http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/goingout/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:03:11 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 77 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/oi_logo_500x75.png http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/goingout/ Local singer/songwriter and front man of Offaly band 'Whatever Jones' Damian Farrell AKA Farlo will be showcasing a bunch of classic and modern songs in a solo acoustic theme performance called 'Anthems that Inspired the Terraces'. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/02/19/3994983-music-and-football--for-villa-fans/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/02/19/3994983-music-and-football--for-villa-fans/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:05:00 +0000 What's On The rehearsals are nearly done, and Ballycumber Drama Group are raring to go as this year's production 'Move Over Mrs Markham', approaches. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/01/29/3994436-ballycumber-drama-group-live-this-weekend/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/01/29/3994436-ballycumber-drama-group-live-this-weekend/ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0000 What's On The Up Close and Personal Sessions kicks off 2010 with another high profile gig with Declan O'Rourke. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/01/22/3994264-up-close-returns-to-the-thatch-this-month/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/01/22/3994264-up-close-returns-to-the-thatch-this-month/ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:00:00 +0000 What's On Keith McDonald, TR Dallas, Ray Lynam and bluegrass group Carmel Sheerin and the Ravens are all taking part in a fundraiser for Haiti. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/01/22/3994259-star-lineup-for-midland-haiti-fundraiser/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/01/22/3994259-star-lineup-for-midland-haiti-fundraiser/ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:50:17 +0000 What's On Hannah Montana and High School Musical fans are sure to be in fever pitch on Sunday next, December 13, when this magical tribute show arrives in The Bridge House Hotel. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/12/11/3993475-dual-tribute-show-set-for-tullamore/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/12/11/3993475-dual-tribute-show-set-for-tullamore/ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:00:00 +0000 What's On If you want to see some real high-energy, charismatic performances, up close and personal and in the flesh, then you need to be in Loughrey's, Tullamore. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/12/05/3993287-let-deep-speed-take-you-to-the-limit/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/12/05/3993287-let-deep-speed-take-you-to-the-limit/ Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:59:27 +0000 What's On Alan Shortt to perform in Rahan http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/12/05/3993288-bertie-boom-bust-in-the-thatch/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/12/05/3993288-bertie-boom-bust-in-the-thatch/ Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:01:27 +0000 What's On Renowned artist Graham Knuttel will be doing a signing of his fantastic new Cafe Collection tomorrow (Saturday) from 6pm to 8pm in Kit Your Kitchen at the Bridge Centre in Tullamore. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/11/20/3992999-graham-knuttel-to-appear-in-tullamore/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/11/20/3992999-graham-knuttel-to-appear-in-tullamore/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0000 What's On Ferbane native Mike Keenan, who picked up an award at the Irish Entertainment Awards, last month will play a charity concert in the Church of the Assumption Parish Centre tonight (Friday). http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/11/20/3992998-award-winning-mike-keenan-to-play-charity-concert-in-tullamore/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/11/20/3992998-award-winning-mike-keenan-to-play-charity-concert-in-tullamore/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0000 What's On Described as the sound of heart-felt indie rock, Whatever Jones are returning to the perform some of their new material in The Fighting Cock in Birr on Saturday, November 21. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/11/13/3992838-up-and-coming-local-band-to-play-birr-and-release-single/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/11/13/3992838-up-and-coming-local-band-to-play-birr-and-release-single/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:00:00 +0000 What's On Following the huge success of his role as Jake Stevens and many others in the hilarious and sometimes outrageous hit TV shows Naked Camera and Making Jake, PJ Gallagher has become one of Ireland's best-loved comedians and on Friday, November 13, PJ will be performing his outrageously funny comedy act at the 4-star Bridge House Hotel in Tullamore, as part of the 2009 Irish Farmer's Journal Queen of the Land Festival. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/11/06/3992635-comedian-pj-gallagher-to-perform-at-queen-of-the-land-festival/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/11/06/3992635-comedian-pj-gallagher-to-perform-at-queen-of-the-land-festival/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:45:49 +0000 What's On Navan funny man Tommy Tiernan has put recent controversies behind him as he prepares to tour Offaly next month as part of his World Tour. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/10/16/392047-tiernan-keeps-offaly-dates-despite-controversy/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/10/16/392047-tiernan-keeps-offaly-dates-despite-controversy/ Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:00:00 +0000 What's On The Premier Hall in Thurles is one of just three venues in Ireland chosen for the special three-date comeback tour for Gina, Dale Haze and The Champions, one of the most popular bands on the dancing and concert scene in Ireland during the 1970s and 80s. