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08/09/2024

What a difference a century makes!

These are two images of the Giant’s Grave taken approximately 100 years apart. The older image was taken by William Alfred Green, a county Down native, photographer and member of the Belfast Naturalists Field Club. Today thousands of Green’s images survive and capture Ireland on the cusp of great change and modernity. When he visited Lough Gur is not precisely known, but he took the vast bulk of his photographs between 1905 and the early 1920s.
It is shocking to see how much vista has changed in 100 years. Today, the Giant’s Grave is shadowed by numerous towering ash trees, which is in stark contrast to the open view of the lake Green would have had when he visited all those years ago.
Several decades after Green’s visit the Giant’s Grave would be excavated by Seán P. Ó Ríordáin.

W.A.Green’s photograph reproduced with the kind permission of National Museums NI.

08/09/2024

08/09/2024

***NEW SHOW AT DOLANS***
Dave Keary and Brian OConnor Music
Dolans Upstairs
Sunday December 29th
Tickets on sale NOW here: https://dolans.yapsody.com/event/index/822379/dave-keary-and-brian-oconnor

08/09/2024

04/09/2024

***NEW SHOW AT DOLANS***
SCUSTIN
Dolans Kasbah
Thursday November 7th
Tickets on sale Friday September 6th at 10am from Dolans.ie

More than just a band, Scustin blurs the lines between crowd and artist. When you step into a Scustin concert, you don’t just watch the band—you become part of it. Scustin is a state of mind, a shared love for all things craic. To be "Scustin" is to belong to a group united by this love, where every show is a celebration of connection, culture, and pure, unfiltered fun.

04/09/2024

📣NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT📣

COLDPLACE – the world’s leading tribute to Coldplay is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time and it's live at Friars' Gate Theatre Sunday 22nd September.

The only tribute to have worked for Coldplay, this outstanding band leads you through all your favourite Coldplay hits from the last 20+ years including Yellow, Paradise and A Sky Full of Stars, right through to Higher Power and My Universe from their latest album, Music of the Spheres.

📅 Sunday 22nd September 2024
⏰8pm
🎟€30.00 + booking fee

Bookings: https://eventlist.store/friarsgatetheatre/fgt

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04/09/2024

The Thomas Connellan Harp Festival in Lough Gur takes place the 13th - 15th of September. There is stellar line up of some of the best harp players in the country. The festival celebrates Lough Gur’s link with famous harper and composer Thomas Connellan. Connellan is said to have written an early version of the melody of the famous “Raglan Road” among other famous Irish airs. Connellan is said to have died at Bouchier’s Castle in 1698 and to be buried in Teampall Nua.

The festival features: Kathleen Loughnane and Cormac Cannon, Michelle Mulcahy, Alannah Thornburgh And Emma Benson

An event not to missed!
Friday 13th
Session Dave Clarke’s Bar Bruff
8pm

Saturday 14th
Harp Workshops
Honey-Fitz Theatre
2pm-5pm

Sunday 15th
Free Lecture/Recital with Kathleen Loughnane: The Harpers Connellan
Lough Gur Visitor Centre
2pm

Sunday 15th
Concert
Lough Gur Visitor Centre
8pm

For more info/ to book any events you can contact 0877676331

Workshop places can be booked on Eventbrite through the following link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harp-workshops-lough-gur-national-school-the-honeyfitz-theatre-tickets-1003731757707

Concert tickets can be booked with the following link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/concert-an-evening-of-irish-harp-at-lough-gur-celebrating-thomas-connellan-tickets-1003071663347?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1

04/09/2024

Megalithic Rock Art is what we call the shapes, designs, and patterns, carved into rocks by people in the past. This is more often from the Neolithic and Bronze Ages. These designs remain obscure and difficult to interpret but many believe that the circular and spiral motifs (such as was found at Grange Stone Circle) could represent the sun. The most famous site in Ireland for such art is Brú na Bóinne, and includes the tombs of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth. The designs were likely carved into the stone using a harder rock. The discovery at Grange is the first such example in Munster and thus, is of great importance. There is an implication in this find that the carved stone, at least, was in place when the embankment was constructed approx. 5,000 years before the present.

Discovered by Ken Williams August 2022.

21/08/2024

слава україні!

Ukraine Independence Day celebration events to take place at Friar's Gate Theatre, Kilmallock on Saturday, August 24th

21/08/2024

Enjoy quality family time this summer on Limerick Greenway 👣

Limerick Greenway offers an authentic experience of rural Ireland and is a perfect family day out. With access to our hub towns with shops, cafes, restaurants, parks and children’s playgrounds, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

To learn more about Limerick Greenway or sample itineraries, visit www.limerick.ie/greenway/

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21/08/2024

Get your tickets for Lloyd Cole’s One Man Show in Lime Tree Theatre on Wednesday 4th September!

