ANTRIM
Clayton Hotel-Titanic Concert Room, 22-26 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HS. Krista Detor, Charlie McGettigan, Tommy Sands at the Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival. Thursday, March 3rd, 9pm. £12.00. 028 9024 6609. belfastnashville.com
CLARE
Burren College of Art, Ballyvaughan. Burren College of Art is pleased to present Towards 2023: Photographs of the Belfast Peacelines by Frankie Quinn in the BCA Gallery from March 3rd to 25th. Free. 065-7077200. lisa@burrencollege.ie. burrencollege.ie Lisdoonvarna. Paul Clements, author of Burren Country, will be the keynote speaker at Mountaineering Ireland’s Spring Gathering 2016. Friday, March 4th. He will also run a writing workshop on Sunday, March 6th. 01-6251112. rozanne@mountaineering.ie. https://www.collinspress.ie/paul-clements-and-mountaineering-ireland-in-the-burren.html
CORK
Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh, CoCork. Dónal Lunny and Paddy Glackin. Saturday, March 5th. 8.30pm (doors 8pm). Tickets €20, available online or through the office on 021 4813790/info@siriusartscentre.ie. Train Cork to Cobh with concert ticket €27 available online only. 021-4813790. info@siriusartscentre.ie. http://www.siriusartscentre.ie/music/donnallunny-paddyglackin.
Triskel Christchurch, Tobin Street, Cork City. Olivia Trummer C2J is a touring project with Olivia Trummer in collaboration with the Swiss vibraphone player Jean-Lou Treboux. Saturday, March 5th, 8pm.
20. 021-4272022. marketing@triskelartscentre.ie. triskelartscentre.ie
Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh, Co.Cork. Ernest Shackleton – Ireland’s Greatest Explorer, a talk by polar historian Michael Smith, who commemorates the centenary of the famous Endurance expedition by recalling the compelling story of a complex man who touched greatness on the ice. Wednesday 9th, 7pm. €5. 021-4813 790. info@siriusartscentre.ie. http://www.siriusartscentre.ie/talk/ernest-shackleton
DUBLIN
Central Library, Ilac Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1. Eamonn Ceannt, the Piper: Cultural Politics in early 20th-century Ireland, a bilingual talkperformance with the Dublin Pipers’ Club. Members of Na Píobairí Uilleann will perform traditional airs and tunes with an accompanying presentation. Thursday March 3rd, 1pm. Free, but booking essential. 01-8734333 (ext 5). musiclibrary@dublincity.ie. dublincity.ie
Poolbeg Yacht & Boat Club, Pigeon House Road, Ringsend, Dublin. The Sea from Two Perspectives is a double public lecture programme with Art and the Sea by Jessica O’Donnell of the Hugh Lane Gallery and Putting Eyes in the Deep Ocean by Dr Fiona Grant of the Marine Institute. Thursday 3rd, 8pm.
5 in aid of RNLI. 087 2129614. 216seamus@gmail.com. glenua.com
National Library of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2.. Visit the NLI for a public tour of the exhibition Yeats: The Life and Works of William Butler Yeats. The tour will introduce the life and work of the poet. Listen to a selection of voices speaking some of his best-loved poems.. Thursday 3rd, 2pm. Free, no booking required. 01 6030200. info@nli.ie. nli.ie
Annesley House 70, North Strand Road. As a Woman I: an original multimedia show bring the essence of woman on stage through collages of views, thoughts and feelings gathered over several months.. Friday 4th, 8pm. €10 at the door. 087-9737401. thehousepresents@hotmail.co.uk. thehousepresents.wix.com/asawomani
The Studio at the LEXICON, Haigh Terrace, Moran Park, Dún Laoghaire. Mirrors. Kenny Wheeler’s wonderful musical settings of poetry by Yeats, Lewis Carroll, Stevie Smith. Conductor Pete Churchill, Lauren Kinsella Jazz Sextet, Kilkenny College Senior Choir. Friday, 4th 8.00pm.
