Something For The Weekend
Gerry McMahon Singing Weekend, Limerick:Visitors to the Gerry McMahon Singing Weekend in Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick, can attend workshops on the art of composing and singing ballads under the stewardship of Corks legendary Dick Bemish. Venue: The Ramble Inn Leenss Hotel Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick julieanncurtin@gmail.com
Oireachtas na Samhna 2012, Donegal:The annual Irish-language jamboree that is Oireachtas na Samhna rolled into Letterkenny, Co Donegal this week. The five-day-long battle of the gaelgoirs comes to an end this weekend featuring competitions in sean-nós singing, sean-nós dancing, storytelling, Agallamh Beirte (the ancient Irish art of dialogue in verse); Lúibíní (a witty dialogue in song) and much more. antoireachtas.ie
Wexford Festival Opera, Wexford:The Opera reaches its finale this weekend with a performance of Frederick Deliuss Romeo and Juliet. wexfordopera.com
Match for Michaela, Belfast:This one-off fundraising game between Donegal and a composite Ulster team for the foundation set up in memory of Tyrone manager Mickey Hartes late daughter is expected to attract a near capacity crowd to Belfasts Casement Park tonight. Gates open at 5pm with match throw-in at 7.15pm.