What's on around Ireland
WEAPONS FROM THE PAST
Tomorrow, Christopher Read, archaeology lecture in Sligo Institute of Technology, will deliver a talk on Viking swords, arrowheads and longbows at Corlea Trackway Centre in Keenagh, Co Longford at 3pm. Admission is free. 043-3322386
GALWAY CYCLE TOUR
This Sunday as part of Galway Civic Trust’s heritage week, a four-hour cycle tour begins at the Centra Supermarket on Headford Road, and takes in the eastern suburbs of the city. 091-564946
ADULT LEARNING EXPO
Tomorrow and Sunday from 11am to 5pm, the RDS in Dublin hosts Ireland’s largest exhibition of adult learning courses. The event is free, and practical demonstrations will also take place. www.whichcourse.ie
WAKE ROOM HISTORY
Today, tomorrow and Sunday, from 11.30am to 5.30pm, the original wake room in the Cosy Thatch Bar in Kilmeaden, Co Waterford, hosts a tour as well as a talk on wakes in Ireland, led by owner Martin Doyle. The event is free. 051-384895
KNOCK FILM FESTIVAL
Knock Museum will screen a series of early films based on the local area, and spanning the years 1936 to 1979, on Saturday and Sunday at 6pm. Admission is free. 094-9388100, www.knock-shrine.ie
SOUTHERN TRAIL
This Sunday, two walks organised by Great Southern Trail will take place, one to Ardagh from Newcastle West at 3pm, and the other starting at the same point going towards Barnagh. At 7pm, a visit to the 129-year-old Barnagh Tunnel is also planned. 069-62597, www.southerntrail.net
FESTIVAL OF WORLD CULTURES
Running tomorrow and Sunday, this international music and food festival takes place in various venues in Dún Laoghaire, Dublin. Highlights tomorrow include Tony Allen at the Loft at the Purty Kitchen at 9pm (tickets €15). Many of the other events are free. 01-2312929, www.festivalofworldcultures.com
FRANCIS LEDWIDGE DAY
This Sunday, a family day out at the Francis Ledwidge Museum, at Janeville in Slane, Co Meath, will celebrate the life and times of the poet, with a range of events, including children’s storytelling, an art workshop and a magic show. Broadcaster John Quinn will deliver a guest lecture. The event begins at 3pm, and tickets are €10/12, while children under 12 go free. 041-9824544, www.francisledwidge.com
YOGA MORNING
This Saturday, the recently reopened Dartmouth Square park hosts a yoga morning led by Ciara Cronin and Michael Ryan. The event is free and open to all levels. www.yoga.ie, www.michaelryanyoga.com
CORK EXHIBITION
The West Cork Arts Centre on North Street in Skibbereen hosts a new exhibition by Limerick-born artist Kate Byrne, which includes video, photographic installation and drawings, opening tomorrow at 3pm. 028-22090, www.westcork artscentre.com
BIO DIVERSITY GARDEN
A new garden with a pond and bog garden will be opened this Sunday between 2pm and 4pm at Doorus House Hostel in Kinvara, Co Galway. Events include a talk on beekeeping, and a clay-oven-building demonstration. The event is free. 091-638099, www.kinvara sustainableliving.com
BOYLE SUMMER SHOW
This family day is held in St Joseph’s Hall on Sunday, and includes competitions, family activities, a dog show and vintage-car rally. The event is on from 10am to 5pm. 071-9663033
