FOREWORD Welcome to our January-June 2014 season at Íontas! We had such a great Autumn run of events, with so many visitors to our centre. Through our new programme, Íontas has something to suit everyone's tastes - young, old, local, visitor, music, arts, dance, comedy and theatre. We are particularly excited that in January 2014, we will be hosting our debut Pantomime, 'The Good, The Bad & The Panto!’ A special thanks to all the volunteers at Íontas theatre, whose continuous support and dedication to the venue proves invaluable to both staff and patrons. We would also like to thank Monaghan County Council for their ongoing assistance in providing this fantastic facility for our community. So, whether it be to a show, view the beautiful art in our foyer gallery or to join a class, we look forward to welcoming you to Íontas soon! Gina Martin , Arts Promotions Officer Seating Plan M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 M L 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 L K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 K J 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 J I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 I H 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 H G 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 G F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 F E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 E D 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 D C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 C B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 B A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 A OA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 OA S TA G E

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Why not pop in for lunch and have a look around?! Phone 042 9753400 or email [email protected] Fri 3rd, Sat 4th (8.30pm) The Good, The Bad 8.30pm Sun 5th Jan (3.00pm) & The Panto! 3.00pm Fri 17th Jan David O’Doherty 8.30pm Fri 24th Jan The Ultimate Eagles 8.30pm Sat 25th Jan Philomena Begley 8.30pm & Ray Lynam Sat 1st Feb PM Big Band 8.30pm Mon 3rd Feb Derek Acorah 8.30pm Wed 5th, Thurs 6th Castleblayney Players 8.30pm Fri 7th Feb Canaries Sat 8th Feb Declan O’Rourke 8.30pm Fri 14th Feb Oleanna 8.30pm Sat 15th Feb My Brother Joe 8.30pm Sat 22nd Feb 8.30pm 4 CASTLEBLAYNEY DRAMA FESTIVAL

Thurs 27th Feb The Winslow Boy 8pm Fri 28th Feb Chronicles of Long Kesh 8pm Sat 1st Mar Little Gem 8pm Sun 2nd Mar The Gingerbread Lady 8pm Wed 5th Mar The Odd Couple 8pm Thur 6th Mar Nightmare 8pm Fri 7th Mar Boeing Boeing 8pm Sat 8th Mar The Plough and Stars 7.30pm

Fri 14th Mar Nivelli’s War 10am & 1.30pm Fri 21st Abbey Theatre-Quietly 8.30pm & Sat 22nd Mar Sat 29th Mar All the King’s Horses 8.30pm Sat 5th Apr The Legend of 8.30pm Luke Kelly Thur 10th Apr Tony Miceli Jazz Quartet 8.30pm Fri 11th Apr Lean On Me 8.30pm Fri 25th Apr Wrestling 7.30pm Sat 26th Apr Seamus O’Rourke-Dig 8.30pm Wed 30th Apr Ballet Ireland – 8.30pm Tutu’s On Tour Fri 2nd & Sat 3rd May The Cloak 8.30pm Fri 9th May Jack & The Beanstalk 12noon Sat 10th May Grainne Duffy 8.30pm Sat 17th May A Bit On The Side 8.30pm Fri 4th & Sat 5th July It’s The Real McCoy 8pm 5 FAMILY SHOW

Jan @ 3pm Fri 3rd, Sat 4th @ 8.30pm & Sun 5th € Family of 4 Tickets €12/€10 Concession & 35 raditional family time again!! This is Íontas' first t lt's Panto sual ingredients of e. Set in the Wild West, expect all the u pantomim The Leading Girl & panto - The Dame, The Comedy Duo, a classic exican on the planet dian Chief, Ghosts and the most evil M Boy, In to impress the Sheriff, co'! Leading Man Will needs money 'El Lo s off with his mate Bud e daughter he is in love with & so set whos serts, in a quest to locate madcap adventure across searing des on a pursuit inevitably has it's gendary mine full of gold. BUT, Will's a le gerous Mexican El Loco. An bstacles in the shape of the mad & dan o thing for everyone! Join Will ntertaining production offering some e inging & dancing show - & friends on his adventure in this all s Definitely one not to be missed!!

