10 live events and films for May: Aisling Bea, Paul Simon, Mick Flannery musical...

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Paul Simon and (inset) Aisling Bea.

Paul Simon and (inset) Aisling Bea.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 - 02:00
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Kilkenny Roots Festival, various venues, May 1-4

Running since 1998, Kilkenny Roots Festival has grown over the decades and boasts a huge range of music across 30-plus venues. Philadelphia alt-country seven-piece Florry make their Irish debut on Saturday in a coup for the festival.

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