BRIAN O'CONNELLpresents a round-up of summer events taking place aroudn the country
FLY ANGLING
The World Cup Trout Angling competition begins tomorrow and runs until Monday. Held on Lough Mask, it attracts up to 500 anglers annually. Entry forms are available from Esther Sweeney, 30 Lakelawns, Ballinrobe, Co Mayo, or 087-2170353.
DAINGEAN FESTIVAL
Now in its 22nd year, this Co Offaly event is a family-centred, “something for everyone” affair. Tonight’s highlights include the choosing of the festival queen at 7pm in the Midway Park Hotel. 057-9353780, www.thedaingeanfestival.com
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
The 1925 film is screened with a live organ accompaniment by Eric Sweeney in Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford. Tomorrow night’s event has sold out, so organisers have added a second date on Saturday. 051-858958, www.christchurchwaterford.com
GLUCKSMAN GALLERY
Featuring selected artists from the University College Cork collection, the latest exhibition at the Glucksman Gallery looks at selections of Irish art from the 1960s to the present. Admission is free. 021-4901844 , www.glucksman.org
DUBLIN MOUNTAINS
The Dublin Mountaineer is a new bus service that will run five times a day on weekends and bank holidays until the end of September, bringing walkers and ramblers to the heart of the mountains. A daily hop on, hop off pass is €5, with a family rambler ticket (two adults, two children) €12. The service starts at the Sandyford Luas stop. www.dublinmountains.ie
WESTPORT WALKS
Today and every Thursday until the end of August, Westport Historical Society is offering guided walks of the town for €6 (children go free). Meet at the clock at the top of Bridge Street at 11am. 098-26852
