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ÍONTAS - YYOOUURR IIDDEEAALL VVEENNUUEE IN CASTLEBLAYNEY

Íontas hospitality is second to none with meeting/training facilities to cater forgroups of 2 to 300. All business requirements catered for.

Pre booked childcare also available.

Enjoy delicious daily baked goods from the Gallery Café, which servesscrumptious full hot meals, stuffed sandwiches, crisp salad

plates and tasty buffets to suit all tastes and budgets.

Open Weekdays 9am-4pm. Hot lunch served from 12.30pm-2pm.

• Conferences• Birthdays

• Anniversaries• Retirements

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Why not pop in for lunch and have a look around?!Phone 042 9753400 or email info@iontascastleblayney.ie

FFOORREEWWOORRDDWelcome to our Autumn/Winter 2014 season at Íontas! We were delighted to welcome so many new and returning visitors to our theatreover the last few months and and hope that you enjoyed the shows just as muchas we did. Our new programme offers such a variety of events - from Irishsinger/songwriter Paddy Casey, to our Snooker Exhibition Extravaganza, to thetimeless comedy of Brendan Grace and finishing off the year with our huge'Sleeping Beauty' Pantomime.. So why not check out our new website for detailson how you can ensure you don't miss out on a thing! A special thanks to all the volunteers at Íontas theatre, whose continuous supportand dedication to the venue proves invaluable to both staff and patrons. Wewould also like to thank Monaghan County Council for their ongoing assistancein providing this fantastic facility for our community. So, whether it be to a theatre show, visit our gallery or join a class, we hope tosee you in ĺontas very soon! Gina Martin, Arts Promotions Officer

WHY NOT GIVE SOMEONE SPECIAL THE GIFT OF THE ARTS? Gift Vouchers (€5 - €100) are available from Íontas Reception

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AANN IINNVVIITTAATTIIOONN TTOO WWAATTCCHH DDAANNCCEE -- SSHHOOWWCCAASSEEFri 12th Sept @ 7.30pmFREE OF CHARGE Choral SuiteContemporary Dance was one of the least visited art formson a National scale in Ireland in 2012 and 2013. From thechoreographer’s experience, it was clear that people from ruralareas in Ireland “dig” contemporary dance. As a contemporarydance artist, Fiona feels it is her duty to encourage more expo-sure of contemporary dance and to allow people to experienceit in a relaxed and welcoming environment. The choreographyto be presented is a “work in progress” and inspired by move-ment investigation and development, and an exploration of emo-tional expression with a deep rooted sense of consideration for theaudience. The performance will include two dancers; Martin Hughesand Fiona Keenan O’Brien. No booking necessary.

TTHHEE NNUUAALLAASS--TTHHEE GGRREEAATT BBIIGG SSHHIINNYY SSHHOOWWSat 13th Sept@ 8.30pm Tickets €€18/€€16 ConcessionIreland’s top all-female comedy singing sensations are back! For onenight only, The Nualas will be legging it down to ĺontas for a night oflaugh-your-head off, wet-your-pants, pass-out-from-the-glamour-of-it-allentertainment. In a world where pop stars think nothing of singing intheir underwear, The Nualas buck the trend by sporting proper yetunbelievably eye-catching stage attire. You’ll hear Nualafavourites like ‘Manolo’ and ‘Girl With a Cabbage for aHead’ alongside fabulous all-new classics,such as ‘Sexy Farm Song’, and ‘Jesus, Mary,and Joseph, Why Am I So Fat?’! Expect scin-tillating vocal harmony and bags of bling."The Nualas have put comedy and musicin the blender and come up with aworld class soufflé" – The Sunday Times,London.Age suitability: 16's +

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SSIILLEENNTTSat 6th Sept @ 8.30pmTickets €€18/€€16 ConcessionWritten and performed by Pat KinevaneDirected by Jim Culleton

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Homeless McGoldrig once had splendidthings. But he has lost it all - including hismind. He now dives into the wonderfulwounds of his past through the romanticworld of Rudolph Valentino, in this brave, bold,beautiful production. Silent is currently wowingaudiences on its extensive Irish touring and inter-nationally in Europe, Australia and the USA.

