Music

Finbar Furey – 1 June: Finbar Furey, the Irish folk legend, has had his presence felt in Irish music for more than four decades as the lead singer and uilleann pipes player for the Fureys, and has always been at the forefront of musical change. He has worked with Martin Scorsese, was lauded by John Peel, featured on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, performed with The Clancy Brothers and many other luminaries. Multi-instrumentalist, composer, songwriter, storyteller and actor Finbar Furey will take the stage at Dublin’s Vicar St on Saturday 1 June. Tickets are €38 and are available at www.ticketmaster.ie.

Theatre

Before – 4-5 May: Before is a new play with music, set in Clery’s of Dublin, on the very day this iconic department store shuts for good. Pontius is inside, trying to choose a gift for his estranged daughter, whom he hasn’t seen for almost 20 years. He will meet her in an hour. This father’s journey is both beautiful and strange, from the isolation of his Midlands home, to the madness of O’Connell Street. This play will be performed at The Everyman in Co Cork with tickets starting at €22. Visit www.everymancork.com for more.

Film

Sunset – 31 May: 1913, Budapest, in the heart of Europe; a young woman arrives in the Hungarian capital with high hopes to work as a milliner at the legendary hat store that belonged to her late parents. She is nonetheless sent away by the new owner. Refusing to leave the city, the young woman follows tracks to her lost past. Her quest brings her through the dark streets of Budapest, where only the Leiter hat store shines, into the turmoil of a civilisation on the eve of its downfall. Sunset is set for release in Irish cinemas from 31 May.

Comedy

Laugh Lines Stand-Up Comedy – 31 May: Comedy Club Nights come to the Anderson’s Gastro Grill and Late Bar located on the Kempten Promenade in Sligo Town. The Laugh Lines Stand-up Comedy night will be hosted by MC Joe Rooney with special guests Colum McDonell and Sharon Mannion – stars from the TV hit show Bridget and Eamon – present on the night. This promises to be a definite laugh line maker. There is also the option for a three-course meal while you enjoy the night of laughter. Tickets are €15 and the meal is an extra €20. Visit www.ticketweb.ie for more information.

Musical

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes – 31 May: When a group of girls take a transatlantic cruise to Paris, an undercover detective follows, to find out if Lorelei is a gold digger. Unfortunately, she is born flirtatious and soon finds herself in a compromising position with Sir Francis Beekman, owner of a diamond mine. The girls have to use all their wits to get out of trouble and still find love and marriage. The classic film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes comes to the Garter Lane Theatre on Friday 31 May. Admission is free but booking in advance at www.garterlane.ie is advised.

Dancing Diary

Connacht

Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 1st June, (5-8pm) Muriel O’Connor & Fran Curry (10.30) Patrick Feeney & Support John Molloy

Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park,

Social Dancing: 2nd June, TR Dallas

Big Band Dancing: 31st May, Derek Ryan,1st June, Michael English, 2nd June, Mike Denver

Leinster

Dublin: Dublin, Red Cow Inn, 6th June, Jimmy Buckley

Kildare: Celbridge, Celbridge Manor Hotel, 28th June, John Glenn & The Mainliners

Kilkenny: Slievrue, Rhu Glenn, 2nd June, John Glenn & The Mainliners, 8th June, Gerry Guthrie

Kilkenny: Pilltown, Pilltown GAA, 2nd June, Michàel Sexton

Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 30th May, Magic Moments, 1st June, Jimmy Buckey, 2nd June, The Conquerers, 3rd June, Derek Ryan

Munster

Clare: Ennis, West County Hotel, 2nd June, Michael English

Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 31st May, Jimmy Buckley, 1st June, Checkers, 2nd June, Robert Mizzell, 3rd June, Bernie Heaney & Boz

Cork: Glanmire, Vienna Woods, 5th June, Michael Collins

Cork: Ballyvourney, Abbey Hotel, (4-6.30pm) 2nd June, Michael Collins

Kerry: Tralee, Keirns O’ Rahillys club, 5th June, Mike Condon Band

Kerry: Scartaglen, Heritage Centre, 2nd June, Barry O’ Harrolan Band

Limerick: Adare, Woodlands Hotel, 3rd June, (3.30pm) Dermot Lyons

Tipperary: Newport, Ballymackeogh, Aherns, 1st June, PJ Murrihy & Seamus Shannon

Tipperary: Roscrea, Racket Hall, 8th June, Cliona Hagan

Tipperary: Thurles, The Premier Ballroom, 2nd June, Throwin Shapes

Ulster

Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 1st June, Jim Devine

Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 31st May, The Indians, 1st June, Gerry Guthrie 2nd June, Declan Nerney

Tyrone: Omagh, Silverbirch Hotel, 31st May, Cliona Hagan

Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 1st June, Robert Mizzell