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Classics at Christmas, Mullingar – 19 December: A night of favourite festive music will be put on in All Saints Church, Mullingar on 19 December. This promises to be an evening of festive music ranging from classical to contemporary, jazz to pop and of course some carols too. The night will feature soprano Rebecca Winckworth, multi-instrumentalist Andy Dempsey, award-winning violinist Denice Doyle, cello extraordinaire David Doyle and very special guests, the Lynn Singers. General admission tickets cost €20 and are available on www.eventbrite.ie.
Aquarela – Out now: This documentary is directed by Viktor Kasakovskiy and is written by Kosakovskiy and Aimara Reques. The story shows water as the main protagonist, showing it in all its glory and terrible beauty. Mountains of ice move and break apart as if they have a life of their own. The film travels the world, from the frozen waters of Lake Baikal in Russia to Miami in the middle of Hurricane Irma and Angel Falls in Venezuela. There is very little dialogue to this documentary. It is rated 12A.
Santa’s Grotto at EPIC – 21 and 22 December: Santa’s Grotto will be open in EPIC - the Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin city. You will begin your journey in the atmospheric vaults of the CHQ Building. Visit Santa in his magical grotto and receive a special gift. Sing along to your favourite Christmas songs and share stories with Mrs Claus. Make up a special pouch of reindeer food with Santa’s elves. You have the opportunity to visit the award winning interactive museum and take part in a Christmas themed discovery trail. Visit the Bakehouse for a bite and avail of the photo-op in the snow cabin. For more information see www.epicchq.com.
Connacht
Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 22nd December, (4.30-7.30pm)Liam Mannering(9-12) Jimmy Buckley, 29th December, (4.30-7) Muriel O’Connor, (9-12) Derek Ryan
Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park,
Big Band Dancing: 26th December, Patrick Feeney, 27th December, Michael English
Mayo: Crosmollina, Hineys Upperdeck, 29th December, Gerry Guthrie
Leinster
Carlow: Carlow, Dolmen Hotel, 1st January, Michael English
Dublin: Dublin, Red Cow, 19th December, Declan Nerney,
Kildare: Celbridge, Celbridge Manor Hotel, 21st December, Liam Mannering & Maria and Chris Dallat
Kilkenny: Slieverue, The Rhu Glenn, 21st December, Jim Devine & Patrick O’Sullivan, 26th December, Declan Nerney, 28th December, Cliona Hagan, 31st December, John McNicholl
Kilkenny: Pilltown, Pilltown GAA complex, 22nd December, Brian McDermott, 26th December, Mary Prendergast, 31st December, Michelle Murphy, 5th January, Throwing Shapes
Meath: Navan, Ardboyne Hotel, 23rd December, John Mc Nicholl, 30th December, Declan Nerney
Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 19th December, Liam Mannering, 21st December, Derek Ryan, 22nd December, Robert Mizzell, 26th December, Michael English, 27th December, Checkers, 28th December, Ciaran Rosney, 29th December, Patrick Feeney, 31st December, Jimmy Buckley, 1st January, Liam Mannering & John Molloy
Munster
Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 20th December, Chris Dallat & Marveltones, 21st December, PJ Murrihy, 22nd December, Michael Collins, 26th December, Mike Denver, 27th December, Declan Nerney, 29th December, Marveltones, 31st December, Michael English
Cork: Ballyvourney, Abbey Hotel, 22nd December, Dermot & Irene, 29th December, Dermot Lyons,6th January, Martin Kearney & Derry Kennedy
Cork: Glanmire, Vienna Woods, 1st January, Two of a Kind
Clare: Ennis, Treacy’s West County, 22nd December, Gerry Guthrie
Kerry: Tralee, Kerins O’Rahily’s, December, 18th December, Mike Condon, 26th December, Noreen Ache, 29th December, Jerry McCarthy & Autumn Gold, 1st January, Ger Healy The Singing Jarvey
Kerry: Scartaglin, Heritage Centre, 22nd December, 22nd December, Billy O’Brien & Shineband, 5th January, Dermot Lyons
Limerick: Adare, Woodlands Hotel, 22nd December, Derek Ryan
Limerick: Kilmallock, Bulgaden Castle, 27th December, Teddy & Cathal Barry, 31st December, Declan Aungier
Tipperary: Cahir, Kilcoran Lodge, 1st January (3.30) Michael Collins
Tipperary: Roscrea, Racket Hall, 26th December, John Glenn & The Mainliners
Tipperary: Thurles, The Premier Ballroom, 31st December, Checkers
Ulster
Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 21st December, Robert Mizzell, 27th December, Derek Ryan, 28th December, Michael English, 31st December, Cliona Hagan, 11th January, Johnny Brady
Derry: Coleraine, Bushtown House Hotel, 23rd December, Robert Mizzell, 26th December, Barry Kirwan
Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 21st December, Mike Denver, 28th December, Derek Ryan, 29th December, Robert Mizzell, 30th December, Cliona Hagan, 31st December, Gerry Guthrie, 1st January, Johnny Brady, 4th January, Mick Flavin
Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 21st December, Jimmy Buckley, 28th December, Jim Devine, Ballynahinch, Milbrook Lodge, 20th December, Ciaran Rosney, 26th December, Liam Kelly
Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 21st December, Cliona Hagan, 26th December, Derek Ryan, 28th December, Jimmy Buckley, 30th December, Mike Denver, 31st December, Robert Mizzell
Tyrone: Omagh, The Silverbirch, 20th December, Cliona Hagan, 31st December, Jim Devine
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