• ‘passionate one-man show… stunning.’ BBeenn BBrraannttlleeyy,, TThhee NNeeww YYoorrkk TTiimmeess

• ‘a must-see if ever there was one’ TThhee LLiisstt• ‘unflinching, intensely physical performance...

bristling with black humour' TThhee SSccoottssmmaann• ‘fabulous dance of whirling words' TThhee HHeerraalldd• 'dazzling theatricality' TThhee GGuuaarrddiiaann• ‘a striking performance under Jim Culleton’s effective direction...

pulses with the erratic noise of life’ IIrriisshh TTiimmeess• ‘remarkable…to be in that audience was to experience a rare synergy

between performer and the performed-to...Marvellous’ IIrriisshh IInnddeeppeennddeenntt

FFiisshhaammbbllee:: TThhee NNeeww PPllaayy CCoommppaannyy is funded by the Arts Council and DublinCity Council. Its international touring is supported by Culture Ireland.

Running time: 90 minutes Post Show Discussion with Pat Kinevane Available

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SSNNOOOOKKEERR EEXXHHIIBBIITTIIOONN MMAATTCCHHWed 24th Sept@ 8.30pmTickets €€45 VIP/€€25 Standard AdmissionTwo of the biggest names in Snooker are coming together for a very special SnookerExhibition Match on Wed. 24th September. Ken ‘the Darling of Dublin’ Doherty,previous World Champion and winner of 6 other major titles, will take on Steve'the Nugget' Davis, 6-time World Champion and star of ITV’s ‘I’m a Celebrity..GetMe Out of Here!’ in an evening of entertainment that you won't forget!

Limited VIP packages available, which guarantees the holder a prime seat at theevent and entrance to the Pre-Event Reception at 6.30pm, where you can meetand chat with these legends of snooker. Package will also include a professionalsigned photo with Ken and Steve. Special guest on the night will be Shay Byrnefrom Radio 1, who will compere the event. Also, 2 lucky audience players will bein with a chance to compete in an Auction to play a frame with either Ken or Steveand take away a specially autographed cue on the night. All proceeds from theauction will go towards a local charity. A night not to be missed and a must for all cue-sports fans!

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PPAADDDDYY CCAASSEEYYSat 20th Sept @ 8.30pm Tickets €€15Paddy Casey has been at the forefront of the Irish musicscene since releasing his debut album Amen (So Be It) in1999, while his second release Living became the biggestseller in Ireland out-selling U2. As one of Ireland’s mostpopular artists, Paddy has had the pleasure of sharingthe stage with U2 on their Vertigo Tour, while also sellinga week long sold out residency in Dublin’s prestigious

Olympia Theatre and RDS. He has also featured heavily onthe international stage having been invited onto and per-formed on the Hit American CBS Chat Show ” The LateShow” with David Letterman. After a five year hiatus,

Paddy Casey returned with his fourth album The Secret LifeOf in 2012. It was recorded, produced and mixed at home in

Paddy’s kitchen by Paddy and Pat Donne.

OOBBSSEERRVVAATTIIOONNSS FFRROOMM AA HHEEDDGGEETue 23rd Sept @ 11.20amTickets €€10 Teachers with School Classes FREEGer Carey is back with his hilarious stand-up com-edy show for transition year students. By secretlyobserving his subjects in their natural habitat,such as leaning on lampposts, in chippers, out-side chippers, in shopping centres and sitting onany kind of steps, Ger has uncovered the weirdand frightening world of the teenager! The aimof the show is to get teenagers to laugh at them-selves and appreciate the differences of others. Bookings enquiries direct to 059-9141333.

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PPAADDRRAAIIGG PPOOTTTTSS''GGUUIIDDEE TTOO WWAALLKKIINNGGSat 4th Oct @ 8.30pmTickets €€16/€€14 ConcessionThis new play is captivating and powerfuland full of the usual wit and banter we havecome to expect from this popular playwright,Seamus O'Rourke. The story follows the life ofPadraig Potts Mc Keirnan, from growing up nearthe tiny rural village of Drumnamee, CountyLeitrim in the 70’s and 80’s to falling in love withSilvia Lang, a perfect protestant girl… to marryingMary Tague, the priests housekeeper and eventuallyto the realisation that the world isn’t as big as he firstthought. Seamus O'Rourke, under the directorship of Charlie McGuinness, delivers yet another riveting performance in this must see play.