15,
12 earlybird. 01 6703885. pr@improvisedmusic.ie. improvisedmusic.ie
Dalkey Castle. On Yer Bike with Dalkey’s Writers, a one-hour stage show featuring the work of famous local writers Joyce, Beckett, Leonard, Flann O’Brien, Binchy, Synge, Van Morrison, Heaney and O’Connor. Friday 4th, 7.45pm.
10. 01-2858366. info@dalkeycastle.com. dalkeycastle.com
Johnston Hall (Cof I),Howth Road, Raheny. Raheny Country Market is open every Friday but will be closed on Good Friday. On the first Friday of each month there will be a large variety of gluten-free baking and savouries available plus the usual baking, jams, knitwear and other crafts. Friday 4th, 10.30am-noon. Free. 01-8313573. maireub101@gmail.com.
Church of the Three Patrons, Rathgar Road, Rathgar. Brahms’s Requiem, Schicksalslied (Song of destiny) and Nänie (funeral song) will be performed by the Jubilate Choir conducted by Killian Farrell, with soloists Aoife Gibney (soprano), and Julian Tovey (baritone) and the Jubilate Ensemble. Saturday, 5th, 8pm 20:00.
20 at the door. 083-8457646. osuligoe@gmail.com. jubilate.ie
Connolly Station, Dublin. Drawing Day Out: revisit the journey by train made by the rebels of the Easter Rising 1916. Dress up in costumes of the time and have fun drawing. Saturday 5th, 9.15am. €10. 087-9737401. fivelampsartsfestival@gmail.com
Connolly House, Marino College, North Strand Road. Punch Lion Kids’ Comedy Club: A family-friendly stand-up comedy show for kids and big kids. Saturday 5th, 5pm. Free. 087-9737401. fivelampsartsfestival@gmail.com
Charleville Mall Library. Beirin Beag Buí is a lullaby film for children aged from three to five. The story invites children to relax and embark on a journey of imagination. Saturda, 5th, 10.30am. Free. 087-9737401. fivelampsartsfestival@gmail.com
Connolly House, Marino College, North Strand Road. Viking Storyteller Mary Mary delights children aged from six to 10, and their families, with tales of the Viking gods. Saturday 5th, 3.30pm. Free. 087-9737401. fivelampsartsfestival@gmail.com
Theatre Royal, The Mall, Waterford. Mirrors, Kenny Wheeler’s musical settings of poetry by Yeats, Lewis Carroll, Stevie Smith. Conductor Pete Churchill, Lauren Kinsella Jazz Sextet, the Resurgam Choir. (Sat 5th, 8.00pm) €16/ €14/ children €8. 051-874402. theatreroyal.ie. 01-4979562. jazzontheterrace@gmail.com. www.jazzontheterrace.com.
Ardgillan Castle, Skerries. In the 20th century, thousands Irishwomen participated in the Irish nationalist, labour and cultural movements of the day. Learn more at this discussion about Women of the Irish Revolution. Saturday 5th, 2.30pm. Free but booking essential on fingal.ie or by email. 01-293 3568. janette.scott@fingal.ie. historyireland.com
Shankill Old Folks Centre, Lower Road, Shankill. Monthly First Saturday book sale. Saturday 5th, 10am to 1 pm. Admission free. 01-282 6364
Kilternan, Dublin 18. Kilternan Country Market (opposite Golden Ball). Saturday, 10am to noon. Fresh homemade produce always available. Tel 087-1368393.. Saturday 5th, 10 am. 087-6416286. mickgorse@gmail.com. kilternancountrymarket.com
Christ Church Cathedral. Dublin Orchestral Players/Andrew Synnott/Conor Linehan: Mozart; Piano Concerto No. 23, Frederick May; Suite of Irish Airs, Dvorák; Symphony No. 9, ‘From the New World’. Saturday, 5th 20.
