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BURREN WALKS
Led by author Tony Kirby, these guided walks are on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and start in the Burren centre in Kilfenora at 2.30pm. Adults are €20, children under 16 go free. www.heartof burrenwalks.com
ALAN PHELAN AT IMMA
Fragile Absolutesis a new exhibition by Irish artist Alan Phelan, detailing his interest in everything from political history to modified cars, and it includes Goran's Stealth Yugo (above). Admission is free and the gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday (although not today), from 10-5pm and Sunday from 12-5.30pm. www.imma.ie
MEDITATION CLASSES
Tonight and every Wednesday get some Zen in your life with meditation and Buddhist practices in the Garter Lane Arts Centre in Waterford at 7.30pm. Classes cost €10. 051-855038, www.garterlane.ie
FREE OPERA
Opera in the Open returns with five free performances of well-loved operas each Thursday, beginning tomorrow at 1pm in the Amphitheatre in the grounds of the Civic Offices on Wood Quay in Dublin. The opening performance is Mozart's The Magic Fluteand features Niall Morris of the Celtic Tenors. www.dublincity.ie
BELFAST TASTE AND MUSIC FEST
The festival runs until Sunday and tomorrow’s entertainment includes a Clapton cover band and blues acts, as well as 14 of Chicago’s finest chefs sharing their culinary secrets. It all takes place at the Botanic Gardens from noon to 10.30pm daily and tickets (£5-10, €5.80-£11.80) are available on the door. www.belfasttasteandmusicfest.com
LIMERICK TOURS
Local man Michael O'Donnell takes visitors through the sites that feature in Angela's Ashes,starting at the Tourist Office every day at 2.30pm. 061-372108, www.freewebs.com/walkingtours
