5 things to do this week

Looking for something to do this week? Des O’Driscoll has you covered.

1|cinema|

SILENCE

Martin Scorsese’s story of two Jesuits in Japan in the 17th century is already being heaped with praise, and looks a likely Oscar contender.

• Cinemas nationwide

2|gig|

CHRISTY MOORE

The first of four Dublin gigs this month.

• Vicar Street, Dublin, tonight

3|TV|

OPERATION TRANSFORMATION

The annual TV fitness extravaganza might help you put some real energy into those new year’s resolutions.

• Wednesday, RTÉ One, 8.30pm

4|cinema|

I, DANIEL BLAKE

If you missed Ken Loach’s highly-rated film on its recent release, the welfare state drama is getting another run at the Triskel in Cork.

• Friday to Monday, triskelartscentre.ie

5|concert|

FINBAR WRIGHT

The Kinsale-born singer performs his annual concert for Women’s Little Christmas.

• Friday, Cork Opera House