IT’S SHOWSTOPPING CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S FUN FOR EVERYONE AT THE INEC KILLARNEY! 

December 15th

Ireland’s leading live entertainment venue will host a dazzling array of shows to suit all tastes and pockets throughout December and January! There is something for everyone, young and old, at the INEC this Christmas - from music to magic and plenty to entertain the little ones during the festive season!

The INEC Killarney is delighted to announce a Christmas and New Year entertainment spectacular! This year’s calendar has something for everyone and the festive season will kick off with a very special treat for all the family.

On Thursday December 22nd, Ireland’s beloved rockabilly princess Imelda May arrives in Killarney to perform songs from her number one albums ‘Love Tattoo’ and ‘Mayhem’. The INEC will be boom booming with all your favourite Imelda May hits! Tuesday December 27th sees acclaimed Cork singer-songwriter Mick Flannery perform an intimate fan set in the INEC Acoustic Club. Mick will be sharing all his best known songs with his many Kerry fans.

To help you shake off some of those Christmas Day calories, the INEC will be throwing open its doors for rock pop fans on Wednesday December 28th with a triple-bill of brilliant Irish bands! The Coronas, Royseven and Pugwash will takeover of the INEC stage, rocking the venue with multiple hits. The Coronas have just released a brand new album ‘Closer to You’, so this will be the first live Kerry outing for some of their new tracks! Also joining them on the night will be Dublin band Royseven, who scored a Number One album this year and had huge success with their single ‘We Should be Lovers’. The wonderfully quirky Pugwash will fill the INEC with glorious pop harmonies. 

On Thursday December 29th, the INEC are delighted to welcome two of Ireland’s favourite acts, The Hot House Flowers and Mary Black. The Hot House Flowers will perform all their classic tracks such as ‘Don’t Go’ and ‘I Can See Clearly Now’ at the INEC Acoustic Club, while in the INEC Main Hall, the wonderful Mary Black will be treating fans to a show that will run across Mary’s eleven album catalogue and will include tracks from her recent album ‘Stories From The Steeples’.

Saturday December 31st and Killarney will witness Ireland’s Biggest New Years Eve Party! Legends such as Sharon Shannon, The Saw Doctors, Jack L and many more will all be on hand to ring in the New Year at the INEC! It will be an Irish gathering of epic proportions! The INEC New Year’s bash is always an incredible night out, with thousands celebrating the start of the New Year in true Kerry style! Bands and artists will be performing solo turns before teaming up on-stage for a huge musical celebration long into the night. The evening always books up fast, so make sure to reserve your tickets now! 

And the INEC will be back open the following day, Sunday January 1st to herald in 2012 in the company of Ireland’s premier illusionist and mentalist, the magical Keith Barry.  Following the sell-out success of his previous tour, he returns to Irish shores with his brand new show ‘8 Deadly Sins’ a guaranteed non-stop rollercoaster of a live show, featuring astonishing illusions and mind reading experiments, breathtaking hypnosis powers and downright bizarre acts of magic! A brilliant show and a great way to start the New Year, with a mixture of bated breath and belly howling laughter!

Friday January 6th, the INEC will welcome legendary stars of the showband era to Killarney.
 Reeling In The Showband Years will be an amazing evening of music. RTE’S Ronan Collins Showband will perform and he will also host the evening proceedings, other performances on the night comes from Brendan Bowyer, Tony Kenny of The Sands Showband, Lorraine Mc Donald, The Conquerors Showband and Eurovision Tommy and Jimmy Swarbrigg. This will be an evening of music not to be missed!

The Snowman Christmas Special with NickyByrne

November 14th

HomeGrown Music Festival, INEC KILLARNEY

November 8th

IRELAND’S BEST VALUE CHRISTMAS PARTY! Tickets €15.00/ Ticket plus 3 Course meal €35.00. Over 20 bands over 3 stages all in 1 night!!

Republic of Loose * Jerry Fish* Aslan *Bi Polar Empire * Royseven * O Emperor *Fred * HAL * Pugwash * The Flaws * Jamie Lawson * and many more!

Kick off your Christmas Season in style at the INEC Killarney on Thursday 1st December at the rescheduled Home Grown Music Festival. This recession friendly evening sees more than 20 “Home Grown” bands perform over 3 stages including Republic of Loose, Jamie Lawson, Aslan, Bi Polar Empire, Jerry Fish, Fred, HAL, The Flaws, The 4 of Us. Tickets to these incredible acts are available at just €15.00!!

