FFESTIVALS
Clifden Community
Arts Festival
15-25 September: Enjoy the music and performances being showcased at the 39th Clifden Community Arts Festival in Connemara, Co Galway. There will be a diverse and exciting line-up of artists and performers at the 10-day festival. The festival will also feature a number of theatre displays, poetry performances, renowned eateries, famous writers and traditional pubs. Tickets cost €10. For full line-up, see www.clifdenartsfestival.ie
Portumna Shorelines
Arts Festival 2016
15-18 September: The ninth Shorelines Arts Festival takes place in Portumna, Co Galway. There will be a wide variety of arts events taking place such as theatre, music, poetry, art, film and a children’s programme. The festival showcases excellent pieces of art work from community art groups in Portuma, and the festival encourages local artists to showcase their work. There will also be a number of workshops throughout the festival for spectators to learn new skills. For more information see, shorelinesartsfestival.com
FILM
The Beatles: Eight days a week
17 September: For those who are fans of The Beatles, there is a new film hitting the big screen at the Dublin Light House cinema. The Beatles: Eight days a week will depict the story of one of the most successful bands in the world. The film will explore the lives of each of the four musical stars and will examine the extent of their worldwide success. The film will also feature behind-the-scenes stories and will look at the not-so-glamorous aspects of being incredible musical sensations. Tickets cost €14 and for more information, see lighthousecinema.ie or call (01) 872 8006.
Dancing diary
Connacht
Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, Sun 18th September, Jimmy Buckley
Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park Hotel
Kavanagh’s Bar: Sep. 16th, Nigel Livingston, Sep. 17th, Michael Regan, Sep. 18th Borderline, Sep. 19th, Stuart Moyles
Social Dancing: Sun 18th September, Brendan Magee
Big Band Dancing: Sun 18th September, Gerry Guthrie
Leinster
Dublin: Dublin, Red Cow, Thurs 15th September, Gerry Guthrie
Carlow: Drumphea, Drumphea CC, Sat 17th September, Cupla
Kilkenny: Pilltown, Pilltown GAA Complex, Sun 18th September, Pat Daly Sound
Meath: Navan, Ardboyne Hotel, Mon 19th September, Jimmy Buckley
Waterford: Tramore, O’Sheas, Sun 18th September, Tony, Theresa & The Stars
Munster
Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, Fri 16th September, Johnny Brady
Limerick: Capamore, Cappamore CC, Sun 16th October, Louise Morrissey, Mick Flavin & Sean Wilson
Limerick: Bulgaden, Bulgaden Castle, Wednesday 21st September, Brendan Lee
Tipperary: Ballina, Roundhill, Sat 17th September, Country Pride, Sun 18th September, John & Phil
Tipperary: Tipperary, Times Hotel, Sun 18th September, Eamon Jackson
Tipperary: Newport, Aherns, Sat 17th September, Adrian Ryan
Tipperary: Thurles, Premier Ballroom, Sun 18th September, Dermot Lyons
Tipperary: Clonmore, Fitzpatricks, Sun 18th September, Declan Aungier
Ulster
Down: Newry, Mourne Country, Sat 17th September, Lisa McHugh
Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, Sat 17th September, Jimmy Buckley
Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, Sat 17th September, Declan Nerney
Donegal: Letterkenny, Josies, Fri 16th September, Jim Devine
Monaghan: Monaghan, Four Seasons Hotel, Sun 18th September, Lisa McHugh
Monaghan: Castleblayney, Glencarn Hotel, Fri 16th September, Patrick Feeney
Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, Sat 17th September, Gerry Guthrie
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