Well-Known Comedian And Singer-Songwriter To Appear At Il Forno

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Comedian Joe Rooney and singer-songwriter John Spillane will soon perform at Il Forno

Comedian Joe Rooney and singer-songwriter John Spillane will soon perform at Il Forno.

SINCE opening its doors in October Il Forno Italian restaurant on Courthouse Lane has put an emphasis on the arts along with serving up food and could be sparking a revival in the centre of town.

On Saturday, August 6, comedian Joe Rooney will perform upstairs at the restaurant while at the end of the month (Saturday, August 27) it will be the turn of singer-songwriter, John Spillane to give an intimate performance.

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Along with those acts Il Forno have hosted Comedy and Tapas nights which have proved a hit and showcased the work of local artists.

Joe Rooney will be familiar to many as Fr Damo in Father Ted and as Timmy in Killinascully, but the Galway native has been doing stand-up for years performing  in venues all over the world.

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Cork native John Spillane is also used to playing bigger venues, but the cosiness and intimacy of the upstairs in Il Forno should suit his performance. Click here for ticket details.

The restaurant is attempting to create a night time focal point for the arts in Tralee which can only be good for the town. The seeds of this creation could well sprout a revival and new chapter for arts in the town centre and in particular Ashe Street/Courthouse Lane.

Earlier this month Ashe Street received a further shot in the arm when details of a Lana Asian Street Food restaurant were revealed. The new restaurant’s modern and cosmopolitan look will hopefully entice people to not just be passing visitors on the street.

It’s a common trend of urban areas the world over, old streets are being revamped and regenerated by people who are willing to think outside of the box.

Tralee isn’t London, Dublin or even Cork, but there is a decent amount of its citizens searching for alternative to the regular night out experience. Could Ashe Street/Courthouse Lane be the place to satisfy that demand?

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