15/12 online booking available. 863096457. fergus.clancy@hotmail.com. dublinorchestralplayers.com
St Patrick’s Parish Hall, Monkstown. The 18th-century memorials of south Dublin and Wicklow: the stonecutters and their artwork, an illustrated talk by archaeologist Chris Corlett. Monday 7th, 8pm.
5, includes tea. 087-9537959. reb.jeffares@gmail.com. antaisce.org
Jesuit Library Milltown Park. Lecture: The Catholic Church and the 1916 Rising, by Oliver Rafferty SJ. Monday 7th, 7:30pm. Free but booking required by March 4th. 01-2180285. library@jesuit.ie. jesuitlibrary.ie
Trinity College Dublin, Loyola Institute. Prof John O’Callaghan, University of Notre Dame will lecture on Fearless Mercy: Aquinas beyond Aristotle. All welcome. Monday 7th, 7.30pm. Free. 01-8964790. loyola@tcd.ie. tcd.ie/loyola-institute
Player’s Theatre, Trinity College, Dublin 2. This International Women’s Week Safe Cities for Women – You reACT will run in Players Theatre, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The play follows Forum Theatre methodology so audience participation is encouraged. Monday 7th, 7.30pm. €5. 01-8787911. actionaid.ie
National Library of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2. Public lecture, How the women helped: Uncovering the role of women in the Irish revolution,1916-1923. On International Women’s Day, Dr Marie Coleman (QUB) will discuss the role of women in the Irish revolution. Tuesday 8th, 7pm. Free. 01-6030200. info@nli.ie. nli.ie
Lantern Centre Synge Street. Jung Society public lecture, Animus and Anima, by William Garnermann. Tuesday 8th, 8pm.
10. 085-7610354. Jungireland@hotmail.com. Jungcentre.comp.
Liberty Hall, Connelly Room. Ireland Professor of Poetry Paula Meehan at the Five Lamps arts festival. Wednesday 9th, 6pm. Free. 087-9737401. fivelampsartsfestival@gmail.com.
The Grand Social 35, Lower Liffey Street. Women Who Rock: each woman will bring her own unique style of song writing and performing in this unique show. Wednesday 9th, 8pm. €10 at the door. 087-9737401. fivelampsartsfestival@gmail.com.
O’Brien Centre for Science, UCD. Student Talks, a half-day conference designed for students and early career professionals competing for the 2016 Award, and expert speakers talking about their passions.. Wednesday 9th, 12pm. Free, but book at studenttalks.ie. 087-7656212. lauraoconnor@studenttalks.ie. studenttalks.ie.
GALWAY
Milltown Community Centre Theatre. MDS presents an amateur production of Sean O’Casey’s 1916 classic The Plough and the Stars by special arrangement with Samuel French London. Friday 4th, 8pm (doors 7:30pm).
10. 087-4165652. milltowndramasociety@live.com. https://www.facebook.com/milltowndramasociety/
KILDARE
Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge. Back by popular demand, the irrepressible Pat Shortt is back with his latest show Selfie. Friday 4th, 8pm.
28 book online or through box office. 45448327. boxoffice@riverbank.ie. www.riverbank.ie.
Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge. Twenty fingers on a piano, specially designed for children aged from five to 10. During this one-hour show, we become acting and performing artists making children discover fairy tales. Saturday 5th, 2pm. Family
30/Full price
8; book online or through box office. 045-448327. boxoffice@rivebank.ie. http://www.riverbank.ie/event/twenty-fingers-on-one-piano/
Riverbank Arts Centre, Main Street, Newbridge. From Brahms to Bernstein, a unique and exciting piano four-hands recital, with beautiful and festive music by duo Biz’art, an unconventional Belgian piano duet whose sincerity, energy and love of music is contagious.. Saturday 5th, 8pm.
15/
12, book online or through box office. 045-448327. boxoffice@riverbank.ie. http://www.riverbank.ie/event/from-brahms-to-bernstein-piano-duet-recital/
Riverbank Art Centre, Main Street, Newbridge. Antoine (Gustave Kervern) is a 40-something rock singer with insomnia and stage fright. After deciding that a music career is too stressful, he decides to look for another job. Monday 7th, 8pm.