HHYYPPNNOOTTIICCAA Sat 11th Oct @ 8.30pm Tickets €€12Master Hypnotist and Mentalist, Dale Thomas' brandnew show 'Mind Conceive' blends the arts of hyp-nosis, mentalist and some of the most excitingillusions you will ever see all in to one show.The audience will be kept on the edge oftheir seats, as he performs stunts and illu-sions - also bringing audience membersup to take part and find their own ininner powers. Dale has devised a fantasticFamily Show that will suit all ages and notoffend anyone.The 21st century hypnotistshow takes things from every day life tobring you one of the funniest shows you willever see. Dale Thomas will have you amazedand talking about his show for years after-wards! Presented by Total Entertainments.

TTHHEE AALLAANN KKEELLLLYY GGAANNGGWed 1st Oct @ 8.30pm Tickets €€18/€€16 ConcessionPowerful, emotive and critically acclaimed Traditional Irish band, Alan Kelly Gang

reunite with Scotland’s mesmerizing songstress, EEddddii RReeaaddeerr(of Fairground Attraction fame) and Trashcan Sina-

tra’s guitarist and songwriter, John Douglas, per-forming all new material as they release theirnew album 'The Last Bell'. Sheer musical syn-ergy in its most natural form, once a collabo-ration, now a band, their performances havebeen praised for leaving audiences spell-bound. “the arrangements are world class, asare the musicians, and Ireland is always some-where in the mix.” Irish Music Magazine. “EddiReader is one of my favorite singers of all time,she has one of the most amazing voices, on awhole other level..something hits you as soonas you hear her sing.” Jools Holland

Alan Kelly – piano accordion / Steph Geremia – flute, vocal & sopsax / Alasdair White - fiddle / Manus Lunny – bouzouki, guitar & vocals, with EddiReader - vocals / John Douglas – guitar, ukulele & vocals

SSEEPPHHIIRRAABBEELLIIEEVVEE TTOOUURRFri 3rd Oct @ 8.30pmTickets €€17.50/€€15 ConcessionSephira have mesmerized audiences across theglobe with their original compositions, creativecovers and charismatic personalities including lu-minaries Donald Trump, Prince Albert ofMonaco, Colin Powell, US Women of Congress andnone other than their biggest fan, the late Larry Hagman. TheSephira show delivers an emotional and high octane experience fusing etherealsibling vocals with high energy duelling violins. From the much loved 'Hallelujah'by Leonard Cohen, rock anthem 'Kashmir' by Led Zeppelin and 'Misirlou' fromPulp Fiction, there is something for everybody! 'Spectacular show' – DonaldTrump 'When you experience Sephira, you are instantly reminded that these girlsare not delicate dainty creatures, they are two very talented and powerful womenwith fire in their souls' - Larry Hagman

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TTHHEE PPMM BBIIGG BBAANNDDSat 25th Oct @ 8.30pmTickets €€15/€€12.50 ConcessionNorthern Ireland’s No.1 for swing, The PM BigBand returns to the ĺontas Theatre, bringing withthem a classic mix of vocals and instrumentalsfrom 'The Great American Songbook', includingselections from Glen Miller, Tommy Dorsey,Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Frank Sinatra andother legends from this ageless and popular musi-cal genre. Adding a little spice, the band will flavourthe evening with big band versions of some modern clas-sics ensuring an evening of music to appeal to everyone.

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TTAAKKEE TTHHAATT-- TTHHEE SSHHOOWWFri 7th Nov @ 8.30pmTickets €€20/€€18 ConcessionWITH SPECIAL TRIBUTE ACTS ROBBIE WILLIAMS & OLLYMURS. With all Take That's biggest hits and all Rob-bie’s biggest anthems, this is the UK’s ultimate TakeThat experience. Featuring Dan Hadfield as GaryBarlow, the official Gary Barlow performer, en-dorsed by Gary himself and as seen on the XFactor. Special guests also include RobbieWilliams performed by Danny Lowry, who ap-peared as Robbie on both ITV and MTV andOlly Murs, played by Kirk Johnstone. Thisspectacular tribute is a true impersonation ofthe sounds, look and feel of the sensational‘Take That’ live in concert. Featuring all thefavourite’s including Greatest Day, Back ForGood, Million Love Songs, Patience, RelightMy Fire, Never Forget, Shine, Pray andmany more. A fantastic, fun-fillednight out!

