5 things to do this week

Looking for something to do this week? Look no further...

1|gig|

U2

Yes, tickets are like gold, but those lucky enough to be at the 3Arena tonight will get to see the band’s first indoor Dublin concert since 1989.

2|TV|

MAD MEN

The final episode ever bows out with the ignominy of a 1.15am slot in the RTÉ schedule. Lapsed fans should at least set their recorders for this worthy finale.

• Thursday, RTÉ2, 1.15am

3|film|

STAR WARS: EPISODE VII

The Force Awakens may have Harrison Ford and Domhnall Gleeson, but a lot of people in this part of the world will be checking out how the Skelligs fared in the final cut.

• From Thursday, cinemas nationwide

4|comedy|

CLONMEL COMEDY FESTIVAL

Neil Delamere, Colin Murphy and PJ Gallagher are among the headliners at the festival, running from Thursday to Sunday.

5|music |

ECM WEEKEND – TRISKEL

Boundary-pushing music will take centre stage at this series of events around the German label, ECM. Highlights include folk legend June Tabor with Quercus, and lute music written by John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin.

• Friday to Sunday, www.triskelartscentre.ie