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/10/02/391667-gina-dale-haze-and-the-champions-to-play-in-premier-hall-thurles/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/10/02/391667-gina-dale-haze-and-the-champions-to-play-in-premier-hall-thurles/ Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:00:00 +0000 What's On Kevin Barry Moore was born on May 23, 1955, to Nancy Power and Andy Moore of Newbridge. He is the youngest member of the family and has three sisters and two brothers. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/09/25/391545-luka-bloom-in-hugh-lynchs/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/09/25/391545-luka-bloom-in-hugh-lynchs/ Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:00:00 +0000 What's On An audience with novelist and playwright Dermot Bolger, a reading by human rights activist Colm O'Gorman, a workshop on how to write your memoir and a debate on the burning questions of the day ... http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/09/25/391542-stellar-lineup-unveiled-for-athlone-literary-festival/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/09/25/391542-stellar-lineup-unveiled-for-athlone-literary-festival/ Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:00:00 +0000 What's On The Fureys & Davey Arthur celebrated their 30th anniversary last year with the release of a live DVD/CD which was recorded in Vicar St, Dublin. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/09/18/391380-the-fureys-and-davey-arthur-come-to-birr-/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/09/18/391380-the-fureys-and-davey-arthur-come-to-birr-/ Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:00:00 +0000 What's On One of the midlands' most significant cultural events, the Athlone Literary Festival, will take place later this month. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/09/11/391148-athlone-literary-festival-launched-amidst-a-riot-of-colour/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/09/11/391148-athlone-literary-festival-launched-amidst-a-riot-of-colour/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:00:00 +0000 What's On Paddy O'Gorman visits Clara market this weekend as part of his ongoing series O'Gorman. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/09/11/391146-ogorman-visits-clara/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/09/11/391146-ogorman-visits-clara/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:00:00 +0000 What's On The official launch of Sculptures by Julian Wild and Alan Counihan will take place in Lough Boora Parklands next Friday September 18 at 6pm. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/09/11/391143-new-exhibition-at-lough-boora-set-to-be-launched/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/09/11/391143-new-exhibition-at-lough-boora-set-to-be-launched/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:00:00 +0000 What's On Cinemobile - Ireland's travelling cinema - will be holding its first ever digital screenings in Birr on Sunday, September 6, at 12 noon with 'Aliens in the Attic' the adventure family comedy about children on a family holiday who bump into alien invaders, but work hard at keeping their parents in the dark about the whole tricky business. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/09/04/390958-cinemobile-hits-offaly-this-weekend/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/09/04/390958-cinemobile-hits-offaly-this-weekend/ Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:00:00 +0000 What's On The Youth 2000 Summer Youth Festival will take place in Clonmacnois from August 13 to 16 this year. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/07/10/389416-youth-festival-set-for-clonmacnois/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/07/10/389416-youth-festival-set-for-clonmacnois/ Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:14:57 +0000 What's On The new Slieve Bloom Photography Club will be officially launched on Tuesday July 14 at 8pm in St Mary"s Parish Centre, Tullamore and all photographic enthuasiasts are invited along. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/07/10/389415-slieve-bloom-photography-club-to-be-launched/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/07/10/389415-slieve-bloom-photography-club-to-be-launched/ Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:00:00 +0000 What's On Offaly bands are being encouraged to contest a new battle of the bands competition. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/07/10/389414-offaly-entries-sought-for-battle-of-bands/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/07/10/389414-offaly-entries-sought-for-battle-of-bands/ Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:00:00 +0000 What's On This week, the Bridge House Hotel has a wealth of country performers taking part in the week long country extravaganza! http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/07/10/389413-country-music-festival-to-take-place-at-bridge-house-hotel-/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/07/10/389413-country-music-festival-to-take-place-at-bridge-house-hotel-/ Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:00:00 +0000 What's On Students of the Midland Drama School enjoyed an American Independence Day with a difference with a special fun day in the Tullamore GAA Centre. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/07/10/389411-midland-drama-school-hosts-fun-day/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/07/10/389411-midland-drama-school-hosts-fun-day/ Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:00:00 +0000 What's On