Our pick of events around the country
Wicklow: summer school
The annual Parnell Summer School continues until tomorrow at Avondale House, Rathdrum, taking on themes of history, politics and social debate. Day tickets €60. See parnellsociety.com
Lisburn: festival
A children’s arts festival continues at the Island Arts Centre, featuring an interactive art exhibition as well as a range of workshops and physical activities for all ages. See islandartscentre.com
Cork: concert
Tonight at St Barrahane’s Church in Castletownshend, soprano Sylvia O’Brien with Hanna Shybayeva on piano perform works from Schumann, Schubert and others. Tickets €15, children under 13 free. Tel: 028-33752