Music
Jack O’Rourke – 23 March: Jack O’Rourke is one of those artists whose musical imagination and personality has made him an intriguing entity to his many fans. A songwriter who first came to prominence with his ode to misunderstood youth Silence - which became a torch song for the Irish marriage equality referendum - Jack went on to release his debut album Dreamcatcher to massive acclaim. See Jack play in the iconic Roisin Dubh pub in Galway city centre on 23 March. Tickets are €12.50 from www.roisindubh.net.
Rise Up – 23 March: Limerick Gospel Choir present their Rise Up show in the Belltable Venue, Limerick this Saturday night. This mixed voice choir has been together for over 15 years and are currently under the direction of Mr David Idioh. The Rise Up show will showcase Limerick Gospel Choir’s award-winning gospel songs and includes their favourite unique arrangements, the crowd-pleasers, the classic gospel tunes and acapella sounds that all contribute to the Gospel genre. Tickets are €12 from www.limetreetheatre.ticketsolve.com.
Theatre
Joxer Daly Esq – 23 March: Joxer Daly is an ordinary person trying to navigate the difficult waters of what was Dublin in the period leading up to the birth of the Republic. Brilliantly performed by Phelim Drew, Joxer’s love of language, humour, literature and song, together with a drinkers purple recollection, makes this a performance like no other. Entertaining and funny, Joxer Daly Esq is a thought-provoking gander at one of Irish Literatures most loveable chancers! This hit show plays in the Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray this Saturday night.Tickets from www.mermaidartscentre.ie.
Film
Us – March 21: Us is a thrilling horror story that pits an endearing American family against a terrifying uncanny opponent, as lead character Adelaide Wilson returns to her beach-side childhood home. Starring Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o, in the film the Wilsons serenity turns to chaos as they are terrorised by their own doppelgängers. Us is released in Ireland on 22 March and is not for the faint-hearted!
Comedy
Tommy Tiernan – 22 March: Ireland’s original funny man Tommy Tiernan brings his Paddy Crazy Horse tour to the Waterfront Hall Auditorium in Belfast on 22 March. Long regarded as one of the country’s best-loved comedians, Tommy has never been afraid to push boundaries and his new show is no different. Paddy Crazy Horse has been met with acclaim from audiences as Tommy indulges his usual mix of sketches, ranting stories and of course his love of everyday speech. Tickets cost £30 and are available from www.ticketmaster.ie.
Dancing diary
Connacht
Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 22nd March, Patrick Feeney, 23rd March, Derek Ryan,24th March, (3-5pm) Jimmy Buckley
Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park,
Social Dancing: 24th March, (9-12)Dermot McConnell
Big Band Dancing: 22nd March, Declan Nerney & John Glenn & The Mainliners 23rd March, Declan Nerney & Johnny Brady 24th March, (3-5pm) Declan Nerney & Gerry Guthrie
Leinster
Dublin: Dublin, Red Cow Inn, 21st March, Matthew O’Donnell
Kilkenny: Slievrue, Rhu Glenn, 23rd March, Mike Denver
Kilkenny: Pilltown, Pilltown GAA, 24th March, Pat Hayes
Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 21st March, John Molloy, 23rd March, Jim Devine, 24th March, Muriel O’Connor
Munster
Clare: Ennis, West County Hotel, 24th March, Ciaran Rosney
Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 22nd March, Ciaran Rosney
Cork: Glanmire, Vienna Woods, 27th March, Dermot McConnell
Cork: Macroom, Riverside Park Hotel, 25th March, Singing Jarvey
Limerick: Kilmallock, Bulgaden Castle, 27th March, Michael Collins
Tipperary: Newport, Ballymackeogh, Aherns, 23rd March, Singing Jarvey
Tipperary: Cahir, Cahir House, (3-6), 24th March, Michael Collins
Ulster
Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 23rd March, Ciaran Rosney
Derry: Coleraine, The Bushtown House, 25th March, Barry Kirwan
Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 23rd March, Johnny Brady
Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 23rd March, Gerry Guthrie
Monaghan: Monaghan, Hillgrove Hotel, 22nd March, Jimmy Buckley & Barry & Dominic Kirwan, 23rd March, Robert Mizzell & Patrick Feeney, 24th March, (3-5pm) Michael English
Monaghan: Castleblayney, The Glencarn, 27th March, Curtis Magee
Tyrone: Omagh, Silverbirch Hotel, 22nd March, Derek Ryan
Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 23rd March, Michael English