10 live events for May: Gigs, comedy, and more... 

Ralph McTell, Nigel Owens, and Bryan Adams are among those with Irish shows in May 

Ricky Lynch plays Cork Roots Festival in Coughlan's, Cork. Picture: Graham Lynch; Bryan Adams will play the 3Arena this May. Picture: Harry How/Getty Images.

An Audience with Nigel Owens, Thursday, May 8, The Everyman, Cork 

One of the world's top rugby referees Nigel Owens will take to the stage at The Everyman to recount stories from his life and career. Owens is the only referee to be appointed for three consecutive Heineken Cup finals and is renowned for his dry sense of humour and sharp wit when dealing with players.