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Brad’s Status
5 January: Directed by Mike White and starring Ben Stiller, Austin Abrams, Michael Sheen, Jenna Fischer, Jimmy Kimmel and Luke Wilson, Brad’s Status is an American comedy-drama. The movie’s plot centres on Brad, who begins to re-evaluate his life after he sees that several of his friends have become, unlike himself, famous and wealthy. These revelations take place while Brad travels with his teenage son to visit colleges on the east coast. The film has received positive reviews from critics thus far and is sure to be a popular cinema choice this January.
Mike Denver
Join Mike Denver at the Shearwater Hotel in Ballinasole for a night of music and song on 4 January. \ Eleanor Keegan
4 January: Join Mike Denver at the Shearwater Hotel in Ballinasole for a night of music and song. One of the best- known names on the country music scene, Mike Denver has been touring since the age of 16. His latest album Me and the Boys has been received very positively, and the Galway man was also awarded Entertainer of the Year in 2016. The Portumna Powerhouse is popular as ever, and fans are sure to be treated to some firm favourites, such as Rockabilly, Tommy K, Galway Girl and Hills of Donegal. For more information and booking, see www.ticketmaster.ie.
The Three Amigos
4 January: Jimmy Buckley, Robert Mizzell and Patrick Feeney, collectively known as The Three Amigos, will play the Dome, Semple Stadium on 4 January. Bringing together three very talented country singers, The Three Amigo’s stage show is one of the most popular to tour the Irish country music circuit. Mixing lively banter with a repertoire of some of world’s best known country and Irish songs, the show will feature some of the hits that launched the three singers onto the music landscape. For more information and booking, see www.ticketmaster.ie.
Beautiful
9-17 January: Running at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre this January, Beautiful – The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring true story of Carole’s rise to stardom. From being part of a hit song-writing group, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history, it is all detailed in this musical. Classics written by Carole include Like a Natural Woman, Take Good Care of my Baby, You’ve Got a Friend and Locomotion. This award-winning West End show is sure to light up the stage this Christmas. For booking, see www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie.
Brendan Grace
7 January: Brendan Grace, one of Ireland’s best-loved comedians, brings his latest show to the Salthill Hotel in Galway. Celebrating 40 years in the comedy business, Brendan’s latest show features some brand-new material and also some old favourites, with much-loved character Bottler sure to make an appearance. Brendan, originally a musician, fell into comedy through music and has been on the road ever since. Tickets are on sale at www.ticketmaster.ie.
Connacht
Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park, Social Dancing (5-8pm), 7 January, Jimmy Hynes & The Crusaders.
Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 7 January, Jim Devine with support John Molloy.
Leinster
Kilkenny: Piltown, Piltown GAA, 7 January, Tom Healy.
Meath: Navan, Ardboyne Hotel, 8 January, Mike Denver.
Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 6 January, Johnny Brady.
Munster
Cork: Glanmire, Vienna Woods, 6 January, Dickie Rock.
Tipperary: Newport, Ballymackeogh, Aherns, 6 January, PJ Collins.
Tipperary: Roscrea, Racket Hall, 6 January, Jimmy Buckley
Ulster
Antrim: Ballymena, Tullyglass, 6 January, Ritchie Remo.
Derry: Coleraine, Bushtown House, 8 January, John McNicholl.
Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 6 January, Robert Mizzell.
Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 6 January, Mike Denver.
Down: Banbridge, Banville House, 5 January, Johnny Brady.
Monaghan: Monaghan, Hillgrove Hotel, 7 January, Johnny Brady.
Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 6 January, Declan Nerney.
Tyrone: Omagh, Silverbirch Hotel, 5 January, Robert Mizzell.
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