Blizzards forecast for Abbeyshrule

Mullingar band The Blizzards are set to do a once-off show in The Rustic Inn, Abbeyshrule in County Longford on Sunday, October 25.After notching up a stackful of hits from their debut platinum album A Public Display of Affection, and proving that they're immune to second album syndrome, the fivesome are set to dose-up music fans in Abbeyshrule with hits from The Domino Effect.The band's trademark is a blend of punk, ska and pop, administered with an unnerving blow of energy so often absent in modern day pop records. Individually, the members of the Blizzards have teased out the group's strengths - humour, harmonies and passion - and brought them into the foreground where they're impossible to ignore.The Blizzards will take centre stage at the Rustic Inn with doors open at 9pm. This is a strictly over 18's show. ID may be required.Tickets are €20 (incl booking fee) and are available from: the Country Shop - Ballymahon, Music World, Golden Island - Athlone, the Music Centre - Longford, the Rustic Inn - Abbeyshrule, Mullingar Travel - Mullingar, Road Records and City Discs - Dublin and on-line from www.tickets.ieA shuttle bus service will be in operation for this event.Buses will depart from the following locations at 8pm on the night of the show.