A round-up of summer living events around Ireland
BELVEDERE HOUSEOnce home to Robert Rochfort, who locked his wife Mary up for 31 years, Belvedere House and Gardens now hosts talks, garden markets and open-air theatre. Admission to the house and park is €4.75-8.75 044-9349060, www.belvedere-house.ie
TRADITIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL
Established in 1910, Scoil Acla on Achill Island focuses on Irish pipes and piping, along with music, song, dance and traditional culture. Today’s events include a session in Ted Lavelle’s between 6pm and 8pm, while tomorrow night a traditional-music recital takes place in St Thomas’s Church at 8.30pm. Course fees are €40-110. www.scoilacla.com
LUNCHTIME THEATRE
Bewley's Café Theatre hosts Michael Harding's The Kiss, a one-man show starring Tom Hickey as an aged priest reflecting on his life. The production opens today and runs until August 8th, Monday to Saturday, at 1.10pm. Doors open at 12.50pm. Tickets are €15, including a light lunch. 086-8784001, www.bewleyscafetheatre.com
NIGHT KAYAKING
Edge Adventure operates sea and river kayaking, with full and half-day courses, in west Cork. For the more adventurous, a night-time sea kayak is available. A half day costs €45, while a full day is €75. 087-7924841, www.edgeadventure.com
LAND OF LILLIPUT
The St Patrick’s Trian Visitor Complex in Armagh has a Gulliver’s Travels exhibition, narrated by a 6m giant, with visitors given clothes to dress up in advance. Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm and Sunday 2-5pm. Admission is £2.95-£3.95. 048-37521801, www.saintpatrickstrian.com
CLARE CRUSADERS
Runners of all levels are welcome this evening and Thursday at 8pm. Every Saturday morning a long run is held, in preparation for the Dublin City Marathon. There is no cost, and runners meet at Darcy's Corner, Carmody Street, Ennis. 087-2361192, www.clarecrusaders.ie
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