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2009 is kicking off with a bang as Kilkenny audiences are to be treated to an electric musical extravaganza with Sharon Shannon and friends.

CHRISTMAS IS a time to relax and laze about, but while you can let the body get away with some indulgence with the biscuits and mince pies, there is no need to let the mind rot during the festive season. That’s why it’s a good idea to check out what is on TG4 for Christmas.

Some 1,400 fans of Sharon Shannon, Shane MacGowan, Mundy and Dessie O’ Halloran thronged the massive new venue at Cillin Hill where they witnessed a musical extravaganza that may not be repeated in Kilkenny in our lifetime.

Following their sell-out show in January this year, Sharon Shannon, Shane MacGowan and Mundy return to The Hub this Christmas with extra special guest, rockabilly musician Imelda May.

One of the country’s finest musicians will make a welcome return to the Kilkenny stage next Tuesday night.

With Castlebar confirmed as this year’s host venue, festival preparations are well under way for the World Fleadh International Irish and Celtic Music Festival with many top international names in the line-up. After the outstanding success of the 2008 festival in Portlaoise, the World Fleadh returns with a fantastic selection of Irish traditional, Celtic, folk, and country music acts from around the globe.

The best-selling biography on legendary Mullingar entertainer Joe Dolan is to be launched internationally with a special night in honour of Joe in the UK next week.

Castlebar is ready to rock this weekend with the arrival of the World Fleadh, the first time this Irish and Celtic music festival will be staged in the west of Ireland. Bucking all recessionary trends, music enthusiasts are expected to descend on Castlebar in their thousands for nine full days of world-class musical entertainment with the best of what Ireland has to offer on display.

Looking for the ideal Christmas gift this year? Then look no further, The Royal Theatre Castlebar is heavy on the entertainment this Christmas and what better present to give than a gift voucher to pick your choice of show at The Royal Theatre. With a great line up of shows to treat yourself to this Christmas, The Royal Theatre promises to give you value for money.

The Hub at Cillin Hill is preparing for a pre-New Year’s Eve party with Sharon Shannon, Shane McGowan, Mundy and Imelda May descending on the venue on Wednesday December 30.