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DAVID O'DOHERTY COMEDY WILL TRY TO FIX EVERYTHING Fri 17th Jan @ 8.30pm Tickets €18/ €16 Concession David O’Doherty, the Ryanair James Bond, the Kevin McCloud of the tiny keyboard, former Miss Ireland, the offspring of Shannon/Pete Doherty, his new look is 'Jaws era Steven Spielberg', recipient of the 2008 Edinburgh Comedy Award and inventor of the last remaining swimming stroke ‘the squid’ (on back, feet first), has written a new comedy show with both talking and songs. NO SCRUBS.

M THE ULTIMATE EAGLES USIC Fri 24th Jan @ 8.30pm Tickets €20/ €18 Concession Riding on the crest of the enduring popularity and legacy of The Eagles, The Ultimate Eagles are a band whose star is definitely in the ascendant. With a number of highly successful, and critically acclaimed, tours under their belt, in 2012, The Ultimate eagles sold over 45,000 Tickets, and in 2013, performed to more than 200,000 delighted fans! The Ultimate Eagles recreate the music of The Eagles with reverence, excitement and enthusiasm! One look at their collective experience, musicality, and professionalism, and it's easy to understand the band's simple, yet bold, mission statement: To play The Eagles music better than anybody, anywhere; Second only to The Eagles themselves!

"The Best Eagles Tribute in the World!" - Chris Evans, Radio 2 DJ 7 February Events

M USIC PHILOMENA BEGLEY & RAY LYNAM Sat 25th Jan @ 8.30pm Tickets €25/ €20 Concession Philomena Begley and Ray Lynam reunite for their 50th Anniversary, with the new Simply Devine Show in 2014. Sing along or just listen as each song takes you on a journey to the past or to a new beginning. Don't miss out on this journey through the years with the inimitable Queen of Country Music Philomena Begley and Country Legend Ray Lynam. With combined hits such as ‘You’re The One I Can’t Live Without’, 'He Stopped Loving Her Today', this dynamic duo capture the hearts of audiences where ever they perform. Supporting them on tour is Philomena's son Aiden Quinn, who is currently enjoying great success on the Irish Country scene, having just recorded his 3rd album. This is a show of country music royalty – Not to be missed!

M PM BIG BAND USIC Sat 1st Feb @ 8.30pm Tickets €15/ €12.50 Concession Northern Ireland’s No.1 for swing, The PM Big Band returns to the Íontas Theatre, bringing with them a classic mix of vocals and instrumentals from 'The Great American Songbook', including selections from Glen Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Frank Sinatra and other legends from this ageless and popular musical genre. Adding a little spice, the band will flavour the evening with big band versions of some modern classics ensuring an evening of music to appeal to 8 everyone. February Events

WONDERLAND PRODUCTIONS E DEREK ACORAH THEATR - PSYCHIC MEDIUM Mon 3rd Feb @ 8.30pm Tickets €22 A new tour for 2014 starring one of the most respected Spiritualist Mediums of a generation. Given the very nature of this controversial subject it is of course important to be insightful and accurate as well as to be able to communicate. Described by The Guardian newspaper as “The Model Of The Modern Medium” Derek’s sincere and friendly approach marks him out as someone very special as he continues to bring help and support to so many. If you only see one event of it’s kind this year, make sure it is Derek Acorah!

CASTLEBLAYNEY PLAYERS CANARIES DRAMA Wed 5th, Thurs 6th, Fri 7th Feb @ 8.30pm Tickets €15/ €12 Concession Castleblayney Players present Bernard Farrell’s comedy 'Canaries'. A holiday in the Canary Islands turns to farce for a group of Irish holidaymakers as their drinking, partner-swapping and lies entangle them in the antics of outrageous Germans, a macho Spanish waiter, an unhelpful travel rep and a homesick Contessa. Throw in a fancy-dress party and some samba and it’s Viva Espana! 9 February Events

M DECLAN O'ROURKE USIC Sat 8th Feb @ 8.30pm Tickets €22/ €20 Concession Multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter, Declan O'Rourke, comes to Íontas with songs from his popular albums, 'Since Kyabram' and 'Bad Beautiful World'. Since their release, Declan's songs have been recorded by many artists including Josh Groban & The Celtic Tenors. Declan has toured extensively in Europe, opening for the likes of Paul Weller, Snow Patrol, The Cardigans, Paulo Nutini, Divine Comedy and Paul Brady. "Classic sounding ... literate, grown-up pop ... colored with subtle, finger- picked acoustic guitar and O’Rourke’s warm, enveloping voice" - Eric Danton, The Wall Street Journal (Aug 2013)

