PERFECT TEN
1 FRANKIE GAVIN & DEDANANN The world’s fastest fiddle player, Frankie Gavin who has collaborated with stars such as The Rolling Stones and Elvis Costello is playing with his band De Danann on October 15th in the Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen. The current line- up consists of Frankie Gavin, Barry Brady, Dan Bodwell, Colm O’Caoimh, and Bernadine Casserly. Booking 071 9182599 or www. colemanirishmusic. com
2 LIP SYNC BATTLE A fundraiser in aid of breast cancer research is happening this Friday the 14th Oct at 9.00pm in the Riverside hotel. The Lip sync battle is followed by 80’ s disco, music by Scruffy Duffy with a Fancy dress night out. Tickets cost € 10 and you can get them in the copy shop Tesco car park or on the door on the night. Spot prize’s on the night for best lip sync and best dressed.
3 5TH ON TEELING Road Angel plays live this Friday the 14th of October from 10.00pm in the front bar on Teeling Sligo. A rock band from Sligo they promise a night great night of Rock n Roll and classics from bands such as Thin Lizzy, Iron Maiden, Free, AC/ DC, Alice in Chains and their very own material. Admission is free.
4 MOVING PICTURES The Model presents Moving Pictures, a screening programme of artists’ films that showcases the rich and diverse range of moving image work currently being produced in the UK. The Model presents Moving Pictures as two programmes daily at 11am and 1pm. For more information contact + 353 ( 0) 71 914 14 05 or www. themodel. ie
5 DATRY CEILÍ BAND They are widely acclaimed as one of the leading céilí bands in Irish music today. This will be a night to remember at the Glens Centre, Mahorhamilton this Saturday the 15th Oct at 8.30pm. Tickets are € 12-€ 15. For bookings contact box office on 071- 9855833.
6 RALPH MC TELL One of the great storytellers, Ralph McTell, is celebrating 50 years on the road and will be coming to The Hawk’s well Theatre this Thursday the 13th Oct at 8.00pm. Known for his virtuoso guitar style, he is primarily a prolific and gifted songwriter. Tickets are € 25/ 12.50 U18’ s. For bookings contact the Hawkswell Box office on 0719161518 or www. hawkswell. com.
7 THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN Rachel Watson, an alcoholic who divorced her husband Tom after she caught him cheating on her, takes the train to work daily. She fantasizes about the relationship of her neighbours, Scott and Megan Hipwell, during her commute. That all changes when she witnesses
something from the train window and Megan is missing. For more info contact 071- 9162651 or www. omniplex. ie.
8 SUNDAY SESSION
The Paddlesurf Sunday session is taking place this Sunday in Sligo the 16th of October at 11.00am. It is organized by Paddlesurf Ireland home to surf kayaking and wave skiing in the Republic of Ireland. The Sunday activity is simple: just met up and surf! For more information regarding location on the day contact: canoepaddlesurf. ireland@ gmail. com.
9 NOCTURNES & THE DARKLING AIR
As part of the ‘ Beneath the Air Gigs’ This Saturday the 15th of October at 7pm in the Model Sligo, the Nocturnes create new age folk- noir, The Darkling Air on the other hand produce ambient sound- scapes and haunting vocals around piano, guitar and a string quartet. Both Beneath the Air gigs for € 20! For more information contact the box office on: T: + 353 ( 0) 71 914 14 05 or www. themodel. ie.
10 SLIGO FOOD MARKET
Sligo Farmers Market boasts a wide selection of fresh locally produced produce. The market, located in the carpark of Sligo Institiute of Technology in County Sligo, has producers on hand to discuss any questions about their produce. There are homemade jams, chutneys and tapenades along with wide variety of organic yogurts, smoothies, vegetarian meals, fair trade coffees and teas. Sligo Farmers Market has become a very sociable place where people come to shop, meet their friends, sample some of the tasty treats and soak up the atmosphere. The market is held every Saturday from 10am- 2pm.