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Nathan Carter – 27 September: Often credited as the man who made country music cool again, Nathan Carter will play the INEC Killarney this Friday night, 27 September. The Liverpudlian first became a household name in Ireland with his version of Wagon Wheel and has since gone on to become bigger and bigger. In Killarney he will be supported by Dancing with the Stars winner Cliona Hagan. Tickets cost €35.90 and can be purchased on www.inec.ie. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Grease – 26, 27 and 28 September: The epic musical Grease, made internationally famous by the 1978 cinematic depiction starring Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta, plays in Dublin’s Bord Gáis Energy Theatre until Saturday 28 September. More glamorous than ever before, this brand-new production is direct from a sell-out and critically acclaimed run at Leicester Curve. These dates star Peter Andre as a guest performer. Tickets start from €21. For more information and booking see www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie.
Halcyon Days – 2 October: Starring Bryan Murray and Una Crawford (both Fair City), Halcyon Days comes to the Hawks Well Theatre in Sligo on Wednesday 2 October. The plot follows Patricia, who has a zest for life and men when she is thrust together with Sean who is languishing in a nursing home. They form a funny and spiky relationship, but is friendship the most important thing? Halcyon Days is written by Deirdre Kinahan, one of Ireland’s leading playwrights, who has had recent hits such as Rathmines Road, The Unmanageable Sisters and the internationally renowned Moment. Tickets start from €15 and are available on www.hawkswell.com.
An Triail – 30 September and 1 October: Fíbín presents its highly acclaimed version of the modern Irish classic, An Triail by Máiréad Ní Ghráda, as you have never seen it before. This famous play as Gaeilge is a staple on the Leaving Cert course, and An Triail has long since given young people (and those not so young) an insight into the tribulations of an Irish unmarried mother in years gone by. An Triail will run at the Lime Tree Theatre in Limerick on 30 September and 1 October. For more information see www.limetreetheatre.ie.
Nikka Zaildar 3 – 27 September: The third instalment of the story of Nikka comes to Irish cinemas on Friday 27 September. Nikka Zaildar 3 tells the tale of a landlord family residing in village of Punjab. Bhaag Singh, the head of the family, who has three sons, is an extreme miser and does not provide his family with a good life. No one dares say anything against him because of his imposing and dominating personality. Nikka is Bhaag Singh’s grandson and the opposite of his grandfather. Following the death of Bhaag, his spirit inhabits Nikka’s body and so starts the film’s laughter.
Connacht
Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 6th October, (5-8pm), Brendan Magee(10.30) Robert Mizzell
Leitrim: Carrick on Shannon, The Landmark, 28th September, Mike Denver
Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park,
Social Dancing: 29th September, Liam Mannering
Big Band: 28th September, Ciaran Rosney
Leinster
Dublin: Dublin, Red Cow, 26th September, Robert Mizzell
Kildare: Celbridge, Celbridge Manor Hotel, 11th October, Jim Devine
Kilkenny: Slieverue, The Rhu Glenn, 28th September, Jim Devine
Kilkenny: Pilltown, GAA Complex, 29th September, Chequers
Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 26th September, Michael Collins, 28th September, Patrick Feeney, 29th September, J&S Sound
Munster
Clare: Ennis, West County Hotel, 6th October, Cliona Hagan
Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 27th September, Patrick Feeney
Cork: Ballyvourney, Abbey Hotel, 30th September, Tony Kearney & Marian Kirby
Cork: Kanturk, Kilbrin, Social Club, 27th September, Gerry McCarthy & Autumn Gold
Kerry: Tralee, Keirns O’ Rahillys club, 2nd October, Pat Costello
Kerry: Scartaglen, Heritage Centre, 29th September, Michael O’Brien & Philomena McGovern
Limerick: Adare, Woodlands Hotel, 6th October, Jim Devine
Limerick: Kilmallock, Bulgaden Castle, 2nd October, Fundraising Dance, Checkers, Peter Burke, Declan Aungier, Dermot Lyons and many others
Tipperary: Cahir, Kilcoran, Kilcoran Lodge Hotel, 6th October, Muriel O’Connor & Fran Curry
Tipperary: Newport, Aherns, 28th September, Noel Ryan
Tipperary: Roscrea, Racket Hall, 12th October, Derek Ryan
Ulster
Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 28th September, Michael English
Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 28th September, Jimmy Buckley
Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 28th September, Gerry Guthrie
Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 28th September, Cliona Hagan
Tyrone: Omagh, The Silverbirch, 27th September, Mike Denver
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