Sharon Shannon and guests for late night gig

Sharon Shannon's post-Christmas tour takes in Donegal, Cork, Galway and Killarney, kicking off on December 27 with a special late night gig at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar.

The 4,000-capacity venue will host Sharon and her Big Band, with Mundy, Dessie O' Halloran, Richie Buckley and Shane MacGowan; the show kicks off at 11.30pm.

Tickets are on sale now from Downtown Records Castlebar (094 9022312) and Hot Shot Records Ballina (096 21637), priced at €39.50 (standing) and €44.50 (seated). For more information see www.theroyal.ie.