Going out or staying in? Your weekend guide to what's happening in Cork
Martin Hayes, Irish fiddler plays at the Ballymaloe Grainstore this Sunday.
Gobnait, Cork Opera House, 8pm: A new musical brings the story of St Gobnait to life. Set in ancient Ireland, circa AD550, Gobnait tells the story of a young girl forced to flee her home in Connacht, subsequently heading towards her destiny in the land of nine white deer, where she has come to help the Múscraige people. Tickets €31.
Let’s Rock this Country, With Shania And Friends, The Everyman, 8pm: A high energy, fast-paced, fully live tribute to the queen of country pop, Shania Twain. Tickets €34.
Cork ETB School of Music Performance, City Library, 11-12pm: The school’s children give two wonderful performances as part of a number of events coming up at the Rory Gallagher Music Library on Grand Parade.
Ora Quartet, Triskel Arts, 1pm: Fine new Irish string quartets on tour, in conjunction with Finding a Voice festival, to mark International Women’s Day on March 8. Tickets €17.
Super Trouper - A Night Of ABBA, Seventy Seven, 7pm: Mamma Mia, here we go again! Jive, dance, and have the time of your life. Tickets €35.
Dug, Winthrop Avenue, 7pm: New musical venture of songwriter Lorkin O’Reilly and California native Jonny Pickett, drawing inspiration from Irish and American traditional music. Tickets €16.50.
Brian Kennedy, Sea Church, 8pm: The multi-platinum recording artist from Belfast remains one of Ireland’s most popular singing stars. Tickets €25.
Martin Hayes, Ballymaloe Grainstore, 8pm: Fiddler Martin is one of the most influential musicians in the world of Irish trad. Tickets €37.
Cecily Brennan: Artist Talk for International Women’s Day, The Glucksman, 11am: An Irish artist born in 1955, Brennan was a founder of the Artists’ Campaign to Repeal the Eight Amendment. Tickets €6.30.
International Women’s Day Leaders Who Brunch, Sophie’s Rooftop, 12pm: Casual brunch inviting female leaders to connect. Tickets €22-29.
Crochet For Beginners Course, Winthrop Arcade, 11am: Whether you’re a novice or looking to brush up on your skills, experienced instructors guide you through the basics. Tickets €15.
Rebel Comedy Club: Open Mic Night, Franciscan Well Brewery, 8.30pm: A night of laughter with hilarious performances by veteran comedians and some new faces. Admission free.
1. One Of Them Days: Two best friends struggle to find rent money in this buddy comedy.
2. Twiggy: Excellent documentary about the fashion icon, Twiggy.
3. I’m Still Here: A woman keeps her family going in the face of danger in this Oscar-nominated drama.
4. Conclave: Ralph Fiennes and Stanly Tucci lead an all-star cast in this riveting political thriller
5. The Last Showgirl: Pamela Anderson shines in this story of a woman forced to face change.
Live Six Nations, RTÉ2, 1.15pm: Ireland are just two steps away from a Grand Slam, and could take a giant stride closer to the prize today when they take on France at the Aviva at 2.15pm.
The Great House Revival, RTÉ1, 9.30pm: Secondary school teacher Grace Cotter and her landscape gardener husband John restore their country house in Rockhouse, Co. Cork.
Fear, Prime: Martin Compston and Anjli Mohindra star in a three-part adaptation of Dirk Kurbjuweit’s psychological thriller novel.
The Leopard, Netflix: Adaptation of a 1958 Italian novel, set against the backdrop of revolution in 1860s Sicily.
