7 things to do this week
TODAY With 12,000 Irish people leaving Ireland to work in Australia or New Zealand annually, and the gap-year firmly established as a part of new Irish youth culture, the first Working Down Under Expo at the RDS, Dublin, today and tomorrow, is expected to draw huge crowds. Visitors get a starter pack guide to flying South. 10am-5.30pm. Tickets €10 on the door. Contact 01-6680866.
TOMORROW Cuidiú, the Irish Childbirth Trust, is holding one of its regular sales of children's nearly new clothes, equipment, toys and book in St Brigid's Boys' National School on the Howth Road, Dublin. Buy all sorts of child-friendly booty for a fraction of the price and as everything sold goes through strict quality control there's no need to worry about missing jigsaw pieces. 1.15pm. Contact 01-8724501.
MONDAY The final race day at the Curragh coincides with the first ever Equine Education Day, offering anyone who has ever thought of working in the racing industry valuable information. Seminars featuring experts will take place throughout the morning and there is also a chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at a race day. Seminars 11am-1pm. First race 1.30pm. Admission free. Contact 045-441205.
TUESDAY His fans think he's still got it but make your own mind up when showbiz stalwart Dickie Rock takes to the stage at Vicar Street in Dublin with the Dave Gold Orchestra. Tickets €22.50 from www.vicarstreet.com 7.30pm.
WEDNESDAY If there is one person who knows how to run a great disco it's the man who discovered Oasis: DJ Alan McGee. The theme for this night at Spirit nightclub on Middle Abbey Street in Dublin is Rock 'n' Roll Proms, with cheap tickets and flags to wave on sale inside the venue. The idea is that you go along and sing your heart out just like at the Proms only with rock anthems from Green Day, The Clash, Basement Jaxx and Nirvana. Doors 10.30pm. Tickets €12. www.ticketmaster.ie.
THURSDAY This year as part of the Dublin Electronic Arts Festival (DEAF) there is a host of films being shown around the capital. Tonight DEAF and Electric City present the Irish premiere of this documentary film about The Hague's electro community, When I Sold My Soul To The Machine. The screening will be followed by a rare performance by I-F's Murder Capital Crew who feature in the film. 10pm-3am. Traffic, Middle Abbey Street. €10. Contact 087-9754101. See www.deafireland.com
FRIDAY National Game Playing Week starts today with a Game Playing Day to be held around the country. Schools and workplaces are being asked to allow children or staff to bring €2 to school or offices; as well as their favourite board games to play during the day. Funds raised will go to Irish Autism Action to fund play clubs for children with autism. Every school and workplace that takes part will receive a hamper of six board games from Hasbro. Contact 01-6789801.
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