CORK
Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh: Ensemble Dagda bring the best music from the 17th century to life in the 21st century, using the evocative sounds of original instruments and a creative and playful interpretive approach (Sunday, July 17th, 7pm,
15). Call 021-4813790, info@siriusartscentre.ie, siriusartscentre.ie.
DONEGAL
St John’s Point, Dunkineely: Guided Nature Walk in limestone pavement – a very rare habitat in Ireland but particularly so in the northwest (“Donegal’s Burren”). A wide variety of habitats, plants, butterflies, moths and bird life. Guide: Ralph Sheppard (Saturday, July 16th, 11am, free). Call 087-2515525, tnoelfoley@eircom.net, http://www.antaisce.org/local/donegal.
Hatchery, Mill Rd, Glenties: Guided Nature Walk, The Life on the River, the many different kinds of wildlife that are in the river beside the Inland Fisheries Hatchery. . A demonstration of electrofishing and the examination of river life under a microscope (Tuesday, July 19th, 7pm, free). Call 087-2515525, tnoelfoley@eircom.net, http://www.antaisce.org/local/donegal.
DUBLIN
Sandford Parish Church, Sandford Rd, Ranelagh: Summer Music at Sandford, lunchtime recitals, Selwyn College Cambridge Chapel Choir (Sarah MacDonald Director), Howell's Requiem & music by Elgar, Weelkes & others (Friday, July 15th, 1.10pm to 1.50pm, donations in aid of church organ fund). Call 01-4972983, doshea3@gmail.com, http://www.sandfordandstphilips.dublin.anglican.org.
Buswells Hotel, Molesworth Street: Easter Tuesday, Sunday Theatre at Buswells: An allegorical love story set against the backdrop of the 1916 Rising (Sunday, July 17th, 7pm, €12/€10, tickets.ie). Call 087-9719151.
National Library of Ireland, Kildare Street: History Ireland editor Tommy Graham moderates a panel discussion on the legacy left by southern Irish nationalist involvement in one of the bloodiest battles in history, The Somme (Tuesday, July 19th, 7pm, free, no booking required). Call 01-2933568, editor@historyireland.com, http://www.historyireland.com/hedge-schools/.
LAOIS
Dunamaise Arts Centre, Church Street, Portlaoise: The Pipes, The Pipes,
featuring three exceptional pipers,Leonard Barry, Maitiú Ó Casaide & Padraig McGovern live show features contributions by visual artists Lionel Palun & Donal Dineen, who respond live to the mesmerising soundwaves & conjure images (Friday, July 15th, 8pm.
15/
12/ family of four
40). Call 057-8663355, boxoffice@dunamaise.ie, dunamaise.ie.
LEITRIM
St George’s Church, Carrick on Shannon: An intimate evening of music with Lisa Hannigan, Zoë Conway & John McIntyre in the stunning surroundings of St George’s (Friday, July 15th, 8pm,
20). Call 071-965 0828, carrickwatermusicfestival.com.
Moon River Pleasure Cruiser, Carrick on Shannon. Carrick Water Music Festival favourites The Original Guinness Jazz Band return for a musical River Shannon cruise on
Moon River
, with Des Hopkins and his lively troupe. Boarding 11.45am, sailing until 1.30pm (Saturday, July 16th, 12pm,
18). Call 071-9650828, carrickwatermusicfestival.com.
St. George’s Church, Carrick on Shannon. Carrick Water Music Festival welcomes the critically acclaimed French pianist Ivan Ilic for a recital featuring pieces from Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, Chopin, Scriabin and more (Sunday, July 17th, 3.30pm,
10). Call 071-9650828, carrickwatermusicfestival.com.
TIPPERARY
The Source Arts Centre, Cathedral Street, Thurles:
The Roadhouse Doors Show
is a complete tribute that recreates the look and feel and sound of a live 1960’s Doors concert as closely as possible (Friday, July 15th, 9pm,
13/€10 early bird). Call 0504-90204, boxoffice@sourcearts.ie, thesourceartscentre.ie.