Today: Abbey Business Centre, Abbey Street, Kilkenny, from 10 a.m. Annual Kilkenny Book Fair, to be attended by booksellers from all over the Republic.

Tomorrow: Coach House, Dublin Castle, from 10.30 a.m. Antiques and collector's fair, featuring wide variety of items for sale. Great Southern Hotel, Killarney, Co Kerry, from 11 a.m. Antiques and collectables fair, with an extensive range of items for sale.

Conyngham Arms Hotel, Slane, Co Meath, from noon. Antiques fair, to be attended by dealers from throughout Ireland.