QUICK FORGE PRODUCTIONS PRESENT DRAMA OLEANNA BY DAVID MAMET Sat 14th Feb @ 8.30pm Tickets €15/ €12 Concession Cavan’s newest theatre company, Quick Forge Productions, present Oleanna, David Mamet’s classic 1992 play that divided audiences upon its original production. Mamet’s play is a controversial and powerful drama about power, privilege and sexual politics. A confused and struggling student, Carol, visits her pompous and self important professor, John, worried about her grades. However, his means of offering help, is misconstrued by Carol, leading to a series of misunder - standings and miscommunications with tragic consequences. A play that forces audiences to take sides, but, you are wrong no matter which side you take! 10 February Events

FAMILY MY BROTHER JOE SHOW -THE STORY OF JOE DOLAN STARRING BEN DOLAN Sat 15th Feb @ 8.30pm Tickets €25/ €22.50 Concession Throughout Joe Dolan's singing career, his energetic and charismatic stage performances have thrilled audiences throughout the world. This is the story of Joe Dolan in Words and Music from his first hit ‘The Answer To Everything’, which celebrates the 50th Anniversary of it’s release this year, and all the Joe Hits right through his amazing career. Joe’s brother Ben shared the stage with his younger brother for 47 fun-filled years. Who better than Ben to tell the stories behind Joe’s songs, and highlight Joe’s successful singing career. The Show features Ben’s daughter Sandra, his two Sons, Adrian and Ray and their band Karen and The Dolans, and also, The Original Joe Dolan Backing Band. There's ’No Show Like A Joe Show’! Come along & we'll have you singing along to all those famous Joe’s hits!

OLIVER CALLAN COMEDY Sat 22nd Feb @ 8.30pm Tickets €20/ €18 Concession Íontas Theatre welcomes RTÉ Award Winning Comedian and Impressionist Oliver Callan, the star of , Green Tea, and his massively successful new show Callan’s Kicks. The Sunday Independent has described the new radio show Callan’s Kicks, which airs every Friday evening at 6:30pm on RTE Radio One, as “not only a cut above its predecessors, it may very well be the best comedy show the national broadcaster has ever produced”. Oliver is also known for his sketches on and has a TV special coming soon to RTE One. Tickets on sale now! 11 CASTLEBLAYNEY

DRThurAs 27Mth FebA - Sa tF.8thE MaSr @T 8pmI nVighAtly L Tickets €14/ €12 Concession | Primary & Post Primary students €5 Season Tickets €60 and half season tickets €35

DUNDALK THEATRE WORKSHOP PRESENTS THE WINSLOW BOY BY TERENCE RATTIGAN Thursday 27th February at 8.00pm Early 20th century England: Arthur Winslow learns the royal naval academy expelled his 14-year-old son, Ronnie, for stealing five shillings. When Ronnie insists he’s innocent, Arthur risks all to pursue justice. A tense and enthralling thriller with a love interest.

LETTERKENNY MUSIC AND DRAMA GROUP PRESENTS CHRONICLES OF LONG KESH BY MARTIN LYNCH Friday 28th February at 8.00pm Lynch's play follows a group of Republican and Loyalist inmates from the 1970s to mid-1980s. United as much by music as by armed struggle, the men fight to survive, cut off from the realities of everyday life. The passing years are narrated through harmonized versions of Smokey Robinson hits. The show is at once joyous, scary, comical, and poignant.

