The work of Desmond Kinney (detail from School Girl, Co Clare, below) is currently on view at the Solomon Gallery in Dublin's Powerscourt Townhouse Centre.
Daytimes
Kinney, who was born in Portstewart, Co Derry, will be showing there until Wednesday, September 11th. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. until 5.30 p.m. every day.
Nighttimes
The RTÉ Concert Orchestra, with Phillip Dyson on piano and Ronald Corp conducting, plays in the main auditorium of the National Concert Hall this evening as part of the Music Teatime series. Starting at 6.30 p.m., the concert includes work by Tchaikovsky, Gershwin and Satie. To book, go to www.nch.ie or call 01-4170000.
Childtimes
The Clara Lara Funpark is an outdoor adventure park in Co Wicklow, on the road to Glendalough and just three miles from Laragh. There are picnic areas, nature trails, paddle boats, treehouses, crazy golf courses, swings, and plenty of other activities to try in an area that stretches over 100 acres. For details, go to the www.claralarafunpark.com website or call 0404-46161.
My native county: Armagh
Jarlath Burns (above), teacher, chairman of the GAA Players Committee, and captain of Armagh's All-Ireland- winning football team in 1999
Three of my favourite places:
1 Creggan in south Co Armagh, where I spent most of my childhood, is also the birthplace of the famous Irish 17th-century poets, Art McCooey and Padraig Mac Giolla Fhiondain. I am particularly interested in the Bardic poetry in the Irish language.
2 The place where I moved to, Mullaghbán, and where I now live, is steeped in Irish myth and legend. It's in the shadow of the world-famous Slieve Gullion, which is connected to Conor McNeasa and the Red Branch Knights. It's absolutely outstandingly beautiful. It's a big volcanic mountain, surrounded by a range of about 20 smaller mountains that stand guard.
3 Cullyhanna, because it is the birthplace of the Cardinal, who was the much revered Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich, and also the place where I went to St Patrick's Primary School. In the middle of these three areas is Silverbridge GAA Club, which links all three areas. This place is a state of mind; it's probably where my heart and soul really lie. - Catherine Foley
Just-in-times: lateoffers
Direct flights from Dublin and Shannon to the gambling capital of the world, Las Vegas, are now on offer. Take your choice of hotel, from the Bellagio (above), Caesar's Palace or the Four Seasons. Don't expect to get much sleep, though, between trying your luck in the casino, going to a show or even getting married. The shopping is great too. Michael Stein Travel is offering this four-day extravaganza from November 13th to 17th, from €1,399 per person sharing. Call 01-4086200 or go to www.steintravel.ie
Joan Scales (jscales@irish-times.ie)
The All About August series concludes today
