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The Red Iron – 9-30 November: Set on Waterford city’s iconic and abandoned Red Iron railway bridge after the 2017 All-Ireland hurling final, the now middle-aged members of a teenage gang remember their recently deceased friend. The talk around the former hurling star’s death and the return of a long-exiled associate start to pull apart the gang and expose the fragile nature of their 30-year-old friendship. Written and directed by Waterford’s Jim Nolan, the play will be on in the Garter Lane Arts Centre, Waterford. Tickets start at €12.50 for the preview. For more see www.garterlane.ie.
Declan O’Rourke Live – 8 November: Nominated for Best Singer and winner of the Best Original Song at the inaugural RTÉ Folk Awards 2018, Declan O’Rourke is playing the Hawk’s Well Theatre in Sligo and will be supported on the night by John Barrett. Declan delivers stories and music with performances that keep audiences coming back year after year. He is fresh from re-releasing his classic debut Since Kyabram late last year and continues to create his unique brand of original songs. Tickets are €27.50. For tickets and for more information see www.hawkswell.com.
The Irishman – 8 November: Starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci, this epic saga of organised crime in a post-war America is Martin Scorsese’s longest-ever film. Set in the 1950s, truck driver Frank Sheeran, played by De Niro, gets involved with Russell Bufalino, played by Pesci, and his Pennsylvania crime family. Sheeran climbs the ranks to become a top hitman, he also finds himself working for Jimmy Hoffa, played by Pacino, who is a powerful teamster with connections to organised crime. Sheeran looks back on his life and the hits that defined his mob career. This movie is rated 16.
Leaves Festival – until 10 November: The Leaves Festival is a celebration of writing and music in Portlaoise, Co Laois. This week-long event now has 17 events with something for everyone in a diverse and exciting programme. This year’s festival is curated by Dermot Bolger and Laois libraries will be running a number of events through the week including children’s workshops, book launches and much more. Manchán Mangan will give a bilingual performance where he will bake bread and offer insights into the wonders of the Irish language. There will also be a number of writing and poetry workshops. For more information see www.leavesfestival.ie.
Sneem International Storytelling and Folklore Festival – 8-10 November: Visit the Sneem International Storytelling and Folklore Festival in Sneem, Co Kerry. It’s the eighth annual festival which continues to present the best of an old tradition along with new performances by artists. The festival is centred in the Sneem Hotel with events spread throughout the village. There will be a storytelling pub trail, story swaps, two short plays, children’s performances and lunchtime theatre by the Sneem Drama Soc. This year’s storytellers include Kate Corkery, Liz Weir and Jimmy Crowley. For more information see www.sneemstorytellingfestival.wordpress.com.
Connacht
Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 10th November, (5-8pm) Showbud, (10.30) Mike Denver support Brendan Jermyn
Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park,
Big Band: 16th November, John Glenn & The Mainliners
Social Dancing: 10th November, (5-8pm)Jimmy Hynes & The Crusaders
Leinster
Dublin: Dublin, Red Cow, 7th November, Matthew O’Donnell
Kildare: Celbridge, Celbridge Manor Hotel, 8th November, Mike Denver
Kilkenny: Slieverue, The Rhu Glenn, 9th November, Joe Davitt, 16th November, Gerry Guthrie
Kilkenny: Pilltown, GAA Complex, 10th November, Pat Daly
Meath: Navan, Ardboyne Hotel, 11th November, Eamon McCann
Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 7th November, John McIntyre & Brass Roots, 9th November, Eamon McCann, 10th November, TR Dallas
Munster
Clare: Ennis, West County Hotel, 10th November, Ciaran Rosney
Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 8th November, Jim Devine
Cork: Ballyvourney, Abbey Hotel, 10th November, Adrian Ryan
Cork: Glanmire, Vienna Woods, 13th November, Michael Collins
Cork: Charleville, Charleville Park Hotel, 18th November, Dermot Lyons Band
Limerick: Adare, Woodlands Hotel, 10th November, Jimmy Buckley
Limerick: Kilmallock, Bulgaden Castle, 13th November, Caitriona
Limerick: Caherconlish, Millenium Centre, 16th November, PJ Murrihy
Limerick: Newcastle West, Longcourt Hotel, 7th November, Bernie Heaney & Bozz
Tipperary: Roscrea, Racket Hall, 9th November, Jimmy Buckley
Tipperary: Kilcoran, Cahir, Kilcoran Lodge, 24th November, Dave Lawlor
Tipperary: Newport, Aherns, 16th November, Mike Condon
Ulster
Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 16th November, Ciaran Rosney
Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 9th November, Robert Mizzell
Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 9th November, Gerry Guthrie
Down: Banbridge, Banville House, 8th November, Robert Mizzell
Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 9th November, Ciaran Rosney
Tyrone: Omagh, The Silverbirch, 8th November, Gerry Guthrie
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