Or why not make a night of it and indulge in the Gleneagle Christmas Special, with a sumptuous 3 course meal plus your ticket all for just €35.00!!

To grab your tickets call the INEC Box Office on 064 6671555 or log onto www.inec.ie

Don’t forget to ‘like’ us on Facebook to keep up to date with news on Homegrown, the acts taking part and chances to win passes! www.facebook.com/inecfans

You can stay on-site at The Gleneagle Hotel who are offering fantastic room rates at just €79 per room including breakfast www.gleneaglehotel.com  Or enjoy some VIP luxury in the four star Brehon Hotel at only €99 per room including breakfast located only 100 metres from the INEC! Check them out on-line for reservation enquiries! www.thebrehon.com.

THE BANDS

Republic of Loose
Aslan
Jerry Fish
Bipolar empire
Senakah
Mark Black
EL Hombre Jokes
Hogan
The Flaws
Rooftop Anthems
Kapitals
Fred
Jamie Lawson
4 of US
Dirty Epics
The Shoos
Breaking Light
Beat Poets
HAL
Cujo Family
Readers Wives 

Jason Byrne – Cirque Du Byrne.

November 3rd

Welcome to Jason Byrne’s world. Cirque Du Byrne, Jason’s latest show has played to packed houses all over the world. He brings it to Ireland for a very limited run due to time constraints which means he is just playing his very favourite Irish venues. Cirque Du Byrne mixes stand up, chat and ... well it’s Jason, you know the drill, except that Jason knows you know the drill. So join him as once again he goes one step further than any other performer dares to go. See the most exciting live stand up in the world today pull back the curtain and let you spend a couple of hours inside his head. There is no more uproarious, drink spraying out your mouth and nose kind of way to spend an evening than on the inside of Jason Byrne’s head especially when your host is the poor bastard who has to live there permanently.

‘A quick silver mind and a touch of madness make him one of the all time greats’ – Time Out.

‘An hour of stand up so joyous the clinically depressed should get it on prescription’ – Metro. 

Comedy Central Killarney!

August 16th  

A brand new comedy festival for Kerry!
LIVE AT THE INEC, KILLARNEY - SEPTEMBER 16TH & 17TH 2011
featuring the comic styling’s of Ardal O’Hanlon, Dom Irrera, Neil Delamere, The Nualas, PJ Gallagher and many more! 

The INEC make no apologies for the mass laughing hysteria which will consume the town on September 16th and 17th, when eighteen top Irish and international comedians descend on Killarney for a weekend of japes, jests, one-liners and wisecracks. The inaugural Comedy Central Killarney will take place in the INEC over two days in mid September and will feature a bevy of quipsters including Ardal O’Hanlon, Dom Irrera, Neil Delamere, PJ Gallagher, Andrew Maxwell, Dead Cat Bounce, Maeve Higgins, Aidan Bishop and many more.

Comedy Central Killarney will take place over two stages – The INEC Mainstage and the Today FM Acoustic Stage - on Friday September 16th and Saturday September 17th. Tickets for The INEC Mainstage are priced at a laughable €27.65 for a one day ticket and a jocular €45.00 for a two day ticket. Shows start at 7.30pm. Tickets for the Today FM Acoustic Club are priced at €17.15 for a one day ticket and €30.00 for a two day ticket. Shows commence at 10.00pm. Ireland’s best value comedy tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster and usual outlets nationwide or you can nab your seats at www.INEC.ie

For further information on Comedy Central Killarney, please contact
Sorcha O’Flanagan at Comedy@EA on 0860217556 / sorcha@ealtd.ie
www.entertainmentarchitects.

AIDAN BISHOP

Aidan New York native Aidan Bishop has built up one of Dublin's most successful Comedy Clubs, The International Comedy Club, along with his brother Des Bishop. Aidan will be performing part of his critically acclaimed Edinburgh show at Comedy Central Killarney.- "A bright future ahead" chortle.co.uk

ANDREW MAXWELL

King Of Comedy Winner and regular guest on RTE's The Panel, Andrew Maxwell has won and been nominated for several other awards including a Time Out Live Award, Loaded Magazine best stand-up, If.comeddie Award and Chortle Award for best contribution to the live comedy circuit. An intrepid social commentator, Andrew is renowned for his unique blend of comedy and socio-political observations. "One of the most significant comedians working in the country today"- The Independent

ARDAL O’HANLON

Multi-award winning comedian and actor, Ardal O'Hanlon, is one of the most acclaimed artists in the comedy industry. A spellbinding fusion of off-beat stories and confident polished material combine to make Ardal O'Hanlon's stand-up act a hilarious journey touched with life enhancing observations and unexpected twists. "He is a complete joy to watch, planting the sort of silly images that bump around in your head forever" The Guardian

