Glasgow set for an action-packed St Patrick's weekend

Wednesday, March 12

Juno & The Paycock
One of the great plays of the twentieth century, Juno and the Paycock offers a devastating portrait of wasted potential in a Dublin torn apart by the chaos of the Irish Civil War, 1922. This amateur production is performed by Sweet For Addicts, a not for profit organisation involving people whose lives have been touched by addiction. Cottiers Theatre, Doors: 7pm, £12 / £10 Concessions, Tel: 0141 357 4000

Gaels le Cheile
A night bringing together of the best of Gaeilge and Gaidhlig (that’s Irish and Scottish) singers and musicians. Headlined by two-time Corn Uí Riada winner Gearóidín Breathnach, from Rann na Feirste , Co. Donegal, one of Ireland's foremost traditional singers. The Glad Café, 7:00pm, Tickets £7, from www.glasgowstpatricksfestival.co.uk

Exhibition: International Women’s Day
An exhibition celebrating the contribution of Irish women to the global society. Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre (Daisy Street), 2-8pm, Free Event.

GAA Schools Football Blitz
Schools who take part in the GAA sports programme battle it out in short matches against each other to find an eventual winner. Toryglen Football Centre, 10-12am.

Thursday, March 13

Album Launch: Gavin Pennycook
Join Gavin Pennycook for the launch of his brand new album based on the ‘Octave fiddle’ (baratone violin). Gavin will be playing new tracks accompanied by guitar player, singer songwriter and recent finalist in the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year competition Jack Badcock. The Glad Café, 7:30pm, Tickets £5 from www.glasgowstpatricksfestival.co.uk

Singing Workshop
An unique chance to learn songs in Irish from one of Ireland's foremost singers, Gearóidin Breatnach. Langside Hall, 7pm , Tickets £3 from www.glasgowstpatricksfestival.co.uk

Friday, March 14

Festival Showcase Concert
A Glasgow Irish Community Showcase concert in conjunction with Glasgow City Council. A night not to be missed. Booking in advance is highly recommended. Couper Institute / Clarkston Rd, Doors 7pm. Tickets £10 / £5 concessions /£20 Family Ticket Based on 2 Adults & 2 Under 16's.

Saturday, March 15

Glasgow’s St Patrick’s Day Festival
In conjunction with Tourism Ireland presents a day of family celebration with music, song and dance. Last year the festival drew a crowd of 6,000 people and this year Merchant Square will once again be the hub of activity. Families are invited to come along and enjoy live music, face painting and Irish Ceili Dancing (under the safety of the enclosed roof should the weather turn bad). Merchant Square Glasgow, 12 - 6 pm

St Patrick’s Mass in English
Mass in Glasgow's RC Cathedral St. Andrews in honour of St. Patrick. St. Andrew's Cathedral, 11:30am.

Saturday Night Hooley
The Amadans are set to bring the house down at this popular event. Booking in advance is essential. Merchant Square Basement , 8pm-A late, £12 per ticket.