Book now!
🎟 https://bit.ly/4cnEUDP

21/08/2024

***NEW SHOW AT DOLANS***
The Quarter Dozen
support by Moses McGuinness
Dolans Upstairs
Sun Nov 17th
Tickets on sale NOW here: https://dolans.yapsody.com/event/index/820919/the-quarter-dozen

The Quarter Dozen is an instrumental trio blending traditional, classical, jazz, and Latin influences into original compositions. With piano, drums, and woodwind, they create a dynamic and immersive soundscape that bridges diverse musical worlds, delivering performances rich in rhythm, melody, and innovation. Their music is a captivating journey across genres and cultures.

Moses McGuinness is an Irish, folk pop singer-songwriter that can be found performing behind the piano and guitar but is best known for his angelic baritone vocal. No stranger to the stage Moses has performed in venues across Ireland, England and Europe, sharing the stage with acts such as The Frank and Walters, Damien Dempsey, The Undertones and many more. Moses has written three albums and an E.P with his band Protobaby but is now taking some time to focus on solo music. Moses released his debut E.P. Lost At Sea on June 25th this year across all digital streaming platforms.

21/08/2024

Celebrate Women's Christmas 2025 with a room full of Girls Who Wanna Have Fun. Grab your fave humans and book your tickets.

It's Wine O'Clock with Norma Sheahan

Whatever drink tickles your bits til Friday, be it wh**es on Coors, troubles on Bubbles, frisky on Whiskey or zero craic on zero alcohol.

Naughty Norma is newly divorced, h***y as hell and believes 50 is the new 30.

The braver, bolder Norma has dived off the cliff and hopes to grow wings on the way down.

She invites you on her journey as she gives a blow by blow account of her Tinder Sexcapades.

Norma unleashed promises to manifest a Man-Fest for everyone in the audience.

Life is a costume party, so pull on your sparkly Spanx, gather the glitzy gals, and pop your Cork!

Duration: 90 mins with one interval

📅 Sunday 5th January 2025
⏰Doors 7.30pm/Show starts at 8pm
🎟€25.00 including booking fee

Bookings: https://eventlist.store/friarsgatetheatre/fgt

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18/08/2024

So much new and interesting art and craft each weekend.

Ideal for unique gifts or a personal treat 😊

18/08/2024

Business Spotlight 📍 Adrenalin Sports & Cycles

With over 30 years of experience in the sports trade, Adrenalin Sports & Cycles has a vast knowledge of everything sports-related with great customer service.

Located in two locations in Newcastle West, they stock all leading sportswear brands including Adidas, Asics, O’Neills, Under Armour, Puma, Joma, Hoka and many more.

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18/08/2024

18/08/2024

🎉 Celebrate Ukraine Independence Day with Us in Ballyhoura! 🇺🇦 Join us at Friars' Gate Theatre for a day of celebration and unity as we commemorate Ukraine's Independence Day! Everyone is welcome, regardless of nationality.

✨ Event Highlights:

Fun Activities for Kids
🕚 11 AM - 1:30 PM | Ages 3+ | 20 Spots Available
✨ Glitter Tattoos, Mini Disco with Mickey Mouse, Big Bubble Show
Note: Activities led by a multilingual animator (Ukrainian, Russian, English).

Ukrainian Art Exhibition Presentation
🕑 2 PM - 3 PM
🎨 Meet the artists, enjoy snacks, and explore diverse art techniques.

Ukrainian Cartoon "Mavka" Screening
🕒 3:15 PM - 5 PM | 130 Seats Available
🎬 Enjoy the Ukrainian cartoon "Mavka" with English subtitles. Suitable for all ages.

🍽️ Refreshments provided throughout the event.

🔗 Registration:
Participation is free, but places are limited. Register via our website: https://www.ballyhouradevelopment.com/Event/ukraine-independence-day-celebration-in-ballyhoura



https://www.ballyhouradevelopment.com/Event/ukraine-independence-day-celebration-in-ballyhoura

02/08/2024

***LATE SHOW ADDED***
A late show has been added for Kyla Cobbler September 11th.
Doors 9.45pm
Dolans Warehouse
Tickets on sale NOW here: https://dolans.yapsody.com/event/index/818385/kyla-cobbler

Kyla Cobbler is one of Ireland’s funniest emerging comedic talents. The Ballincollig native, who posts hilarious stories about her life in Barcelona to her 100k strong audience on Instagram, comes to Dolans Warehouse with her brand new comedy special “Gone Rogue“ after a sell-out debut in early 2024.

