautista and Karen Gillan, this action-packed comedy follows Über driver Stu and the adventure that unfolds when he takes on a passenger who turns out to be a cop hot on the tail of a murderer. Watch as Stu grapples frantically to maintain both his sanity and his five-star rating. In cinemas nationwide from the 12 July.
Comedy Gold: Playback Special – 12 July: The Button Theatre, Dublin, is home to the most unique form of improv that one will find in Dublin. It involves the audience telling stories about their day which is then enacted by the players on the spot. An original comedy that is guaranteed to leave the audience in stitches, this is a show that is not to be missed. Tickets cost €10 and are available on Eventbrite.
Connacht
Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 14th July, (5-8pm) John Molloy (10.30) Patrick Feeney with support John Molloy
Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park,
Social Dancing: 14th July, (5-8pm) Showbud
Big Band Dancing: 20th July, Robert Mizzell
Leinster
Dublin: Dublin, Red Cow Inn, 11th July, Robert Mizzell
Kildare: Celbridge, Celbridge Manor Hotel, 19th July, Michael English
Kilkenny: Slievrue, Rhu Glenn, 13th July, Michael Collins, 20th July, Declan Nerney
Kilkenny: Pilltown, Pilltown GAA, 14th July, Mary Pendergast
Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 11th July, Michael Collins, 13th July, John McNicholl, 14th July, Jason Moyles
Munster
Clare: Ennis, West County Hotel, 14th July, Gerry Guthrie
Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 12th July, Barry & Dominic Kirwan
Cork: Macroom, Riverside Park Hotel, 15th July, Michael Collins
Cork: Glanmire, Vienna Woods, 17th July, Michael English
Limerick: Adare, Woodlands Hotel, 14th July, Jimmy Buckley
Limerick: Limerick, Greenhills Hotel, 18th July, Ciaran Rosney, 25th July, Robert Mizzell
Limerick: Kilmallock, Bulgaden Castle, 17th July, Caitriona
Tipperary: Roscrea, Racket Hall, 13th July, Jimmy Buckley
Tipperary: Thurles, The Premier Ballroom, 14th July, Thomas Maguire & Fhiona Ennis
Ulster
Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 13th July, John Glenn & The Mainliners
Derry: Coleraine, The Bushtown, 15th July, Cliona Hagan
Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 12th July, Johnny Brady, 13th July, Cliona Hagan, 14th July, Jim Devine
Tyrone: Omagh, Silverbirch Hotel, 19th July, Keith & Lorraine Showband Show
Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 13th July, Patrick Feeney
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