EVENTS ROUND-UP
ABBA Forever at the Hawk’s Well
On Tuesday, November 15, ABBA Forever will be performing at the Hawk’s Well. This happy sing-a-long tribute celebrates with a loud and proud fanfare! It’s the perfect way to start your Christmas celebrations! So, Mamma Mia, here we go again! My My How can we resist you! A cracker of a show. Book tickets on hawkswell.com
Coding workshop for women
On Saturday, November 12, there will be a coding workshop for women who want to learn how to code.
Starts at 9.30am to 4.30pm. Expert coaches will teach you how to create a website using Python, Django, HTML & CSS.The workshop will be based on the Django Girls workshops.The day will be about learning, positivity and fun!This is hosted by Overstock Ltd. The workshop will take place at Overstock Ireland Limited in Finisklin Business Park. Purchase tickets on eventbrite.ie.
Knit night in Cliffoney
Every Tuesday evening Knit Night will take place in O’Donnells pub in Cliffoney from 7.30pm to. 9.30pm. Beat the fuel bills this winter with some new knits to keep you warm! Informal meet-up for a chat and some crafting. All ages are welcome.
These Charming Men live gig
On Saturday, These Charming Men the premier tribute to The Smiths return to play Anderson’s Live in Sligo.
The show gets under way at 9pm.
Flook at the Hawk’s Well
On Saturday, Flook will be performing at the Hawk’s Well Theatre. Taking inspiration from their roots in the Irish and English traditions, Flook have an enviable trademark sound, weaving and spinning traditionally rooted tunes over precise acoustic grooves, with a rare blend of fiery technical brilliance, delicate ensemble interaction and a bold, adventurous musical imagination. There is certainly no shortage of virtuosity amongst the members of Flook, but the unique impact of this band stems from the wholly intuitive, almost symbiotic, exchange between the various flutes, frets and skins. Admission is €20/18conc./10u18s. Starts at 8pm.
Antiques fair at the Radisson
On Sunday, November 13, Treasure Chest Dublin is looking forward to seeing you at their 30th Sligo fair at their new venue, the Radisson
Blu Hotel. 20+ dealers from around Ireland offering a vast choice of decorative and functional items including jewellery, furniture, decor, paintings and prints, ceramics, glassware, clocks and watches, hand made rugs, antiquarian books and ephemera, coins and banknotes, medals, postcards and much more.
Starts at 10am.
Beat Buddy Babies music classes
On Saturdays, starting November 5, Beat Buddy Babies music classes will take place. Beat Buddy Babies is a unique opportunity for parents and carers to share a joyful musical learning experience with their babies and toddlers. Each class is uniquely designed to incorporate lots of different genres of music, movement, clapping, tapping, dancing and instruments and lots of friendly characters. Age suitability 6 months to 2.5 years (30 months) Runs from 9.45am to 10.15am.There are limited spaces. Class takes place in the Presbyterian Hall. Book on eventbrite.ie
Book launch at Liber
Join author Florence Gillan at Liber Bookshop today, Thursday from 6pm to launch her hugely anticipated debut crime novel Let Them Lie.
Kids’ Own conference
On November. 25 and 26, Kids’ Own will host their 25th anniversary conference at The Model. Join them for panels, discussions and workshops, covering early years arts practice, children’s creativity and authorship, social inclusion and more.
The conference is free to attend, places must be booked in advance. This conference is an opportunity to hear informative and lively panel conversations, hosted by leading practitioners, and a chance to meet others working in similar spheres. It starts at 9am to 5.15pm. Book on eventbrite.ie
The Drew House Band
Dubliners legend Ronnie Drew is to be remembered by son Phelim and The Drew House Band in a special concert at the Hawk’s Well on Friday, November 18. Ronnie’s is the iconic voice behind Dubliners hits such as Seven Drunken Nights and The Irish River and is widely regarded as one of the most iconic folk singers in Irish history. His son Phelim Drew, a well known actor, will host the poignant night, telling a few yarns and singing some of the songs made famous by The Dubliners.
Yoga hike at Benbulben
On Saturday, November 19, there will be a guided hike up Ben Bulben in County Sligo with Yoga poses at the tabletop.The walk will start at Luke’s Bridge, which is North of Drumcliffe and is signposted. It is a gentle slope for 40 to 45 minutes before a 40 to45 minute meandering climb to the tabletop which takes you to amazing views across Sligo Bay to Mayo and north to Sliabh Liag and Donegal. Wear suitable weatherproof clothing including waterproof boots and bring refreshments for the top. All yoga poses will be standing poses given the ground conditions. Book on eventbrite.ie
Drumcliffe-Rosses Point supporters at last Sunday’s Connacht LGFA Junior Club Championship final against Salthill-Knocknacarra of Galway in Ballyhaunis. See pages 62-63 for more on the match.