A round-up of events nationwide
TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
Starting today and running until Monday, the Feakle Festival in Co Clare is a mixture of workshops, concerts and sessions. Tonight’s opening is marked with a screening of Tonight as I lay Dreaming, a documentary on Clare singer Robbie McMahon. It starts at 7.30pm in the community centre and admission is free. feaklefestival.ie
BLACKROCK CASTLE
Tomorrow and every Thursday, a one-woman show, entitled Racoon, presented by Meridian Theatre Company and performed by versatile actor Julie Sharkey (above), is hosted at the Blackrock Castle Observatory in Cork. For €30, patrons also get dinner and a castle tour, which begins at 5.30pm. bco.ie, 021-4357917
DUBLIN READING
Writer Nuala Ní Chonchúir (left) reads from her new novel, You, tomorrow at 7pm in the Centre for Creative Practices, which is a new arts centre in 15 Lower Pembroke Street in Dublin. Admission is €7.50 for non-members (€5 for members). cfcp.ie, 01-7995416
DANCING SHOES
While Belfast said goodbye to one sporting legend this week, another one, George Best, is being remembered on stage in a new production based on his life story, written by Martin Lynch and Marie Jones. Dancing Shoes runs Monday to Saturday at the Grand Opera House, with additional matinees at weekends. Tickets range from £13 to £30, god.co.uk
COMERAGH WALKS
Guided walks are available on request in the Nire Valley on the Comeragh Mountains in Waterford. Walks are tailored to suit individuals, and cost from €10 upwards. There are 12 lakes to explore in the region, and accommodation is available in Hanora’s Cottage, where a free packed lunch is provided for walkers. hanorascottage.com, 052-6136134
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