The Fureys
Riverside Theatre 8pm Friday 3rd March
Ireland's favourite Musical Ensemble
Legends of Irish music & song The FUREYS, renowned for their hit songs ‘I will love you’, ‘When you were sweet 16’, ‘The Green fields of France’, ‘The old man’, ‘Red rose café’, ‘From Clare to here’, ‘Her father didn’t like me anyway’, ‘Leaving Nancy’, ‘Steal away’ etc return for another great night of Music, Songs and stories at the Riverside Theatre, Coleraine on Friday 3rd March 2017.
The FUREYS have been entertaining audiences worldwide for 39 years, audiences that have included former Australian Prime Minister John Howard, Former Irish President Mary McAleese and the late Pope John Paul while Tony Blair has publicly stated his favourite peace song of all time is the FUREYS “Green Fields of France”. Recently Ireland President Michael D Higgins attended their concert in Dublin’s National Concert Hall.
The band was formed in 1978 literally by accident. George, Paul and Davey were playing in Denmark with their own band called the Buskers and Eddie and Finbar, while touring in Germany were involved in a road accident. When George and Paul got news of the accident they immediately travelled to Germany to be with their brothers. They then decided that they should all be playing together and this was the start of the FUREYS.
Inevitably changes have occurred over 30 years. Their brother Paul died suddenly in June 2002 and Finbar left the band in December 1996, however George and Eddie have continued to delight audiences on their tours and have just released a new CD ‘The times they are a changing’
The oldest of the brothers, Eddie Furey left home in 1966 and travelled to Scotland at the time of the great folk revival where he met and shared accommodation in Edinburgh with then unknown folk singers Billy Connolly, Gerry Rafferty and Alex Campbell, now all famous in their own right. In 1969 with his brother Finbar, he was the special guest for the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem throughout the USA and Canada. In 1971 he moved to mainland Europe where he toured for seven years, building up a huge following particularly in Germany. Dave Stewart from the Eurythmics has credited Eddie with teaching him his first chords on guitar when they met up in the North East of England while Dave was still a teenager.
The FUREYS are responsible for some of the most stirring music ever to capture the public imagination. Their folk based music has received standing ovations in some of the biggest concert halls of the world and they credit their musical ability to their parents, Ted and Nora, who were well known musicians themselves. They encouraged their sons to play music from a very early age and there was live traditional music in their house almost nightly.
Their emotive songs stir many emotions….tears and laughter, sadness and joy.
A FUREYS concert is always a night to remember
Line Dancing
St Patricks Hall
Causeway Street Portrush
Friday 3rd March
Free Admission. Bring your Own Drink. Everyone very welcome.
Port Hotel Portrush
Friday 3rd March 7pm
Proceeds in aid of Bann Rowing Club. Light Supper provided. £5 per person.
Coleraine Social Club Quiz
Friday 3rd March 2017
Starts at 8pm. £3 per person max 5 people per team. Light Supper provided.
Dedicated To Karate Chapter II
Saturday 4th March 7pm
Tickets £8 each or £30 for family of 4 available from Riverside Theatre
A thrilling evening of Karate on stage in Riverside
Following on from the success of last year’s show and for one night only selected students from the Zanshin Shotokan Karate Club will demonstrate their skills before a live audience - ages range from 5 years to 45 years.
These skills include all aspects of karate from stretching, kicking and punching etc.
The Clubs NI Squad compete in Local, National and International Competitions. Several Squad Members are current Title Holders in these prestigious competitions.
Join us for a night of Karate Demonstrations and Scenarios concluding with a Live Fight Night. Please come along and support your Club.
Clubs in the following areas – Coleraine, Limavady, Portstewart, Ballycastle, Draperstown, Magherafelt, Garvagh, Maghera, Kilrea, Castlerock and Ballymoney.
80's Disco
Portstewart Football Club
Saturday 4th March 8pm
Tickets available from Tesco's Portstewart or at the Door. All Proceeds to Diabetes UK and British Heart Foundation. Raffle prizes will include a donation from Stone. Bouquet from Maflouer. A months membership at Core Gym. Voucher for the Anchorage Bistro. Bottle of champagne from Caroline Thompson Gift card from Tesco Portstewart. Voucher from Carolyn Lagan see myself Leanne Cook Richard Moffatt Gary Boal for tickets. £1 a strip. Everyone welcome and a prize for the best costume.
