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Beyond the Barricade – 21 September: If it is a night of musical delights you’re after, Beyond the Barricade is the show for you and it’s coming to Dublin’s The Helix for one night only. The show will include over two hours of songs from the most well-known movies like The Lion King and Phantom of the Opera that have made Beyond the Barricade one of the most popular musical theatre concerts. The vocalists in the show have all played principal roles in Les Miserables, in both West End and national tours. The show has toured throughout the UK, Europe, Asia and New Zealand and comes to The Helix on the 21 September. See www.thehelix.ie for tickets. General admission is €30.
Riverdance – 18-22 September: The world-famous Riverdance comes to the INEC Killarney for a limited run from 18-22 September. What began as an interval act at the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest has since played over 11,500 performances to over 25 million people throughout 47 countries. A flawless fusion of Irish and international music and dance, this show will feature the Riverdance lead dancers, Riverdance Irish dance troupe, the live Riverdance Band and international artists from Russia, Spain and the US. For more information and tickets, see www.inec.ie. Prices start at €35.
Grounds for Concern – 12-13 and 18-19 September: Croke Park hosts this visceral and moving play, which explores mental health in young men in Ireland. Drawing on the real-life stories of Gaelic football players, it is directed by Elif Knight and written and performed by Alan Bradley. The humorous piece asks the audience to support the young men of the country in a more positive way. The preview takes place on 12 September at 7.30pm, with the following performances scheduled for the 13, 18 and 19 September. For tickets and more information, visit www.crokepark.ie.
Rambo: Last Blood – 20 October: Directed by Adrian Gunberg, Rambo: Last Blood is due to hit our screens on 20 September. The highly anticipated action-adventure film stars Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo, who must now confront his past and rediscover his ruthless combat skills in order to enact revenge in a final mission. Almost four decades after his first mission, this deadly journey marks the final chapter of the legendary series.
Mary Black – 21 September: The legendary Mary Black comes to the Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick, for one night only on Saturday 21 September. One of the most famous Irish folk singers, Mary Black is part of a very musical family, with her own children Danny O’Reilly, The Coronas front man and Róisín O carving out careers of their own in the music industry. Mary and the band will play favourite songs from her catalogue spanning over 30 years, including No Frontiers, Song for Ireland, Past the Point of Rescue, Carolina Rua, Katie, A Woman’s Heart and many more. Tickets cost €35. For more information see www.limetreetheatre.ie.
Connacht
Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 22nd September, (5-8pm), Showbud (10.30) Derek Ryan
Leitrim: Carrick on Shannon, The Landmark, 28th September, Mike Denver
Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park,21st September, Cliona Hagan
Leinster
Dublin: Dublin, Red Cow, 19th September, John McNicholl
Kildare: Celbridge, Celbridge Manor Hotel, 20th September, Matthew O’Donnell
Kilkenny: Slieverue, The Rhu Glenn, 28th September, Jim Devine
Kilkenny: Pilltown, GAA Complex, 22nd September, Throwing Shapes
Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 19th September, Bernie & Boz, 21st September, Ciaran Rosney
Munster
Clare: Ennis, West County Hotel, 6th October, Cliona Hagan
Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 20th September, John Glenn & The Mainliners
Cork: Ballyvourney, Abbey Hotel, 23rd September, Finbar Dennehy
Cork: Kanturk, Knocknagree, Social Club, 20th September, Pat Costello Band
Cork: Kanturk, Social Club Kilbrin, 20th September, Pat Costello Band
Kerry: Tralee, Keirns O’ Rahillys club, 25th September, Bernie Heaney & Bozz
Kerry: Scartaglen, Heritage Centre, 22nd September, Gerry McCarthy & Autumn Gold
Limerick: Adare, Woodlands Hotel, 22nd September, Mike Denver
Limerick: Kilmallock, Bulgaden Castle, 25th September, Michael Collins
Tipperary: Thurles, The Premier Ballroom, 22nd September, Noel Briody
Tipperary: Newport, Aherns, 21st September, Peter Bourne
Tipperary: Cahir, Kilcorin Lodge Hotel, 6th October, Muriel O’Connor & Fran Curry
Ulster
Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 21st September, Mike Denver
Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 21st September, Derek Ryan
Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 21st September, Shawn Cuddy
Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 21st September, Patrick Feeney
Tyrone: Omagh, The Silverbirch, 20th September, Jim Devine
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