Francophiles: Head to the Coach House in Dublin Castle today for the second day of the Franco-Irish Literary Festival. There are readings, lectures, debates and book signings between 10.30am and 7.15pm. Tomorrow there's a literary brunch at the Alliance Francaise. See francoirishliteraryfestival.com.
Poets: And lucky souls in Galway will keep a-Cuirting today and tomorrow, with great music, poetry, song, film and art exhibitions around the town.
Nighthawks, the eclectic cultural salon that takes place each month in the Cobalt Cafe on Dublin's North Great George's Street, is releasing a charity EP in aid of Oxfam today. With a mix of songs, comedy and poetry from up-and-coming Irish performers such as Colm Keegan, Trevor Browne and Totally Wired, the EP gives a flavour of Nighthawks' diverse line-up. Available from the Oxfam shop on Parliament Street, Dublin 2 (€5).