TAKE 5 DRAMA GROUP PRESENTS LITTLE GEM BY ELAINE MURPHY Saturday 1st March at 8.00pm Each character tells their story. Amber, the 19 year old debutante, Lorraine, her mother who works in retail on Mary St and Kay, Amber's grandmother. All tell us their stories directly - of their days and their memories, which weaves itself into an extraordinary play. Little Gem is indeed a little gem of a play, vivid, funny and touching. BALLYSHANNON DRAMA SOCIETY PRESENTS THE GINGERBREAD LADY BY NEIL SIMON Sunday 2nd March at 8.00pm The Gingerbread Lady is a drama with comic overtones centering on Evy Meara. Having just completed a ten-week stint in a rehab facility for an addiction, Eva returns home to the welcome of friends..& a disastrous party. Neil Simons’ wit is at its brilliant best and is as funny as ever with his customary avalanche of hilarity and landslide of pure unbuttoned joy. THE LISLEA DRAMATIC PLAYERS PRESENTS THE ODD COUPLE BY NEIL SIMON Wednesday 5th March at 8.00pm Felix has been thrown out by his wife and moves in with his friend Oscar. Felix is prim, fastidious, and a compulsive cleaner; Oscar is a gruff, sloppy sportswriter. The conflicts are obvious and endless, as each upsets the other’s way of life in one of Neil Simon’s most loved and most hilarious comedies. STAGEFRIGHT THEATRE CO PRESENTS NIGHTMARE BY NORMAN ROBBINS Thursday 6th March at 8.00pm In this suspense thriller Marion Bishop, an elderly writer, is dying. Whilst her carer, Katherine, is away, nurse Laura steps in. A series of mysterious phone calls set off a nightmare situation which becomes increasingly complicated when Katherine's brother is murdered. Deceit, suspicion, blackmail and incrimination are subtly woven into a web of crime with ingenious twists. PROSPEROUS DRAMATIC SOCIETY PRESENTS BOEING BOEING BY MARC CAMOLETTI Friday 7th March at 8.00pm Boeing-Boeing is an hilarious classic farce . Swinging bachelor Bernard couldn't be happier: He has three gorgeous stewardesses all engaged to him without knowing about each other. But Bernard’s perfect life gets bumpy when all three stewardesses are in town simultaneously and catastrophe looms. ESTUARY PLAYERS PRESENTS THE PLOUGH AND STARS BY SEAN O’CASEY Saturday 8th March at 7.30pm (Note early start) Set in the tenements in the year 1916. It centers on Jack and Nora Clitheroe. Jack is in Irish Citizen Army. Nora is ambitious to move and disengage Jack from politics. We get an insight into tenement life through the characters like Mollser a young sick girl and Bessie Burgess another tenement dweller who supports the cause of the British. O’Casey’s famous play shows the whole futility of violence and its devastating effect on people. March Events

CAHOOT'S NI FAMILY NIVELLI'S WAR SHOW Fri 14th Mar @ 10am and 1.30pm Tickets €10 An enchanting production featuring music, magic & illusion. Nivelli's War tells the dramatic story of Ernst, a six year old boy evacuated to the countryside from Frankfurt in World War II. When the war ends Ernst finds himself alone with no idea how to get home again. When all seems lost a mysterious stranger comes to his aid; a man who knows the true value of magic. As they travel together, through a war torn world, the stranger instils in the boy a love of conjuring which will last his whole life. Nivell's War is inspired by a true story, and is a vivid and moving theatrical account of an incredible journey and a lasting friendship. Please note this is 2 daytime shows: 10am and 1.30pm

ABBEY THEATRE PRESENTS QUIETLY DRAMA Fri 21st & Sat 22nd Mar @ 8.30pm Tickets €18/ €15 Concession Winner of the prestigious Scotsman Fringe First Award at the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The Abbey Theatre is proud to present this new play from Owen Mc Cafferty, making his Dublin debut as part of the Great Irish Writers Season. 'Do you want to know why I’m here?' Northern Ireland are playing Poland on the TV. Jimmy and Ian, two middle aged Belfast men, are meeting tonight for the first time. They have a shared past. They need to talk. Quietly is a powerful story about violence and forgiveness. Starring two of Ireland’s best loved actors Declan Conlon and Patrick O’Kane and Polish actor, Robert Zawadzki, Quietly is directed by Jimmy Fay, Associate Artist at the Abbey Theatre. ‘Excellent performances’, ‘A spiritual lesson about time and healing’ – Irish Examiner ‘highly charged’, ‘powerful 14 and resonant’ – Sunday Business Post March Events

