A round-up of events nationwide
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
This production, performed by Upstart Theatre Company, runs at various times over the weekend in the gardens at Anaverna House in Dundalk, Co Louth. It is a promenade performance, meaning the audience moves from scene to scene with the cast. Tickets are €15 for adults and €8 for children. 087-2708906
CÉILÍ CULTURE
A weekend of music, arts and culture takes place tomorrow and Sunday in Temple Bar’s Meeting House Square, with a line-up that includes Sharon Shannon (left), Damien Dempsey and Paddy Casey. Céilí workshops run tomorrow from noon to 4pm in Smock Alley. Concert tickets are available from €15. ceiliculture.com
BOG VISIT
The annual ‘tapestry of the bog’ tour takes place this Sunday at Curragha Bog near Lacken Castle in Lorrha, Co Tipperary. The tour leaves Friars Tavern in Lorrha at 11.30am and is led by guide Mary McGeeney. Later, at 2.30pm, a complimentary tour of Redwood Castle is also organised. Tickets €10 adults/€2 children. 087-7479566
MASTERS OF TRADITION FESTIVAL
This year’s festival ends continues this weekend, with Liz Kane, Brendan Begley and Caoimhín O’Raghallaigh tonight at 7.30pm, while the gala concert on Sunday sees a host of musicians including Martin Hayes, Denis Cahill and Steve Cooney perform on Sunday evening. Both events take pace at Bantry House. Tickets are €15-40. westcorkmusic.com, 027-52788
BRUFF RUGBY
A tag rugby festival for adults, hosted by Bruff Rugby Club, takes place this weekend, starting today. Up to 50 teams are expected to participate, and a range of entertainment, from live music to barbecues, is also provided. Overnight camping is also available. bruffrfc.com
TULLOW SHOW
The 63rd annual Tullow show takes place this Sunday at Coppenagh, and aims to showcase the best cattle, sheep and horses in the country. Other attractions include tug of war, food and craft displays and donkey and goat classes. tullowshow.com
CLARE FOLK
Mick Hanly and Arty McGlynn take to the stage at the Highway Bar in Crusheen, Co Clare, tonight at 9pm. Support comes from Loughrea native Ultan Conlon. The performance begins at 9pm. 086-8599957
CATHEDRAL RECITAL
The Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra performs at Christ Church Cathedral in Waterford tonight at 8pm. The programme includes Bach, Paganini and Tchaikovsky and tickets are €18/16/12. christchurchwaterford.com, 051-858958
GET KNITTING
Two knit-ins are hosted in aid of the charity Age Action this weekend. The first one takes place in the Avoca shop in Kilmacanogue, Co Wicklow, tomorrow from noon to 3pm, while Airfield farm in Dundrum, Dublin 14, hosts a similar event on Sunday at the same time. Knitting teachers, wool, knitting needles and drinks from sponsor Innocent Smoothies will be provided for participants. innocentdrinks.ie/thebigknit
PATTERN FESTIVAL
Held in Ballylanders in Limerick, this Saturday and Sunday visitors get a chance to see up to 30 blacksmiths at work, showcasing skills of a bygone era. A range of other events from live music to football tournaments also takes place over the weekend. ballylandersgaa.com, 087-2254880
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