Living Life: going out guide

Brú Ború Summer Shows – until 15 August: Located at the foot of the iconic Rock of Cashel, Co Tipperary, the Brú Ború Summer Shows feature traditional music, song and dance. The shows run three nights a week, Thursday to Saturday, starting at 8.30pm every night. Tickets cost €20 per person, and booking in advance is available. There will also be restaurant facilities available prior to the shows, featuring home baking and Irish recipes. To book the restaurant call 062-61122. Following the show in the intimate settings of the Brú Ború theatre, performers and visitors are welcome to the Teach Ceoil to enjoy more entertainment, dance a jig, sing or play a tune and visit the bar or enjoy tea and a scone. Additional information available on www.bruboru.ie

Little Miss Sunshine – 13-17 August: Dublin’s Olympia plays host to Little Miss Sunshine this summer on 13-17 August. Based on the Oscar-winning film of the same title, the European premiere of this new musical comedy stars Mark Moraghan (Coronation Street), Lucy O’Byrne (Les Misérables), Paul Keating (Eastenders) and Ian Carlyle (The Lion King). This touching and hilarious musical comedy is created by the Tony award-winning team of James Lapine and William Finn, and follows Olive Hoover on her quest to win the Little Miss Sunshine beauty contest. When she gets the invitation to compete, the Hoover family must pile into their rickety yellow camper van to make the 800-mile trip from New Mexico to California. Tickets are available on www.ticketmaster.ie

Gaza – 9 August: This film tells the story of the ordinary citizens of Gaza who are trying to lead purposeful lives despite the raging conflict that surrounds them. Gaza eloquently captures the true essence of their struggle, resilience and human nature and the lengths one goes to for family. Supported by Fís Éireann (Screen Ireland) the film moves beyond the news reports to reveal a world rich in intrigue and ensnares the warmth that bubbles under the surface of the rubble of this remarkable place.

Coughlans - Comedy Cavern – 8 and 13 August: The Comedy Cavern is an alternative Comedy Club in Coughlan’s pub on Douglas Street, Cork. Nights include open mikes, and offer the very best of Cork comedy. Other nights are ‘fringe interests’ and feature the best shows from last year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The show can also encompass preview nights where acts try out some of this year’s Edinburgh Show. Top class professional comics, such as Joe Rooney and Al Lubel, have been known to grace the stage. These comedy shows take place every Tuesday and most are free in, while audience members have the option to pay what they think the show is worth at the end. For more information, see www.thelist.ie

The Farmer’s Bash – 9 August: One of Northern Ireland’s most popular country music festivals is now doing a summer show, as the Farmer’s Bash Live at the Beach comes to East Strand, Portrush, Co Antrim. Taking place this Friday 9 August, the event has attracted big names, with headliners Nathan Carter, Kiefer Sutherland, Marty Mone, Lisa McHugh and Una Healy. The show starts at 5.30pm. General admission tickets cost £30. For more see www.farmersbash.com.

Connacht

Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 11th August(5-8pm), Bernie Heaney @ Boz(10.30) Jimmy Buckley

Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park,

Social Dancing: 11th August (5-8), Showbud

Big Band Dancing: 9th August, Matt O’Donnell

Leinster

Kildare: Celbridge, Celbridge Manor Hotel, 16th August, Gerry Guthrie

Kilkenny: Pilltown, Pilltown GAA, 11th August, Peter Bourke

Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 8th August, Michael Sexton, 10th August, Eamonn McCann, 11th August, Chris Dallat

Munster

Clare: Ennis, West County Hotel, 11th August, Declan Nerney

Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 9th August, Mike Denver

Cork: Kanturk, Social Club Kilbrin, 30th August, Dermot Lyons Band

Kerry: Tralee, Keirns O’Rahillys club, 7th August, Frank Nelson Band, 14th August, Declan Angel Band

Kerry: Scartaglen, Heritage Centre, 11th August, Michael Collins Band

Limerick: Adare, Woodlands Hotel,11th August, Jim Devine

Limerick: Limerick, Greenhills Hotel, 15th August, Keith, Lorraine & Showband Show, 22nd John McNicholl

Limerick: Kilmallock, Bulgaden Castle, 14th August, Peter Bourke

Tipperary: Thurles, The Premier Ballroom, 11th August, Blue Lace

Tipperary: Roscrea, Racket Hall, 10th August, Gerry Guthrie, 24th August, Robert Mizzell

Ulster

Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 10th August, Jimmy Buckley

Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, August, 10th August, John Glenn & The Mainliners, 11th August, Gerry Guthrie

Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 10th August, Liam Kelly

Down: Ballynahinch, Millbrook Lodge, 9th August, Dominic & Barry Kirwan

Tyrone: Omagh, Silverbirch Hotel, 9th August, Jim Devine

Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 10th August, Robert Mizzell