DERRYNOOSE DRAMA GROUP ALL THE KING'S HORSES Sat 29th Mar @ 8.30pm Tickets €12/ €10 Concession It has always been said that where there’s a will DRAMA there are relatives! When Kate Houlihan dies, her will stipulates that her remaining relatives will only receive her property and money if they live peacefully together in the house for at least one month. Her housekeeper Julia Finnegan will also benefit if she performs the housekeeping duties during this time. As the totally opposing views of Kate’s two nephews (Michael Maloney a nationalist farmer from Kildare and William Mc Stay a staunch Belfast Orangeman) are presented, many hilarious moments are lived through, with Julia continually striving to reconcile differences and keep the peace. “All the King’s Horses” raises many issues still relevant in 2013 and provides a most enjoyable and entertaining experience for the audience. THE LEGEND OF LUKE KELLY Sat 5th Apr @ 8.30pm Tickets €20/ €17 Concession On 30th January 1984 it is said that the whole of M Ireland grieved the early death of Luke Kelly. He USIC has left an indelible mark as being the greatest folk artist of the 20th Century. 10 years on from its launch in Dublin's Hotpress HQ, 'The Legend of Luke Kelly' tribute band has amazed audiences following powerful sell-out performances in prominent Irish venues with the regular attendance of the Kelly family. Lead singer Chris Kavanagh‘s singing talents capture the depth and passion of the great man himself. He is joined on stage by accomplished musicians who all consider it an honour to bring Luke's memory to the stage in the ultimate tribute to the King of Balladeers. 'A beautiful blast from our beautiful past' – Today FM 15 April Events TONY MICELI JAZZ QUARTET Thurs 10th Apr @ 8.30pm Tickets €15/ €12 Concession Tony Miceli Quartet play the music of the Modern Jazz Quartet. Fresh from a performance at the Sligo Jazz Festival 2013, New Jersey vibraphonist, Tony Miceli recreates that classic Modern Jazz Quartet line-up for a new cd and Irish tour in 2014, with a stellar cast of Irish jazz musicians - Tony Miceli (vibraphone), Phil Ware (electric piano), Dave Redmond (double bass), John Daly (drums). The band wil seduce listeners of all persuasions with a sound soulful, swinging and bluesy all at once, becoming one of the most commercially popular jazz groups on the planet. New Jersey’s Tony Miceli and his quartet will M offer renditions of classic tunes like ‘Django’ and ‘On US IC Green Dolphin Street' and many more from the catalogue of this most legendary of jazz groups.

CAUSEWAY PRODUCTIONS LEAN ON ME DRAMA Written by Lorna Kelly Dalton/ Directed by Gerry Herbert Fri 11th Apr @ 8.30pm Tickets €15 'Lean On Me’ is a moving and funny new play about a weekly support group for people dealing with mental health issues. Laugh and cry alongside Rachel, Fiachra, John and Breda as they welcome new member Sarah into their circle by sharing their deepest darkest fears and secrets. Using both her professional and personal experiences within the psychiatric services to help break down the stigma surrounding mental illness and support others, has facilitator Paula bitten off more then she can chew with this lot? Donation of ticket proceeds will be made to SOSAD (Save Our Sons and Daughters), a deserved organisation who provide support to people affected by suicide. 16 April Events

FAMILY WRESTLING SHOW Fri 25th Apr @ 7.30pm Tickets €12 'THE AMERICAN WRESTLING ROADSHOW COMES TO TOWN. Wrestling Superstars are taking a break from their tours of America, Europe, Japan & Mexico to take part in a giant one-off extravaganza in . Wrestling Superstars will collide in an epic encounter inside the ring that’ll grip the audience's attention like nothing you have seen before. This bone-crunching event is catered towards kids both young and old! The non- violent evening is the perfect family bonding experience, as the good guys take on the baddies.

SEAMUS O'ROURKE PRESENTS DIG Sat 26th Apr @ 8.30pm Tickets €16/ €14 Concession AMA Playwright and Director, Seamus O’Rourke has become DR well known in the theatre world for tackling serious contemporary social issues through humour and some very quirky, but recognisable rural Irish characters. ‘dig’ is no different… Two old friends, Tom O’Donnell and James McHugh are digging a grave for local character ‘Smokey’ McCormack, who never got to explain exactly what was going on with certain members of the local GAA team in his house in the years leading up to his death. This play is about that ritual… and about things that never get said between men… men who played sport together, men who would die for one another, men who would do anything for the ‘cause’ and yet keep their real thoughts a secret to the grave. From its beautifully realised setting and lighting to its accurately drawn characters, this is a story so powerful and captivating from its opening words, yet so full of wit and humour throughout. O’Rourke himself revisits one of his finest roles as Big Tom O’Donnell and audiences throughout the country are in for a real treat. 17 April Events

BALLET IREAND PRESENTS TS TUTU'S ON TOUR AR Wed 30th Apr @ 8.30pm Tickets €20/ €18 Concession Rich in substance and style, Ballet Ireland’s mixed programme, entitled 'Tutu's On Tour' will feature versatility of the company’s dancers performing in several distinct pieces. Making a welcome return is the humorous School for Lovers. A tale of courtship, love, loss, longing, seduction, deceit, betrayal and reconciliation – it has it all! Classical ballet lovers will also be in for a treat with the Pas de Quatre, and Jewels from Sleeping Beauty.This will be contrasted by Sing Sing Sing, a Bob Fosse inspired piece. ..A programme for everyone !

