A round-up of events countrywide
LOUGH ALLEN ADVENTURE
This adventure centre in Co Leitrim offers hillwalking, kayaking, open boating and wind surfing, with options on the lake or nearby rivers. Full six-hour certified courses are available in all disciplines. 071-9643292, kevin@loughallen adventure.com
BELFAST FOOD TOUR
Tomorrow, "Barney", a chef from the Titanic, will take visitors on a two-and-a-half-hour culinary tour of the city, in an attempt to recreate the ship's launch menu. The tour starts at 10.15am at Sawers deli. Tickets cost £20, gotobelfast.com, 028-90246609
KNOCKABBEY CASTLE
Located in the village of Louth, this site contains a restored castle and gardens, as well as an interpretative centre in the 14th-century tower house. It’s open Tuesday to Sunday, and tickets are €6 for adults and €4 for children (gardens, right, are additional). knockabbeycastle.com
KRIS KRISTOFFERSON
The legendary country singer plays a gig tonight and tomorrow night at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin. Friday’s gig is in aid of the ISPCC. Tickets from €35 are still available. olympia.ie
FOTA THEATRE
In association with Galway's Jasango Theatre, Bombshellsby Joanne Murray-Smith runs this week at Fota House in Cork. The production stars Angela Ryan and Jasmin Finn and is directed by George Miller. A show-and-dinner package is available tonight, tomorrow and Saturday for €40. fotahouse.com, 021-4501673
