Sharon Shannon, Frances Black, Mary Coughlan – 12 October: Three of Ireland’s most successful female artists – Sharon Shannon, Frances Black and Mary Coughlan – bring a unique show to the Glór Theatre in Ennis on Saturday 12 October at 8pm. No strangers to entertaining audiences together as part of A Woman’s Heart, each artist will perform their own set on the night, before joining forces for a concert finale like no other. Tickets €32.50. For further information, visit www.glor.ie
David O’Doherty – 12 October: Armed with the plastic keyboard he got for his Confirmation, comedian David O’Doherty brings his new show, Ultrasound, to An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny on Saturday 12 October at 8pm. Full of stories – and songs – the “hairy Enya” doesn’t disappoint with his unique sense of humour. Tickets €18/€16. Suitable for those aged 16 and over. For further information, visit www.angrianan.com
Joseph & The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat – Until 12 October: With well-known songs like Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door To Me, this much-loved family musical from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice tells the Biblical tale of Joseph, his 11 brothers and his coat of many colours at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin. Tickets from €16. For further information, visit www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie
Tom Crean – Antarctic Explorer – 14-16 October: Aidan Dooley returns to The Everyman Theatre in Cork with his gripping and humorous one-man show about Tom Crean: the intrepid Antarctic explorer who hailed from Annascaul, Co Kerry, and survived three famous expeditions: Discovery, Terra Nova and Endurance. Tickets €27/concessions €25. Show starts at 8pm, with a post-show talk on Tuesday 15 October. For further information, visit www.everymancork.com
Judy – Out now: In a role as far removed from Bridget Jones as you can imagine, Renée Zellweger returns to the silver screen to play Hollywood legend Judy Garland towards the end of her life, when she took on a five-week run of performances in London in the winter of 1968. Irish actress and singer Jessie Buckley also stars in this biopic of what awaited Judy beyond the rainbow. Rating 12A.
Baboró Arts Festival for Children – 14-20 October: Ireland’s flagship festival for children and families returns to Galway from 14-20 October, with a packed programme of 50 events for tots to teens. Highlights include a new world premiere dance show from CoisCéim Dance Theatre, a co-production with Music for Galway, creative workshops for kids and a “Rainbow in a Box” at the Spanish Arch. For further information, visit www.baboro.ie/festival/programme
Connacht
Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 13th October, (4.30-6) Andy Feery (6-8pm), Bernie Heaney & Bozz (10.30) Gerry Guthrie
Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park,
Social Dancing: 13th October, Dave Lawlor
Big Band: 12th October, Matt O’Donnell
Leinster
Dublin: Dublin, Red Cow, 10th October, Keelan
Kildare: Celbridge, Celbridge Manor Hotel, 11th October, Jim Devine
Kilkenny: Slieverue, The Rhu Glenn, 12th October, Cliona Hagan & Martin Power
Kilkenny: Pilltown, GAA Complex, 13th October, Dermot Keyes
Meath: Navan, Ardboyne Hotel, 14th October, Matthew O’Donnell
Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 10th October, Dermot & Irene Ring,12th October, Jimmy Buckley, 13th October, Muriel O’Connor & Fran Curry
Munster
Clare: Ennis, West County Hotel, 13th October, John Glenn & The Mainliners
Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 11th October, Robert Mizzell
Cork: Ballyvourney, Abbey Hotel, 13th October, Mary Prendergast
Cork: Glanmire, Vienna Woods, 16th October, Michael Collins
Cork: Kanturk, Kilbrin, Social Club, 11th October, Dermot Lyons
Kerry: Tralee, Keirns O’ Rahillys club, 15th October, Mike Condon
Kerry: Scartaglen, Heritage Centre, 13th October, Michael Collins
Limerick: Adare, Woodlands Hotel, 13th October, Robert Mizzell
Limerick: Kilmallock, Bulgaden Castle, 16th October, Pat Costello
Limerick: Newcastle West, Longcourt Hotel, 24th October, Michael Collins Band
Tipperary: Newport, Aherns, 12th October, PJ Collins & Breda Nolan
Tipperary: Roscrea, Racket Hall, 12th October, Derek Ryan
Ulster
Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 12th October, Gerry Guthrie
Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 12th October, Robert Mizzell
Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 12th October, Michael English
Tyrone: Omagh, The Silverbirch, 11th October, The Miami Showband
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