COLM O’REGAN

Hailing from the small Co. Cork village of Dripsey, Colm O’Regan has stood up and made people laugh all over the world.His comedy festival appearances include the prestigious invite only Montreal Just For Laughs, the Kilkenny Cat Laughs, Electric Picnic and many, many more. He has played all over Ireland and the UK and even as far away as Tokyo and Osaka.Colm has worked with some of the top acts in Irish and international comedy today – Michael McIntyre, Carl Barron, Tommy Tiernan, Jason Byrne, Neil Delamere to name but a few.-"An effortless talent" The List

COLIN MURPHY

Colin has played sell out shows throughout Ireland and at the biggest and best comedy festivals around the world. He has been an almost permanent fixture on Irish television for the last decade. From a long list of credits his highlights have included the five years he was the writer and presenter of, the highly regarded and critically acclaimed, Blizzard of Odd followed by a six year stint on the hugely successful The Panel for RTE. The Belfast comedian even sent the Perrier judges away chuckling. A natural performer, superb mimic and proof that straight stand-up is still hard to beat. DAILY EXPRESS (Fringe Top Ten)

DAVID O’DOHERTY

Is the stage name of David O'Doherty: comedian, writer and 1990 East Leinster under 14s triple jump bronze medallist. David is 2008 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, 2010 Hot Press Irish Comedian of the Year, founder member of Destiny's Child, star of 2Fast 2Furious, and until recently always mispronounced the word 'hyperbole'. "A triumph" The Montreal Gazette

DEAD CAT BOUNCE

Part rock band, part international comedy sensation, part four guys who spend an uncomfortable amount of time together, Dead Cat Bounce return to the INEC  to rock your knickers off. Winners of the Time Out People's Choice Award at the Sydney Comedy Festival 2011.- "One of the funniest damn acts on the planet" ***** Time Out, Sydney

DOM IRRERA

When Dom Irrera takes the stage, he does not simply get on it, he owns it!Dom projects a singular charisma that firmly engages audiences from the opening moment and doesn't let go until the end of the performance, and beyond. Trying to analyze what makes a comedian special is typically a fool's errand, but we'll give it a go: With Dom, it seems to be a blend of regular-guy presence and relaxed, effortless delivery-and, of course, what he's delivering is top-notch material, laced with an array of colorful characters and voices. Terrific delivery...in-your-face attitude, but kind of a Teddy Bear at the same time...great pacing: never a lag...awesome Italian-American accent really adds to the overall impact...and great material-IMDB

ELEANOR TIERNAN

Eleanor has been quietly going about her comedy business for a few years now. An original, honest and exciting comedian, her festival credits include Montreal, Hobart, Edinburgh and all the major Irish festivals. TV credits include The Panel, The Savage Eye, Stand and Deliver and Maeve Higgins' 'Fancy Vittles'.- "Tiernan doesn't do gimmicks, or props, or kitsch, or heckling, or topical trash-talk. She is, simply and undeniably, just Eleanor Tiernan." Threeweek.co.uk

FRED COOKE

Fred has rapidly become one of Ireland's most unique stand-ups. He shot into the limelight for his critically acclaimed* role as Fergus in the recent series of award-winning* Spar ads. Having narrowly missed out on Oscar* nomination for his performance, Fred is one to watch. *may be a figment of Fred's imagination.- "I love Fred, I think he has the real spirit of a clown in him."- Tommy Tiernan

GEAROID FARRELLY

Gearoid is an ever-rising star on the Irish stand-up circuit offering thought-provoking stories that never fail to have killer endings. A finalist in Channel 4's So You Think You're Funny? competition in Edinburgh and winner of the Bulmers Nuthin Butt Funny Newcomer competition, his long list of TV credits include Stand and Deliver, Maeve Higgins' Fancy Vittles, The Savage Eye and The Panel. -"Intelligent, reflective comedy" The Irish Times

The Best of Irish Home Grown!
August 5th 

Summer 2011 is well and truly underway, but the INEC in Killarney have been keeping the best ‘til last! Friday August 26th sees the kick off to a weekend of music fun with the inaugural Homegrown Music Festival, a three day, mud-free music event at the INEC complex in Killarney. More than thirty ‘homegrown’ bands will perform over the weekend, across four stages including Ryan Sheridan, Mundy, Aslan, Republic of Loose, Damien Dempsey, Royseven, O Emperor, Fred, HAL, Pugwash, The Flaws, The 4 of Us and buckets more.

