Cork Film Festival, Dingle Literature Festival, and an Anxious Preoccupied pop-up shop are among the best events happening around Ireland this weekend.
Joe Canning in Conversation with Joe Connolly
15 November, Kenny’s Bookshop, Galway, more info here
Galway hurling legend Joe Canning will be joining former Galway hurler Joe Connolly for a conversation about his biography, Joe Canning: My Story. Joe Canning is a five-time All-Star hurler. In 2017, he won a senior All-Ireland medal for Galway, defeating Waterford to bring the Liam MacCarthy Cup back across the Shannon for the first time in 29 years and earning the Hurler of the Year Award.
Youth Lates
15 November, Galway Arts Centre, more info here
An evening specially dedicated for young people ages 16-19, Youth Lates foster a supportive environment for young musicians, poets, and performers to share their talents, while also showcasing the incredible skills of young musicians involved in Music Generation Galway City programmes. There’ll be an open mic, live music, and some special guest performances.
Dingle Literature Festival
15-17 November, Dingle Peninsula, more info here
This unique bilingual festival was conceived in 2019 with a twofold mission: to bring some of the best contemporary writers in English to the local audience and to celebrate the rich literary and cultural heritage of the area through an Irish language programme, as well as supporting new writing in Irish. This year’s event line-up includes conversations with Cecelia Ahern, Roddy Doyle, Rónán Hession, and Cauvary Madhavan.
Anxious Preoccupied by Joanne McNally pop-up shop
15-17 November, Sculpted by Aimee store on Grafton Street, more info here
Joanne McNally has expanded her Anxious Preoccupied range of accessories and clothing to include new colourways, standalone clutches and a fab new midsize bag. The brand is also hosting its first-ever pop-up shop at the Sculpted by Aimee flagship store on Grafton Street, giving customers the chance to browse the online collection in person.
Safe House
Until 16 November, Abbey Theatre, Dublin, more info here
A world premiere by Enda Walsh and Anna Mullarkey at the Abbey Theatre, Safe House is a unique experience played out in a handball alley on the Peacock Stage. Through song, music, recorded voice, and film, we’re outside looking at Grace, a young woman living alone in the countryside and then we’re inside her fractured thoughts – trying to make some sense of it all. Her past arrives broken and chopped up. The present skips forward and days flip into night, seasons jarring into one another.
Cycle Against Suicide’s inaugural Orange Ball
16 November, Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, more info here
Irish charity Cycle Against Suicide’s inaugural Orange Ball to help raise crucial funds for their ongoing student and schools programmes, which play a vital role in promoting mental health awareness and encouraging open conversations about mental well-being. The event promises to be an unforgettable night of surprises and entertainment, with Alan Hughes serving as the master of ceremonies. Guests can look forward to an engaging programme filled with fun and laughter, all while supporting a critical cause.
Sister Act
Until 16 November, Draíocht, Blanchardstown, more info here
Coolmine Musical Society is taking to the stage with Sister Act, the musical based on the 1992 hit movie of the same name. In this story, Deloris witnesses a murder and her life takes a surprising turn as she’s hidden in the most unlikely place for her – a convent. With a little persuasion, she helps the struggling choir to find success and helps her fellow sisters find their true voices.
Spilt Milk Festival
Until 17 November, Sligo, more info here
Returning for its sixth instalment, Spilt Milk Festival is an annual celebration of music, art and film that provides a platform for experimental art across music, sound art, video and film. Presenting national and international artists alongside emerging local acts drawn from the leftfield and fringes of alternative music, this year’s line-up includes Hotgirl, Lolz, Filmore!, and R. Kitt.
Cork International Film Festival
Until 17 November, Cork, more info here
The 69th annual Cork International Film Festival presents a carefully curated selection of the best films in order to create a unique shared cultural experience, rooted in Cork, open to the world. Highlights include the Irish gala screening of Blue Road: The Edna O’Brien Story, Irish shorts, films shot through a Cork lens and many more.
Photography of Safe House by Ste Murray.
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