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What I (don’t) know about Autism – 1 to 8 February: Go on a journey in the Abbey Theatre, Dublin, as a cast of autistic and non-autistic actors share sometimes comic, sometimes heart-breaking look at the world of autism. This play is inspired by the writer’s own experience with autism and it celebrates autistic identity, while also offering a deeper insight and understanding to non-autistic audiences. All performances will be relaxed, meaning a relaxed approach to noise during the show with audience members free to move about or leave as they need. Tickets range from €16 to €25. For more information see www.abbeytheatre.ie.
Crowman – 4-6 February: The Crowman is Dan Lonergan’s account of the hilarious characters that cross his path on a daily basis. It is also an account of a love story that never came to be. Jon Kenny will perform Crowman in the Everyman Theatre, Cork. Go on a journey with Jon from childhood to middle-age, from the hurling pitch to the pub and from one hilarious character to the other. The story is about lost love, the sense of belonging and not belonging to a small community. Tickets range from €9 to €20. For more information see www.everymancork.com.
Jason Byrne – 1 February: Jason Byrne will perform at the Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo, on 1 February. He’s had a difficult year, but he doesn’t want to talk about it. He’s wrecked but ready for a laugh. This show is a celebration of triumph over adversity. Everyone has their own stuff going on and they don’t need to listen to others complaining about their problems. Leave your worries at the door and find out why Jason was described as “the outright king of live comedy.” General admission tickets cost €22. For more information see www.hawkswell.com.
Chinese New Year Festival Tralee – until 2 February: Marking the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese calendar, celebrate the Chinese New Year in Tralee, Co Kerry. On the first weekend of February, Tralee will be transformed into a real China town with Chinese music and dress, workshops and events in businesses throughout the town. There will be a number of activities on offer throughout the festival including the traditional lions and dragon dances in the town centre, a 1,000 lights ceremony and a taste of Asia food market to name but a few. For more information see www.tralee.ie.
A Beautiful Day in The Neighborhood – out 31 January: This film is based on the true story of the friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. Fred Rogers was not only the creator, showrunner and host of the TV series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood but also a musician, puppeteer and a Presbyterian minister. Starring two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks and Emmy winner Matthew Rhys, the film is a story of how kindness overcomes cynicism. A jaded magazine investigative journalist is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers and he learns more then he bargained for with regard to empathy, kindness and decency. This film is rated PG.
Connacht
Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, Fri. 31st, Blue Ridge Country & Liam Mannering & Maria, 1st February, Liam Mannering & Maria & Michael Collins,2nd February, Ger Long, Stuart Moyles & Michael Collins and Jimmy Buckley
Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park, 2nd February, Jimmy Hynes & The Crusaders
Leinster
Dublin: Red Cow, 30th January, Gerry Guthrie
Kildare: Celbridge, Celbridge Manor Hotel, 7th February, Johnny Brady
Kilkenny: Slieverue, The Rhu Glenn, 1st February, Michael English
Kilkenny: Pilltown, Pilltown GAA complex, 2nd February, Declan Aungier
Meath: Navan, Ardboyne Hotel, 3rd February, Barry & Dominic Kirwan
Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 30th January, Muriel O’Connor & Fran Curry, 1st February, Eamon McCann, 2nd February, Jason Moyles
Munster
Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 31st January, Gerry Guthrie
Cork: Ballyvourney, Abbey Hotel, 2nd February, Michael O’Brien & Philomena
Cork: Glanmire, Vienna Woods, 5th February, Teddy Crowley
Kerry: Tralee, Kerins O’Rahily’s, 5th February, Ger Healy The Singing Jarvey
Kerry: Castleisland, Riverisland Hotel, 2nd February, Ui Bhrian Ceili Band
Tipperary: Roscrea, Racket Hall, 8th February, Gerry Guthrie
Tipperary: Newport, Aherns, 8th February, Dermot Lyons
Ulster
Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 8th February, John McNicholl
Derry: Coleraine, Bushtown House, 3rd February, Joe Davitt & The Davitt Band
Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 31st January, Robert Mizzell, 1st February, John McNicholl & Big Chief Noel Brady
Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 1st February, Declan Nerney
Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 1st February, Jimmy Buckley
Tyrone: Omagh, The Silverbirch, 31st January, Declan Nerney
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