Dominic on tour

Dominic Kirwan is currently on tour in the UK. The Omagh man is celebrating 25 years in showbiz and has put together a gala concert show to mark the anniversary.

He has also taken a break from the dancing circuit, concentrating almost entirely on the concert scene for the next few months.

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Between now and the end of June, Dominic Kirwan will perform at shows all over England and Scotland, a part of the world that has always been good to him. He will include many songs from his early catalogue and ones that continue to be favourites with concert goers. For further details about the concert tour, see www.dominickirwan.com.

Steppin’ it out for Limerick nights

The Greenhills Hotel in Limerick has a long association with country music and dancing. The venue is home to one of the longest-established Thursday night dances in the country and continues to attract leading performers on a weekly basis.

Tonight, April 17, sees home county son Jimmy Buckley perform in The Greenhills. His new double compilation album, The Essential Jimmy Buckley Collection, which features all his major hits, has reached number eight in the official Irish charts. Dancers are in for a real treat.

Keane Family for Galway show

It has been many years since all the members of the Keane family from Galway performed together on stage. Friends and followers of the Caherlistrane family will be thrilled to learn that Dolores is making a comeback for this special one-night concert in the Salthill Hotel on Sunday night, 11 May, starting at 8pm. She will be joined by her brothers Sean, Matt, Noel and Pat, as well as by her long-time musical friend Mary Black. Máirtín O’Connor and other musicians will also be part of what looks set to be a truly special night of trad and folk in Galway. Tickets go on sale this week.