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A selection of events around Ireland May 26th - June 1st

Balltyvaughan to Blackhead, by Jim McKee, showing at the Burren exhibition in Kenny’s Gallery, Co Galway. See also Co Clare for Burren events.

Thu May 26 2016 - 01:00

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Falls Hotel and Courthouse, Ennistymon: Second Caitlin MacNamara-Dylan Thomas Weekend 2016, Ennistymon and Doolin , featuring music,

poetry, talks, discussions and films (Thursday May 26th-Tuesday, May 31st, donations). Call 085-1194477, dvaughanmusic@dial.pipex.com, caitlin macnamara/dylanthomas w.end.

Burren College of Art: Exhibition by US painter Katie St Clair featuring a series of new works, Erratics, which responds to the landscape of the Burren.

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(Opening reception Friday May 27th, 6-8pm, free). Call 065-7077200, lisa@burrencollege.ie, burrencollege.ie.

The Burren Rocks Festival, Aillwee Cave: The festival combines outdoor activity and adventure with geology and the landscape, featuring walks, cycles, hikes, climbs and explorations (Sat, May 28th, 9.30am). To book, burrengeopark.ie. 065-7072295. lcotter@burren.ie, burrengeopark.ie.

DUBLIN

St Johns Parish Centre Seafield Road: Clontarf Gardening Society hosts My Garden, a talk by Brian Woods (Thursday, May 26th, 8pm, €5). Call 087-2743818. tonyandkaybrennan@hotmail.com.

Sol Art Gallery, 8 Dawson St: After a successful year exhibiting in Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, Stockholm and London, Irish-Italian artist Duda, has returned to home soil to launch his most recent body of work as a solo exhibition Belles & Whistles (Friday, May 27th, free). Call 01-6750972, info@solart.ie,solart.ie.

Corkagh Park: The Irish Kidney Association’s

Run for a Life

charity family fun run to raise awareness about the vital importance of organ donation and transplantation, from 2.5km, to 5km, to 10km (Saturday, May 28th, noon,

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45 for 2 adults and 4 children, adult

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20, child

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10). Call 01-6205306. colin@ika.ie, runforalife.ie.

The Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street: A public meeting for those with tinnitus, their families and friends. Speakers include Laurence McKenna, Don McFerran, David Baguley and Rosie Kentish all who have worked in the field for many years (Saturday, May 28th, 10am-4pm, free. Call 086-8345755, jean.scott10@gmail.com,deafhear.ie.

Buswells Hotel Molesworth Street: Jung Centre Open Day lectures, discussion and information (Saturday, May 28th, 11am-5pm, free). Call 085-7610354, Jungireland@hotmail.com. Jungcentre.com.

Kilternan, opposite the Golden Ball: Kilternan Country Market with fresh hime-made produce (Saturday 10am- noon). Call 087-1368393 or 087-6416286, mickgorse@gmail.com, kilternancountrymarket.com.

Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown Hotel. Free screening of Forgotten Plague documentary about ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Part of ME/CFS awareness month (Sunday, May 29th, 3pm, free, no booking required). Call 01-2350965, Info@irishmecfs.org, irishmecfs.org.

Farmleigh Estate, Phoenix Park: Irish Aid’s flagship Africa Day event will take place in the grounds of Farmleigh Estate in the Phoenix Park featuring free music performances across three stages plus children’s entertainments (Sunday, May 29th, 11am-6pm). Call 01-4200580, africaday@dhr.ie, africaday.ie.

Lantern Centre Synge Street: Jung Society public lecture, Depression by William Garnermann (Tuesday, May 31st, 8pm, €10). Call 085-7610354. Jungireland@hotmail.com. Jungcentre.com.

The International Bar, Wicklow St:

Ireland: A Survivor’s Guide

, a comedy guide to Ireland for visitors and locals featuring Irish sport, music, people, culture and history (Opens Wednesday, June 1st, 1pm, then from Tues-Sat, June-August,

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8 at door or on irelandasurvivorsguide.com). Call 086-3737879, irelandasurvivorsguide@gmail.com, irelandasurvivorsguide.com.

