Country Music fans from all over Ireland and beyond are looking forward to heading to Killarney for what promises to be a super weekend of dancing next week.

Taking place from this Thursday (March 17) to Sunday (March 20) at the Gleneagle Hotel, it promises to be full of fun and craic.

"After an absence of a couple of years due to the pandemic, the St Patrick’s Weekend Dancing Festival is finally back at the Gleneagle Hotel and so many people are excited to be returning for this fantastic weekend of great music and fun,” event organiser, Billy Morrissey, said.

The festival kicks off on Thursday night next with a big celebration dance featuring the great Gerry Gutherie and his band with support by local musician Eddie Lee. Dancing takes place from 8.30pm to 12.30am and admission is €15.

On Friday night there’s dancing to Trudi Lalor, Paddy O'Brien, David James and John Hogan with early dancing to Donie O. Dancing takes place from 8.30pm to 12.30am and admission is €15.

Saturday night’s entertainment is provided by Mick Flavin, Sandy Kelly, Hugo Duncan and Trudi Lalor. The support band on Saturday night is Finbarr and Chloe Dennehy. Dancing takes place from 8.30pm to 12.30am and admission is €15.

The weekend of dancing concludes on Sunday afternoon with music provided by the very popular Patrick O'Sullivan. Dancing is from 2.30pm to 5pm and admission is €10.

Tickets for all dances are available at the door of the ballroom each night. There is also a special 'Weekend Pass' covering all four dances, costing only €50 which is available at the door on the Thursday night (St Patrick’s Day).

"This will be a fantastic weekend of music, song, dancing and fun. And it’s great to have an opportunity to meet up again with friends old and new in the beautiful ballroom at the fabulous Gleneagle Hotel. Don’t miss it!"