An Old Fashioned Photographer
Flowerfield Arts Centre
4th - 25th March (Free Admission)
Describing himself as “an Old Fashioned Photographer”, Ian Murray A.R.P.S was producing wonderful pictures long before the digital age, a skill recognised by his A.R.P.S award from the Royal Photographic society.
Come along and see beautiful images from a master of Photography.
Dominican College Celebrating 100 Years
Riverside Theatre
Tuesday 7th March - Thursday 9th March 8 pm
Tickets £10 and £7.50 Concession available from Riverside Theatre
A celebratory concert featuring some of the many talented pupils of this Co. Derry Grammar School
Dominican College presents a special evening of music to celebrate the College's Centenary.
It will be a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of musical styles reflecting the rich and diverse talents of the College's pupils, past and present.
Portrush Film Theatre Presents "The Fits"
Kiwis Thursday 9th March 7:30pm
Synopsis
Toni is training in boxing with her brother at a community center in Cincinnati's West End. However she becomes enthralled with the dance team that also practices there. Their strength and confidence impresses her and she joins the group. She eagerly absorbs routines, masters drills, and pierces her ears to fit in. She discovers the joys of dance and of female friendship and struggles with her own identity. Soon after Toni joins the team, the captain faints during practice. This spreads so that most of the girls on the team suffer from episodes of fainting, swooning, moaning, and shaking. This becomes a rite of passage. Toni fears "the fits" but is equally afraid of losing her place in the team. She is Caught between her need for control and her desire for acceptance.
This film is a 12 A.
Quiz Night
Port Hotel Portrush
On Friday 10th March
All proceeds in Aid of Ballywillan Drama Group.
Matilda and Bugsy Malone
Presented by Riverside Youth Theatre
Wednesday 15th - Thursday 16th March 7.30pm
Tickets £10 & £8 concession available from Riverside Theatre
Riverside's flourishing Youth Theatre -run by Oonah McEwan and Kathy Walsh
Riverside’s own Youth Theatre, directed by Oonah McEwan and Kathy Walsh, presents a double-bill of musicals as the showcase production for 2017. Their presentation of MATILDA is the specially abridged version, which Youth Theatres are permitted to perform in.
BUGSY MALONE is one of the world’s favourite musicals for youngsters, being an affectionate, and very funny, look at American gangsters in the 1920s, during the era of Prohibition and Al Capone.
Duck Dive 2017
Herring Pond Portstewart
St Patricks Day 1pm
Duck Dive Portstewart is a community run event relying on volunteers. It's aimed at raising funds for the RNLI Lifeboats. It's a fantastic day out for all!
Why not take part yourself? Sponsorship forms available now Shenanigans Venue, The Anchor Complex, Portstewart Post Office, Sheila's, Top House.
After a dip in the pond come along to Shennigans for Irish Stew and a Party.
Hugo Duncan and Friends
Riverside Theatre Coleraine
St Patricks Day 8pm
HUGO DUNCAN AND FRIENDS IN A SAINT PATRICK'S NIGHT COUNTRY JAMBOREEE
A great way to mark St Patrick's Night with one of Radio Ulster's most popular performers
Hugo Duncan brings a host of C & W stars to Riverside, in this action packed evening of music and comedy.
Joining Hugo will be Barry Kirwan - nominated for NewComer of the Year Award at RTE's Country Music Awards, the Blue Jean Country Queen Shauna McStravock, the Mighty 143 himself, Box Car Brian and the country music legend that is Brian Coll!
St Patricks Night at the Montra Club
Admission free. Music by local band Brown Sugar. Irish stew provided.
Classes at Victoria Lagan Drama and Dance
If you wish your child to perform in this years Summer Showcase drama pieces at the Riverside Theatre Coleraine - this is your last chance to sign up!!
Please note there are limited spaces in each age group but we do have a waiting list :)
TOP 5 REASONS TO SEND YOUR CHILD TO DRAMA:
1. Confidence - learning to perform and speak out as an individual
2. Learning to work as part of a team and relying on your fellow actors
3. Reading, memorisation, speech and presentation correction - it's a sure thing that drama students do better in job and university interviews
4. Making new friends outside of school
5. Having fun!!! Enjoying self expression
Spaces must be booked in advance due to limited availability.
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