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THE TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN SLIGO THIS WEEK
1 RACKHOUSEThe rise of RackhousePILFER Pilfer has been unstoppable. Awardedpress Magazine‘ Live Band soon of afterthe Year’ releasingby Jägermeistertheir self penned& Hotalbumthe 21th‘ Loveof Jan and at Havoc’. 11.00pm Comeat 5th see on them Teeling. live Overthis Saturday18’ s only, entry is free and everyone is welcome. A gig not to be missed.
2 CONAL GALLEN Ireland’s number one comedian is bringing his hilarious new one man stand up show Only Joking to the stage this Friday the 20th in the Hawk’s Well Theatre at 8.00pm. Packed full of new songs and jokes as well as some fan favourites, Only Joking is Conal’s best show to date. His brand of humour is absolutely hilarious and has all of his audiences in stitches from start to finish. Tickets are € 25. For booking call the box office on: 071- 916518
3 THREE THURSDAYS: BOOKS AND WINE The popular Books & Wine event returns this Thursday the 19th of Jan with guest John Ryan, who will discuss the book The House of Spirits by Isabel Allende. The event is designed to whet the appetite and deepen your enjoyment of reading. Bernard Daly from Hargadon Bros Grocer, Wine & Spirit Merchants, will present a wine that compliments the writing. Tickets are € 12 and includes a glass of wine.
4 CHERISH THE LADIES Under the leadership of the dynamic and irrepressible flute and whistle champion Joanie Madden, these ladies create an evening that includes a spectacular blend of virtuoso instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements, and stunning step dancing. Playing this Saturday the 21st of January at the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen at 9.00pm tickets are € 20. To book call the box office on: 071- 91 82559.
5 NIAMH CROWLEY: MUSIC AND MEMORIES Niamh Crowley is one of the most loved and respected musicians in Sligo. A longstanding member of Camerata Ireland and the West Ocean String Quartet, Niamh’s music has brought her all over the world. Guests on the night will include Eimear Quinn, Dave Flynn, Seamie O’Dowd, Steve Wickham, County Sligo Golf Club Male Voice Choir and the Sligo Academy of Music Orchestra. Playing in the Hawk’s Well this Sat 21st of Jan at 8.00pm, tickets are € 20/ 10 U18’ s. For booking call the box office on: 071- 916518.
6 WEDDING EXPO The Northwest Wedding Expo is the biggest wedding event in The Northwest and has over 80 wedding suppliers in attendance each year. Organised by Myweddingstore.ie the event is running from this Saturday the 21st of January to Sunday the 22nd January, both days from 12pm- 6pm in the Knocknarea Arena at IT Sligo.
7 NORTHWEST MACRA KINGS AND QUEENS It’s that time of year again – it’s time to dust of the January Blues with the entertaining North West Macra na Feirme Kings and Queens event and Royal
Banquet. The evening starts at 7.30pm with the introduction of the Kings and Queens. There will be music, dancing and celebrations ‘ till late. All this for only € 30 in the Sligo Park Hotel this Saturday the 21st January. Entry to the afters is just € 10 for Macra Members ( must present Membership Card on entry) or € 15 for Non- Members.
8 ONE DAY VOICE WORKSHOP Internationally renowned Roy Hart Voice teachers, David Goldsworthy and Marianne LeTron will conduct a one - day workshop at The Factory Performance Space, Lw. Quay St, Sligo on Saturday 21st January at 10.30am. The fee will be € 45. Please contact Blue Raincoat Theatre on 087 – 9694448 to book a place or further information. Also email info@blueraincoat.com. Places are limited so please book early. Whether you act, orate, sing on stage or in a choir, this workshop will give you the benefit of expert tuition in a relaxed and comfortable environment.
9 MOTHER KNOWS BEST Cloonacool Players are staging the hilarious comedy ‘ Mother Knows Best’ by playwright Jimmy Keary over three nights in Cloonacool Community Centre, Cloonacool, Co Sligo on Friday 24 February, Saturday 25 February, and Sunday night 26 February at 8pm nightly.
10 SPECIAL CONSENSUS The Roots Room presents Grammy nominated Special Consensus in Concert at The Strand Bar tomorrow ( Wednesday 18th Jan). Doors are open at 8: 30pm, tickets are € 15 and can also be bought online.