Entertaining Sligo
TOMMY TIERNAN - UNDER THE INFLUENCE
As if receiving instructions from a strange and distant star, Tommy Tiernan takes to the stage refusing to take anything seriously. This February 16th from 7.00 to 11.00 located at the Radisson Hotel Sligo. The political and the personal are all up for grabs as the only goal of the evening is laughter. Let our struggles be mocked and our cares abandoned. Allow yourself be guided by a language loving and theatrical performer with a half thought out plan, no professional qualifications and a mouth with a mind of its own. Can you trust him? To be silly? yes. To behave? no. Like a bus conductor standing in front of an orchestra with a spoon in one hand and air horn in the other what could possibly go wrong! Tickets are € 28 and on sale at Hotel reception, for more information call: 071- 91- 40008.
THE MAN IN THE WOMAN’S SHOES
Written and performed by Sligo Native Mikel Murfi this one man show which has been described as a ‘ love letter to Sligo’ has toured to venues nationally and internationally since it was first seen in the Hawk’s Well in 2012. The Man in the Woman’s Shoes and its companion piece I Hear You and Rejoice were commissioned by the Hawk’s Well Theatre and Sligo County Council Arts Service. It’s October 1978. Pope John Paul the First is not long dead, autumn is closing in and Pat Farnon has ‘ some business’ to do in town. The Man In The Woman’s Shoes follows Pat as he walks the five miles from his white cottage to town and back again. It is coming back again to the Hawk’s Well Theatre from Tuesday the 31 Jan to Wednesday the 1st of Feb at 8.00pm. Tickets are € 15/ 12/ 7.50U18’ s. For more information contact the box office on: 071- 9161518.
WILD ATLANTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL
Running from Friday 31st of March to the 2nd of April, the Wild Atlantic Music Festival 2017. Three nights of music, song and dance with My Brother Joe. The story of Joe Dolan in words, music and song featuring his brother Ben Dolan, nephews Adrian and ray, niece Sandra, Karen Carroll and the original Joe Dolan backing band plus much much more! Super package deal from as little as € 240/€ 289 pp sharing! That includes a two night stay at the Sligo Park Hotel/ Clarion Hotel, 2 evenings of dinner, 2 nights entertainment including ‘ My Brother Joe’ as well as full use of leisure facilities and free parking! 10 percent discount off the first 50 bookings. Avail of this package or the Bingofest sessions which includes a two night bingo fest over the course of the same weekend, for only € 269/€ 299 pp sharing. Now taking bookings Tel: 01- 2530563 or see www. showtours. ie or email: info@ showtours. ie for more information.
AMATEUR TALENT SHOW
Community Talent show Ballygawley will take place in Castle Dargan Hotel on Saturday the 28th of January from 7.30 to 12.00 with a grand prize of € 500 up for grabs. All varieties of talents are welcome. Winners will be decided through a com- bination of judge’s votes and audience voting on the night. This is the third time to hold this event and the talent just gets better each time. Tickets will be available on the night: € 10 for Adults, € 5 for students and OAP’s, children ( U12) go free.
ANÚNA IN CONCERT
Sligo Sean Nós Group, Cos Cos is delighted to welcome Anúna as the headline act for its festival in 2017 in St Columba’s Church. Founded in 1987 by Irish composer Michael McGlynn, the group has recorded 17 albums, and achieved huge international success over the years. Their concert in the splendid surroundings of Drumciffe Parish Church on Friday, May 5th, at 8- 10.30pm and it promises to be the highlight of this year’s festival. Tickets are priced at € 25 and are selling fast!
OLD HANNAH + WIRE & WOOL
Old Hannah met while touring in the French Alps in the summer of 2016. After receiving a great reception on the continent, they’re joining forces and ‘ bringing it all back home’ for a limited run of double- header shows in their respective homelands - Ireland & Scotland. The “Celtic Kingdom” tour is a unique opportunity to see two of the most exciting up- and- coming folk/ roots bands that these shores have to offer.
Hailing from Co. Sligo, Old Hannah are a foursome schooled in the deep rooted discipline of folk, country and roots. While Wire & Wool are a seven- piece Scottish band who came together in Dundee in 2014. They will play the Model on Friday the 3rd of February from 8.0011.00pm. For more information call the box office on: 071- 9141405.