WWAATTCCHH TTHHEE BBIIRRDDYYThur 16th Oct @ 10am Tickets €€5 Teachers FREEIt all starts with an egg that doesn’t want to hatch...when his

Mum flies South for the Winter, Percy the gar-dener has to step in and see if he can con-vince Birdy to come out. With thathungry eagle flying about he’s fright-ened. Can Percy entice Birdy out, withthe help of Nancy the invisible spider,Sheila the spitting fish and Jeremy thesleepy bear? Throw in the wolf andPolly the butterfly and this is our mostpopulated show! All characters areplayed or portrayed by CBEEBIES

Patrick Lynch in a show full of quick changes, magical disappearances anda host of excitable woodland creatures. Ages 3+. One Performer. Please contact Gina on 042 9753403 for group bookings.

TTOOPP CCLLAASSSS SSTTAAGGEE SSCCHHOOOOLLFri 17th & Sat 18th Oct @ 8pm Tickets €€12Top Class Stage School is a new up and coming stage school set up by EllenMcKitterick in 2013. This is their 2nd production in ĺontas Theatre, with over100 children (4-20yr olds) from Carrickmacross, Donaghmoyne and the sur-

rounding areas. This 2 hour variety performance is filled with en-ergetic routines and songs, comedies and big hits from

the pop sensation Lady Gaga and the Super Troopergroup ABBA. Also features performances from

some of the greatest broadway musicals. Youwill be brought through the magical tale ofa young Kansas girl, Dorothy, along with aScarecrow, Tinman, and a Cowardly Lionwith song and dance from the Wizard ofOz. Also, follow the adventures of TraceyTurnblad and perform upbeat, livelynumbers from the hit musical Hairspray.Book your tickets early to avoid disap-pointment, this is one not to be missed!

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5511 SSHHAADDEESS OOFF MMAAGGGGIIEESat 22nd Nov @ 8.30pmTickets €€20Following a sold out performance last year andhuge demand, the smash hit comedy '51Shades of Maggie' returns to ĺontas this No-vember! The best selling Irish send-up of 50Shades of Grey tells the story of loveable Mag-gie Muff and her search for love. Maggie is aworking class girl who, like most women, hasbeen let down by all the men in her life. Attend-ing an interview at the Social Security Office Maggiemeets the handsome and hunky Mr Big! But will Mr Big turnout to be the man of her dreams, or will his “Private Room of Pain” put heroff? This hilarious play, full of naughty bits will have you laughing out loud.Join Maggie and her friends on this (slightly filthy) journey of love, booze andwhips ..the perfect girly night out! Age Suitability 16+yrs

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SSNNOOWW WWHHIITTEE && BBOOSSCCOOSun 23rd Nov @ 3pm Tickets €€10The Lambert Puppet Theatre is now widely recognised as the Premier Tour-ing Puppet Theatre Company in Ireland and also internationally renownedfor its many fine productions. From its earliest beginningthe Lambert family has been involved with RTETV, working on the hugely popular seriesWanderly Wagon featuring the Late Eu-gene Lambert and Judge. Paula Lambertwas the 'Bosco' voice on TV for 17 yearsand indeed Bosco is still a firm favouritewith the younger children and will makea nostalgic appearance in the openingpart of the show.This is a beautifully pro-duced show with large puppets, colour-ful sets and exquisite lighting. AgeSuitability: Up to 10yrs.

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BBRREENNDDAANN GGRRAACCEESat 8th Nov @ 8.30pm Tickets €€28Brendan Grace - '42 Years of Laughing' The genial and much lovedfamily comedian is celebrating 42 Years in the comedy busi-ness and is now more popular than at any time in his ca-reer to date. Brendan's latest show features some brandnew material, along with some old favourites from hisvast repertoire. His sense of timing and ability to read anaudience is without equal. His brilliant 'Bottler' characteris legendary and now features in every performance.Family comedians with the talent and graciousness ofBrendan Grace are rare and only come around now andagain.

