MUSIC

Brian Kennedy: 11-12 January: Irish singer song-writer Brian Kennedy is taking to the stage at the Europa Hotel situated in his hometown of Belfast. These shows are highly anticipated and should not be missed by his fans. Brian appeared as the lead singer in Riverdance on Broadway and also performed alongside Van Morrison for a number of years. On the night you can expect to hear Brian’s most famous tunes including A Better Man and Get on with Your Short Life, with plenty of laughs in between. Tickets are £30. See www.ticketmaster.ie to purchase.

The Irish Tenors: 13 January: The INEC Killarney presents The Irish Tenors. Finbar Wright, Anthony Kearns and Ronan Tynan, have been touring together since 1999 and they have gained an array of fans across the globe. They love nothing more than travelling and performing live, and in the beginning of the new year they will be making an exclusive appearance in Killarney. They have recorded beautiful and unique covers of renowned songs including Danny Boy and Whiskey in The Jar, which you are sure to hear on the night. Tickets are €44.05-€65.45. To book visit www.inec.ie

THEATRE

Sleeping Beauty: 10-13 January: If you enjoy a classic pantomime experience, treat your family with a trip to the Town Hall Theatre in Galway to enjoy the 40th annual Renmore Pantomime, Sleeping Beauty. Peter Kennedy is the creator of this production, which breathes new life into the traditional Disney tale that we all know and love. You will be absorbed into this spellbinding love story, which will also have you laughing out loud. Tickets are €16-€18. For more details visit www.tht.ie

COMEDY

Tommy Tiernan: 10-13 January: Renowned funny man Tommy Tiernan, has announced an array of shows for the new year and he will be performing at Vicar Street in Dublin as part of his nationwide Paddy Crazy Horse tour. The comedian, who is also known for playing Erin Quinn’s father on the TV hit Derry Girls, will take to the stage with new material that will have you laughing out loud from start to finish. Tickets are €35. For more details or to buy, visit www.ticketmaster.ie

FILM

The Upside: 11 January: The Upside is based on the incredible true story of a recently paroled ex-convict called Dell and Phillip, a paralysed billionaire. Both of them are dealing with their own struggles and are brought together when Phillip needs day-to-day help to manage his condition and Dell desperately needs a job. Despite being from two very different walks of life, they strike up a heartfelt friendship. This motion picture stars comedian Kevin Hart and Nicole Kidman and is a remake of The Intouchables, a French film which was released in 2011.

DANCING DIARY

Connacht

Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park. Social Dancing 20 January, Jimmy Hynes and The Crusaders. Big Band Dancing 12 January, John McNicholl

Leinster

Dublin: Dublin, Red Cow Inn, 10 January, The Outlaws

Kilkenny: Slievrue, Rhu Glenn, 12 January, Thomas Maguire and Fhiona Ennis

Kilkenny: Piltown, Piltown Gaa Complex, 13 January, Teddy and Cathal Barry

Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 10 January, Michael Sexton, 12 January, Mike Denver, 13 January, Dermot and Irene

Munster

Clare: Ennis, West County Hotel, 20 January, Gerry Guthrie

Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 11 January, Ciaran Rosney

Cork: Ballyvourney, Abbey Hotel: 13 January, (4-6.30pm) Finbar Dennehy

Cork: Glanmire, Vienna Woods, 16 January, Dominic and Barry Kirwan

Cork: Macroom, Riverside Park Hotel, 14 January, Finbar Dennehy

Kerry: Tralee, Kerin’s O’Rahillys Clubhouse, 16 January, Dermot Lyons Band

Limerick: Kilmallock, Bullgaden Castle, 16 January, Michael Sexton

Tipperary: Cahir, Cahir House, 13 January, (3-6), Caitriona

Tipperary: Newport, Ballymackeogh, Aherns, 12 January, Pat Costello

Ulster

Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 12 January, Johnny Brady

Derry: Coleraine, Bushtown House, 14 January, Dominic and Barry Kirwan

Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 12 January, Jimmy Buckley

Down: Newry, The Mourne Country, 12 January, Ciaran Rosney

Monaghan: Monaghan, Hillgrove Hotel, 13 January, Michael English

Monaghan: Castleblayney, The Glencarn, 11 January, Robert Mizzell

Tyrone: Omagh, Silverbirch Hotel, 11 January, Michael English.

Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 12 January, Gerry Guthrie