Declan was born in the heart of Ireland in Drumlish Co Longford, at a unique period of time in the music scene worldwide. A revolution in rock and pop brought us The Beatles, Elvis, and the Rolling Stones, while here in Ireland the magnificent showband boom was about to explode.

A young man growing up at that time, Declan was being heavily influenced by these greats and indeed was getting the rare opportunity to see most of the top showbands appear in his native town of Drumlish. He would cajole his mother into seeing Joe Dolan, Big Tom, Philomena Begley, The Capital Showband, and many more perform when they appeared at the marquee at the end of May and early June.

From his vantage point close to the stage, he would absorb every move made by the guitarist in the bands, watching his fingers slide along the strings, hoping that one day he might be up there performing just like Dan O’Hara or Seamus McMahon. Declan has went on to have a super career that has spanned over 4 decades at the top of Irish Country Music winning many accolades along the way and scoring countless hits with his catalogue of trademark song.

Join him and his super live band with special guest John John Hogan for a nostalgic night of music, song and laughter on the 2024 Where’s the Party tour of Scotland!

“Abbie’s Sparkle Foundation are delighted to announce our upcoming Spring Ceilidh on the 25th May 2024

We’re excited to be joined again by the fantastic Skara Ceilidh Band from Glasgow for a fun night of ceilidh dancing! Doors open at 7pm. Tickets £20 per adult and £12 child/concession. Ticket prices include stovies.

Licensed bar will be open for the duration of the event.

Raffle tickets available to purchase at the event with some very exciting prizes up for grabs.

“All proceeds will go towards Abbie’s Sparkle Foundation, to provide gifts and holidays at Abbie’s Sparkle Lodge to Children affected by cancer”

ABBAMANIA  25th  ANIVERARY  TOUR

Celebrating 50 years of ABBA music

1974 ABBA won the Eurovision song contest with “WATERLOO” and you can still dance, you can still jive and have the time of your life.

WITH

EUROPE’S LEADING ABBA TRIBUTE, ABBAMANIA, CONTINUE TO ENTERTAIN AUDIENCES WITH THEIR OUTSTANDING VOCALS AND LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE ON STAGE.

ABBAMANIA’S WIDELY ACCLAIMED TRIBUTE TO ABBA IS A SENSATIONAL TWO HOUR SHOW FEATURING RECORD BREAKING AND TIMELESS HITS FROM ‘WATERLOO’ TO ‘ DANCING QUEEN’ ‘MAMMA MIA’ ‘FERNANDO’ AND ‘CHIQUITITA’ ALL OF WHICH WILL HAVE YOU DANCING IN THE AISLES.

SO DUST OFF YOUR PLATFORMS, PUT ON YOUR FLARES AND COME ALONG AND ENJOY AN UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT WITH

ABBAMANIA

Multi award-winning Scottish supergroup Mànran have been at the heart of the Scottish traditional music scene for over a decade. Internationally recognised as one of the most iconic and respected Scottish bands on the road today, the seven-piece show no signs of slowing down as they continue to push boundaries and explore new musical and geographical territory, bringing their uplifting and unique live performances to stages across the world.

With three hugely successful studio albums under their belt, in October 2021 the band released their fourth, titled ÙRAR to critical acclaim, and adding to their success, lead female vocalist, Kim Carnie was crowned ‘Gaelic Singer of the Year’ at the 2021 Hands up for Trad Awards.

Having played in over 30 countries, including the USA, Asia and Australia (where they were awarded the accolade “International Artist of the Year” at the Australian Celtic Music Awards) this multifaceted musical powerhouse has gathered a loyal fanbase worldwide, due to their self-penned tunes performed on a mixture of traditional and modern instruments, outstanding songs in Gaelic and English and vibrant live performances.

“Mànran live are electric and quite simply unstoppable”
Sunday Herald

“Mànran are up there with the best folk-rock bands our country has produced.”
The Daily Record

“Gaelic folk superstars”
BBC Radio Scotland

Join Zodiac Performing Arts for their 3rd summer production “CINEMATIC” – A journey through the decades of film.
A dance show celebrating the magic of cinema, featuring moments from iconic movies you know and love.

Tickets

2pm Show – https://skiddle.com/e/38040103

7pm Show – https://skiddle.com/e/38040112

Join Zodiac Performing Arts for their 3rd summer production “CINEMATIC” – A journey through the decades of film.
A dance show celebrating the magic of cinema, featuring moments from iconic movies you know and love.

Tickets

2pm Show – https://skiddle.com/e/38040103

7pm Show – https://skiddle.com/e/38040112

The Upbeat Beatles are second to none – powerhouse vocals, precision harmonies and tight musicianship.

The guys have an easy, happy rapport with any crowd, giving them a reputation to be envied as the best in the business.

There isn’t a band to touch them – 8 bars of “Twist and Shout” and you will know why! No other band can perform this song like the Upbeat Beatles!

The show takes you through the Fab Four’s long and winding road from the early Cavern days through Beatlemania, America, Sergeant Pepper to Abbey Road, with narrative and full multi-media presentation.

If you love the Beatles you’ll love this show, and if you don’t love the Beatles you’ll love this show!