RAIN & SHINE:Ireland's oldest annual traditional fair at Muff, near Kingscourt, Co Cavan, is expected to attract several thousand patrons today from all over the country.
The old fair, which dates back to the 12th century, is held each year on August 12th, but when the 12th falls on a Sunday it is held on the following day.
The event was banned for two years in the 19th century following sectarian faction fights, but the locals defied the authorities and kept the fair alive, by moving the venue to the nearby Lough-an-Lea Mountain.
Nature
Guess a form of sustainable transport or how to reduce food miles while walking through a natural woodland. The new "Earth Care Trail" devised by Brigit's Garden in Roscahill, Co Galway, is great fun for both children and adults. The garden is also exhibiting bog oak sculptures by Ronnie Graham. It is planning a "wonderful world of bugs" fun day for Heritage Week on August 26th. More details on (091) 550905 or online at: www.brigitsgarden.ie
Psst. . .
If you are flying without bags and pay €3 each way for Ryanair's online check-in/priority boarding service, you can save your queuing legs until the security checks.
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TO DO TODAY: Harpist Cormac de Barra will accompany concert flautist Karin Leitner at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre this evening as part of Birr Vintage Week and Arts Festival. For more events listings see: www.ireland.com/theticket/summerevents/
