The Lieutenant of Inishmore

An ensemble cast including Alex Murphy (one half of The Young Offenders), Aisling Kearns (Asking for It, Darklands), Cillian O’Gairbhi (Blood), Don Wycherley (Bachelors Walk, Sing Street) and Paul Mescal (lead of the upcoming TV series Normal People) will star in the Gaiety Theatre’s production of Martin McDonagh’s The Lieutenant of Inishmore.

The annual Dublin Bowie Festival returns for its fifth edition from January 8–12.

One of the loveliest parks of Dublin is right in the heart of the city and is literally a place of serenity and refreshment from the surrounding busy shopping and business streets. Even in mid-winter St Stephen’s Green has a special charm and wonderment. The architecture of bare trees reveals perspectives that are not so easily perceived in the full flush of the summer.

The Bray One Act Drama Festival is returning from Tuesday, January 28 to Saturday, Feb 1 for its 43rd year, bringing a wonderful mix of comedy and drama to the Mermaid Arts Centre stage in Co.Wicklow.

Cobh, or Queenstown as it was known at the time, has very close connections with the two great liners of the 20th century, The Titanic and The Lusitania - discover the human stories behind these tragic events.

Keith Barry has hacked into my mind twice now. While priding myself as a person of logic, I believe in his brand of magic.

Winter Music Festival to Showcase Some Super Sounds

Hilarious hit comedy A Holy Show is going on tour across Ireland in January, February and March, as well as performing two dates in the Irish Cultural Centre in Paris, following on from critical success at the Edinburgh and Dublin Fringe Festivals.

Much loved Belfast arts festival Out to Lunch is returning from January 3 – 26 this month.

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