To do Today

The goat has been crowned

The goat has been crowned. Go and see him lord it over his subjects at Puck Fair in Killorglin, Co Kerry, and enjoy the entertainment. Christy Moore and Mickey Harte will be playing, and there is also a teddy bears' picnic.

To do Tonight: Set in a land of ancient gods, high kings and warrior queens, Dance of Desire tells a story based on the Celtic legends of Ireland. This is a new show with some of the best dancers in the world, on in the Ambassador, Parnell Square, Dublin. Tickets from Ticketmaster and Dublin Tourism Centre, Suffolk Street. Tel: 01-417963.

Fun for kids: Take a ghostly walk about Dublin with the blind Zozimus as your guide, and you might see someone abseiling down the side of Dublin Castle, escapes or mythical events. Meet at 9 p.m. at the side gate to Dublin Castle on Dame Street. Book on tel: 01-6618646.

Late Late offers: Special offers for a week of luxury in a selection of Marbella hotels including: the Gran Melia Don Pepe on August 24th from €1,454; the Don Miguel from €887; the Riu Rincon Andaluz, August 17th and 24th from €788; and the Hotel Club Puerta del Sol in Mijas has a week on August 17th for €576. Lo-call (1890) 301305 or www.escapeoverseas.com

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Joan Scales