Film

Cold Pursuit – 22 February: Starring Liam Neeson as a reserved snowplow driver Nels Coxman, the main character’s quiet life comes crashing down when his beloved son dies under mysterious circumstances. His search for the truth soon becomes a quest for revenge against a psychotic drug lord named Viking. This thriller sees Nels transform from a normal law abiding citizen, to a coldblooded vigilante. This film is set for release in Ireland on Friday 22 February.

Music

Tommy Fleming – 16-17 February: Tommy Fleming is regarded as one of the finest singers and actors worldwide and is currently enjoying a hugely successful career. After 25 years honing his craft, Tommy is now taking his place at the forefront of popular music across the globe. Tommy is currently on the road with his Voice of Hope tour, and will play in the Carrickdale Hotel, Dundalk on 16 February and in the Hotel Kilmore, Cavan on February 17.

Comedy

The Blindboy Live Podcast – 15 February: The Blindboy Live Podcast comes to the Royal Theatre and Event Centre, Co Mayo on 15 February. With a number-one selling book under his belt, satirist Blindboy now has a podcast that has reached interest not only in Ireland and the UK, but globally. Outspoken, informed and empathetic, Blindboy engages his audience with an unusual touch of realism while remaining light-hearted and entertaining, creating what he calls the “podcast hug”. The live show will feature special guests. Tickets at www.ticketmaster.ie.

Mario Rosenstock – 22 February: See the hilarious Mario Rosenstock live as he brings his massively successful In Your Face tour to the National Opera House in Wexford. The tour has seen Mario play 20 sold-out shows across the country including an amazing run of six sold-out nights in Cork. A much-loved impressionist, the In Your Face show is bigger and bolder than ever and its Mario’s most interactive too. For bookings visit www.ticketmaster.ie.

Theatre

God Has No Country – 14 February: Dublin-based Killarney actor Donal Courtney’s one-man show God Has No Country tells the story of the struggles encountered by Kerrryman Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty and his colleagues in Rome during World War II. The story follows Hugh’s torment as he has to decide to act in defence of those suffering under the tyranny of the Fascists. Told with humour and sensitivity, God Has No Country aims to bring the heroic deeds and achievements of this extraordinary man to a wider audience and plays in the INEC Gleneagle Hotel, Co Kerry.

Dancing diary

Connacht

Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 17th February, Jimmy Buckley

Leitrim: Carrick-on-Shannon, The Landmark, 16th February, Johnny Brady

Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park,

Social Dancing: 17th February, Muriel O’Connor

Big Band Dancing: 16th February, Michael English

Leinster

Carlow: Carlow, The Dolmen Hotel, 3rd March, Mike Denver

Dublin: Dublin, Red Cow Inn, 14th February, John McNicholl

Kilkenny: Slievrue, Rhu Glenn, 16th February, John Mc Nicholl

Kilkenny: Piltown, Piltown Gaa Complex, 17th February, Mary Prendergast

Munster

Clare: Ennis, West County Hotel, 17th February, Mick Flavin

Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 15th February, Michael English

Cork: Glanmire, Vienna Woods, 20th February, Patrick O’Sullivan

Cork: Macroom, Riverside Park Hotel, 18th February, Mike Condon

Kerry: Tralee, Kerin’s O’Rahillys Clubhouse, 20th February, Frank Nelson, (Roscommon), 27th February, Mike Condon Band

Limerick: Kilmallock, Bullgaden Castle, 20th February, Brendan Lee

Limerick: Newcastlewest, Longcourt House Hotel, 21st February, Nellie O’Connor Band, 28th February, Peter Burke Band

Tipperary: Cahir, Cahir House, , (3-6), 17th February, The Singing Jarvey

Tipperary: Roscrea, Racket Hall, 16th February, Jimmy Buckley

Tipperary: Newport, Ballymackeogh, Aherns, 23rd February, Dermot Lyons

Tipperary: Thurles, The Premier Ballroom, 17th February, Pat Daly

Ulster

Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 16th February, Ciaran Rosney

Derry: Coleraine, The Bushtown House, 18th February, The Indians

Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 16th February, John Glenn & The Mainliners

Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 16th February, Jim Devine

Monaghan: Monaghan, Hillgrove Hotel, 17th February, Gerry Guthrie

Monaghan: Castleblayney, The Glencarn, 15th February, Johnny Brady, 20th February, Shane Shovlin

Tyrone: Omagh, Silverbirch Hotel, 15th February, Jim Devine

Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 16th February, Robert Mizzell

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