Going out or staying in? Your weekend guide to what's happening in Cork
Gemma Hayes is at Ballymaloe Grainstore this Saturday. Credit: Rich Gilligan
Dave Hause, Triskel, 8pm: Dave Hause is returning to Cork on an acoustic tour, continuing the promotion of his 2023 release , and his re-imagining of his former outfit, The Loved Ones’ catalogue across the trilogy of records: , , and . Hause’s songs have always been rooted in tangible reality - of emotion, of environment, of circumstance. Tickets €20.
Jerry Fish, Live at St Luke’s, 7.30pm: The indie legend, showman extraordinaire and ringmaster of exceptional renown is back with his first LP in 15 years, . Tickets €28.50.
Derek Ryan, Cork Opera House, 8pm: Derek and his band perform material from his new album, along with his chart-toppers. Tickets €32.50.
, Cork Arts Theatre, 2.30pm: George and Doris are happily married – but not to each other. Two of Cork’s finest actors, Rachel Sarah Murphy and Michael Murphy, are paired in this delightful comedy. Tickets €20.
, Cork Opera House, 8pm: Norma invites you on her journey as she gives a blow-by-blow of her Tinder escapades. Tickets €28.
Legendary - Bon Jovi Tribute Band, Sea Church, 9pm: Formerly Slippery When Wet, Ireland’s most renowned Bon Jovi tribute band is back by popular demand to pay tribute to a legendary stadium rock band. Tickets €20.
Red Hurley in Concert, Saint George’s Arts and Heritage Centre, Mitchelstown, 8pm: Saint George’s is proud to announce the return of legendary performer Brian ‘Red’ Hurley, one of Ireland’s most enduring popular singers. Tickets €25.
Gemma Hayes, Ballymaloe Grainstore, 8pm: In 2020, Gemma and her family relocated from London to West Cork, and critics have adored the singer’s new work. Tickets €33.72.
Great Irish Poets Songbook, Sea Church, 7.30pm: This project now consists of more than 25 newly composed pieces in several song cycles based on the works of the acclaimed writers. Tickets €28.50.
Halina Rice, Cyprus Avenue, 8pm: Electronic music producer Rice’s show has been described as “part rave, part art-happening”. Tickets €20.
Caroline’s Cowboy Rodeo, Clayton Hotel, 8pm: Saddle up for Ireland’s first-ever Cowboy Rodeo Show. from electrifying singers and captivating dancers to powerful drummers. Tickets €44.
Live Six Nations, The Pav, 2pm: Ireland take on Wales in the third leg of the green army’s fight for another grand slam.
Disney Singalong Party, Cyprus Avenue, 6pm: Step into a world of magic and belt out classics, from Let It Go to Hakuna Matata. Tickets €10.
Crawford & Crafting X Totally Tangled, Crawford and Co, 2pm: A fun and creative event full of crafting fun. Tickets €44.
1. I’m Still Here: A woman keeps her family going in the face of danger in this Oscar-nominated drama.
2. Saturday Night: Chaotically funny look at the opening night of the iconic show.
3. The Seed Of The Sacred Fig: An Iranian family faces upheaval as the country face revolution.
4. Conclave: Ralph Fiennes and Stanly Tucci lead an all-star cast in this riveting political thriller.
5. To A Land Unknown: Two Palestinian migrants take desperate steps to make a new life.
Ireland’s Fittest Family, RTÉ1, 6.30pm: The grand final features the Magners clan from Cork, coached by fellow Corkonian Anna Geary.
Saturday GAA Live, RTÉ2, 7.15pm Live coverage of Tipperary v Cork in Thurles, in the Allianz hurling league. Throw-in, 7.30pm.
Zero Day, Netflix: Robert De Niro has waited until his eighties to take on his first starring TV series role, as a former US President George Mullen investigating a devastating cyberattack.
A Thousand Blows, Disney+: Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight and Stephen Graham team up for this period drama.
