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Wonder Wheel
9 March: Set in the 1950s, Wonder Wheel tells the tale of four characters whose lives are intertwined by the pleasant chaos of Coney Island amusement park. Kate Winslet plays Ginny, a former actress who is on edge with her turbulent emotions and is now spending her days working as a waitress in a clam house. Things take a dramatic turn when her husband’s daughter, Carolina, shows up out of the blue with a troubled past involving gangsters. With nowhere else to go, she heads to her father’s apartment in the hope that it will become her safe haven.
Legally Blond
8 March: This musical is an all-singing, all-dancing romantic comedy, so gather your gal pals for a night of fun-filled entertainment. Running to 10 March, Legally Blond will introduce you to Elle Woods, the college sweetheart and homecoming queen who is left devastated after her boyfriend ends their relationship for someone more serious. As a result of which Elle decides to put away the credit card and hits the books as she takes off to Harvard Law School, proving that it is never too late to be true to yourself. Tickets are priced between €40 and €50. See www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie.
Private Peaceful
9 March: In this theatre show, brought to you by Verdant Productions, Simon Reade adapts and directs a stage version of Morpurgo’s award-winning book, Private Peaceful, which is a reminder of the heroic sacrifices that were made by those who were involved in World War I. Taking place at the Hawk’s Well Theatre in Sligo, this story follows the life of a young solider named Tommo Peaceful, who faces the firing squad for cowardice. Private Peaceful depicts the horrific truth of the war while celebrating the joys of life. Tickets are €16. Visit www.hawkswell.com for further information.
Dominic Kirwan
11 March: It has been two years since Dominic Kirwan graced the stage at the Millennium Forum in Derry. The Omagh-born entertainer has been busy performing across the country as his alluring appeal attracts fans of all ages, making him one of the leading men in the country scene. This show will see Dominic covering many of his much-loved songs and he will also be introducing tracks from his most recent country album, My Country Favourites, which has been a huge success. Tickets are priced at £20.00. See www.millenniumforum.co.uk for more details.
Coole Music Orchestra Festival
10 March: The 11th Coole Music Orchestra Festival in Gort, Co Galway, will see young orchestras from Mayo, Galway and Limerick presenting music from around the world. They will perform in a Bollywood Céilí grand finale composed by festival founders and artistic director of Coole Music School, Katharina Baker. Festival workshops will occur on the day, ranging from didgeridoo to Bollywood dance and everyone is invited to come along and participate in as many as they wish for €5 each. For more information, see Coole Music Orchestra Festival’s Facebook page.
Connacht
Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 11th March, Mike Denver
Leitrim: Carrick on Shannon, Landmark Hotel, 17th March, Jimmy Buckley
Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park,
Big Band Dancing: 9th March, Lisa McHugh. 10th March, Ciaran Rosney
Sligo: Culfadda, Higgins’ Lounge, John Hannon Memorial Ceili, 16th March, Duntally Ceili Band
Leinster
Dublin: Red Cow, 8th March, Gerry Guthrie
Kilkenny: Slievrue, Rhu Glenn, 10th March, Gerry Guthrie
Kilkenny: Piltown, Piltown GAA, 11th March, Finbar Dennehy
Meath: Navan, The Arboyne, 12th March, Ciaran Rosney
Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 10th March, Eamon Jackson
Munster
Clare: Ennis, Treacy’s West County Hotel, 11th March, Jimmy Buckley
Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 9th March, Jim Devine
Cork: Glanmire, Vienna Woods, 14th March, Michael English
Cork: Macroom, Riverside Park Hotel, 12th March, PJ Murrihy
Cork: Mitchelstown, Firgrove Hotel, 11th March, Barry Kirwan
Limerick: Adare, Woodlands Hotel, 11th March, Declan Nerney
Limerick: Kilmallock, Bulgaden Castle, 14th March, PJ Murrihy
Tipperary: Newport, Ballymackeogh, Aherns, 10th March, Dermot Lyons
Tipperary: Thurles, Premier Ballroom, 11th March, Dermot Lyons
Ulster
Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 10th March, Johnny Brady
Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 10th March, Mike Denver
Derry: Coleraine, Bushtown House Hotel, 12th March, Cliona Hagan
Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 10th March, Jim Devine
Monaghan: Castleblayney, Glencarn Hotel, 9th March, Ciaran Rosney
Monaghan: Monaghan, Hillgrove Hotel, 11th March, Johnny Brady
Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 10th March, Jimmy Buckley
Tyrone: Omagh, Silverbirch Hotel, 9th March, Cliona Hagan
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