Musical

Angela’s Ashes the Musical – until 14 September: Angela’s Ashes the Musical returns to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre for one week only. The musical follows Frank’s experiences with his drunken father, his helpless mother, pompous priests, bulling schoolmaster and money-lenders, all culminating to his defiant escape to a new life in America. This story is one of the major theatrical events in Ireland in 2019. The book climbed to the top of the New York Times Bestseller lists and has sold over 10m copies to date. Tickets are priced from €21. For more see www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie.

Theatre

Lovesong – until 14 September: Red ‘n’ Blue Theatre Company are proud to present Lovesong, written by Abi Morgan to Cork Arts Theatre. The play tells the story of one couple, but from two different perspectives – as young lovers and as an older couple looking back. Both the past and present collide beautifully in this tale of companionship. The story shares the realistic ups and downs of any relationship, as the optimism of youth becomes the wisdom of experience. Lovesong will be performed by Jenny Fennessy, Dylan Kennedy, Sean Ahern and Mary Flavin Colbert. Visit www.corkartstheatre.com for more.

Film

Downton Abbey – 13 September: The highly anticipated Downton Abbey movie is set to hit Irish screens this September. The film picks up a year after the TV series ended and shows the Crawley family preparing themselves for a visit from Queen Mary and George V. In the trailer, The Earl of Grantham (Hugh Bonneville) is seen getting a letter from the Royal family, announcing their visit. The full cast is expected to return for the movie, with the addition of Tuppence Middleton as Lucy and Imelda Staunton as Lady Bagshaw.

Music

Irish Symphonic Wind Orchestra – 15 September: Waterford’s WIT Arena welcomes the Irish Symphonic Wind Orchestra (ISWO) on 15 September. The members of the orchestra are over 25 years of age, from the four corners of Ireland and beyond and hail from both amateur and professional organisations. In 2017, ISWO performed at the World Association of Symphonic bands and Ensembles convention in Utrecht in the Netherlands – the first time that an Irish ensemble was given this opportunity. The orchestra took to the international stage under conductor Liam Daly and guest conductor and president, Fergus O’Carroll. For tickets see www.garterlane.ie.

Festival

A Taste of West Cork – until 15 September: A Taste of West Cork is one of Ireland’s leading and most renowned foodie festivals. However, the great thing about it is you don’t have to be a foodie aficionado to enjoy it, any old Joe Soap can have a good time here. It started on Friday 6 September and finishes on Sunday 15 September, the festival’s ethos is not just about celebrating food, but all that is unique about west Cork – the food, the producers, the landscape and the people – the festival bills these as the magic ingredients. The festival’s events take place across many west Cork towns where you can dive into a food experience or just enjoy the atmosphere. For more information and a full programme, see www.atasteofwestcork.com.

Dancing diary

Connacht

Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 15th September, (5-8pm), Stuart Moyles (10.30) Michael English

Leitrim: Carrick on Shannon, The Landmark, 28th September, Mike Denver

Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park, 13-15th September, Patrick Feeney Weekend with guests Robert Mizzell & Ciaran Rosney

Leinster

Dublin: Dublin, Red Cow, 12th September, John Glenn & The Mainliners

Kildare: Celbridge, Celbridge Manor Hotel, 20th September, Matthew O’Donnell

Kilkenny: Slieverue, The Rhu Glenn, 14th September, Michael English

Kilkenny: Pilltown, GAA Complex, 15th September, Pat Daly Sound

Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 12th September, TR DALLAS, 14th September, Declan Nerney

Munster

Clare: Ennis, West County Hotel, 6th October, Cliona Hagan

Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 13th September, Ciaran Rosney

Cork: Ballyvourney, Abbey Hotel, 16th September, Adrian Ryan

Cork: Kanturk, Knocknagree, Social Club, 13th September, UiBhriain Band, 20th September, Pat Costello Band

Kerry: Tralee, Keirns O’ Rahillys club, 18th September, TR Dallas

Kerry: Scartaglen, Heritage Centre, 15th September, Mary Prendergast Band

Limerick: Adare, Woodlands Hotel, 15th September, John McNicholl Band

Limerick: Kilmallock, Bulgaden Castle, 18th September, Dave Lawlor

Tipperary: Newport, Aherns, 14th September, Eddie Keogh

Ulster

Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 14th September, Derek Ryan

Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 14th September, Robert Mizzell

Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 14th September, Keelan & The Causeways

Down: Banbridge, Banville House, 13th September, Declan Nerney

Monaghan: Castleblayney, The Glencarn, 13th September, Gerry Guthrie

Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 14th September, Jim Devine

Tyrone: Omagh, The Silverbirch, 13th September, Michael English

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