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Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Ireland's The Highstool Prophets to perform in Glasgow SWG3
The Highstool Prophets, best known for songs like This Is The Life, will take the SWG3 stage on Friday, December 19. The announcement comes after the band just dropped their new single, How Did We End Up Here?, last month. READ NEXT: 'Can't wait to see you': Pop duo announce Glasgow show as part of anniversary tour Tickets for the show will go live on July 4 at 10am. To purchase tickets, click HERE Inspired by artists like The Dubliners, Mumford & Sons and The Lumineers, the band are known for bringing a unique twist to folk music. The five-piece band from Cavan have performed a wide range of sold out shows in Ireland and have done both TV and radio appearances. READ NEXT: 'Long time coming': Arab Strap share excitement for first arena show in Glasgow For more information on the group, visit
Irish Independent
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Streets of Sligo, Knocklane Traditional Music Festival and more - the top ten things to do in Sligo this week: June 18-24
We've compiled a list of the best events taking place in Sligo this week. Knocklane Traditional Festival The annual Knocklane Traditional Music Festival takes place in Maugherow this weekend from Friday June 20 until Sunday, June 22. There will be music sessions, workshops, talks, a celebratory concert to mark 10 years of Benbulben Comhaltas Branch, and lots lots more. Tickets for workshops are available via eventbrite. More details on the event Facebook page. Al Porter Get ready for an unforgettable night of comedy at Lillie's Laughs, where the laughter is guaranteed to flow as smoothly as the cocktails. This Friday, June 20, it's the turn of the and only Al Porter, making his debut at Lillie's Laughs for the very first time. Al Porter is known for his quick wit, charismatic stage presence, and razor-sharp humour. Tickets via eventbrite. Songwriters in the Round Gráinne Hunt, Eve Belle, and Emma Langford share their songs and stories at a special event at Murphy's Live, Murphy's Hotel in Tubbercurry on Monday, June 23. This promises to be a great night of music in a cosy, intimate venue. Tickets are available via eventbrite. Michael Rooney and June McCormack The much-loved Lunchtime at the Well series continues this June with a very special performance from celebrated traditional music duo Michael Rooney and June McCormack, known together as Draíocht at Hawk's Well Theatre on Wednesday, June 18 at 1.10pm. While the event remains 'pay what you can', advance booking is essential to guarantee a seat due to its overwhelming success. The Highstool Prophets The Highstool Prophets bring their concert series to the Radisson Blu, Sligo this Thursday, June 19. These shows have seated/standing optional and are proving to be a great success throughout the country. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets via eventbrite. iDance Get ready for a spectacular showcase at Hawk's Well Theatre on Sunday, June 22 and Monday, June 23. Talent shines as dancers aged 3 to 18 from iDance take the stage. They'll mesmerize you with a vibrant mix of styles including Commercial, Acro Dance, Musical Theatre, Jazz, lyrical and Hip Hop. Tickets from Hawk's Well box office. Sue Paling Memorial walk/ride On Saturday, June 21, Sathya Sai Sanctuary Trust for Nature will be holding a memorial walk and ride in honour of the group's founder Sue and to raise funds for her beloved animals. Meet at Coney Island drive at 12:45pm and at 1pm start your walk/ride to Coney Island. Participants are encouraged to bring dogs and horses, as long as they are friendly with others. Bríd Harper and Ryan Molloy Bríd Harper and Ryan Molloy come to the Coleman Music Centre on Saturday, June 21. Bríd Harper and Ryan Molloy are renowned Irish musicians who have collaborated on numerous projects, including concerts and recordings. Tickets available from the Coleman Music Centre box office. Streets of Sligo The Streets of Sligo 5k returns for the first time since 2019, taking place this Saturday, June 21. Race will start and end in Queen Maeve Square. You'll be racing around some of Sligo town's top spots including Sligo Gaol, Sligo Abbey and down the main throughfare of O'Connell Street. Full details on Ballinacarrow NS 7k run and walk A 7km run and walk takes place at Ballinacarrow National School on Thursday, June 19 from 6.30pm. The event starts at the school gates. Kids go free.
Irish Independent
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Tubbercurry to host music festival in August
The official launch of the highly anticipated Tubbercurry Music Festival took place on Thursday evening, 29th May, at the heart of the town at Murphy's Hotel. The event marked the beginning of what promises to be one of the biggest weekends of music and community celebration in South Sligo for some time. Local business owners, community groups, musicians, and supporters gathered in the hotel's function room for the official unveiling of this year's festival line-up. Paul Murphy, proprietor of Murphy's Hotel and organiser of the festival, thanked everyone for their ongoing support and highlighting the festival's importance to the local community. 'It's no secret that Tubbercurry has always had music in its soul. From trad sessions in the pubs and the world-famous South Sligo Summer School, the wonderful artists who have come to the Old Fair Day through the years, to the musicians and singers among us and living locally—we've always known how to celebrate music. 'I'm delighted and very proud to officially launch the Tubbercurry Music Festival 2025.' A short promotional video followed, giving guests a first look at the line-up, which includes headliners Highstool Prophets, Johnny Brady, Paul Kelly & Band, support acts Seamie O' Dowd, David James and Band and Jason McCahill. Stunning visuals of the local Sligo landscape, paired with live performance clips, added an emotive touch to the launch, capturing the essence of what makes this rural festival so unique. The event also encouraged attendees to become ambassadors for the festival by sharing content across their social media platforms to help spread the word. The Tubbercurry Music Festival will run from 29th–31st August 2025, featuring live performances, entertainment, local food and more.
