5 things to watch out for the week ahead

Five things to watch out for the week ahead

Sun, 28 Jul, 2019 - 16:09

Des O’Driscoll

Billy Bragg

Gig

You’d imagine the word ‘Boris’ will be spat out over the course of the politically-aware singer’s three gigs in Dublin.

■ Vicar Street, Monday to Wednesday

I am Kirsty

Episode one of the stand-alone dramas was decent – hopefully this tale starring Samantha Morton as struggling mother of two can hit the same heights.

■ Tuesday, Channel 4, 10pm

Spirit of Mother Jones

Festival

The annual tribute to the Cork-born human rights defender, above, includes free gigs featuring the likes of Jimmy Crowley, Cork Singers Club, etc.

■ Wednesday to Saturday, Shandon area

Horrible histories: The movie

Cinema

Horrible Histories: The Movie The popular children’s books and TV shows get a film version that manages to be fun educational. Kim Cattrall among the cast of Romans.

■ Cinemas nationwide

Independence/ All Together Now

Music

Mitchelstown and Co Waterford both host weekend events with superb lineups, ranging from Biffy Clyro and Gavin James in the Co Cork town, to The National and Fontaines DC at Curraghmore House.

■ Friday to Sunday