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WWAANNTTEEDD -- OONNEE BBOODDYY!!Fri 14th & Sat 15th Nov @ 8.30pm Tickets €€12Having sold out 2 shows in Íontas last year, Farney Players returns with the clas-sic old dark house mystery of disappearing bodies, sliding panels and howls in

the night. This is Greenacres, the home of the Bar-raclough family, to which come a pair of solici-

tors to read the will of the late, but notgreatly lamented Mr Barraclough..

only to learn that his body hasmysteriously vanishedalong with the will! It'sa riotous comedy,where the fun is asplentiful as thebodies. A mur-derously funny

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Sat 11th Oct Hypnotica 8.30pmThur 16th Oct Watch The Birdy 10amFri 17th & Top Class Stage School 8pmSat 18th OctSat 25th Oct The PM Big Band 8.30pmFri 7th Nov Take That - The Show 8.30pmSat 8th Nov Brendan Grace 8.30pmFri 14th & Wanted - One Body! 8.30pmSat 15th NovSat 22nd Nov. 51 Shades of Maggie 8.30pmSun 23rd Nov. Snow White & Bosco 3pmSun 23rd Nov. Johnny McEvoy 8.30pmThur 27th Nov Harlem Gospel Choir 8.30pmSat 29th Nov Christmas Craft & 12 noon

Food Fair - 5pmSun.30th Nov Phil Coulter 8.30pmFri.5th Dec. A Shadow Over Santa 10am and

12 noonSat.6th Dec Brendan McCahey 8.30pm

Christmas ConcertMon.15th - Sleeping Beauty School Shows

Sat.20th Dec. - Pantomine 11am Mon-Fri Evening Shows8pm Wed-Sat

Mon.22nd Dec. A Christmas Tapestry 7.30pm

Sat 6th Sept Silent 8.30pmFri 12th Sept An Invitation to Watch 8pm

Dance - ShowcaseSat 13th Sept The Nualas 8.30pmSat 20th Sept Paddy Casey 8.30pmTue 23rd Sept Observations From 11.20am

A HedgeWed 24th Sept Snooker Exhibition Match 8.30pmWed 1st Oct The Alan Kelly Gang 8.30pmFri 3rd Oct Sephira 8.30pmSat 4th Oct Padraig Potts' Guide 8.30pm

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CCHHRRIISSTTMMAASS CCRRAAFFTT && FFOOOODD FFAAIIRR Sat 29th Nov @ 12noon-5pmÍontas will once again host its popular an-nual Christmas Craft & Food Fair this yearon Saturday 29th November from 12pm –5pm. With a selection of handmade crafts,delicious homemade foods, jewellery,beauty products, personalized ChristmasGifts and much more – there’s somethingfor everyone! For more information onhow to participate, please contact 042 9753400.

PPHHIILL CCOOUULLTTEERRSun 30th Nov @ 8.30pm Tickets €€25A Night In The Singular Company of Ire-land’s Ambassador of Music.Celebrating 45 Years in Music. Up inthat Pantheon inhabited by thebiggest selling recording artists of alltime in Ireland, rubbing shoulderswith Bono and the Boys, you mightbe surprised to bump into Phil Coul-ter.. You shouldn’t be! He has per-formed with everyone from JamesGalway and the London SymphonyOrchestra to Nanci Griffith and TheBlue Moon Orchestra, not to mentionHenry Mancini, Elmer Bernstein andQuincy Jones. He has contributed at leastfour titles to the list of Great Irish Songs -the anthems ‘The Town I Loved So Well’and ‘Ireland’s Call’ and the haunting ‘ScornNot His Simplicity’ and ‘Steal Away’. Philwill be joined by his special guest GGeerraallddiinneeBBrraannaaggaann for an unforgettable evening ofmusic & song.November Events 2014

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JJOOHHNNNNYY MMCCEEVVOOYYSun 23rd Nov @ 8.30pm Tickets €€25Tom Kelly Promotions Presents “An Evening of Nos-talgia with Johnny McEvoy”. Johnny McEvoy hasalways been highly acclaimed for his excellentshows and his concert at ĺontas Theatre is eagerlyawaited by his legion of fans. This nostalgicevening of 'Song and Story' features all of Johnny'smany hit songs, including ‘Muirsheen Durkin’,

‘Boston Burglar’, ‘Those Brown Eyes’ and ‘Long BeforeYour Time’. His songs are haunting, evocative and beau-

tifully presented with many in the folk and ballad style.This isa rare opportunity to enjoy the songs and stories of a true Irish legend… Notto be missed with one of Ireland's greatest Singer/Songwriters.

