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
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