The INEC complex will be transformed into a mini festival site, with the INEC Outdoor Stage, delicious gourmet food stalls to satisfy all tastes and pockets and a carnival atmosphere for all the family to enjoy. The INEC Arena, the Acoustic Club and the Back Stage Bar will feature Ireland’s best established artists and a raft of most exciting emerging music talent. Look forward to a festival that can guarantee no mud, no ‘one beer brand only’ policy, no queues and clean toilets!

And the crowning glory of the Homegrown Music Festival? The cover charge - €17.45 for one full day and just €25 for three whole days of music and fun!

To grab your tickets call the INEC Box Office on 064 6671555 or log onto www.inec.ie Don’t forget to ‘like’ us on Facebook to keep up to date with news on Homegrown, the acts taking part and chances to win weekend guest-list to the festival! www.facebook.com/inecfans 

Don’t forget, you don’t need to bring tents! You can stay on-site at The Gleneagles Hotel and Apartments, who will be offering fantastic room rates at just €119 per person sharing for you and your mates! www.gleneaglehotel.com  Or enjoy some VIP ‘camping’ in the four star Brehon Hotel, only 100 metres from the INEC! Check them out on-line for reservation enquiries! www.thebrehon.com 

Tune into Phantom 105.2, Spin Southwest and grab Hot Press Magazine for news, interviews and chances to win tickets, accommodation, transport to Kerry and much more!

There is only one place to be this weekend and that’s KILLARNEY!

This August Bank holiday weekend, the INEC is delighted to present the Celtic Rock Festival!

Friday, July 29th sees the return of the fantastic Big Country performing - with special guests The Devlins. Legendary 80s Scottish stars Big Country have just performed at The Isle of Wight Festival and are set to take the stage at Oxegen – before coming to Killarney to headline the first night of the Celtic Rock Festival. The band broke internationally in 1983 with their debut album The Crossing – a record that sold over 2 million copies and earned Big Country 3 Grammy nominations. Their subsequent four albums, Steeltown which debuted at No:1 (1984), The Seer (1986), Peace In Our Time (1988) and No Place Like Home (1991) were all certified gold on release and took the bands total record sales tally to five million. Special guests on the night will be Irish rockers The Devlins.

Then get ready for Saturday, July 30th – it’s set to be a stomper! Simple Minds are coming to town for their only Irish show this year! Formed in 1977, Simple Minds is Scotland’s most successful rock group to date.  Having topped America’s Billboard chart, the Glasgow band have achieved six No.1 albums in the UK as well hitting the top spot in countless other countries. Joining them on the night will be the brilliant and only recently reformed Cry Before Dawn and Cactus World News. Cactus World News delighted fans with the news that they would be reforming after 20 years (with the exception of Eoin McEvoy) to play this special show in Killarney! 

Tickets for Big Country and The Devlins on Friday, July 29th are €28 including booking fee
Tickets for Simple Minds, Cry Before Dawn and Cactus World Party on Saturday, July 30th are €49.20/€54.80 including booking fee

Weekend tickets for both nights are €65 (standing) / €70 (seated) including booking fee
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult 

There will be no sitting back, everyone will be on their feet for The Champions!
July 7th

Showband favorites Gina, Dale Haze and The Champions return to INEC, Gleneagle, Killarney on Saturday, July 23.  Gina, Dale Haze and The Champions were one of the most popular bands on the dancing and concert scene in Ireland during the 1970s, 1980s and into the 90s with over 20 hit singles, several best selling albums and appearances on numerous television and radio shows. Their many hits include Do Ya Wanna' Do It, The Greatest Lover, Minnie Minnie, Drunken Sailor, Give Me Back My Love and of course their debut hit Dreams are Good Friends.

After almost twenty years touring together, the band members all went their separate ways in the early 90’s, some staying in the music business and others choosing to get out of it altogether. In 2007 they reformed to huge acclaim with sell-out concerts throughout Ireland. One of the very pleasant surprises for the band was seeing a lot of old faces in the audiences. "We always came out front to talk to people after each gig and so we got to know many of the regular faces in the different venues around Ireland,” said Gina.  “We decided to continue this tradition and I can’t get over how many of those same people turn up again to see us play. Some even bring along their teenage children with them, it is wonderful,” said Gina.

Tickets to see Gina, Dale Haze and The Champions cost €20 and are on sale now from the INEC Box Office. Tel 064 6671555 or log onto www.inec.ie
 

Get your cowboy hats ready, because the INEC has gone Country!

