PERFECT TEN

1 MARY GAUTHIER

Mary Gauthier’s songs have been recorded by dozens of artists, including Jimmy Buffett, Dolly Parton, Boy George, Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Bettye Lavette, Mike Farris, Kathy Mattea, Bobby Bare, Amy Helm and Candi Staton and have appeared extensively in Film and Television, most recently on HBO TV’s Yellowstone. Now you can experience Mary Gauthier live the Hawk’s Well Theatre with special guest Jaimee Harris on Sunday April 14 at 8pm.

2 HOSPICE MEMORIAL WALK

The North West Hospice Memorial Walk takes place on Sunday, April 14, at midday in Sligo. Walk in memory of a family member, friend, neighbour or work colleague. Register online now at northwesthospice.ie or call 071 9170523.

3 A QUARTET OF POETS

The Yeats Building Sligo is hosting ‘A Quartet of Poets, The International Readings’, on Wednesday, April 10th at 7pm. American poets Sandy Yannone and Kim Ports Parsons will join Sligo poets Sinead McClure and Maeve McKenna on the night. Each poet will read from their published works. This is a free event and everyone is very welcome.

4 CON BRIO GALA NIGHT

Con Brio are immensely proud to present a gala night of song with the gorgeous diva Claudia Boyle accompanied by pianist Finghin Collins at Hawk’s Well Theatre on Friday, April 12. Claudia has been described as “Visually and Sonically striking” and indeed it is hard to forget her presence and her voice. Finghin is now the best-known pianist in the island of Ireland as well as Artistic Director of Music for Galway and the New Ross Piano Festival and Artistic Director of the Dublin International Piano Competition.

5 ALWAYS A CONVENT GIRL

The Grange Players are back on April 12 and 13 with the hilarious comedy ‘Always A Convent Girl’ based on the Play ‘Once A Catholic’ by Mary O’ Malley. The cast and crew have been hard at work for some time preparing for this show.

6 CHRIS KENT

Cork man Chris Kent returns with his brand new show “Back At It”. After a dose of the real world (having gone back to the day job as an electrician), Chris found himself with two jobs and the ridiculous notion of trying to buy a house. It turns out he did not have enough jobs. See this hilarious show at Hawk’s Well on Saturday April 13.

7 SLIGO AC APRIL RACE SERIES

Sligo AC presents a series of 3k races in April. All free and all are welcome, including beginners, especially those training for the Queen Meave Ladies 5k. Train

ing Plans are available on www.sligoac.com The first takes place on Thursday April 11 at Doorly Park.

8 BRACE YOURSELF

Multi-Award-Winning Irish comedian Conal Gallen is back on tour this year with his hilarious one-man stand-up show. Conal is well known for his hilarious humour and has been entertaining audiences worldwide for over 30 years. Brace Yourself comes to Hawk’s Well Theatre on Thursday, April 11.

9 SUSAN MCCANN

Join Ireland’s First Lady Of Country Music for unforgettable evening of music in The Sligo Park Hotel on Wednesday April 10. Tickets for this event are available through eventbrite.

10 DARTRY CEILI BAND

The Dartry Ceilí Band will perform a live concert in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen on Saturday, April 13. Early booking is advisable for this event. It promises to be a great night’s entertainment.