Kyla brings freshness to the scene with her undeniable talent and immediate connection to the different crowds in Europe’s different show cases. Her honest, blunt and deep storytelling comedic style has made her one of the European scenes favourites. On her recent trip home, her shows at Cork Opera House sold out in 12 minutes – so be sure not to miss this one!

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02/08/2024

Today we spotted something quite magical here at the lake right beside the wishing chair as you can see a fairy ring is starting to form 🧚

‘In an out amongst the haycocks one goes – it is surely the fairies again who plant the fungi in such special plentifulness around the circular mounds of hay - following the tracks of the dark – green mushroom – rings in the lighter green of the grass…’
The Irish Independent, Thursday 17th October 1907, p. 4.
‘Long ago there used be “fairy circles” in several fields throughout the country, and at twelve o’clock on moonlight nights the fairies were often seen dancing and singing in those circles. In Pat Lynche’s meadown in Carrickeeshil there used be one of those circles and it was about forty feet in circumference, and it was marked from the rest of the field by a bordering of bright green grass, about two or three inches higher than the other grass, and people say that this grass would grow up in one night. In a farm belonging to Philip Conolly Aughadreena there are three “fairy circles” still to be seen.’ Account from Lurgananure, Co. Cavan
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1006, Page 291

02/08/2024

As everyone gears up to take a flight, hop on a train or head off in the car on their holidays just remember we'll still be here when you get back.

SEPTEMBER is jam-packed at Friars' Gate Theatre

🤪How to get Menopause & Enjoy It
Friday 6th September
🎼Fly Yeti Fly - Musical Duo
Thursday 12th September
🎼Sean Keane
Sunday 15th September
🎭Culture Night
Friday 20th September
🎼Coldplace (Coldplay Tribute Band)
Sunday 22nd September
🎭Pakie O'Callaghan Celebrating Eamon Kelly's Stories
Friday 27th September

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02/08/2024

Come Enjoy the Natural Air-conditioning of the Milk Market Canopy and Cooling breeze gate to gate this Weekend..

🏖 Fri 11am to 3pm Outdoor Café / Live Music
🏖 Sat 8am to 3pm Famous Food Market
🏖 Sun 11am Ivory Elephant Market

02/08/2024

📢New Show Announcement📢

Chris Kent - Offline

📅 Thursday 20th February 2025
⏰8pm
🎟€25.00 + booking fee

Cork’s own Chris Kent returns with a brand new show ‘Offline’. He tries to give up the internet and navigate life without asking his phone what to eat, where to go or how to get home. He longs for a simpler time of playing ‘Snake’ and constructing emojis himself.

Now that he has hit 40 years of age, he wonders if he can ever go back to thinking for himself. Join him on a journey that will either make him or break him.

The Irish Times – “Kent is a master storyteller”

Dubliner Magazine – “Carefree comedic bullseye”

Tommy Tiernan – “He really makes me laugh and I think his stuff is so smart, he would be one of the best comics that I would have seen. He’s Fantastic”

Bookings: https://eventlist.store/friarsgatetheatre/fgt

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27/07/2024

📢New Show Announcement📢

Folk Music DUO - Fly Yeti Fly

📅 Thursday 12th September 2024
⏰8pm
🎟€15.00 incl booking fee

Bookings: https://eventlist.store/friarsgatetheatre/fgt

With their own unique flavour of delicate-but-distinctive folk, Fly Yeti Fly are guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Blending sensitive vocal harmonies with intricate guitar arrangements, mandolin and harmonica, and with a warmth of spirit that radiates from the stage, the Wiltshire-based duo weave songs and stories about connection, community and the seasons, with a sound that is reminiscent of the late-’60s folk scene. Now living on their canal boat on the Kennet & Avon, their music is heavily influenced by the ebb and flow of life on the water.

“Folk music, sometimes, manages a pretty decent prayer. And it’s just a personal preference, but Lorna and Darren’s woven vocal braid, once again, conjures Wordsworth’s “heaven”. Folking.com“

Well thought out melodies and deft musicianship, this is English folk craftsmanship of the highest order.” Americana-uk.com

“Fly Yeti Fly were simply outstanding. There is a whiff of Haight Ashbury in an English Country Garden about this outfit. Great songs, soft, haunting, fragile vocals, and a warmth and purity of spirit that radiates from the stage.” Festivals For All, 2019

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