June 23rd 

Grammy award winning Country Music Singers will be descending on the INEC later this year.  Its has just been announced that country king Brad Paisley will play the INEC this summer, August 21st!  Brad Paisley for those who have been living in their own work is a consummate singer, songwriter, guitarist and entertainer, which has earned him 3 GRAMMY’s, 14 Country Music Association Awards and 13 Academy of Country Music Awards.  He has 18 #1 singles and has released nine critically acclaimed studio albums.
With this announcement came more exciting country music news, Glen Campbell will return for his final tour to the INEC on November 12th.  Glen Campbell “The Goodbye Tour” will feature some of his legendary classic and his fresh new sound. Don’t miss you final chance to see this country music legend live!
 

They say Laughter is the best Medicine, I think we will all have to agree!

June 9th

The INEC is very excited about the announcement of two of the most sought out comedians in the World, Mister Tommy Tiernan and Mister Jimmy Carr!

Tommy Tiernan is very much in tune with his own deepest, darkest and embarrassing thoughts and the perils of turning 40, which luckily for us he is not shy about sharing.  Cursed rather than blessed with a sense of honesty, integrity and outrage, as ever with a Tiernan show, the devil is in the detail.  Beautifully crafted flights of fancy dripping with subtle phrasing, coupled with ingenious unexpected twists all delivered with Tiernans trademark verve, mark this show out as a truly unmissable event. Tommy Tiernan will play the INEC on July 8th!

Jimmy Carr has been a ‘fun slinger’ of international repute. ‘Laughter Therapy’ is his ninth solo show. It’ll be an evening of none stop jokes, gags and banter.
If you’ve got a sick sense of humour then maybe laughter is the best medicine. Not to be taken if you have a sensitive disposition or an overactive moral compass. Recommended dose: one brand new show to be taken annually (I said annually). Jimmy Carr will play the INEC on November 25th!

The INEC, Killarney as gone LIVE and is definitely kicking!
June 2nd

The INEC, Killarney has this week launched an App which allows you to keep up-to-date with the latest INEC news through your Smartphone. This well-designed and easy to use Smartphone Application is free to download and available to all iPhone and Android users. 

Just like the INEC website, the new INEC App allows you to check upcoming concerts, showtimes, ticket prices and even book tickets. Should you opt to book tickets through your Smartphone you will benefit from the same security measures and protection as when booking on your laptop or PC. The App also features information on accommodation, various pre show dining options, a map showing where exactly the INEC is located and contact details for the INEC Box Office. 

“We are constantly looking at new ways to keep our customers up-to-date on what’s happening here at the INEC. Sales of iPhones and other smartphones are on the increase and more and more customers are looking to access information through their smartphones. In response to this we have created the INEC App,” explains Shane O’Driscoll, Director of Entertainment at the INEC. “We hope it will be of use to both locals and visitors to Killarney.” 

The app was developed by Cork-based software company DeCare Systems Ireland (DSI).  "We are delighted the INEC choose our LX app platform to launch their mobile initiative" said John Murphy, General Manager of DSI. "As one of Ireland's leading entertainment venues, the ability to display dynamic, real-time event information on mobile devices is a necessity for the INEC and allows them to deliver compelling mobile content to their audience.

The new INEC App can be downloaded for free through iTunes or the Android Market. 

Its true what they say, 'There is no show like a Joe Show'!
May 24th

When Joe Dolan died of a brain hemorrhage last December there was a huge outpouring of grief. Thousands filled Mullingar's Cathedral of Christ the King to pay their respects to the singer and his mourning family.

It may be more than five year's since the untimely passing of the legendary Joe Dolan but one saying still holds true – 'there's no show like a Joe show'.

With this in mind, the Gleneagle Hotel, Joe Dolan's home away from home, have organized a special weekend to celebrate the man, his music and the outstanding contribution he made to the showband genre.

The Dolan Family and James Cafferty present 'Joe Dolan, The Reunion Show' -- a live production that reunites former band-mates with a video projected Joe. All music heard is performed Live except for Joe's vocals.  Also, Ben Dolan will narrate the life story of his younger brother Joe, with whom he'd shared a stage for forty-seven fun-filled years.

It is set to be a poignant, inspiring and uplifting event that will honor the life and successful times of the Mullingar international superstar. Showband legends Dickie Rock and Brendan Bowyer will both perform in the legendary Gleneagle Ballroom, so expect to hear all the classics including Every Step of the Way, The Hucklebuck and I Ran All the Way Home.