HHAARRLLEEMM GGOOSSPPEELL CCHHOOIIRRThur 27th Nov @ 8.30pm Tickets €€30Having performed for Nelson Mandela at the Yankee Stadium, for the Pope in Cen-tral Park, with the Chieftains on their US tour and on U2's “Rattle and Hum” album,film and tour, the Harlem Gospel Choir will, once again, return to Ireland for an ex-tensive tour. The world famous Harlem Gospel Choir, formed in 1988, draws its coresingers from various black churches in the Harlem community, who share the com-mon aim of bringing about a better understanding of African/American culture.Founder member, Allen Bailey has worked in the entertainment industry for over30 years. He was promotional director for major recording artists including Lionel

Ritchie and the Commodores, Prince, MichaelJackson, Mr. T, and Isaac Hayes. He was

chairman for the Martin Luther KingHoliday campaign and it wasthrough this work that the nowhugely successful Harlem GospelChoir was born. Their songs of in-spiration touch the depths of thesoul and raise spirits to angelicheights. This is not to be missedand promises to sell out quickly.

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AA SSHHAADDOOWW OOVVEERR SSAANNTTAAFri 5th Dec @ 10am & 12noon Tickets €€5 Teachers with School Classes FREEThis Christmas, there's a Shadow Over Santa! This is an SOS to all Co. Monaghan kids: We need you to Save Our Santa! SantaClaus is fading away and soon he may no longer exist. He must get his faith-ful elf, Pepper, to visit every child's home and close down the magic SantaDoor in their rooftop. It will be a sad Christmas for everyone without a visitfrom Santa! Can you help Save Our Santa? A Shadow Over Santa comes to ĺontas Theatre for 2 shows at 10am & 12noon,on Friday 5th December. Suitable for kids from 4-8yrs old. Written by MargaretNeylon and performed by M&D Production. Duration 50mins.Please contact Gina on 042 9753403 for group bookings.

BBRREENNDDAANN MMCCCCAAHHEEYYSat 6th Dec @ 8.30pm Tickets €€15/€€12 ConcessionBrendan McCahey, is a Songwriter/Musician from Shercock, Co. Cavan, and Winnerof The Voice Of Ireland 2014. Although he has been playing music for many years,it was not until his appearance on the RTE show that he got hisbreak. He self-financed, produced and wrote two al-bums and is currently signed to Universal Music Ire-land where he is working on a new album. Hiscurrent single "You Cant Judge A Book" reachednumber 3 in the Irish itunes charts! Brendan at-tributes his success on the show to his wife, fam-ily, friends and amazing outpouring ofappreciation throughout the country. Having notonly performed his own “Safe And Well” in NewYork on the NBC show Jimmy Lloyd Singer SongwriterShowcase, Brendan has also supported and playedalongside such acts as The Flaws, Paul Heaton (Beau-tiful South), Jerry Fish, The Housemartins, Boz Boorer (Morrissey) and is continually playing nationwide. Thiswill certainly be a Christmas show to remember!

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SSLLEEEEPPIINNGG BBEEAAUUTTYY -- PPAANNTTOOMMIIMMEEMon 15th - Sat 20th Dec School Shows 11am Monday-Friday. Evening Shows 8pm Wednesday-SaturdayChristmas is just around the corner and that means… IT’S PANTO TIME!This year, ĺontas Theatre is teaming up with Born2Perform Stage School to bring youCo. Monaghan’s biggest Pantomime to date!… Oh Yes it is!!! ‘Sleeping Beauty’ willtransport you into the glittering and magical realm of the Panto-sphere for a won-derful combination of music, dance and a visual feast of costumes, side-splittinglyfunny script and a stellar multi-talented cast.

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, a beautiful princess is born. The entirekingdom is delighted, apart from the evil fairy, who places a curse on the Princess.As the day approaches when the Princess will turn 18, little does she know of the evilspell placed upon her at birth. Intrigued by a mysterious old spinning wheel, shepricks her finger and falls asleep…

Join a whole host of colourful characters on a quest to save the princess and the king-dom in this festive family favourite. Putting their own unique twist on this timeless fairy-tale, Born2Perform Stage School is the most renowned in the North-East. Run by GavinQuigley, Born2Perform has been in operation for over 10 years, with over 300 kids from5 schools in Carrickmacross, Castleblayney, Monaghan Town, Ardee and Kingscourt.