6. 045-448327. info@riverbank.ie.riverbank.ie
KILKENNY
Butler Gallery, The Castle, Kilkenny. Trish McAdam Strangers, film and drawings. Saturday 5th. Free. 056-7761106. info@butlergallery.com. butlergallery.com
LAOIS
Dunamaise Arts Centre, Church Street, Portlaoise. Dominic Kirwan with special guest Barry Kirwan. Thursday 3rd, 8pm.
25. 057-8663355. boxoffice@dunamaise.ie. dunamaise.ie
Dunamaise Arts Centre, Church Street, Portlaoise. World Book Day. Come along to celebrate your favourite books with live readings and fun for all ages. Thursday, 3rd . 057-8663355. boxoffice@dunamaise.ie. dunamaise.ie
Dunamaise Arts Centre, Church Street, Portlaoise. Me, Mollser. Curious and enthusiastic, Mollser will guide you through her overcrowded Dublin tenement during the 1916 Easter Rising. Presented as part of the Abbey Theatre’s Community and Education programme and by curriculum-linked resources and workshops. Friday 4th, 10am.
10/
7(school groups). 057-8663355. boxoffice@dunamaise.ie. dunamaise.ie
Dunamaise Arts Centre, Church Street, Portlaoise. Pat Fitzpatrick A Slanting Sun. Pat’s work explores in our landscape and statesmen the close connection of our identity to memory and nature,how we have imbued the landscape with a political and cultural identity and the regenerative balm of nature. Friday 4th . Free. 057 8663355. boxoffice@dunamaise.ie. dunamaise.ie
Dunamaise Arts Centre, Church Street, Portlaoise. Young-Choon Park. The South Korean pianist, who gave her first recital at the age of seven, presents a programme of works by Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann and Chopin. Tuesday 8th, 8pm.
16/
14. 057-8663355. boxoffice@dunamaise.ie. dunamaise.ie
LIMERIICK Clarion Hotel. Free three- hour workshop. Sharing mindfulness techniques to reduce/release stress and uncomfortable emotions; the laws of success and the law of attraction; how to cultivate the correct mindset for maximum success in any area of your life. Sunday 6th, 1pm to 4pm. Free, but must be booked online. 085-7593622. dessie_richmond@hotmail.com. elevate2create.weebly.com
The Hunt Museum , Captain’s Room. Mae Leonard, well-known writer and storyteller, reads a selection of her broadcast and published pieces with International Women’s Day in mind. Admission is free. Tuesday 8th, 1pm. Free. 061-3129690. friends@huntmuseum.com. huntmuseum.com
MAYO
Ballina Arts Centre, Barrett Street, Ballina. Mirrors, Kenny Wheeler’s wonderful musical settings of poetry by Yeats, Lewis Carroll and Stevie Smith. Conductor Pete Churchill, Lauren Kinsella Jazz Sextet and the Resurgam Choir. (Sun 6th, 8.00pm) €12/€10. 096-73593, 01 497 9562. jazzontheterrace@gmail.com. jazzontheterrace.com
SLIGO
The Model arts centre. A Common Ground is a musical collaboration that brings together the diverse musical worlds of African Soukous band Tropicana Musica and Sligo Baroque Orchestra, joined together by musician Steve Wickham.. Friday 4th, 8 pm.
15 /
7.50. 071 - 9141405. themodel.ie
WICKLOW
Courthouse Arts Centre, Tinahely. The Dublin Improv Comedy team return to the Courthouse stage in Tinahely. The Improv Team is made up of Dermot Whelan (Republic of Telly), Paul Tylak (Roy), Joe Rooney (Father Ted, Kilnascully). Saturday 5th, 8.30pm.
20/
18. 0402-38529. bookings@courthousearts.ie. courthousearts.ie.
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