Five decades of endless magic rolled into one spectacular weekend, July 8th – 10th! 

Get your Jedheads ready because...their back!

The jedelicious duos are back with a brand new tour – The Carnival Tour! After selling out a staggering 22 shows during their nationwide “Bad Behaviour Tour” in April, the Lucan twins are keen to get back out there and perform a brand new show for all their loyal fans.

The guys are currently in Germany preparing to take to the stage on May 12th to represent Ireland in this year Eurovision Song Contest, with their hit single “Lipstick”.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEhcpd7cVNo  - Check out their rehearsals!

John and Edward took to Twitter after their hectic day:
"We love europe everyone is going crazy everyone wants a piece of us we are like a huge cake everyone can have some we are really tasty"
"we started off the day at 5 in the morning we did loads and loads of interviews from all around the world we are so excited !"
"We did a Huge Press conference hundreds of Press People they rocked we had so much fun!"

Make sure you catch their new tour at the INEC, tickets on sale now!  It will be a jedtastic show!

What if three Wise Men were Women?
May 5th

Love, sex, birth, death, dildos and salsa classes: Little Gem sees three generations of Dublin women on a wild and constantly surprising journey.

After sell-out seasons in New York, London and Paris and a sold-out 7-week run at Ireland’s National Theatre and a run at the Olympia (with MCD), Gúna Nua and Civic Theatre are bringing their bittersweet comedy Little Gem on a countrywide tour.

Gúna Nua director and founder Paul Meade first read Elaine Murphy’s Little Gem in 2008 and promptly staged and directed the impressive debut in the Dublin Fringe Festival where it won several awards and went on to great acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2009.

Kay’s got an itch that Gem can’t scratch (but maybe Kermit can) … Lorraine attacks a customer at work and her boss wants her to see a psychiatrist … Amber has fierce bad indigestion and the sambucas aren’t getting rid of it. And then there’s Paul, the bollix, who is just using Amber until he can get to Australia … and there’s the hairy man who fancies Lorraine but fails to rise to the occasion … and of course Gem , who doesn’t like the neighbours coming in to ‘mind’ him. If all that wasn’t bad enough, Little Gem makes his presence felt and life is never the same again.

Under the direction of Paul Meade, the cast interweave their characters’ life experiences as they cope with modern life’s daily pressures and the heart-breaking toll of inevitable tragedies, expertly blending slapstick humour and sharp comic timing with strength, courage and honesty.

LITTLE GEM premiered at the 2008 Dublin Fringe Festival and it was an immediate sell out success. It received the Dublin Fringe Festival/Fishamble Best New Play and Best Female Performance Awards (awarded to the entire Cast) and was subsequently nominated for Best Play and Best Actress  (Anita Reeves) at the Irish Times Theatre Awards. Little Gem was subsequently awarded the BBC Northern Ireland Drama Award (Stewart Parker Trust Annual Awards). It premiered in the UK at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh as part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2009. The show sold out early in the run and was awarded the Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award. On returning to Dublin it won the Best Theatre Script awarded by the Irish Playwrights and Screenwriters Guild. The show premiered in the US at The Flea Theatre, New York on January 5th 2010 as part of the Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award. The show then opened in the Peacock on January 19th and was sold out within two weeks. In march, 2010 the show opened at the Bush Theatre in London where it ran for 7 weeks before touring to Paris and back to Ireland for a 2-week run at the Everyman Palace in Cork. After its run at The Olympia the play will tour Ireland and the UK before heading down under for a 2-month tour of Australia

Check out this superb show at the INEC May 25th, tickets only €25
 

Who said it was a Man’s World?
April 27th

Ladies are taking over the theatre this May, with some of the most charismatic, hilarious and heart felt performances!

Back due to popular demand, Grumpy Old Women will take to the stage on May 20th. Three furious females take to the stage for an orgy of middle aged mayhem, 90 minutes of theatrical HRT with not a thong in sight!  The reports from this show have been excellent! Here is what the audiences have said, “The show was brilliant my chest was sore from laughing so much, they know how to entertain a crowd!”.

We may be bringing back the Grumpy Women but these 3 will have you laughing and crying with pleasure! Little Gem has received some of the best awards and reviews in theatre throughout the world and they are coming to the INEC on May 25th.  “Kay’s got an itch that Gem can’t scratch (but maybe Kermit can)… Lorraine attacks a customer at work and her boss wants her to see a psychiatrist … Amber has fierce bad indigestion and the sambucas aren’t getting rid of it. Then there’s Paul, who’s just using Amber until he can get to Australia … and there's the hairy man who fancies Lorraine but fails to rise to the occasion… and of course Gem, who doesn’t like the neighbours coming in to ‘mind’ him. And if all that wasn’t bad enough, Little Gem makes his presence felt and well....life is never the same again.”  This is a definite one that is not to be missed!

