BRIAN O'CONNELLwith a pick of summer events
COBH PEOPLE’S REGATTA
Running tomorrow until Sunday, this is one of the oldest regattas in Ireland. www.cobhcalls.com, 021-4813301
BIRR VINTAGE WEEK
A mix of culture and community is on offer over the weekend, combining vintage cars and arts events. 087-9226961, www.birrvintageweek.com
THE FLATLAKE FESTIVAL
Highbrow literature meets lowbrow entertainment from tomorrow until Sunday at Hilton Park, Clones, Co Monaghan, with an eclectic programme including Cillian Murphy, Keith Allen, Stephen Rea, Brendan Bowyer and Pat McCabe’s Radio Butty (above). Tickets are €30 per day. 087-9002539, www.theflatlakefestival.com
NEWGRANGE FARM
Farmer Bill takes visitors through his 134-hectare holding in the Boyne Valley, where adults and children can hold, feed and pet the animals. This Saturday, families are asked to bring a home-made scarecrow for a competition. Open 10am to 5pm and admission is €8 per person, with family and group discounts available. www.newgrangefarm.com
ENNISCORTHY STREET FESTIVAL
Now in its second year, the festival aims to introduce family fun to the streets. Tomorrow’s highlights include a parade at 8pm through the town, with an opening ceremony and fireworks at 9.30pm. www.enniscorthystreetrhythms.com, 087-2782884
COOLE PARK
Investigate the landscape that captivated WB Yeats, which also has a family and seven woods trail. On Saturday, a bat talk takes place at 8.30pm. Open 10am to 5pm, admission is free. 091-631804, www.coolepark.ie
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