Cork: Cycling FestivalThe fourth Cork cycling festival continues until Sunday, with a scenic cycle to Mullinhassig today from 10am to 5pm. There are more cycles organised for 7pm tomorrow, followed by a barbecue at 9pm. Bicycles can be rented for €12 a day and there are also workshops and children's activities. See corkcyclinefestival.com

Dublin: Malahide Festival

Malahide Has It Festival begins with the Great Malahide Quiz in the Grand Hotel tomorrow. Entry €10 per person for a table of four. Begins 8pm. Festival continues over the weekend with free family events. See malahidehasit.com

Belfast: summer recitals

Every Wed this summer, a series of recitals takes place in the First Presbyterian Church on Rosemary St. Today’s concert at 1pm includes Charlotte Bletton on flute and Michael McHale on piano. Admission free. See whatsonni.com