BRIAN O'CONNELLrelates what is on in the next couple of days
CLARE DOLPHINS
Visitors can watch and learn about bottlenose dolphins in their native environment at the mouth of the Shannon. A two-hour boat trip costs €12-24, with various times for trips. 065-9058156, www.dolphinwatch.ie
PREVIEW SCREENING
The Irish Film Institute is giving cinemagoers a once-off chance to see both of Jean-François Richet’s upcoming Mesrine films, based on notorious bank robber Jacques Mesrine. Vincent Cassell plays the lead role. The event begins at 1.45pm and admission is €15 (€12 concession). 01-6793477, www.ifi.ie
LIVING HISTORY
The Navan Centre in Armagh has an Irish Age Living History festival running today, recreating Iron Age life. Visitors can test their strength, tell stories, feast and dance, just as their ancient brethren might have. The event runs from 11am to 5pm. www.navan.com
CARRICK-ON-SHANNON REGATTA FESTIVAL
Beginning tomorrow, the Carrick Water Festival is a six-day event, which takes in classical, opera, folk and baroque music in various locations. Tomorrow’s highlights include a duet between guitarist Redmond O’Toole and violinist Elizabeth Cooney. 071-9650828, www.carrickwatermusic.com
THE TAILOR AND ANSTY The New Theatre, Dublin presents PJ O’Connor’s adaptation of Eric Cross’s The Tailor and Ansty in the surrounds of Fota House. At weekends, an evening meal is available beforehand. Tickets are €20 or €40 with dinner. www.fotahouse.com, www.thenewtheatre.com
SCIENCE GALLERY
A new exhibition aims to explore the physics of foams and bubbles, and has been developed in collaboration with leading physicists. Visitors are asked to get their hands wet in a Lather Lab, and try to answer questions such as how long can you make a bubble last? Admission is free (recommended donation €5). 01-8964091, www.sciencegallery.com
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