Date: 18th November @ 9:30pm – 11pm Cost: €22 Location: Kavanagh’s Bar and Venue Smash Hits! are a unique, entertaining tribute to the golden era of early 90s dance, pop and R‘n’B. This Dublin six-piece is comprised of experienced musicians performing the best of classic 90s tracks from acclaimed artists such as Vanilla Ice, MC Hammer, House […]
The Usual Suspects – An Evening Of Crime Science
Date: 18th November @ 7:30pm – 10:30pm Cost: FREE Location: The Killeshin Hotel Join Brian Gibson of Forensic Science Ireland and Dr Craig Slattery of UCD in The Killashin Hotel Portlaoise, to explore the key role science plays in solving crime. Forensic Science Ireland is an associated office of the Department of Justice. The people […]
Leaves 2022: Rory O’connell In Conversation With Katy Mcguinness
Date: 12th November @ 8pm – 10pm Cost: €12 – €15 Location: Dunamaise Arts Centre In this event, chef, teacher and food writer Rory O’Connell will be joined in conversation by food journalist Katy McGuinness to discuss his life in the kitchen covering such topics as founding Ballymaloe Cookery School with his sister Darina Allen, the importance of […]
Leaves 2022: Laura Murphy Spoken Word And Song Open Mic
Date: 12th November @ 3pm – 6pm Cost: €5 Location: Dunamaise Arts Centre Local poet Laura Murphy will host an intimate afternoon of spoken word and song sharing that promises to uplift and inspire. While the focus will be on ‘poetry as a life-cherishing force’, there is an open invitation to come along and share poetry or […]
Leaves 2022: What Poems Look Like With Pat Boran- An Illustrated Talk
Date: 12th November @ 2pm – 5pm Cost: €5 Location: Dunamaise Arts Centre The author of more than a dozen books of poetry and prose, since 2020 Pat Boran has made as many short poetry films which have been shown at film and literary festivals all over the world. This ticket includes free entrance on the day to […]
The Valves @ Kavanagh’s
Date: 12th November @ 10pm – 1am Cost: FREE Location: Kavanagh’s Bar and Venue The Valves are back in their spiritual home! More info: https://www.universe.com/events/the-valves-tickets-3SW541
Marty Guilfoyle At Coppers
Date: 12th November @ 9pm – 1:30am Location: Coppers Bar and Venue Marty Guilfoyle is one of Irelands best known DJs, so make sure you come and join us for what is sure to be a night that you won’t forget in a hurry More info: https://www.facebook.com/coppersbarportlaoise
Whiplash – Tribute To Metallica
Date: 11th November @ 9:30pm – 11pm Cost: €13.20 Location: Kavanagh’s Bar and Venue Whiplash are Ireland’s No.1 Metallica Tribute band. We perform professional Metallica shows with the live vibe, energy and sound that Metallica are famous for. Experience the next best thing to a real Metallica show and see and hear the music of Metallica played the […]
Leaves 2022 Main Event: Claire Keegan In Conversation With Edel Coffey
Date: 11th November @ 8pm – 11pm Cost: €12 – €15 Location: Dunamaise Arts Centre An intimate evening of reading and conversation with acclaimed author Claire Keegan and novelist, journalist & broadcaster, Edel Coffey. Accompanied with music by Harpanno. Claire Keegan’s stories have been published in The New Yorker, The Paris Review, Granta, Best American Stories and are […]
Leaves 2022: Claire Keegan Writer’s Workshop/Masterclass
Date: 11th November @ 12pm – 4pm Cost: €20 Location: Dunamaise Arts Centre A writer’s workshop for Adults, with author Claire Keegan. Claire Keegan’s stories have been published in The New Yorker, The Paris Review, Granta, Best American Stories and are translated into thirty languages. She had won several important prizes like: Rooney Prize for Irish Literature, Edge […]