KILDARE CHAMBER THE CLOAK DRAMA Fri 2nd & Sat 3rd May @ 8.30pm Tickets €25/ €20 Concession The Cloak makes its stage debut.. Those who were at the Eurovision Song Contest when River Dance made its debut knew they were witnessing the birth of something special. Those who saw premier of 'The Cloak' in September 2013 will be able to say the same in years to come. It is a stunning, spectacular production told through music and dance telling the story of St Brigid, patron saint of Kildare and her mother Broicsech. The story set in AD 480, tells of Brigid's destiny to become an Iconic figure in Irish history. The production uses film footage shot in Wicklow, The Curragh and Hook Head to compliment the on stage action, and moves the story along at break neck speed. The dance is “dramatic”, the singing “emotive”, the acting “unsettling”, the story “realistic”, moving from pagan Ireland through to Christian 18 Ireland. May Events

LYNGO THEATRE JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Fri 9th Apr @ 12noon Tickets €5 FAMILY Fee Fi Fo Fum! It’s a giant of a show, we’d SHOW love you to come! This classic fairytale now gets the Lyngo treatment so expect lots of surprises, a gripping story and beautiful images as Jack sells his cow for some magic beans and finds himself in the land above the clouds. It’s a show for the over 3’s (and their giants) with something for everyone – enormous shoes, tiny houses, showers of silver and gold and a big, leafy explosion! Do you know how many beans make 5? 50 minutes long.

M GRAINNE DUFFY USIC Sat 10th May @ 8.30pm Tickets €14/ €12 Concession ‘There are flavours of Bonnie Raitt in this superb young Irish blues singer with a strong pop-soul sensibility.’ - The Independent ‘A blues singer of real integrity’ - The Sunday Times These are only some of the things the press in the UK and Ireland have lavished on the young star. In 2013, Grainne released her new album ‘Test of Time’ to a wonderful reception from the press and fans worldwide alike. She has broadened her musical scope with this her second album and she has brought some wonderful new material with it. Her live show is still as dynamic as ever and her band are a treat not be missed. Who knows what the future holds for Grainne Duffy but with her stellar band, her stunning repertoire of wide ranging songs and her unique gift of live performance this is most certainly a star on the rise.

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CONAL GALLEN A BIT ON THE SIDE COMEDY Sat 17th May @ 8.30pm Tickets €25/ €22.50 Concession Conal Gallen starring in his very own Comedy play! Yes, Conal takes his hilarious humour to a whole new level in this side-splitting 2 Act comedy farce! Written by Conal and his son Rory, the action takes place in the household of Bridie and Willie Murphy, a couple who have fought the war of marriage, for over 30 years! It is a love story unlike any other! Wandering eyes, wandering feet, wandering hands.....It's all here! Scenes of nudity have been carefully left out in this saga of sex, drugs and deception! (There weren't any in the first place, says Conal!) Join Bridie,Willie,Dick and Cynthia... Yes, Cynthia!!!!! As this tale of passion and intrigue unfolds! A play that was 16 years and 6 weeks in production. 16 years thinking about it and 6 weeks writing! Early booking is very strongly advised!