GALWAY

Kenny's Gallery, Liosbán Retail Park, Tuam Rd, Galway: Triptych, A Burren Journey, exhibition of new paintings by three painters of the Burren, Michael Gemmell, Jim McKee and Manus Walsh. Opening by Dr Brendan Dunford of Burren Beo Trust (from Friday, May 27th, 6pm, then daily Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm until June 30th, free). Call 091-709350, dean@kennys.ie, kennys.ie. Letterfrack: A festival for all ages, with walks, talks, family fun day and music in the pubs and Kylemore Abbey (Sunday, May 29th, most events free). Call 085-1154629, ceecc84@gmail.com. http://ceecc.org/fun-for-all-at-conemara-bog-week-2016/.

KERRY

Benners Hotel, Main Street, Dingle: Dingle Historical Society lecture, The Great Famine in West Kerry 1845-52, by Dr. Shane Lehane (Thursday May 26th, 8pm, donation). Call 066-9151638.

KILKENNY

Island Mill, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny: Grennan Mill Craft School presents the annual Graduate Show, showcasing craft in art metalcraft, batik, ceramics, printmaking, woven textiles and drawing, produced over 2 years by 9 graduating students in an old 18th-century grain mill (Friday, May 27th, 10am- 6pm, free). Call 056-7724557, grennanmillcraftschool@gmail.com. grennanmillcraftschool.com.

LAOIS

Dunamaise Arts Centre, Church Street, Portlaoise:

Vladimir – One Night in Vienna

, featuring

The Blue Danube, Voices of Spring, Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, Radetzky March, Merry Widow Waltz, Beer Barrel Polka

, with an ensemble of Handpicked musicians,special guest soprano Sarah Reddin, tenor Sean Costello (Friday, May 27th, 8pm,

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25/

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23). Call 057-8663355. boxoffice@dunamaise.ie, dunamaise.ie.

MAYO

Belmullet & Erris region: The Children of Lír Festival celebrates the connection between the legend and the Belmullet region featuring boat trips, food and folklore, and guided walks (Friday, May 27th, depending on event, from free to €39). Call 097 20977, errischamber@eircom.net, errischamber.com.

Talbot Hotel, Barrack Street, Belmullet: An evening of food and folklore with storyteller Eddie Lenihan telling tales of myth, magic and mystery plus a three-course meal. Part of

Children of L

ír Festival

(Friday, May 27th, 7pm,

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25 booking essential). Call 097-20977, errischamber@eircom.net, errischamber.com.

Lunasa Handmade Crafts, The Square, Belmullet:

Children of Lír Festival

craft workshops - bring the legend to life and create your own handmade craft, such as origami swans. Full tuition given, activities take 1-2 hours (Saturday, May 28th, 10am, prices from

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6.50). Call 097-20519, hello@lunasa.co. lunasa.co.

Belmullet Library, Civic Centre: Storytellers Billy Teare and Kathleen O’Sullivan perform regularly at children’s book festivals with folktales, myths and legends (Saturday, May 28th, noon, free). Call 097-82555, errischamber.com.

MEATH

Somerville House, Balrath, Co Meath: Morrison-designed landmark stately home, Somerville House in Balrath will host its annual charity dinner recital in aid of the Laura Lynn Foundation featuring three acclaimed musicians performing as a piano trio (Saturday, May 28th, 7.30pm,

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100 includes dinner are available from Eventbrite). Call 087-6373947, conormcgrath1971@gmail.com. .

SLIGO

Education Centre, Sligo Institute of Technology: Dr Donnchadh O'Corrain, Sligo Field Club lecture, Ireland's Golden Age of literature and scholarship, (6th-13th century) fact or fiction? Who supports the church and how? (Friday, May 27th, 8pm, donation). Call 085-7561024, SFCHonSec@thevoid.plus.com. http://www.sligofieldclub.com.

WATERFORD

St Patrick’s Gateway Centre, Patrick Street: Madrigallery Chamber Choir Summer Concert will include

Stabat Mater

by Pergolesi set in four parts,

Hear My Prayer

(O for the Wings of a Dove) by Mendelssohn, and Mozart’s

Laudate Dominum

(Saturday, 8pm,

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12). Call 086-3537410 and 086-8196618. liz.omahony3@gmail.com.

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