A round-up of events nationwide
TEXACO ART
All this month the winning entries of Texaco’s nationwide art competition will be exhibited at Cork’s Vision Centre on North Main Street. It opens 10am-5pm, Tuesday to Saturday and is free. corkvisioncentre.com
MAGAZINE LAUNCH
Tomorrow night the latest issue of the Stinging Fly magazine will be launched in Galway City Museum at 7pm. Contributors reading on the night include Kimberly Campanello, Mary Costello, Nicola Griffin, Edward Lee and Aifric Mac Aodha. Admission is free. 091-532460
IRELAND V ARGENTINA
Tonight sees the first international soccer friendly to be played at the new Aviva stadium, and some tickets are still available. A strong Irish team is expected to tog out against some of South America’s brightest stars. Kick off is 7.45pm. fai.ie
WEXFORD TOURS
Every day this walking tour leaves from the tourist office at 11am and 5pm, and takes in the history of the town, including the historic walls and the opera house (above). The tour takes up to 90 minutes and costs €4 per person (students €2.50). wexfordwalkingtours.com 086-1079497
PLAY TIME
Around the World on 80 Quid is running from tomorrow until Saturday at the Cobblestones in Smithfield, Dublin. The play focuses on the writer’s attempt to travel the globe on a minuscule budget. Actor and writer Aindrias de Staic performs excerpts from his travelogue and performs a musical score throughout. Doors open at 8pm. Tickets €10. 086-3384460
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