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The Count: The Music of John McCormack – 30 March: Spend an hour reminiscing about John McCormack, the great Irish tenor who charmed and thrilled audiences all over the world in the early 20th century. His repertoire ranged from operatic arias to songs which made him a global sensation, such as I Hear You Calling Me, and It’s a Long Way to Tipperary. The music and narration of his life will be performed by internationally renowned Matthew Gilsenan of The Celtic Tenors, accompanied on the night by Jillian Saunders on piano. Playing for one night only in the Ramor Theatre, Virginia. See www.ramortheatre.com.
Crowman – 30 March: Jon Kenny is touring with a new play, Crowman, and is stopping off in Westport Town Hall for one night only this Saturday 30 March. The play received standing ovations every night during a run in the Cork Midsummer Festival at the Granary. In it, Jon plays numerous characters but the primary one is Dan, a 50-year-old loner and outsider. The play is at times poignant and tragic, but also has a warmth and humour as Jon slips seamlessly in and out of the many uproariously funny characters. See www.westporttheatre.com
Dumbo – 29 March: Inspired by Walt Disney’s 1941 classic of the same name, Dumbo is an action-packed story following the beloved classic storyline where differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight. Dumbo himself is a young elephant with very odd, oversized ears. After discovering he can fly, Dumbo’s personality transforms as he helps save a doomed circus. Featuring a star-studded cast, including Colin Farrell and Danny DeVito, this film promises to be great.
David McSavage - National Treasure – 30 March: David McSavage brings his new self-proclaimed National Treasure Tour to the Spirit Store venue, Dundalk, on 30 March. A regular guest on TV and radio shows in Ireland for many years, David has also appeared at many major comedy festivals, including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and internationally in Australia, Japan and Scandinavia. Much like his hit TV series The Savage Eye, David brings humorous characters to life on stage.
Menopause the Musical – 1 April: Following multiple sellout Irish tours, the ultimate girls’ night out, Menopause the Musical is embarking on another Irish nationwide tour during spring 2019 with an all-star cast. Fully armed, this fabulous musical comedy features memory loss one-liners and innuendo-laden versions of pop classics. Starring Katherine Lynch, Cheryl Ferguson and Rebecca Wheatley, the hysterical Menopause The Musical is a must-see. It plays in the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, on 1 April. See www.ticketmaster.ie.
Connacht
Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 31st March, (5-8pm) John Molloy, (10.30) Michael English
Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park,
Social Dancing: 31st March, Brass Roots
Big Band Dancing: 30th March, Ciaran Rosney
Sligo: Enniscrone, Diamond Coast, 5th April, Gerry Guthrie & Robert Mizzell, 6th April, Gerry Guthrie & John Glenn & The Mainliners, 7th April(2.30) Gerry Guthrie & Sandy Kelly
Leinster
Dublin: Dublin, Red Cow Inn, 28th March, The Mainliners
Kildare: Celbridge, Celbridge Manor Hotel, 29th March, Gerry Guthrie
Kilkenny: Slievrue, Rhu Glenn, 30th March, Big Shay & Country Memories, 6th April, Jim Devine
Kilkenny: Pilltown, Pilltown GAA, 31st March, Glenn Flynn
Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 28th March, TR Dallas, 30th March, Robert Mizzell, 31st March, Adrian Rabbitte
Munster
Clare: Ennis, West County Hotel, 31st March, Big Shay & Country Memories
Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 29th March, Michael English
Cork: Glanmire, Vienna Woods, 3rd April, Bernie Heaney & Boz, 10th April, Michael Collins
Cork: Macroom, Riverside Park Hotel, 1st April, Adrian Ryan
Cork: Ballyvourney, Abbey Hotel, (4-6.30pm) 7th April, Patrick O’Sullivan
Kerry: Scartaglin, Scartaglin Heritage Centre, 31st March, Dermot & Irene Band, 7th April, Neilly O’Connor Band
Kerry: Tralee, Kerin O’Rahilly’s GAA Club, 3rd April, Millie O’Connor Band
Limerick: Newcastle West, Longcourt Hotel, 28th March, Finbar Deeney Band, 4th April, Bernie Heaney & Boz
Tipperary: Newport, Ballymackeogh, Aherns, 30th March, Dermot Lyons
Tipperary: Cahir, Cahir House, (3-6), 31st March, Mike Condon
Tipperary: Roscrea, Racket Hall, 6th April, Declan Nerney
Tipperary: Thurles, The Premier Ballroom, 31st March, Caitriona
Ulster
Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 30th March, John Glenn & The Mainliners
Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 30th March, Michael English
Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 30th March, Paul Kelly
Monaghan: Monaghan, Hillgrove Hotel, 31st March, Mike Denver
Monaghan: Castleblayney, The Glencarn, 29th March, Derek Ryan
Tyrone: Omagh, Silverbirch Hotel, 29th March, Mick Flavin
Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 30th March, Gerry Guthrie
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