CORK
Town Hall, Skibbereen: Exhibition, West Cork from the Air, Dennis Horgan's aerial photographs (from Thursday, July 28th, free). Call 021-4347717, collinspress.ie/ west-cork-from-the-air-exhibition.html.
DONEGAL
Sheskinmore, near Ardara: Guided Nature Walk through this network of wetland, heath, reedbed, machair and dunes. Guide: Ralph Sheppard. Duration: Approx 4 hours (Saturday, July 30th, from 11am, free). Call 087-2515525, tnoelfoley@eircom.net, antaisce.org/local/donegal.
DUBLIN
The Doorway Gallery, 24 South Frederick Street: Exhibition by Padraig McCaul titled When all roads lead home which features 25 new paintings inspired by the beauty of the landscape and coastline of Ireland's west coast. Call 01-764 5895. Central Library, Ilac Centre, Henry Street: World Dance Music for Two Guitars with Luke Tobin and Gerard Boyle (Thursday, July 28th, free, booking essential). Call 01-8734333, musiclibrary@dublincity.ie, dublincity.ie.
National Library of Ireland, Kildare Street: Children's Workshops: Once upon a wonder, , children's author Debbie Thomas will lead children into the wonderful world of stories. Age group: 8-12 years (Thursday, July 28th, 2pm-3.30pm, free). Call 01-6030200, info@nli.ie, nli.ie.
Sandford Parish Church, Sandford Rd, Ranelagh: Summer Music at Sandford, lunchtime recitals, with Luke Tobin and Gerard Boyle (guitar duet) featuring world music and music by Handel, Manuel de Falla, Dowland and Ravel (Friday, July 29th, 1.10pm to 1.50pm, donations in aid of church organ fund). Call 01-4972983, doshea3@gmail.com, sandfordandstphilips.dublin.anglican.org.
The Marina, Dún Laoghaire: The Beatyard Festival combines the best of music, food, tech, science, games, sports, arts, design and discussion. Music is main backdrop with acts from Boney M to Rubberbandits. A full children’s programme for a family day out (Saturday, July 30th, 12pm-10.30pm daily, under 2 free, 2-12
5). Call 087-9736124, feedback@bodytonicmusic.com, the-beatyard.com.
Kilternan County Market, opposite the Golden Ball: Fresh home made produce (Saturday, July 30th, 10am to noon). Call 087-1368393, 087-6416286, mickgorse@gmail.com, kilternancountrymarket.com.
Pallas Projects/Studios, 115–117 The Coombe: Dublin artist-run organisation Pallas Projects/Studios celebrates 20 Years with several projects, including a new publication Artist-Run Europe (from Monday, August 1st, free). Call 087-9572232, info@pallasprojects.org, http://pallasprojects.org/.
Mart Gallery, 190a Rathmines Road: Squad theatre company presents
Low in the Dark
, by Marina Carr (Wednesday, August 3rd, 7:30,
12.50/
16). Call 15159692, bernard@mart.ie, mart.ie/calendar/low-in-the-dark/.
LEITRIM
Bush Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon: Celebrating Leitrim, gala Dinner, book launch
Leitrim Stór
. Presentation to Packy McGarty & Cathal Flynn. Entertainment by Percy French Singers (Sunday, July 31st, 8pm,
25pp). Call 071-9644420, marymctiernan3@gmail.com.
MAYO
Custom House Studios, Westport Quay: Exhibition of new works by Pat Byrne , Barbara Trawinski and Gavin Porter (Thursday, July 28th, 7.30pm. free). Call 098-28735, customhouse@eircom.net, customhousestudios.ie.
Cyril Gray Hall, Dugort, Achill: Scoil Acla 2016, poetry Reading By Macdara Woods (Thursday, July 28th, 8:30pm, donation accepted). Call 085-8819548, scoilacla.ie.
MEATH
Headfort House, Kells: The Guth Gafa International Documentary Film Festival is celebrating its 10th birthday with the best documentary films for all ages from around the world (Wednesday, August 3rd, 11am-midnight daily, price per film, day pass or weekend pass). Call 087-2376733, anita@guthgafa.com, guthgafa.com.
TIPPERARY
Cabragh Wetlands Centre (near Thurles): Wildlife Discovery Day with BirdWatch Ireland for a day of wildlife games, crafts and activities (Wednesday, August 3rd, 10.30am, free). Call 057-9151676, rwhelan@birdwatchireland.ie, birdwatchireland.ie.
WATERFORD
Joan Clancy Gallery, Mweelahorna, Ring, Dungarvan: Summer Group Show with Crawford prizewinning grads Emmet Brickley and Cathy Bacon, also Sinead Ní Chionaola, Blawnin Clancy, Noeleen Crossan, Rayleen Clancy, Damaris Lysaght, Ciara Gormley, Katarzyna Gajewska (from Thursday, July 28th, 11am-5pm daily including the weekends, free). Call 086-8134597, 058-46205, info@joanclancygallery.com, joanclancygallery.com.
WEXFORD
Pirates and Strongmen to descend on Hook Lighthouse: Some of Ireland’s leading Strongman competitors descend on the 800-year-old Hook Lighthouse to compete for the title Hook Strongman 2016. Alongside the serious display of strength, plenty of pirates will be on land to entertain the little ones (Sunday, July 31st, 1pm, free). Call 051-397055, info@hookheritage.ie, hookheritage.ie.