So don't get caught napping… buy your tickets today! Tickets: €15 General Admission. €12 Concession (Under 18’s & Over 65’s) €6 forSchool Groups. Accompanying Teachers FREE. Please contact Gina on 042 9753403for school group bookings.

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AA CCHHRRIISSTTMMAASS TTAAPPEESSTTRRYY Mon 22nd Dec @ 7.30pm Tickets €€10/€€7 ConcessionTwo hundred performers, spanning three gen-erations from the Castleblayney area arecoming together to create a magicalChristmas show. This night of singingand dancing will be provided by mem-bers of Fusion, Our Lady's SecondarySchool Choir and The CastleblayneySingers, and will definitely warmhearts on a December evening aswe prepare for Christmas. A shownot to be missed!

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''DDRRAAWWIINNGG SSEERRIIEESS ##22''Mon 1st Sept – Fri 24th Oct 2014 Drawing Series #2 - Original pencil drawings created by visual artist Pa-tricia Gurgel-Segrillo. A native of Brazil, but now based in Cork City, Patri-cia's interests lie in figurative explorations on cross-cultural identity,womanhood, empowerment and femininity. The 'impossible beauty'which dominates the hearts and minds of our consumer society is chal-lenged in a whimsical, elfish, puckish way. The bizarre and the idiosyn-cratic, the beautiful and harmonious are present in every day life - Patriciastrives to uncover them in an attempt to provoke, disturb, inspire andprompt reflection on our common humanity. Furthermore, Drawings Se-ries #2 has been influenced by the afro-Brazilian orixas. They are deitiesor divinities and are such a great part of Brazilian culture, specifically ofRio de Janeiro, where the artist grew up. Her representations portray themas ancient (or maybe futuristic?) heroes and sages, inhabitants of theurban landscapes, full of magic as well as power and a profound sense ofself-worth, of dignity.

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''EESSSSEENNCCEE && EEXXIISSTTEENNCCEE''Mon 27th Oct – Fri 19th Dec 2014This exhibition of new paintings by Catherina Hearne, has been executedover the past 2 years and presents a rich and intricate body of workdemonstrating the characteristics that are hallmarks of this artists ouvre- attention to detail, complex layering of information, intricate building ofsurfaces and rich colour relationships are all vital aspects of her work. The paintings present a visual feast of colour, surface and form. For theviewer their colour, vibrance and complexity resonate with the richnessand joy of life presenting a visual experience that is both instantly en-gaging and rewarding of careful inspection - they are above all intricateworks of positive affirmation that exist to be reflected upon and enjoyed.Catherina has had many solo exhibitions in galleries nationwide and in theUK. She has also participated in numerous group exhibitions internation-ally. Her work is in the collections of the Office of Public Works, DundalkUDC and Wexford Arts Centre as well as being represented in many privatecollections.

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''44 BBRRUUSSHHSSTTRROOKKEESS''Mon 14th July – Thur 28th Aug 2014‘4 Brushstrokes’ is a collection of work by a collaboration of local Co. Mon-aghan artists – Mary Scott, Brendan O’Neill, Grainne Kavanagh and NickyHore. Last year the exhibition in ĺontas presented a collection showingthe diverse styles of the four artists, with their own distinctive portrayalsof our landscape, people and nature. Once again, there will be diversityin styles on display and visitors to the ĺontas Gallery can enjoy the colourand imagination that comes from the brushstrokes of these four localartists. Mary Scott, from Monaghan Town, holds a degree in Creative Im-aging. She has explored a range of styles from landscapes in oils to stylis-tic illustrations. Brendan O’Neill, also from Monaghan Town and mostly aself-taught artist, has previously exhibited successfully in Galway. He con-tinues with his individualistic oil paintings based on nature around him.Grainne Kavanagh, from Smithborough, has a BA in Fine Art from DIT andis an art teacher. She has an interest in various styles from portraiture tosculpture. Nicky Hore, from Castleblayney, took up art later in life and hasan interest in different art styles including landscapes and portraits in oilsand acrylics.

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