Music

Scenery

5 December: Irish 5 piece band Scenery, are a rock-‘n’-roll outfit, and they are bringing their electrifying show to The Great Hall, at the Ulster of University Magee Campus located in Derry city. The thriving musicians have been independently releasing music while touring the UK and Ireland since their establishment back in 2015. The summer months were hectic for the band as they gigged at various festivals including Swell, Hilden Beer & Music, Derry Pride and, more recently, Spectrum. The musical talent of Scenery is spell-bounding.

Nathan Carter’s Christmas show

2 December: Get yourself in the festive spirit by attending Nathan Carter’s Christmas Show, which takes place at the Slieve Russell Hotel, in Co Cavan. Put your dancing shoes on and jive the night away as he performs his major hits such as Waggon Wheel, Good Time Girls and Fishing in the Dark. The country sensation is sure to draw the crowd, with fans travelling from across the island of Ireland as the party season kicks off. Tickets are priced at €30 and can be purchased from the Hotel Gift Shop by calling (049) 952 644, or visit www.ticketmaster.ie.

Theatre

Snow White and the seven dwarfs

30 November-21 January: Following the widely acclaimed production of Sleeping Beauty, and Beauty and the Best, the creative team has returned to bring the captivating tale, Snow White and the seven dwarfs, to life at The Cork Opera House. The Disney classic will be performed live onstage, and the production will be jam-packed with magnificent scenery, costumes, live music, spectacular dance routines, comedy capers and magical special effects that will have you on the edge of your seat. Ticket prices vary, with family passes available. Seats are selling fast, so don’t delay, visit www.corkoperahouse.ie to book or for further information.

Dancing diary

Connacht

Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park. Big Band Dancing: 24th Nov, Declan Nerney & Mike Denver 25th Nov, Brendan Shine & Mike Denver 26th Nov (3-5) Mike Denver

Mayo: Westport, Westport Woods Hotel, 26th November, Gerry Guthrie

Leinster

Kilkenny: Slievrue, Rhu Glenn, 25th November, Tony, Teresa & The Stars

Kilkenny: Piltown, Piltown GAA, 26th November, Tony Bird & Brian Duffy

Louth: Dundalk, Lisdoo Arms, 25th November, Robert Mizzell

Meath: Navan, Ardboyne Hotel, 27th November, Jimmy Buckley

Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 23rd Nov, Ciaran Rosney,25th November, John Molloy & Andy Ferry, 26th November, Chris Dallat

Munster

Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 24th November, Jim Devine

Cork: Glanmire, The Vienna Woods, 26th November, Jimmy Buckley, 29th November, Finbar Dennehy

Cork: Macroom, Riverside Hotel, 27th November, Michael Collins

Clare: Ennis, West County, 26th November, John McNicholl

Limerick: Kilmallock, Bulgaden Castle, 29th November, Glen Flynn

Tipperary: Newport, Ballymackeogh, Aherns, 25th November, Mary Prendergast

Tipperary: Roscrea, Racket Hall, 2nd December, Jim Devine

Tipperary: Thurles, The Premier Ballroom, 26th November, Montana

Ulster

Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 25th November, Jimmy Buckley

Derry: Coleraine, Bushtown House, 27th November, John McNicholl

Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 25th November, Michael English

Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 25th November, Jim Devine

Monaghan: Monaghan, Hillgrove Hotel, 26th November, Robert Mizzell

Monaghan: Castleblayney, Glencarn Hotel,24th November, Johnny Brady

Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 25th November, Derek Ryan