Keep up to date on www.inec.ie or follow us on Twitter and Facebook! 

Vroom Vroom Vroom, have you got your bunny ears on?
April 20th

Easter weekend is upon us and we have a very egg-citing line-up for you to catch, whether you want to join the crazy Jedward Fans for an egg-cellent new Jedward show on Friday night or join Smokie as he brings back all the classic rock songs. If that’s not egg – citing enough join Neil Delamere in the Acoustic Club on Saturday night or the legendary Cry Before Dawn on Sunday night

Let’s get revving for The Rally of the Lakes line-up!

The speedy time of year is nearly upon us and we are revving up for the brilliant entertainment line – up! 2FM’s Electric Disco Tour with Jenny Greene and special guest Jess will take to the stage  on Saturday night 30th of April – Watch out for the INEC street team with great promotional flyer offers  for the gig! The partying will go on until the wee hours with D.J’s in the INEC Backstage Bar until Late. On Sunday we will celebrate the prize giving of the Rally followed by crazy country sensations Hugo and Off the Kuff!

Keep up to date on www.inec.ie or follow us on Twitter and Facebook! 

Acoustic Kings Return - keeping Dinosaurs at arms length.....

13th April

The Acoustic Club will be buzzing this summer with fresh new tours from our favourite Irish acts. Lisa Hannigan will play on June 17th with her exciting new album she has spent recording in a country cottage in Wales. Fionn Regan, an artist we have not yet seen in the Acoustic Club will play on July 22nd. His sincere musical talent will have you dazzled by the end of his acoustic gig. Finally we have added another new act for all ‘trad’ lovers. The energetic Alan Kelly Quartet will be joined by Eddi Reader in a spectacular Irish music gig.

New Acts to grace the INEC stage

Erth’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo is one of the most spectacular puppet exhibitions ever seen. It has travelled to world wild audiences and given children and adults alike a hands on experience with these monstrous creatures.

Joan Armatrading joins us Sept 25th 2010. The 3 times Grammy nominated British singer songwriter is the first female UK artist to have debuted at number 1 in the Billboards Blues charts. Her strong rhythmic acoustic guitar playing and her melodic electric solos help to make her the consummate musician.

The High Kings return to us for 3 dates in the summer, July 9th and 16th and August 27th. After there sell out shows in the INEC last year, they will return to have your feet tapping and hands clapping with their exciting new performances.

Finally, there is no show like a Joe Show so it’s back again. The Joe Dolan Reunion Weekend is back again due to popular demand. The weekend takes everyone through the classic that made Joe Dolan an iconic artist of Ireland. Coming rocking with us a celebrate his extraordinary life through music from The Dolans, Dickie Rock, Brendan Boyer and many more!

Thrilling new acts!
6th April

This week we added some exciting new acts to our line up, get ready to be serenaded by country music’s biggest star through the ultimate Gareth Brooks experience “Friends in Low Places”. You can even go jammin’ during Ireland’s Bike Fest with “Legend”, a celebration of the life and music of Bob Marley 30th Anniversary Tour or why not join the King of Pop for ‘Thriller Live’ “A musical celebration of Michael Jackson & The Jackson 5” Direct from London’s West End!

Comical Theatre was very popular this week when the INEC announced they were bringing back “Grumpy Old Women” on May 20th. After receiving 5 star reviews the trio will once again have you falling off your chairs with the laughter! “Little Gem” was announced to take the stage on May 25th after selling out theatres through New York, London and Dublin.

We most definitely have to thank the teens who absolutely stole the show @Teen Spirit 3 in the INEC last Friday night. Their creative minds and talented young voices lead us through the most beautiful Christian and modern songs! And of course to the man himself, Christy Moore who had yet another sell out show in the INEC. The audience sat in silence as Christy and Declan entwined the old with the new in a beautiful intimate gig.

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Busy April!

30th March

April is just around the corner and that means as well as longer days, our events program is getting bigger! This weekend – Teen SpiriT III takes place with two shows on Friday, then on Saturday – Christy Moore makes a very welcome return to play what will probably be a sold out INEC – a few tickets left – but get in fast!