CROKEY HILL PLAYERS IT'S THE REAL MCCOY COMEDY by Tommy Marren Fri 4th & Sat 5th July @ 8pm Tickets €22.50/ €20 Concession Due to popular demand, It's The Real McCoy returns to Íontas Theatre in July 2014. The play is set in the kitchen of Madge Molloy, a 68-year old woman who has lived over 40 years of her life wondering why her husband Tom – whom she was married to for just five months – mysteriously disappeared without trace or reason. This rip-roaring comedy is full of classic Irish ‘one-liners’ that will have you in stitches. The play is set over two frantic days and realising that her husband is back in the parish Madge has some difficult decisions to make. The question is does she make the right decision in 20 the end? Don't miss out on this hugely successful show! 21 BARBARA O’MEARA ..BLUE UN-INVITED.. Thurs 14th Nov - Thurs 9th Jan 2014 Barbara O’Meara is a professional artist, who in 2012 had her paintings selected for ‘Contemporary Irish Art’, an exhibition of six Irish Artists at New York’s Lockhart Gallery. She has exhibited in numerous group exhibitions in Ireland, U.K. and across Europe. ‘..Blue Un-Invited..’ is an exhibition of paintings which continues the artists’ on-going exploration of our position in and connection to our surroundings and the resonance of humanity in the landscape. Barbara’s work incorporates glimpses of other worldliness, wilderness, dissolving landscapes and seascapes, fragmented ruins, figures isolated in the land. Her work has been described as dreamlike, portraying a peripheral world, on the edge of time, a fusion of reality, memory and imagination. PAULINE GARAVAN ELEMENTS 13th Jan - 20th Feb 2014 Pauline Garavan lives and works in Co Mayo. She works primarily in paint and small-scale sculpture. Her process of working is to delve deeply into a subject and explore its more interesting details. This allows her to gain a perspective on the individual characteristics of its make-up. ‘Elements’, combines work from three separate series: The Sea; Grass; and Rusting Roofs. In this exhibition Pauline displays a close engagement with her subject matter resulting in works that are highly observational and intimate. DAVID WEST NIGHT PAINTINGS 24th Feb - 3rd April 2014 Dave West was born and raised in South Wales and is now settled in Balbriggan, North County Dublin. This is his 11th Solo Show and he has exhibited with the RHA, RUA, RWA, Royal Society of Oil Painters, Royal Society of Marine Artists, The New English Art Club, The Royal Society of British Artists, Eígse and the UK Pastel Society, at which he won this year's Schminke Award. David's landscape-based works are figurative in nature, mainly urban in subject, and primarily concerned with relationships between place, light and mood. He envisages his his work as giving a poetic voice to everyday, mundane places and spaces - often seen through the half-light of dawn and dusk or the neon glow of streetlamps.

JOE RYAN James Hepburn 7th Apr - 24th May 2014 27th May - July 9th 2014 DANCE Fit Kids Fit Teens Join in the fun and learn the latest moves with Fit Kids Fit Teens Dance club. Fit Kids Fit Teens established over 25 years ago and now has over 1,000 students nationwide. Over the years Fit Kid Fit Teens has won titles such as ‘All Ireland Hip Hop and Breakdance Champions’ with our ‘Raw Edge Crew’ gaining the title of 'Best Irish Dance Crew' at the IAMA Awards. We have supported many of our instructors and students as they reach for the stars on shows such as Sky 1’s Got to Dance, The All Ireland Talent Show, So You Think You Can Dance, , Super Crew and many more. Come and join in for your chance to take part in shows, competitions, Flash Mobs and most importantly to meet new friends and have fun. Classes in the Íontas Centre on Tuesdays 4:30pm-5:30pm for 3-7yrs and 5:30pm-6:30pm for 8+ yrs. Classes only €7 pay as you go. For more information contact Gemma on 086 0755690 or check us out on Facebook Fitkids/Fitteens. PIANO LESSONS Piano lessons are held on a Monday and Thursday afternoon. Please contact Aubrey Bustard, ALCM (TD) LLCM (TD), on 086 2205446 for further information. TRADITIONAL MUSIC Group lessons (in association with Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Eireann), available Wednesday 4pm-6.30pm. Please contact 042 9753400/01 for further information.

Brass Instrumental Music Lessons available Monday 7pm-9pm. €5 p/lesson. Please contact Bernard O'Connor on 086 0462424 for further information. BALLET Ballet classes available on Saturday mornings. Please contact 042 9753400/01 for further information. 23 BOOKING INFORMATION In Person: The Box Office is open daily from Monday to Friday. By Phone: Box Office: 042 9753400/01. Phone payments can be made by Access, Maestro, Mastercard and Visa. Booking only accepted when payment is received. Prepaid tickets will be held at the box office for collection. By Email: Our email address is [email protected] for enquiries and bookings. We can also advise you of upcoming events by inclusion on our patron list. Interval Refreshments: Interval refreshments can be pre-ordered. Concessions: We offer concessions on most shows. Concessions are applicable to18yrs old and under, students and senior citizens. Ticket Exchanges & Refunds: Once purchased, tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded. Latecomers: Performances begin sharply at the advertised time, with patrons requested to be seated 15mins before the performance. Latecomers can only be admitted at the interval. Special Requirements: Please notify box office staff of any special requirements or assistance you may need when booking.

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