Dublin

The Dalkey Lobster Festival begins tomorrow and runs over the weekend, with lots of food, a strong jazz line-up, guided walks and other family events. It is spread out over a number of venues and on the streets. See

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Cork

As part of Jimmy Crowley’s regular folk night at the LV on MacCurtain Street in the city, a fundraiser takes place tonight for performer Máirtín de Cógáin, who hopes to raise enough money to make a DVD of his American tours. Doors at 8pm and admission is €10.

Dublin

The Dublin Tall Ships festival begins today and runs until Sunday. Highlights include a family zone at Grand Canal Square from 1pm-6pm, and live music from Jerry Fish, Cathy Davey and Duke Special. All events are free. dublintallships.ie

Mayo

Artist Linda Mulloy (above) is running a course in stained-glass making in Westport from tomorrow until Sunday, and a glass-fusion course runs on September 1st and 2nd. Booking is necessary and beginners are welcome. blueglasshouse.com

Fermanagh

Happy Days, a festival celebrating the life and work of Samuel Beckett, starts today in Enniskillen. Events include a public interview with Edna O’Brien at 7.30pm and a free concert in St Michael’s church at 9pm. For information and tickets, see

happy-days-enniskillen.com.

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