The following week brings in Shannon’s Stage Schools Musical Mashup, Radio Kerry All Star Shows, Peppa Pig (for 4 shows!) and The Walls – who play in the acoustic club with a very special backing band – check out their page on the website for more

Then comes Ryan Sheridan, The Three Tenors, Jedward, Smokie, Neil Delamere and much more!

Lots going on - see you at the INEC soon!

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Laughter, Popstars and Grumpy Old Women!!

23rd March

Thanks to all of you who came down to either of the night’s we ran our brand new FREE Comedy Club – The Laughing Stock – at the Backstage on Friday – it’s on again this Friday….it WILL be a laugh!

We had a great run of shows last week – thanks to all attendees and of course the artists who put on some brilliant shows

This week – trying to up them will be Shayne Ward – here tomorrow night, Dickie Rock on Saturday night in the Ballroom and Twink staring in ‘Grumpy Old Women’ on the Sunday.

Then we’re into April – which brings, Peppa Pig, Ryan Sheridan, The Three Tenors, Jedward, Christy Moore, Smokie, Neil Delamere and much more!

Lots going on - see you at the INEC soon!

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We’re on a fine run!

14th March

Thanks to all of you who came down to the launch our brand new FREE Comedy Club – The Laughing Stock – at the Backstage on Friday – it’s on again this Friday – with new acts - Tom O’Mahoney & Ronan Grace….it WILL be a laugh!

This week – The Stars of The Commitments (15th March) Boyzone (16th March) and Tommy Fleming (with his 40 piece Orchestra – 18th March).

Can’t wait for all of them – then next week – Shayne Ward returns – following his sell out run of shows here in 2008 – they’ll be people swooning all over the place! Talking of swooning – Dickie Rock is here with us on the 26th March and Grumpy Old Women will be here on the 27th March – staring the one & only Twink no less.

Lots going on - see you at the INEC soon!

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You’re joking? Right?!

9th March

Thank you to everyone who made last weekend so special – The Script shows + The Gathering Festival were both great and will be looked back at fondly by all who took part I’m sure.

This Friday we launch our brand new FREE Comedy Club – The Laughing Stock – at the Backstage Bar here at the INEC. These will be a series of brilliant night – MC’d by Conn O’Sullivan and featuring ‘The Mind Guy’ + lots of ever changing feature acts – come down this Friday and join in the fun!

Also this weekend – You Tube / Radio sensation – Jamie Lawson comes to the INEC Acoustic Club on Sunday 13th for a show that is selling fast.

Then next week – some big hitters – in the form of – The Stars of The Commitments (15th March) Boyzone (16th March) and Tommy Fleming (with his 40 piece Orchestra – 18th March).

They’re all going to be top shows and tickets remain for all of them – so make sure you come on down and celebrate St Patricks week with us!

See you at the INEC soon!

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Special Blog for This Weekend!

Wed 2nd March

Concert information for The Script, INEC Killarney this weekend.

Friday Doors = 7.30pm. Ryan Sheridan = 8pm - followed by the Script

Saturday Doors = 6.30pm. Ryan Sheridan = 7.30pm - followed by the Script

Please note that Saturday’s concert is an early concert and show times will start at the advertised times.

We are advising all ticket holders who are traveling to the concert to allow plenty of time to avail of concert car parking. Please follow car parking directional signage and follow instructions from the Gardai and Stewards.

To all show attendees this weekend (The Script & The Gathering) - we will be running a free shuttle bus over and back from the INEC to Scotts Street from 5pm to 1am Friday & Saturday....

Announcements!

23rd Feb

Well, The Field was really great – thanks to you all for turning up & making the show such a success in the county of it’s birth!

So – upcoming….. The Gathering is only a week away from kick off! – 5 days of Trad music, dance & craic – 2nd – 6th March for more see http://www.thegathering.ie/ or the event pages on this site

Onto Shayne Ward who is coming here on March 24th – we’re delighted to announce that if you buy your ticket before March 1st – you’ll be in with a chance of meeting the man himself at the show!

We’re also pleased to announce news shows – April brings – The Three Tenors, Smokie, Neil Delamere and the 2FM Electric Disco Tour, In June Thin Lizzy come to rock the Ireland Bike Fest, in August – Bonnie Tyler returns and then in October – D’Unbelieveables return October Bank Holiday Weekend to make all those who missed out on their shows here earlier in February very happy indeed!

Lots to look forward to so keep an eye on our Facebook / Twitter / Blogs / Websites for the latest!

See you at the INEC soon!

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Quiet before storm!

15th February

The Field is in the house and received a standing ovation last night – three more shows to go – this evening, tomorrow evening and tomorrow afternoon – some tickets still left.