Film

Custody

13 April: Set in New York City, this American courtroom drama, directed by James Lapine, entangles the lives of three women, including the judge who presides over the custody case of Sara, a Latina woman whose life is thrown into turmoil at the prospect of losing her three children. In a bid to keep her family together, Sara’s lawyer, played by Nashville star Hayden Panettiere, is defending her case, but as things begin to unravel, the three women are more emotionally involved than they ever could have imagined. A heart-wrenching motion picture that will have you intrigued from beginning to end.

Theatre

Matilda

12 April: Running to the 28 April at the Bord Gáis Energy theatre, Matilda the Musical is a must-see performance for all the family to enjoy. Having won 85 international awards, including 16 for best musical, the Royal Shakespeare Company’s touring production is now making waves in the capital. This beloved, classical tale, directed by Matthew Warchus, recalls the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Tickets are priced between €25-€73. To book or for more details, see www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie.

Green and Blue

17 April: Taking place at Kiltyclogher Community Centre, Green and Blue explores the painful and humorous realities faced by those who patrolled the border during the conflict in Northern Ireland. This production is based on an oral archive of RUC and An Garda Síochána officers, the production fuses theatre and film to look at the person behind the uniform. Take a step back in time and remember the heart-wrenching past of Northern Ireland that occurred not too long ago as director Paula McFetridge brings home truths to the stage. For further information, visit http://www.theglenscentre.com

Music

Danú

15 April: Trad supergroup Danú will be showcasing their musical talents at the Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan, Co Waterford. Hailing from counties Cork, Dublin, Donegal and Waterford, the musical group is one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today. Danú came together in 1995 as part of Ireland’s delegation to Lorient Inter-Celtic Festival in Brittany, and have never looked back. Two decades later and they continue to wow audiences with their musical abilities, playing a variety of instruments, including the flute and accordion, paired with their incredible vocals in Irish and English. Tickets are €20. For more details, see www.eventbrite.ie

The Ed Sheeran Experience

13 April: Skylite Room, Warrenpoint presents The Ed Sheeran Experience - an amazing live replica of Ed Sheeran’s live shows. The fantastically brilliant UK musician, Jack Sheppard, will be taking to the stage in the Co Down venue to entertain Ed Sheeran fans with a show bursting with live looping, rapping and beat boxing. No backing tracks will be used during this performance that will feature a custom-built replica of Ed’s loop station and a selection of custom-built guitars as Jack Sheppard proves that he is the next best thing to the singer-songwriter. Tickets are €10 and early booking is advised. For more information, see www.number7restaurant.com

Dancing Diary

Connacht

Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 15th April, Michael English

Leitrim: Carrick on Shannon, Landmark Hotel, 21 April, Johnny Brady

Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park. Big Band Dancing, 14th April, Jimmy Buckley.

Leinster

Carlow: Carlow, Dolmen Hotel, 13th April, Jimmy Buckley & Gerry Guthrie, 14th April, Patrick Feeney & Gerry Guthrie, 15th April (afternoon), Gerry Guthrie & Friends

Kilkenny: Slievrue, Rhu Glenn, 14th April, Stephen Smyth

Kilkenny: Piltown, Piltown Gaa Complex, 15th April, Tom Healy

Meath: Navan, Ardboyne Hotel, 16th April, Robert Mizzell

Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 14th April, Johnny Brady

Munster

Clare: Ennis, West County, 15th April, Jim Devine

Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 13th April, Mike Denver. Glanmire, Vienna Woods, 15th April, 18th April, Michael English

Cork: Macroom, Riverside Park Hotel, 16th April, Michael Collins. Mitchelstown, Firgrove Hotel, 22nd April, Robert Mizzell

Limerick: Adare, Woodlands Hotel, 15th April, Robert Mizzell

Limerick: Kilmallock, Bulgaden Castle, 18th April, Brian McDermott

Tipperary: Newport, Ballymackeogh, Aherns, 14th April, PJ Collins & Breda Nolan

Tipperary: Roscrea, Racket Hall, 14th April, Ciaran Rosney. Thurles, The Premier Ballroom, 15th April, Checkers

Ulster

Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 14th April, Jim Devine

Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 14th April, Michael English

Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 14th April, Joe Davitt

Derry: Coleraine, Bushtown Hotel, 16th April, Jim Devine

Monaghan: Castleblayney, Glencarn Hotel, 13th April, Michael English. Monaghan, Hillgrove Hotel, 15th April, Jimmy Buckley

Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 14 April, Robert Mizzell

Tyrone: Omagh, Silverbirch Hotel, 13th April, Robert Mizzell

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