Your Guide To The Weekend: Five Fantastic Events Taking Place Around Ireland

We're already getting that Friday feeling, and it's time to start planning some excellent weekend escapades.  Here's our pick of the best events happening around the Emerald Isle this weekend. What will you be going to? 1. Dylan Moran at the Cork Opera House What: One of our all-time favourite comedians is coming to Irish shores this weekend for four shows at the Olympia. The Black Books star will be entertaining his audiences with his tales about the everyday absurdities of life, delivered in his typical poetic style. Get tickets here. When: Thursday 8th - Saturday 11th October. 2. Industry Nightclub official launch, Dunboyne, Meath What: Head to the official opening weekend at Ireland's newest club, Industry Nightclub. With its sleek & stylish warehouse interiors, a heated outdoor terrace & great cocktails it's the new go-to venue. Two of the country’s top DJs will be on the decks – Rory Lynam each Friday night and Dave Treacy every Saturday night as well as live music. For more info about Industry click here. Where: The official opening is this weekend; Friday 9th and Saturday 10th October. 3. Pat Shortt, Vicar Street What: The brilliant Pat Shortt is back with his nationwide 'SELFIE' tour, and this weekend he's in the Dublin's Vicar Street. A throwback to the glorious day of D'Unbelievables, this new show brings us on a hilarious journey with his new character Mossey Burke. Get tickets here. When: 8pm on Saturday 11th October. 4. Dancing at Lughnasa, Gaiety Theatre What: One of the greatest and most loved Irish plays of recent times has been given Brian Friel's masterpiece is one of the best-loved Irish plays, and it's one of the main draws of this year's Dublin Theatre Festival. Set in County Donegal in 1936 during the Celtic harvest festival of Lughnasa, the play tells the story of the five Mundy sisters and their brother Jack, who has returned home from the missions after 25 years away. Get tickets here. When: Until Saturday 11th October. 5. James Bay, Ulster Hall, Belfast  What: Fresh off his surprise duet with Ed Sheeran earlier this week, one of favourite singer songwriters is bringing his sweet, sweet set to Belfast this weekend. This promises to be a magical show. Pick up tickets here. When: Saturday 11th October.