CLARE
Courthouse Gallery, Ennistymon.
The North Clare Historical Society presents “ Michael Sonnie Murphy - Kilnaboy’s Olympian” a talk by James Neylon & Sean Roche. Tuesday 29th, 8pm.
5. 0863548078
CORK
Fota House & Gardens.
The magnificent gardens at Fota House will be transformed for the Easter Egg Trail into a tribute to Peter Rabbit, who celebrates his 150th birthday with Beatrix Potter. Tickets available online. Thursday 24th, 10am.
8.50 per child (adults free). 021 481 5543. info@fotahouse.com. fotahouse.com.
DUBLIN
Central Library, Ilac Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1. Music to commemorate 1916. Bradogue welcome you to a lunchtime interlude to commemorate the Easter Rising 1916 with Gerard Bradshaw (guitar, harmonica, voice) and Kenneth Cronin (banjo, tin whistle, voice). Thursday 24th, 1pm. Free Event but booking necessary. 01 8734333. musiclibrary@dublincity.ie. dublincity.ie.
Business Information Centre, Central Library, Ilac Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1. Become a successful entrepreneur by learning how to create and produce winning ideas with Nevin Cody from QED Training. Thursday 24th, 6.30pm - 8pm. Free. 01 873 3996. businesslibrary@dublincity.ie. dublincity.ie.
Kilternan, Dublin 18. Kilternan Country Market (opp Golden Ball). Open Sat 10am to noon. Fresh homemade produce.Tel 087-1368393. Saturday 26th, 10am. 087 6416286. mickgorse@gmail.com. kilternancountrymarket.com.
Farmleigh Estate, Phoenix Park. Irish Specialist Nursery Association Plant Fair. Sunday 27th and Monday 28th, 10am-5pm. Free. 053 9383629. gerryharford@gmail.com. isna.ie.
Lexicon Theatre, Dun Laoghaire Library.
‘Some Enchanted Music’: Dun Laoghaire Musical and Dramatic Society present a concert of favourite pieces from film and musicals. Wednesday 30th, 8pm. Tickets
15; online booking at http://lexicontkts.myshopify.com/. 0863246032.
Business Information Centre, Central Library, Ilac Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1. Free talk on Social Media For Small to Medium Sized Business; learn the skills to increase your profits. Wednesday30th, 1pm-2pm. Free. 01 873 3996. businesslibrary@dublincity.ie. dublincity.ie.
KILDARE
Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge. American Legends.
Three of UK & Europe’s most highly regarded Tribute acts to Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers & Neil Diamond, join forces with the popular Conspiracy band. Thursday 24th, 8pm.
20 book online. 45448327. boxoffice@riverbank.ie. http://www.riverbank.ie/event/american-legends/.
LAOIS
Dunamaise Arts Centre, Church Street, Portlaoise.
Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory We’ve all seen this wonderful classic on TV but don’t miss this Golden Ticket chance to enjoy the Oompa Loompas, the Everlasting Gobstoppers, the Snozberries, Snozzwangers, Vermicious Knids and so much more. Saturday 26th, 2pm.
3 (incl. Easter Family Fun). 057 8663355. boxoffice@dunamaise.ie. dunamaise.ie.
LIMERICK
St Mary's Cathedral, Bridge St, Limerick. Lunchtime vocal recital By Elisabeth Goell (soprano), accompanied by Irina Dernova (piano). Featuring music by JS Bach. Wednesday 30th, 1.15pm. Free. 061 310293. stmaryscathedralcoi@yahoo.ie. limerick.anglican.org.
MAYO
Mayo Arts Collaborative - various venues. Dr Kathleen Lynn: Insider on the Outside - 13 artists respond to life / work of Mayo suffragette, activist, chief Medical Officer of 1916 Easter Rising. Opening across 5 venues.kathleenlynn.net. Saturday 26th, 11am. Free adm. Free bus must be booked on 094 9023733. 094 9023733. info@ballinaartscentre.com. kathleenlynn.net.
Achill Heritage Centre, Bunnacurry, Achill Island, County Mayo.
The Colllins Press author Patricia Byrne will read from her book, The Veiled Woman of Achill – An Island Outrage & A Playboy Drama, during this year’s Achill Easter Festival. Saturday 26th, 7.30pm.
10. +353-98-20400. info@achilltourism.com. https://www.collinspress.ie/achill-easter-festival.html.
ROSCOMMON
Strokestown Park. The Strokestown Park
Easter Family Fun Day takes place with a treasure hunt in the walled garden with chick and friends. Families can also enjoy bouncy castles, environmental crafts, petting zoo, face painting & Lambert’s Custard Pie Puppet show. Sunday 27th, noon til 5pm.
10 for children and
3 for adults. 071 9633013. info@strokestownpark.ie. strokestownpark.ie.
WATERFORD
Joan Clancy Gallery, Mweelahorna, An Rinn, Dungarvan. Easter Group show in Waterford Gaeltacht. New works by Rayleen Clancy, Katarzyna Gajewska, Damaris Lysaght, Aidan Butler, Blawnin Clancy, Andrea Jameson, Ciara Gormley. Friday 25th, 11am - 5.30pm daily including weekend. Free. 086 813 4597 (058) 46205. info@joanclancygallery.com. joanclancygallery.com.
WICKLOW
Bray Neighbourhood Youth Project in Little Bray Community Centre. Bray Youth Project is holding a football tournament/ family fun day to raise funds for Meningitis Research Foundation and remember 15 year old Keelan O'Connor who died from meningitis in 2015. Friday 25th, 1pm. Entrance to the family fun day is free with donations gratefully received on the day. 01 819 6931. caroline@meningitis-ireland.org. meningitis.org.
Greenan Maze, Rathdrum, Co Wicklow.
Easter Egg Hunts, meet the Easter Bunny and the two Cheeky Chicks hopping madly about the big maze, easy egg hunt for toddlers, fairy tree walk, face painters, treasure hunts and feeding animals. Sunday 27th, 10am.
33 for 2 adults and 2 children. 40446000. contact@greenanmaze.com. greenanmaze.com.
